Emerald Coast - 30A event guide
30A Songwriters Festival Weekend
More than 160 songwriters play 30 venues along Scenic Highway 30A, January 15–18, 2027. Here's a long-weekend plan for a group, from the WaterColor box office to beach-town stages.
By Cameron HergetEvent dates checked against the official source
- 3-night stay
- Groups of up to 64
- Jan 15 – 18, 2027
Where to stay for the festival
All Emerald Coast - 30A staysSuggested plan, day by day
These are suggestions, not a package. AvantStay doesn’t book, sell, or arrange any of these activities. Check hours, tickets, and reservations directly with each place.
Day 1 · Fri: Box office & first shows
Pick up passes, then the first night of music.
Event · Afternoon
Festival headquarters and box office at 238 WaterColor Blvd. West.
Music · Evening
Evening shows
Pick a few venues from the official schedule and plan the drives between them.
Day 2 · Sat: Shows along 30A
A full day of sets in the beach towns.
Town · Afternoon
Explore the shops and food in Seaside; check the festival schedule before planning any sets here.
Music · Evening
Headline sets
Check the lineup and venue for the night's big names.
Day 3 · Sun: Beach walk & more music
A morning outdoors, with time to plan more music from the official schedule.
Nature · Morning
Explore the dunes, coastal lake and beach; check park entry and capacity before visiting.
Good to know
Getting in
Fly into Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP) or Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS). Plan your transfer to your chosen 30A community.
Getting between venues
Shows are spread over 30 venues along 30A, so plan your route and allow time to park.
Optional extras
Through AvantStay concierge you can add fridge stocking or a private chef, booked and paid separately.
Frequently asked questions
January 15–18, 2027, along Scenic Highway 30A.
More than 160 songwriters and 300 performances across 30 venues, per the festival.
At festival headquarters in WaterColor, 238 WaterColor Blvd. West.
Central 30A, near Seaside and WaterColor, keeps the drives short. Set your dates and group size above to see the stays that fit.