Tuesday, January 20, 2026 / by Kayla Hotze
Offseason happenings
Even in the “Off-Season,” the Beach Is Still Buzzing
Things to do between now and the end of January
January at the beach moves at a different pace — and that’s part of the magic. The crowds thin out, parking gets easier, and suddenly the area feels more intimate and local. But quieter doesn’t mean boring. In fact, winter is when the community really shows up.
If you’re visiting for a quick getaway or find yourself in town unexpectedly, you’ll still find full calendars of live music, trivia nights, beach bonfires, farmers markets, theater performances, and casual social events. It’s the kind of month where you don’t need reservations or big plans — you just pick a night, wander out, and see what’s happening.
Below is a combined daily schedule pulling together events across Destin, 30A, Miramar Beach, Niceville, Fort Walton Beach, and Panama City Beach so you can easily see what’s happening each day.
Tuesday, January 20
Wine & Song | 5–7pm | NEAT
Bunco Ladies Night | 5:30pm | 311 Main Street
St. Jude Caymus Wine Dinner | 6pm | Ambrosia
Karaoke | 6pm | AJ’s on the Bayou
Karaoke | 6–9pm | Fat Boys Destin
Trivia Night | 6pm | Rick’s Crab Trap (FWB)
Live Music | 6–9pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
Live Music | 6–9pm | Red Fish Taco
Live Music | 6–9pm | Old Florida Fish House
Open Mic Night | 7pm | Soundside (FWB)
Music Bingo | 7pm | Props Brewery
Wednesday, January 21
Coastal Branch Library Winter Program | 10am
Ladies Leadership Luncheon | 11am | The Alice Events
Murder on the Orient Express | 2pm | ECTC
Bark for Books | 3:30–4:30pm | Coastal Branch Library
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Live Music & Bonfire | 5–8pm | The Bay
Dion Jones Duo | 5pm | AJ’s Grayton Beach
Trivia Night | 5pm | Down Island
Business Entrepreneur Night | 5pm | Soundside
Run Club | 5:30pm | Destin Brewery
Music Bingo | 6–9pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
Live Music | 6–9pm | Red Fish Taco
Live Music | 6–9pm | Old Florida Fish House
Jazz Jam | 6–8pm | North Beach Social
Trivia Night | 6pm | Craft Bar @ the Harbor
Trivia Night | 7pm | Boardroom Pub (FWB)
Karaoke | 7pm | Kenny D’s
Karaoke | 7pm | AJ’s Oyster Shanty
Thursday, January 22
Live Music | 5–7pm | Havana Beach Bar & Grill
Bourbon, Whiskey & Smoke | 5:30–10pm | Bud & Alley’s
Karaoke | 6pm | The B Bar (Niceville)
Music Bingo | 6–8pm | Red Fish Taco
Live Music | 6–9pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
Dueling Pianos | 6:30–9:30pm | Old Florida Fish House
Fort Comedy Open Mic | 7pm | Downtown Music Hall
Murder on the Orient Express | 7pm | ECTC
Karaoke Night | 7–11pm | AJ’s Grayton Beach
Live Music | 7:30–11:30pm | Hotel Effie Lobby Bar
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuire’s Destin
Friday, January 23
Friday Martini Lunch | 11am–4pm | SkyBar Destin
Sinfonia Crescendo Kickoff Lunch | 11am
Fire Pit Friday | 4pm | 30A Distilling Co
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Live Music | 5–7pm | Havana Beach Bar & Grill
Red Bar Jazz Band | 5:30–9pm | The Red Bar
Live Music | 6–9pm | Red Fish Taco
Live Music | 6–8pm | North Beach Social
Karaoke | 6pm | Klumpp’s BBQ
Murder on the Orient Express | 7pm | ECTC
Dueling Pianos | 7–10pm | Old Florida Fish House
Live Music | 7–10pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
DJ & Live Bands | 8pm–late | AJ’s Grayton Beach
DJ | 9pm | The Red Bar
Live Music | 10pm | Down Island
Saturday, January 24
Farmers Markets | Morning | Seaside, Grand Blvd, Harborwalk, DeFuniak Springs
Live Music | 9:30am | Crackings
Habitat for Humanity Pup-Up Benefit | 10am–2:30pm
Pet Adoption Event | 10am | Pet Supplies Plus (Destin)
Red Bar Jazz Band | 5:30–9pm | The Red Bar
Americana Concert | 6pm | Camp Helen
Red Shoe Party | 6–9pm | Old Florida Fish House
Live Music | 6–9pm | Red Fish Taco
Karaoke | 6pm | Fat Boys Destin
Mardi Gras Pub Crawl | 5pm | Downtown FWB
Dueling Pianos | 7–10pm | Old Florida Fish House
DJs & Live Music | Evening | AJ’s, Hotel Effie, The Red Bar
Sunday, January 25
Farmers Markets | Morning | Rosemary Beach, Destin, Peddlers Pavilion
DJ Brunch | 10am | Azul @ Harborwalk
Live Music Brunch | Late Morning | Stinky’s & AJ’s Grayton
Melodies & Mimosas | 2pm | Harborwalk Village
Live Music | Afternoon | North Beach Social & Local Catch
Free Bingo | 4–6pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
Sunday Pickin’ | 4–8pm | The Bay
Trivia Night | 6pm | The Wharf 850
Karaoke | 9pm | FUBAR & Outcast Bar
Monday, January 26
Free Beach Bonfire / SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Bingo Night | 6pm | American Legion Destin
Trivia Nights | 6:30–7pm | Destin Brewery, Beachview Grill, Soundside
Tuesday, January 27
Wine & Song | 5–7pm | NEAT
Karaoke | 6pm | AJ’s on the Bayou
Karaoke | 6–9pm | Fat Boys Destin
Trivia Night | 6pm | Rick’s Crab Trap (FWB)
Live Music | 6–9pm | Stinky’s, Red Fish Taco, Old Florida Fish House
Open Mic | 7pm | Soundside
Music Bingo | 7pm | Props Brewery
Wednesday, January 28
Escape to Create Filmmaker Presentations | 10am–12pm
Murder on the Orient Express | 2pm | ECTC
Bark for Books | 3:30–4:30pm | Coastal Branch Library
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Live Music | Evening | AJ’s Grayton, Red Fish Taco, North Beach Social
Trivia, Bingo, Run Club & Karaoke | Evening | Multiple locations
Thursday, January 29
Live Music | 5–7pm | Havana Beach Bar & Grill
Music Bingo | 6–8pm | Red Fish Taco
Live Music | 6–9pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
Dueling Pianos | 6:30–9:30pm | Old Florida Fish House
Murder on the Orient Express | 7pm | ECTC
Karaoke Night | 7–11pm | AJ’s Grayton Beach
Live Music | 7:30–11:30pm | Hotel Effie Lobby Bar
Friday, January 30
Live Music Brunch | Morning | Crackings
PCB Mardi Gras & Music Fest | Afternoon–Evening
Fire Pit Friday | 4pm | 30A Distilling Co
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Live Jazz & Bands | Evening | Red Bar, Stinky’s, Old Florida Fish House
Salsa, Bachata & Latin Night | 8pm–late | Bric à Brac & Bosforo
DJs | Late Night | The Red Bar & Down Island
Saturday, January 31
Pink Run 5K & Walk | 8:30am | Baytowne Wharf
Farmers Markets | Morning | Seaside & Grand Boulevard
Art & Community Events | Morning–Afternoon
PCB Mardi Gras & Music Fest | All Day
Live Music & Dueling Pianos | Evening | Old Florida Fish House, Stinky’s
Karaoke & DJs | Night | Fat Boys, Baytowne Wharf, FUBAR
