The Key West Songwriters Festival 2023
Celebrate Songwriting in Key West
One of the largest songwriting events in the world. Every May, for over 20 years, music fans, performers, and Key West locals have gathered together to enjoy music at many of Key West’s most popular beaches, boats, bars, resorts, and historic theaters.
May 3 - 5, 2023
The 27th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival
The 2023 Key West Songwriters Festival is set to be bigger than ever. This year, the Songwriters Festival features five days and nights full of live music, with over 150 performers and more than 30 shows. Unique to this event, attendees will experience the voices and stories behind the songs. Even better, most of the Festival’s shows are FREE.
The 27th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival May 2-7th 2023
SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, MAY 2
9 PM – 4 PM ISLAND DOGS BAR – Come as you are!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3
1 PM – 4 PM DANTE’S
3 PM – 5 PM WICKER GUEST HOUSE POOLSIDE
6 PM – 8:30 PM OCEAN KEY RESORT – Sunset Pier Kick Off Party Host, Storme Warren
7 PM – 10 PM CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD COMPANY
8 PM SALTY FROG’S
8 PM KEY WEST THEATER – SOLD OUT
9 PM RICK’S & DURTY HARRY’S
10 PM GREEN PARROT – HD Radio Late Night Hang
THURSDAY, MAY 4
10 AM – 12 PM KEY WEST THEATER – TICKETS
12 PM – 4 PM SOUTHERNMOST BEACH RESORT – BEACH BASH
1 PM – 4 PM LA CONCHA POOL PARTY
1 PM – 10 PM RAMS HEAD SOUTHERNMOST
6 PM – 9 PM GENERAL HORSEPLAY
2 PM – 4 PM OCEAN KEY RESORT SUNSET PIER
3 PM – 6 PM DANTE’S POOL PARTY WITH DULCE VIDA
4 PM – 7 PM BLUE HEAVEN
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM SLOPPY JOE’S
4 PM – 5:30 PM BOSE BACKSTAGE LISTENING ROOM – TICKETS
4 PM – 7 PM KEY WEST THEATER – SOLD OUT
5 PM – 7 PM THE MARKER RESORT POOL PARTY
6 PM – 8:30 PM CAPITANA RESORT BEACH SHOW
6 PM – 8 PM FURY SONGWRITERS SAIL – TICKETS
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM SCHOONER WHARF BAR
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM SUNSET GREEN at 24 NORTH – TICKETS
8 PM – 11:30 PM KEY WEST THEATER – SOLD OUT – BMI @ The Blue Bird Show!
8 PM – 11PM SAN CARLOS INSTITUTE – TICKETS – Texas Heritage Songwriters Association
10 PM – 1AM THE BACKYARD at 618 DUVAL
10 PM GENERAL HORSEPLAY – HD Radio Late Night Hang
10 PM – 1 AM MARGARITAVILLE CAFÉ
12 AM – 2 AM GREEN PARROT – Texas Heritage After Party
FRIDAY, MAY 5
10 AM – 12 PM KEY WEST THEATER – TICKETS – Bloody Mary Bash
11AM – 2 PM MARRIOTT BEACHSIDE RESORT POOLSIDE
12 PM – 3 PM HYATT CENTRIC KEY WEST RESORT BLUE MOJITO
12 PM – 4 PM SOUTHERNMOST RESORT PINEAPPLE POOL PARTY
1 PM – 10 PM RAMS HEAD SOUTHERNMOST
1 PM – 4 PM WICKER GUEST HOUSE POOLSIDE
2 PM – 4 PM OCEAN KEY RESORT SUNSET PIER
3 PM – 6 PM SOUTHERNMOST HOUSE HOTEL
3 PM – 6 PM LIGHTHOUSE COURT – KIMPTON
5 PM – 8 PM THE PERRY HOTEL & MARINA EVENT LAWN
5 PM – 8 PM KEY WEST THEATER – TICKETS
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM SLOPPY JOE’S
5:30 PM – 7 PM GREEN PARROT SOUND CHECK
8 PM – 11 PM SAN CARLOS INSTITUTE – TICKETS
7 PM – 10 PM THE KEY WEST AMPTHITHEATER – TICKETS – Hosted by Storme Warren
10 PM – 1 PM MARY ELLENS
10 PM – 1 AM IRISH KEVIN’S
10 PM – 2 AM GREEN PARROT
10 PM THE BACKYARD at 618 DUVAL – HD Radio Late Night Hang
SATURDAY, MAY 6
11 AM – 1 PM SOUTHERNMOST BEACH PAVILION – TICKETS – Mimosa Meet & Greet
11 AM – 2 PM HARD ROCK CAFÉ
12 PM – 3 PM THE MARKER RESORT POOL PARTY
2 PM – 5 PM THE PERRY HOTEL & MARINA
1 PM – 4 PM KIMPTON WINSLOW’S BUNGALOWS
1 PM – 10 PM RAMS HEAD SOUTHERNMOST
2 PM – 4 PM OCEAN KEY RESORT SUNSET PIER
3 PM – 6 PM RICK’s & DURTY
2 PM – 5 PM OCEANS EDGE POOL PARTY
4 PM – 6 PM WINE O at LA CONCHA HOTEL
4 PM – 6 PM CURRY MANSION INN
6 PM – 8 PM FURY SUNSET SAIL – SOLD OUT
7 PM – 10 PM DUVAL STREET STAGE Hosted by Storme Warren
8 PM – 11 PM THE KEY WEST THEATER – TICKETS
10pm – ISLAND DOGS BAR – Island Revival Roadshow
10 PM – 1 AM ROCK HOUSE LIVE
10 PM – MARYELLENS
10 PM – GENERAL HORSEPLAY
SUNDAY, MAY 7
12 PM – 3 PM SOUTHERNMOST BEACH
12 PM – 4:45 PM SLOPPY JOE’S
2 PM – 6 PM RAMS HEAD SOUTHERNMOST
1 PM – 4 PM GATES HOTEL – Sunday Fun-Day Pool Party
3 PM – 6 PM SOUTHERNMOST HOUSE HOTEL 8 PM
8 PM KEY WEST THEATER – TICKETS – All Star Encore