Events

conch republic days

Conch Republic Days

Apr 17 2026 - 2:00pm to Apr 26 2026 - 2:00pm
Only in Key West will you find a festival celebrating the island’s tongue-in-cheek “secession” from the U.S. Conch Republic Days bring parades, lively parties, quirky competitions, and plenty of island pride. t’s a uniquely Key West experience you won’t find anywhere else. Conch Republic Days...Read more
Festivals
key west songwriters festival

Key West Songwriters Festival

Apr 29 2026 - 2:00pm to May 3 2026 - 2:00pm
Each May, Key West turns into a giant music stage as the Songwriters Festival takes over bars, beaches, and theaters. From intimate sets to lively street performances, you’ll hear top songwriters share the stories and sounds behind their biggest hits. When: April 29-May 3, 2026...Read more
Festivals
hemingway lookalike contest

Hemingway Days

Jul 22 2026 - 10:00am to Jul 26 2026 - 10:00pm
Brief Event Description: Hemingway Days celebrates the life and legend of Key West’s most famous resident. From the iconic Hemingway Look-Alike Contest to deep-sea marlin fishing tournaments and literary readings, this July event blends history, sport, and fun. When: July (annually around Hemingway’s birthday) Where:...Read more
Festivals
ghost tour

Key West Ghost & Mysteries Tour

Oct 25 2025 - 9:15pm to Oct 25 2026 - 9:15pm
Explore Key West’s spooky side on the Ghost & Mysteries Tour, a guided evening walk through the haunted streets of Old Town. Hear true stories of spirits, strange happenings, and the island’s dark past as you visit some of its most legendary sites. Equal parts...Read more
Holidays
spooky ghost tour

Ghosts & Gravestones Tour Key West

Oct 25 2025 - 9:15pm to Oct 25 2026 - 9:15pm
Step aboard the Trolley of the Doomed for one of Key West’s most iconic haunted experiences! The Ghosts & Gravestones Tour brings the island’s dark past to life with theatrical storytelling, eerie stops, and haunted tales told by costumed guides. You’ll journey to infamous spots...Read more
Holidays

Walk on White Monthly Art Walk

Nov 21 2024 - 6:00pm to Dec 16 2027 - 9:00pm
Walk on White Monthly Art Walk When: Every third Thursday of the month, 6-9 PM Where: 400 Wall Street Key West, FL 33040 Website Walk on White is Key West’s monthly art walk in the vibrant White Street Gallery District, held every third Thursday since...Read more
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