Concerts in the Village

Coast 93.3 welcomes the return of Concerts in the Village with the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundations. It’s a spectacular line-up this year. Buy tickets here. And listen to win tickets with Leslie & Chris in the Morning.

Thursday, April 10, at 7 o’clock Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Concerts in the Village features The Fabulous Thunderbirds live in concert at the Cultural Arts Village in Destin. Known for their blues rock classics like Tuff Enuff and Wrap It Up, this legendary band promises an electrifying night. Bring a chair and picnic supper or purchase dinner on site. Tickets for The Fabulous Thunderbirds are $35 in advance; $40 the day of. MKAF members get in FREE, so join today! Purchase today at MKAF dot O-R-G. 

Thursday, April 17, at 7 o’clock Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Concerts in the Village presents Journeyman: An Eric Clapton Tribute live in concert at the Cultural Arts Village in Destin. Celebrate Clapton’s timeless hits like Layla and Wonderful Tonight with stunning authenticity. Bring a chair and picnic supper or purchase dinner on site. Tickets for Journeyman are $35 in advance; $40 the day of. MKAF members get in FREE, so join today! Purchase today at MKAF dot O-R-G. 

Thursday, April 24, at 7 o’clock Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Concerts in the Village features Yacht Rock Revue live in concert at the Cultural Arts Village in Destin. Dance to soft rock classics from the ‘70s and ‘80s by artists like Christopher Cross and Hall & Oates. Bring a chair and picnic supper or purchase dinner on site. Tickets for Yacht Rock Revue are $35 in advance; $40 the day of. MKAF members get in FREE, so join today! Purchase today at MKAF dot O-R-G. 

Thursday, May 1, at 7 o’clock Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Concerts in the Village features Black Jacket Symphony live in concert at the Cultural Arts Village in Destin. Relive Journey’s iconic Escape album, including classics like Don’t Stop Believin’ and Open Arms. Bring a chair and picnic supper or purchase dinner on site. Tickets for Black Jacket Symphony are $35 in advance; $40 the day of. MKAF members get in FREE, so join today! Purchase today at MKAF dot O-R-G. 

Thursday, May 8, at 7 o’clock Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Concerts in the Village presents Dear Amy: An Amy Winehouse Tribute live in concert at the Cultural Arts Village in Destin. The official estate-approved tribute band celebrates Winehouse’s soulful hits like Rehab and Back to Black. Bring a chair and picnic supper or purchase dinner on site. Tickets for Dear Amy are $35 in advance; $40 the day of. MKAF members get in FREE, so join today! Purchase today at MKAF dot O-R-G. 

Thursday, May 15, at 7 o’clock Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Concerts in the Village features Kickstand Jenny live in concert at the Cultural Arts Village in Destin. Enjoy a high-energy rock ‘n’ roll night with this dynamic band. Bring a chair and picnic supper or purchase dinner on site. Tickets for Kickstand Jenny are $35 in advance; $40 the day of. MKAF members get in FREE, so join today! Purchase today at MKAF dot O-R-G. 

Thursday, May 22, at 7 o’clock Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Concerts in the Village presents The Molly Ringwalds live in concert at the Cultural Arts Village in Destin. Journey through the ultimate tribute to the ‘80s greatest hits. Bring a chair and picnic supper or purchase dinner on site. Tickets for The Molly Ringwalds are $35 in advance; $40 the day of. MKAF members get in FREE, so join today! Purchase today at MKAF dot O-R-G. 

Thursday, May 29, at 7 o’clock Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Concerts in the Village features Petty Hearts live in concert at the Cultural Arts Village in Destin. Celebrate Tom Petty classics like Free Fallin’ and American Girl. Bring a chair and picnic supper or purchase dinner on site. Tickets for Petty Hearts are $35 in advance; $40 the day of. MKAF members get in FREE, so join today! Purchase today at MKAF dot O-R-G. 

Thursday, June 5, at 7 o’clock Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Concerts in the Village presents A1A: Jimmy Buffett Tribute live in concert at the Cultural Arts Village in Destin. Escape to Margaritaville with the original, Jimmy Buffett estate-approved tribute band. Bring a chair and picnic supper or purchase dinner on site. Tickets for A1A are $35 in advance; $40 the day of. MKAF members get in FREE, so join today! Purchase today at MKAF dot O-R-G. 

Thursday, June 12, at 7 o’clock Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Concerts in the Village features Adrenalize: The Music of Def Leppard live in concert at the Cultural Arts Village in Destin. Rock out to Def Leppard’s biggest hits like Pour Some Sugar on Me and Love Bites. Bring a chair and picnic supper or purchase dinner on site. Tickets for Adrenalize are $35 in advance; $40 the day of. MKAF members get in FREE, so join today! Purchase today at MKAF dot O-R-G. 

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