Events Calendar

Destin hosts numerous special events and activities throughout the year. Many times, the Resorts of Pelican Beach will offer a special discount for visitors to many of Destin's best events!



June 2026

 

June 18: 6:00-9:00PM

Harbor Nights

HarborWalk Village

The harbor after dark is something special… and this summer we are making it unforgettable every single Thursday. Join us every Thursday from May 28 through July 30 from 6–9 PM for Harbor Nights at HarborWalk Village, the ultimate summer evening celebration right on the Destin Harbor.

From the moment you arrive the village comes alive with live entertainment on the Main Stage, glow stiltwalkers lighting up the night, lawn games on the lawn, and festive photo opportunities around every corner. Pick up your Harbor Passport and set off on an adventure through the village. Discover everything HarborWalk Village has to offer and complete your passport for a chance to win an exclusive HarborWalk Village swag bag.

At 9 PM the summer sky transforms as fireworks light up Destin Harbor in a spectacular show that stops the whole crowd in its tracks. Immediately following, Autumn Lyfe takes the Main Stage for a mesmerizing fire spinning performance that closes out every Harbor Night with a breathtaking finale.

June 19: 6:00-9:00PM

Coastal Country Concerts

HarborWalk Village

There is no better way to start a summer weekend than with live country music and harbor views. Join us every Friday from May 29 through July 31 from 6–9 PM on the Main Stage at HarborWalk Village for Coastal Country Fridays, your new favorite summer Friday night tradition on the Emerald Coast.

From the first note to the last, live country music fills the harbor with energy all evening long. Take over the lawn, two-step with your people, line dance under the harbor lights, or simply soak in the coastal vibes with a drink in hand and good company around you. The waterfront sets the scene, all you have to do is show up.

Whether you are a country music devotee or just love a great night out by the water, Coastal Country Fridays are the perfect way to kick off your weekend all summer long at HarborWalk Village.

June 25: 6:00-9:00PM

Harbor Nights

HarborWalk Village

The harbor after dark is something special… and this summer we are making it unforgettable every single Thursday. Join us every Thursday from May 28 through July 30 from 6–9 PM for Harbor Nights at HarborWalk Village, the ultimate summer evening celebration right on the Destin Harbor.

From the moment you arrive the village comes alive with live entertainment on the Main Stage, glow stiltwalkers lighting up the night, lawn games on the lawn, and festive photo opportunities around every corner. Pick up your Harbor Passport and set off on an adventure through the village. Discover everything HarborWalk Village has to offer and complete your passport for a chance to win an exclusive HarborWalk Village swag bag.

At 9 PM the summer sky transforms as fireworks light up Destin Harbor in a spectacular show that stops the whole crowd in its tracks. Immediately following, Autumn Lyfe takes the Main Stage for a mesmerizing fire spinning performance that closes out every Harbor Night with a breathtaking finale.

June 26: 6:00-9:00PM

Coastal Country Concerts

HarborWalk Village

There is no better way to start a summer weekend than with live country music and harbor views. Join us every Friday from May 29 through July 31 from 6–9 PM on the Main Stage at HarborWalk Village for Coastal Country Fridays, your new favorite summer Friday night tradition on the Emerald Coast.

From the first note to the last, live country music fills the harbor with energy all evening long. Take over the lawn, two-step with your people, line dance under the harbor lights, or simply soak in the coastal vibes with a drink in hand and good company around you. The waterfront sets the scene, all you have to do is show up.

Whether you are a country music devotee or just love a great night out by the water, Coastal Country Fridays are the perfect way to kick off your weekend all summer long at HarborWalk Village.

June 27: 2:00-5:00PM

Bo Adams’ “Rocketship” Release Party

Pelican Beach Tiki Deck

Bo Adams brings the kind of music that feels right at home by the Gulf — heartfelt lyrics, masterful guitar, and songs shaped by Oxford, Mississippi, the Florida Gulf Coast, and the road in between.

Join us Saturday, June 27 from 2–5 PM at Pelican Beach for Bo Adams’ “Rocketship” Release Party and help celebrate the next chapter of his album Connection.

Listen & Connect with Bo Adams

July 2026

 

July 2: 6:00-9:00PM

Harbor Nights

HarborWalk Village

The harbor after dark is something special… and this summer we are making it unforgettable every single Thursday. Join us every Thursday from May 28 through July 30 from 6–9 PM for Harbor Nights at HarborWalk Village, the ultimate summer evening celebration right on the Destin Harbor.

From the moment you arrive the village comes alive with live entertainment on the Main Stage, glow stiltwalkers lighting up the night, lawn games on the lawn, and festive photo opportunities around every corner. Pick up your Harbor Passport and set off on an adventure through the village. Discover everything HarborWalk Village has to offer and complete your passport for a chance to win an exclusive HarborWalk Village swag bag.

At 9 PM the summer sky transforms as fireworks light up Destin Harbor in a spectacular show that stops the whole crowd in its tracks. Immediately following, Autumn Lyfe takes the Main Stage for a mesmerizing fire spinning performance that closes out every Harbor Night with a breathtaking finale.

July 3: 6:00-9:00PM

Coastal Country Concerts

HarborWalk Village

There is no better way to start a summer weekend than with live country music and harbor views. Join us every Friday from May 29 through July 31 from 6–9 PM on the Main Stage at HarborWalk Village for Coastal Country Fridays, your new favorite summer Friday night tradition on the Emerald Coast.

From the first note to the last, live country music fills the harbor with energy all evening long. Take over the lawn, two-step with your people, line dance under the harbor lights, or simply soak in the coastal vibes with a drink in hand and good company around you. The waterfront sets the scene, all you have to do is show up.

Whether you are a country music devotee or just love a great night out by the water, Coastal Country Fridays are the perfect way to kick off your weekend all summer long at HarborWalk Village.

July 9: 6:00-9:00PM

Harbor Nights

HarborWalk Village

The harbor after dark is something special… and this summer we are making it unforgettable every single Thursday. Join us every Thursday from May 28 through July 30 from 6–9 PM for Harbor Nights at HarborWalk Village, the ultimate summer evening celebration right on the Destin Harbor.

From the moment you arrive the village comes alive with live entertainment on the Main Stage, glow stiltwalkers lighting up the night, lawn games on the lawn, and festive photo opportunities around every corner. Pick up your Harbor Passport and set off on an adventure through the village. Discover everything HarborWalk Village has to offer and complete your passport for a chance to win an exclusive HarborWalk Village swag bag.

At 9 PM the summer sky transforms as fireworks light up Destin Harbor in a spectacular show that stops the whole crowd in its tracks. Immediately following, Autumn Lyfe takes the Main Stage for a mesmerizing fire spinning performance that closes out every Harbor Night with a breathtaking finale.

July 10: 6:00-9:00PM

Coastal Country Concerts

HarborWalk Village

There is no better way to start a summer weekend than with live country music and harbor views. Join us every Friday from May 29 through July 31 from 6–9 PM on the Main Stage at HarborWalk Village for Coastal Country Fridays, your new favorite summer Friday night tradition on the Emerald Coast.

From the first note to the last, live country music fills the harbor with energy all evening long. Take over the lawn, two-step with your people, line dance under the harbor lights, or simply soak in the coastal vibes with a drink in hand and good company around you. The waterfront sets the scene, all you have to do is show up.

Whether you are a country music devotee or just love a great night out by the water, Coastal Country Fridays are the perfect way to kick off your weekend all summer long at HarborWalk Village.

July 16: 6:00-9:00PM

Harbor Nights

HarborWalk Village

The harbor after dark is something special… and this summer we are making it unforgettable every single Thursday. Join us every Thursday from May 28 through July 30 from 6–9 PM for Harbor Nights at HarborWalk Village, the ultimate summer evening celebration right on the Destin Harbor.

From the moment you arrive the village comes alive with live entertainment on the Main Stage, glow stiltwalkers lighting up the night, lawn games on the lawn, and festive photo opportunities around every corner. Pick up your Harbor Passport and set off on an adventure through the village. Discover everything HarborWalk Village has to offer and complete your passport for a chance to win an exclusive HarborWalk Village swag bag.

At 9 PM the summer sky transforms as fireworks light up Destin Harbor in a spectacular show that stops the whole crowd in its tracks. Immediately following, Autumn Lyfe takes the Main Stage for a mesmerizing fire spinning performance that closes out every Harbor Night with a breathtaking finale.

July 17: 6:00-9:00PM

Coastal Country Concerts

HarborWalk Village

There is no better way to start a summer weekend than with live country music and harbor views. Join us every Friday from May 29 through July 31 from 6–9 PM on the Main Stage at HarborWalk Village for Coastal Country Fridays, your new favorite summer Friday night tradition on the Emerald Coast.

From the first note to the last, live country music fills the harbor with energy all evening long. Take over the lawn, two-step with your people, line dance under the harbor lights, or simply soak in the coastal vibes with a drink in hand and good company around you. The waterfront sets the scene, all you have to do is show up.

Whether you are a country music devotee or just love a great night out by the water, Coastal Country Fridays are the perfect way to kick off your weekend all summer long at HarborWalk Village.

July 23: 6:00-9:00PM

Harbor Nights

HarborWalk Village

The harbor after dark is something special… and this summer we are making it unforgettable every single Thursday. Join us every Thursday from May 28 through July 30 from 6–9 PM for Harbor Nights at HarborWalk Village, the ultimate summer evening celebration right on the Destin Harbor.

From the moment you arrive the village comes alive with live entertainment on the Main Stage, glow stiltwalkers lighting up the night, lawn games on the lawn, and festive photo opportunities around every corner. Pick up your Harbor Passport and set off on an adventure through the village. Discover everything HarborWalk Village has to offer and complete your passport for a chance to win an exclusive HarborWalk Village swag bag.

At 9 PM the summer sky transforms as fireworks light up Destin Harbor in a spectacular show that stops the whole crowd in its tracks. Immediately following, Autumn Lyfe takes the Main Stage for a mesmerizing fire spinning performance that closes out every Harbor Night with a breathtaking finale.

July 24: 6:00-9:00PM

Coastal Country Concerts

HarborWalk Village

There is no better way to start a summer weekend than with live country music and harbor views. Join us every Friday from May 29 through July 31 from 6–9 PM on the Main Stage at HarborWalk Village for Coastal Country Fridays, your new favorite summer Friday night tradition on the Emerald Coast.

From the first note to the last, live country music fills the harbor with energy all evening long. Take over the lawn, two-step with your people, line dance under the harbor lights, or simply soak in the coastal vibes with a drink in hand and good company around you. The waterfront sets the scene, all you have to do is show up.

Whether you are a country music devotee or just love a great night out by the water, Coastal Country Fridays are the perfect way to kick off your weekend all summer long at HarborWalk Village.

July 30: 6:00-9:00PM

Harbor Nights

HarborWalk Village

The harbor after dark is something special… and this summer we are making it unforgettable every single Thursday. Join us every Thursday from May 28 through July 30 from 6–9 PM for Harbor Nights at HarborWalk Village, the ultimate summer evening celebration right on the Destin Harbor.

From the moment you arrive the village comes alive with live entertainment on the Main Stage, glow stiltwalkers lighting up the night, lawn games on the lawn, and festive photo opportunities around every corner. Pick up your Harbor Passport and set off on an adventure through the village. Discover everything HarborWalk Village has to offer and complete your passport for a chance to win an exclusive HarborWalk Village swag bag.

At 9 PM the summer sky transforms as fireworks light up Destin Harbor in a spectacular show that stops the whole crowd in its tracks. Immediately following, Autumn Lyfe takes the Main Stage for a mesmerizing fire spinning performance that closes out every Harbor Night with a breathtaking finale.

July 31: 6:00-9:00PM

Coastal Country Concerts

HarborWalk Village

There is no better way to start a summer weekend than with live country music and harbor views. Join us every Friday from May 29 through July 31 from 6–9 PM on the Main Stage at HarborWalk Village for Coastal Country Fridays, your new favorite summer Friday night tradition on the Emerald Coast.

From the first note to the last, live country music fills the harbor with energy all evening long. Take over the lawn, two-step with your people, line dance under the harbor lights, or simply soak in the coastal vibes with a drink in hand and good company around you. The waterfront sets the scene, all you have to do is show up.

Whether you are a country music devotee or just love a great night out by the water, Coastal Country Fridays are the perfect way to kick off your weekend all summer long at HarborWalk Village.

October 2026

 

October 1-31

DESTIN FISHING RODEO

The Destin Fishing Rodeo stands as a quintessential celebration of the deep-rooted fishing culture in Destin, a charming coastal town renowned as "The World's Luckiest Fishing Village." This annual event, eagerly anticipated by both locals and visitors, embodies the essence of fishing as a way of life. With its longstanding tradition and reputation, the rodeo has established itself as a pinnacle of fishing competitions. Get our Destin Fishing Rodeo offer!

The Mattie Kelly Festival of the Arts provides an entire weekend of art, music, food, and fun for everyone. More than 100 exhibits from artists representing countries all over the world are on display in the Cultural Arts Village, just north of Henderson Beach State Park and two miles west of Destin Commons. And more than 22 different art mediums represented, from acrylic and clay to photography and digital art. The festival, presented by the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation also features live music, a sampling of the local culinary arts scene, and a beer and wine garden. Entertaining street performers and a kid’s art tent create a family-friendly festival feel.


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