Plan your winter vacation around the annual 30A Songwriters Festival, and join us for the largest gathering of nationally recognized songwriters on the Florida Coast! Held every January on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, this premier festival is the perfect addition to your winter stay on 30A. Witness over 125 artists take the stage at over 25 music venues throughout South Walton’s 16 unique beach neighborhoods. Book your getaway with Sandpiper Vacation Rentals and listen to talented musicians perform a variety of genres just a stone’s throw away from your vacation home.
30A Music Venues
Unlike music festivals with a few big stages, the 30A Songwriters Festival will feature over 25 regional venues. Explore our communities and discover hundreds of performances at our local breweries, bars, restaurants, parks, theatres, and coffee shops. From intimate shows at Bud and Alley’s to the main stage performances at Grand Boulevard’s Town Center, there is a venue for everyone’s interest!
Festival Tips
- Head to the Festival Box Offices at WaterColor or Grand Boulevard and pick up your wristband for the weekend. Wristbands are required to be admitted to any venue.
- Head to the venues early; parking and seating are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Download the festival app to see when and where artists will perform throughout the weekend.
- Take the free shuttle to Grand Boulevard’s Main Stage from Silver Sands. Shuttles will run on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am-5 pm.
- Bring low-backed chairs or blankets for the performances at Grand Boulevard.
- Please leave prohibited items at home, like outside food and beverages, strollers, photography equipment, and drones.
Lineup and Tickets
Enjoy music from a wide range of genres at the festival, featuring country, Americana, folk, blues, soul, pop, and rock. 2025 headliners will include Melissa Etheridge, Amos Lee, The Jayhawks, The Devon Allman Project, Secret Sisters, and Maggie Rose. Purchase tickets to the 30A Songwriters Festival today!
30A Songwriters Festival Lodging
Find the perfect lodging for the 30A Songwriters Festival with Sandpiper Vacation Rentals and stay close to the music venues in WaterColor, Seaside, Seagrove, Gulf Place, Seacrest, Rosemary, and Inlet Beach. Enjoy the convenience of our properties and stay within walking distance of several music venues. Browse our vacation rentals and find the perfect basecamp for the music festival today!