Room Features Bayview Plaza available for outdoor concerts/performances Pre-function foyer space Choral risers 24-foot ceilings for rigging props and backdrops Column-free ballroom Graduated stadium-style seating available Variety of staging options Smaller meeting rooms for green rooms, VIP meet and greet, and hospitality Technology Features 100-amp three-phase and separate 200-amp three-phase services available to provide separate feeds for audio and lighting Live video feed projects the performance to the crowd Custom lighting packages available Hanging and floor choral mics Clear com connections available for lighting and audio technicians Variety of wireless microphones for easy mobility during performance On-site AV, rigging, and production technicians Custom logo projection available Amenities Hearing-impaired devices and wheelchair seating Exclusive in-house caterer to assist with all rider, green room, concession, and dressing room requirements Dressing rooms complete with restrooms, and shower facilities Clothing racks for costume changes Secure loading dock area to stage performers' buses Private, secure entrance for entertainers Extras Black or cream theatrical pipe and drape Local labor pool to assist with staffing Follow spotlights with operators Security coordinator can arrange for additional security needs for dressing rooms, VIPs, and more Coordination with security/EMS/fire to ensure the safety of all attendees and performers

Destin-Fort Walton Performance Space

The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center is proud to host dozens of art and cultural performances every year. With a beautiful bayside location, our facility features 24-foot ceilings, soaring acoustics, as well as modern amenities and features.

Indoor Performance Space

Our 21,200-square-foot Grand Ballroom features column-free design which allows for unobstructed views. The Grand Ballroom seats more than 2,000 guests for a full range of performances from orchestras and choirs to theater and dance companies.

Ample pre-function space allows for merchandise sales, and multiple outdoor terraces allow guests the chance to step outside for fresh air during intermissions. The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center also includes eight smaller rooms, ranging from 425 to 1,575 square feet, which may be configured to meet your needs.

Outdoor Performance Space

Want to take your show outside and perform near Choctawhatchee Bay? The Center is also home to Bayview Plaza, a sprawling 30,000-square-foot outdoor venue, perfect for outdoor performances. The area is equipped with access to electricity and water, and all or part is available for tenting.

Plan Your Performing Arts Event Today

Our expert team of professionals will help make your performance a success: from our exclusive in-house AV team to our crew of hospitality specialists, you will feel like a VIP when performing at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center.

Contact our team at 850-609-3800 to schedule your next performance. Our team is available to answer questions and offer assistance with unlimited performance event coordination.

Performance Features

Room Features

Bayview Plaza available for outdoor concerts/performances
Pre-function foyer space
Choral risers
24-foot ceilings for rigging props and backdrops
Column-free ballroom
Graduated stadium-style seating available
Variety of staging options
Smaller meeting rooms for green rooms, VIP meet and greet, and hospitality

Technology Features

100-amp three-phase and separate 200-amp three-phase services available to provide separate feeds for audio and lighting
Live video feed projects the performance to the crowd
Custom lighting packages available
Hanging and floor choral mics
Clear com connections available for lighting and audio technicians
Variety of wireless microphones for easy mobility during performance
On-site AV, rigging, and production technicians
Custom logo projection available

Amenities

Hearing-impaired devices and wheelchair seating
Exclusive in-house caterer to assist with all rider, green room, concession, and dressing room requirements
Dressing rooms complete with restrooms, and shower facilities
Clothing racks for costume changes
Secure loading dock area to stage performers' buses
Private, secure entrance for entertainers

Extras

Black or cream theatrical pipe and drape
Local labor pool to assist with staffing
Follow spotlights with operators
Security coordinator can arrange for additional security needs for dressing rooms, VIPs, and more
Coordination with security/EMS/fire to ensure the safety of all attendees and performers

Complimentary Amenities, Equipment + Services

The following are provided free of charge with all meeting room rentals.

On-Site Convention Center Amenities, Equipment and Services

On-site event coordinator and support staff
Wi-Fi internet access
Parking including covered and open air with elevator access
Directional signage
Two (2) dressed tables
Tables and chairs for event set (not including vendor/trade show tables)
8-by-16-foot riser
PA package to include one microphone, one mixer, and a house sound patch

Event Planning Services

Complete pre-event planning and coordination
Assistance selecting area accommodations
Room setup diagrams
Unlimited client coordination meetings

Advertising Services

Marquee
Internal signs
Website calendar and corresponding social media post

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