The Key West Songwriters Festival is the largest festival of its kind in the world. The festival spans five days and nights where songwriters introduce crowds to the faces, voices and stories behind the songs!

The festival takes place in Key West, Florida at the most popular beaches, boats, bars, resorts, and Historic Theaters the island has to offer! Click here to view the schedule and locations of each show

There are many wonderful hotels, inns, and vacation rentals in Key West! Click here to view a list of our hotel partners offering exclusive rates!

The Duval Street stage is located on the 200 block of Duval Street

Check out our festival cup program and drink specials here

Click here for more info including rules and regulations for the Coffee Butler Amphitheater

Many of the shows at the Key West Songwriters Festival are free! Click here to view the festival schedule including both free and ticketed shows. Shows requiring a ticket can be purchased here

You can expect to hear a wide variety of songs that you know and love and some that you may not recognize, but be prepared to leave with some new favorites! Check out the official Key West Songwriters Festival app, available in both the Google Play and Apple App store, to learn more about the songwriters performing at this year's festival.

In addition to our ticketed shows there is plenty of free music during the Key West Songwriters Festival! Full festival schedule is live and can be viewed on our 'schedule' page.

Yes! There is a Platinum Pass ticket option which includes: WEDNESDAY, MAY 1st

- Kick-Off Concert at Ocean Key Resort - Sunset Pier

VIP Cocktail Hour 5 - 6pm Open Bar and Hors d'Oeuvres

- Key West Theater Show 8pm

THURSDAY, MAY 2nd

- 4pm Key West Theater Show

And Your Choice of:

- 7pm Cole Swindell at the Key West Amphitheater

VIP Reserved Seating

Or

- 8pm San Carlos Theater

Or

- 8pm Key West Theater

FRIDAY, MAY 3rd

- Private Pop-up Concert for VIP Passholders - 11am - performer TBA

Mimosa and pastries

- 5pm Show at Key West Theater

And Your Choice of:

- 7:30 La Te Da Cabaret

Or

- 8pm San Carlos Theater

SATURDAY, MAY 4th

- Bloody Mary Bash

- VIP only access to Rick’s balcony for the Duval Main Stage Concert 7pm - 10pm

Includes complimentary appetizers and drinks

SUNDAY, MAY 5th

- Key West Theater Closing Show 8pm

Includes Open Bar and VIP Seating

Each Platinum Pass Holder will receive one Key West Songwriters Festival T-Shirt, plus additional swag!

Platinum Passes can be purchased here

The festival app is your resource for viewing the most up to date schedule, adding shows to your list, read about all the ASF artists, view a festival map, and check out points of interest.

Merch can be purchased at our homebase, Rams Head Southernmost, located at 804 Whitehead Street.