Events
It's not just another day in paradise! You'll find doings and happenings up and down the Keys, nearly every day of the year. Check out the latest fun and frolic below.
Only-In-The-Keys Festivals & Events
There’s always something happening in the Florida Keys & Key West, from eclectic festivals focusing on the area’s colorful history, arts and notable cuisine to events that celebrate the Keys’ unique environment, underwater adventures and quirky ambiance.
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The Lower Keys
Cudjoe Gardens Dolphin & Tail Classic (2026)
Apr 24 - 26, 2026
The Cudjoe Gardens Dolphin & Tail Classic features a unique scoring format: teams must weigh one dolphin (mahi-mahi) and one yellowtail snapper, with...
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Islamorada
Green Turtle Comedy Club Presents Forrest Shaw
Apr 24, 2026, Apr 25, 2026
April 24, 25, 2026 An unforgettable night of stand-up comedy takes over the Green Turtle Comedy Club, featuring nationally touring comedian Forrest...
Marathon
Tarponian Tournament (2026)
Apr 25 - 30, 2026
Rules of this high-energy three-evening tournament mandate that each team fishes with a different captain each outing. Teams also rotate among the...
Key West
ReMARCable Dance Project
Apr 25, 2026
The ReMARCable Dance Project is an inspiring performance that brings together Dance Key West, MARC (Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens), and...
Islamorada
Under the “C” – A Concert by the Keys Community Concert Band
Apr 25, 2026
Dive into an afternoon of music and imagination at Under the “C”, a whimsical concert experience inspired by sounds from across time and space. This...
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Key West
Graham Nash- Live on Tour 2026 at Key West Theater
Apr 25, 2026, Apr 26, 2026
April 25 & April 26 Graham Nash will perform a career-spanning retrospective of his six decades of contributions to contemporary music. Joined by Todd...
Key West
Conch Country Dance Party: Dancing for a Cause
Apr 26, 2026
Join the Key West Woman’s Club for a Conch Country Dance Party on Sunday, April 26 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the back courtyard at 319 Duval Street...
Key Largo
Delicate Balance of Nature Lecture Series: Tracking Invaders with Mead Krówka
Apr 27, 2026
Invasive species are reshaping reef ecosystems across the Atlantic, and understanding their spread is key to protecting native marine life. Join Mead...
Key West
Bill Steely Presents: Where’s Dave Band at Key West Theater
Apr 27, 2026
Experience true Americana in Key West on April 27, 2026: Where’s Dave Band brings heartfelt country from small‑town stories to the intimate Key West...
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Key West
Key West International Dance Company presents Long Live Lambada!
Apr 28, 2026, Apr 29, 2026, Apr 30, 2026
April 28, 29, 30, 2026 Back by popular demand, this crowd-favorite returns after wowing audiences during our inaugural season. Presented by the Key...
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Key West
Key West Songwriters Festival
Apr 29 - May 3, 2026
The Key West Songwriters Festival is the largest gathering of its kind in the world, drawing music fans and creators to Key West for five immersive...
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Marathon
Dolphin Research Center’s Dolphin Sunset Celebration
Apr 29, 2026, May 27, 2026, Jun 24, 2026, Jul 29, 2026, Aug 26, 2026, Sep 30, 2026, Oct 28, 2026, Nov 25, 2026, Dec 16, 2026
An intimate, after-hours experience at Dolphin Research Center in the Florida Keys, this sunset program offers a unique opportunity to connect with...
Islamorada
I.CARE'S ANNUAL TRASH DERBY
Apr 30 - May 3, 2026
Join I.CARE's Trash Derby in the Florida Keys, April 30–May 3, 2026: three days of sunrise-to-sunset marine debris collection from Key Largo to Key...
Islamorada
Jeff Leonia Reel and Steel Classic
Apr 30 - May 1, 2026
The Live Like Jeff Reel & Steel Classic is an annual Florida Keys fishing and diving tournament held in honor of Captain Jeff Leonia, a beloved local...
Marathon
Grouper Opener Party
May 1, 2026
The Grouper Opener Party is a lively waterfront celebration marking the start of Florida’s highly anticipated grouper season. Held at Hawks Cay Resort...
