DESTIN, Fla. — The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation has announced the 30th annual Concerts in the Village series will return April 9 through June 11 at the Dugas Pavilion.
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According to the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF), the Thursday-night concert tradition will feature 10 weeks of live music, including national touring acts and tribute bands performing classic rock, disco, pop, yacht rock, and ’80s hits.
The milestone season opens April 9 with Smash Mouth, known for chart-topping songs such as “All Star,” “Walkin’ on the Sun,” and “Then the Morning Comes.” MKAF said the band’s multi-platinum success and pop culture presence help anchor the anniversary celebration.
The concert series lineup continues with Black Jacket Symphony on April 16, presenting a full recreation of Van Halen’s “1984” album.
Yacht Rock Schooner will perform on April 23, delivering tribute performances of mellow hits from the 1970s and 1980s by artists such as Kenny Loggins, Toto, and Michael McDonald.
Rumours ATL will take the stage April 30, performing Fleetwood Mac favorites including “Dreams,” “Go Your Own Way,” and “The Chain.”
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Brass Transit will perform on May 7, celebrating the music of Chicago with songs including “25 or 6 to 4,” “Saturday in the Park,” and “You’re the Inspiration.”
The Turnstiles will perform on May 14, honoring Billy Joel’s catalog with songs including “Piano Man” and “Uptown Girl.”
2026 MKAF Concert Season Lineup
- April 9 — Smash Mouth
- April 16 — Black Jacket Symphony (Van Halen 1984 album recreation)
- April 23 — Yacht Rock Schooner
- April 30 — Rumours ATL (Fleetwood Mac tribute)
- May 7 — Brass Transit (Chicago tribute)
- May 14 — The Turnstiles (Billy Joel tribute)
- May 21 — Boogie Wonder Band (Disco/Funk tribute)
- May 28 — The Molly Ringwalds (’80s tribute)
- June 4 — The Return: A Beatles Tribute
- June 11 — A1A: The Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band
Boogie Wonder Band will perform on May 21, bringing disco and funk tribute performances featuring hits from artists including Earth, Wind & Fire and Kool & the Gang.
The Molly Ringwalds will perform May 28, delivering an 1980s-themed concert experience featuring era-defining music and style.
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The Return: A Beatles Tribute will perform on June 4, recreating music and stage style inspired by The Beatles, including selections from the 1967 album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.”
The season concludes June 11 with A1A: The Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band, the only Jimmy Buffett tribute group officially licensed by the late singer, according to MKAF.
Concert gates open at 6 p.m., with performances beginning at 7 p.m. General admission is lawn seating, and guests are encouraged to bring blankets or low-back chairs. MKAF said attendees may also enjoy local food trucks during the concerts.
Tickets are $40 per person, including ticketing fees. MKAF members receive early entry and free admission, according to the foundation. Tickets may be purchased here.
Proceeds from the concert series benefit ArtsReach, MKAF’s education initiative supporting K-12 students, individuals with disabilities, and military members and veterans across Northwest Florida and the Southeast.
The Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village is located at 4323 Commons Drive. W in Destin.
Additional information, including ticket sales, memberships, and sponsorship opportunities, is available at MKAF.org or by calling (850) 650-2226.
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