Songwriters Festival

April 29 – May 3

Every spring, the island turns into an intimate stage during the legendary Key West Songwriters Festival. The largest festival of its kind in the world where 200+ artists span across 36 venues for a 5 day festival of live music. The Key West Songwriters Festival is the largest festival of its kind in the world and known as a career starter for top country talent.

For five unforgettable days, award-winning hitmakers and rising stars perform the songs you know and love in the very place they were meant to be heard: up close, beneath swaying palms, and steps from the sea. From open-air stages along Duval Street to tucked-away Old Town courtyards, every performance feels personal. Raw lyrics, acoustic melodies, and the stories behind the music shared directly with you.

Stay in the heart of Old Town and wander from venue to venue with ease, returning each evening to quiet comfort after the final encore. It’s not just a festival, it’s a front-row seat to the soul of songwriting, Key West style.

Find the music schedule here.