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| | SIMPLY THE BEST: THE MUSIC OF TINA TURNERThursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:30 PMDestin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
Get ready to celebrate the unstoppable Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll in Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner. Sinfonia Gulf Coast pays tribute to Tina’s electrifying career with powerhouse vocalists delivering her greatest hits live. From Proud Mary and What’s Love Got to Do With It, to Private Dancer and Simply the Best, this unforgettable evening will honor the music, passion, and legacy of one of the most iconic performers of all time.
Tickets $45-$75. | Buy Tickets |
| | Crescendo! Kick Off: Bubbles, Bourbon + More
Friday, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m.
Juniper Ballroom Hotel Effie Miramar Beach
Launch the 2026 social season in style at Bubbles, Bourbon + More. Patrons will enjoy an elegant afternoon of high tea vibes, lunch, bubbles, wine, and bourbon craft cocktails, fabulous finds from The Jewel, with a live DJ and a curated fashion component courtesy of the timeless boldness of Balmain.
Proceeds benefit Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its music education and community engagement programs throughout Okaloosa and Walton Counties.
Tickets $175 per person | Buy Tickets |
| | Classical Connections: Howard Levy, Harmonica + PianoSaturday, Feb. 7 I 7:30 p.m. Destin High School Destin, Fl
Prepare to be awed by the talents of Howard Levy, two-time Grammy award-winning pianist, diatonic harmonica player, and composer at the Classical Connections concert at Destin High School. By developing new techniques on the harmonica, Levy has transformed the usage of the instrument, making it multi-faceted among all genres of music. Levy has released 20 albums under his own name, capturing his versatility and innovation as a musician and composer. His solo album Alone and Together (Balkan Samba Records) and his trio album Tonight and Tomorrow (Chicago Sessions) both received four-star reviews in DownBeat Magazine. Levy also released a classical CD featuring his Concerto for Diatonic Harmonica and Orchestra - the first true concerto composed for the instrument, which Sinfonia Gulf Coast premiered (U.S. Southeast) in 2009. Levy is a performer, composer, and educator, whose technique book, Rhythms of the Breath has revolutionized the playing of the harmonica across the world.
Additional repertoire to be announced.
Tickets $35 per person.
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| | Toast ’n Jam: Sincerely, Sondheim with Nicholas Rodriguez
Sunday, Feb. 15 I 10:30 a.m.
Hotel Effie Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in unforgettable style with Broadway star Nicholas Rodriguez, direct from the Tony Award–winning revival of Company and the national tour of The Sound of Music. In his brand-new concert Sincerely, Sondheim, Rodriguez draws from the composer’s handwritten letters to share stories and insights into his friendships with Oscar Hammerstein II, Jerry Herman, Jonathan Larson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more. With his soaring voice and charismatic stage presence, Rodriguez brings to life beloved selections from Company, Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, and other Sondheim classics.
Tickets are from $135 per person, which includes valet service, the live performance, brunch, and gratuities. Limited front-row seating is available for $195 per person. Seating is limited, so early purchase is recommended.
Proceeds benefit Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its music education and community engagement initiatives throughout Northwest Florida. | Buy Tickets |
| | Crescendo! 2026 Main Event
Sunday, March 1, at 3 p.m.
Magnolia Ballroom Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Miramar Beach
It’s time for Crescendo! Main Event, the Emerald Coast’s ultimate social and cultural extravaganza of the season! This energy-infused experience celebrates the culinary and cultural arts with world-class vintners, expert spirit purveyors, incredible auction items, and a not-to-be-missed live performance.
This year’s special guest is internationally renowned and iconic big band Pink Martini, the “little orchestra” that’s wowed audiences around the globe with a dazzling blend of jazz, classical, and old-school pop sung in more than 25 languages. Founded by pianist Thomas Lauderdale, Pink Martini is known for its playful, cosmopolitan style and vibrant, genre-bending performances. As part of Sinfonia’s 20th anniversary celebration, Pink Martini will be accompanied by the full Sinfonia Gulf Coast orchestra. This marks the first time the orchestra has performed at Crescendo!
Guests will enjoy reserved table seating, hors d’oeuvres, an elegant, seated late lunch, and an all-inclusive afternoon of music, wine, food, and fabulous fun — all in support of Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s music education and community engagement initiatives throughout Northwest Florida.
Tickets $250 per person (includes reception, lunch, gratuity, wine and live entertainment/performances).
Proceeds benefit Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its music education and community engagement initiatives throughout Northwest Florida. | Buy Tickets |
| | JAWS in Concert
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the concert hall….Experience Academy Award winning director Steven Spielberg’s classic 1970s adventure thriller like never before. Jaws in Concert will keep you on the edge of your seat as Sinfonia Gulf Coast performs composer John Williams’ iconic Academy Award–winning score live, perfectly synced to the film projected in HD on the big screen. Relive the suspense, the terror, and the unforgettable music that forever changed the way we view the ocean. Now for the first time, audiences will have the chance to experience the power of a live symphony orchestra performing the entire score in sync with one of the greatest motion pictures of all time. In the words of Chief Brody, “You’re gonna need a bigger boat!”
Tickets $40-$69.50. | Buy Tickets |
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