Gate 54B
Gate 54B is tango with a twist, set at Newark Airport. A storm rages outside, planes are grounded, and the terminal is packed with stranded travelers. Amidst this chaos, a dance floor emerges.
Zombie Prom, the Musical
Bravo Theatre in partnership with Fringe Theater Key West presents Zombie Prom! Join us as we creep our way into the holiday season with this “Atomic” musical farce. Zombie Prom is riddled with teenage heartbreak, overbearing educators, sleuthy sleuths, and you guessed it, ZOMBIE’S!!
Bum Farto the Musical
Bum Farto the Musical brings to life one of Key West’s most infamous and colorful characters. Bum Farto, the fire chief who mysteriously vanished in 1976, is reimagined as a charismatic anti-hero in this wildly entertaining musical. With a story spilling over with Key West’s eccentric charm, director Pamela Stephenson Connolly crafts a tale as quirky and captivating as the island itself.
Barbie's Pink Pool Party for Breast Cancer Awareness
Wear your Best Barbie or Ken pink costumes and join The Marker Key West Harbor Resort with DJ El Grace for a fun pool party that will also make you feel good! Along with great music, we’ll have a Barbie or Ken costume contest, Barbie pink pools, Barbie pink drink specials, pink food specials, and more – all to benefit Womankind Key West.
Royal Coronation presented by The Perry Hotel & Marina Key West
Join the Florida Keys SPCA at the 2024 Neonimals Royal Coronation where we will celebrate all 4 candidates at the culmination of their 6 week fundraising campaign. Kick off Fantasy Fest to see who becomes the King & Queen of Fantasy Fest 2024!
TUTU Tuesday & Pre Party Parade
Join us as we parade through downtown and make a few fun stops along the way. Check in from 5:00-6:30 @ Mary Ellen's with cold AC and even cooler drinks, then let's hit the road for a tutu parade! Parade begins at 630pm SHARP!
Swayzees 90's Neon Pool Party
Grab your retro 90’s neon swimsuit and come dance, swim and drink with Les Greene and the Swayzees!
Fantasy Fest Trivia
This spooky Fantasy Fest trivia features all the fun decorations of a proper Halloween Party, 6 great rounds of Trivia, Creepy drink specials, and the BEST part of all… all players in costume receive 5 bonus points!
Les Greene & the Swayzees Pool Party
Get your swimsuit and come out to party with Les Greene and the Swayzees!
Rock the Tatas
Hanks’ Hair of the Dog Saloon presents the annual charity event, Rock the Tatas Contest. Hosted by the "one and only" Elle Taylor with live music by Dj El Grace and special guest from Miami DJ Diego Barrera 9pm to close. Join us in the fight against Breast Cancer October 24th. First place prize $500!
41st Anniversary Headdress Ball 2024
The Key West Business Guild proudly presents the 41st Anniversary Edition of the Headdress Ball, the premier LGBTQ+ event of the Fantasy Fest Celebration, presented on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater, Truman Waterfront Park.
Exposed
The most risqué party of Fantasy Fest! Play in the Poolside Foam Party! Dance the night away on 2 Dance Floors or Splash around in our Pool & Jacuzzi! Black Out & Black Light party inside, and exotic dancers!
Kinky Couples Party
The ONLY event exclusively for couples. Join like-minded couples in the Cabaret Bar overlooking Duval Street. A special performance by the world-renowned latex entertainer RubberDoll, including Live Dark'n Dancing. New York DJ Lucas will be sure to get everyone in the mood for some serious playtime!
NEON NIGHTS Fantasy Fest Parade Viewing Dinner Party
Watch the Fantasy Fest Parade from one of Key West’s best locations! Tickets include a seated three course dinner at decorated tables and two complimentary drinks at the gorgeous courtyard or porch of the historic Hellings Curry Museum.
Saturday Parade Viewing Party
Ticket includes a welcome Prosecco or sangria and light snacks.
Limited seating
Bourbon St Pub’s VIP Balcony Bash
Join us for one of the best views of the Fantasy Fest parade on Duval St. from the Grand Balcony of the New Orleans House 724 Duval St. Don't deal with the crowds! VIP high-end open bar and catered buffet-no need to go anywhere else. Private entrance and restrooms.
Hangover Pool Party
We'll have plenty of food and drink specials, and a live DJ spinning all your favorites, along with free Booze Bandages for the first 50 guests, to bring you back to life! Deep Eddy’s Bloody Mary specials.
Rob Benton Rehab Pool Party
A pool party concert to wrap up the week’s debauchery, not to be missed!
Dark Night of the Soul
Mysticism, spirituality, sensuality, and raw emotion … Dark Night of the Soul invites you into these embodied depths. Inspired by Spanish mystic poetry and the quest for union with the divine, this show carries us from darkness into light, exploring the soul and its profound intimacies.
Lambada is Dead -- Long Live Lambada!
Step into the world of Lambada is Dead — Long Live Lambada! where passion, mystery, and intrigue collide. This is not your standard dance show — it’s a crazy, sexy celebration of lambada’s wild history and unstoppable rhythm.
ALLEGRO! Series featuring the South Florida Symphony String Quartet
South Florida Symphony Orchestra's String Quartet returns to Little Palm Island for an unforgettable evening of music set against a breathtaking oceanfront backdrop. This exclusive, intimate concert features Mendelssohn’s passionate String Quartet No. 2, Ravel’s elegantly seductive String Quartet in F major, Gardel's beloved tango, Por Una Cabeza, and more.
Fiesta de Navidad Tropical!
Get ready for a holiday extravaganza like no other! Fiesta de Navidad is here to light up your season with beloved holiday characters and incredible Latin dance from salsa to cha-cha-cha. Highlighting the rich cultural influences that make Key West so unique, this show is a high-energy spectacle that will have everyone from kids to grandparents dancing.
Nutcracker Key West
A sumptuous, artful theatrical experience wrapped as a perfect holiday gift for the Southernmost City – Key West's very own NUTCRACKER!
The Foreigner
This very funny comedy is an American classic, winning the Best New American Play for 1985 by the Outer Critics Circle. Set at a rural Georgia fishing lodge, a pathologically shy man adopts a persona as a non-English speaking foreigner in an attempt to avoid conversation. Hilarity ensues as an outrageous group of characters reveal secrets and scandals.
A Jazz Christmas with John Simon & Friends
Grammy-nominated record producer, John Simon, a titan behind the careers of The Band, Janis Joplin, and Leonard Cohen, comes to the Tennessee Williams Theatre for a unique and unforgettable evening – A Jazz Christmas.
Circus of the Sea
Ariel stunts, trampolines, funny skits, drinks, snacks, face-painting and more… SO MUCH FUN! Seating is limited to 125 guests so please do not wait to book.
Tango in the Dark
“Tango in the Dark” follows two lovers as they journey through a city transformed by the shadows of nightfall weaving a story of love, loss, and connection fuelled by the rhythms of the city night.
Christine Mild: A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock n' Roll
Christine Mild returns with a new knockoutshow featuring the women who sing Country AND Rock n Roll.
Menopause the Musical 2
Cruising Through ‘The Change’, is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot flashes, mood swings, memory lapses & more!
Paradise Big Band: Holiday I
Under the baton of Joe Dallas Jr, the band remains a truly "local" organization consisting of professional and semi-professional musicians from the Lower Keys and primarily Key West.
Puppy Pals, Live!
Puppy Pals is a family fun action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Watch as we lead the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks as the pooches show everyone who is really boss!
Ms Holmes And Ms Watson, Apt 2B
An irreverent, darkly comic, modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous sleuth and sidekick, this fast-paced romp re-examines the world’s most famous detective story with a bold new feminist lens.
Women of an Uncertain Age
A curated anthology of performances sourced from stage, screen and television. The presentation features a quartet of Key West’s leading actors: Kitty Clements, Erin McKenna, Rosi Ware & Susannah Wells.
A Blonde, Brunette, & Some Duets
Star from the hit TV show Will & Grace, Eric McCormack, and Tony nominated actress, Laura Bell Bundy, come to the Tennessee Williams Theatre! Together, they bring their magnetic chemistry from Broadway’s The Cottage to the stage, promising a night of unforgettable entertainment that spans Broadway hits, cinematic charm, and chart-topping tunes.
Vail Johnson: BASSically Incorrect
BASSically Incorrect is Vails' one- man show encompassing 4 decades of 'round the world touring and recording with artists from Herbie Hancock to Kenny G, Stevie Nicks to Whitney Houston and so on......Stories about them and music done in Vail's unique style make for a fun and entertaining event.
The Four Phantoms in Concert
An extravagant celebration of the iconic music of Broadway and more, The Four Phantoms brings together four Phantoms from the Tony Award-winning The Phantom of the Opera for an unforgettable evening of entertainment.
Gerri Louise Standup: Senior Moments or What the Hell Happened?
Get ready to laugh your conch shells off! Gerri Louise, Key West's own hilarious hurricane, brings her signature blend of sharp wit and island charm to the stage.
A Quartet Plays
Irie Monte returns to the Cabaret Theatre with her string quartet. Prepare to be enchanted as she graces the stage once again and immerse yourself in a captivating evening of music as Irie and her talented string quartet create a mesmerizing soundscape. Don't miss this extraordinary performance!
Bobby in the Lobby
Bobby Nesbitt returns to the TWT Cabaret in his acclaimed series Bobby in the Lobby with a celebration of Irving Berlin, the godfather of the Great American Songbook. This is the 20th anniversary of Bobby’s show, and a return to the show that started it all. With over 2000 published songs to his credit, no one had more hits than Irving Berlin. From Cheek to Cheek to White Christmas, from Puttin’ On the Ritz to the score of Annie Get Your Gun, this will be another song packed evening in the Cabaret.
Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock n' Roll, Part 5
With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway's greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible Rock & Roll singers, Neil Berg shares the often unknown stories from the fifty-year history of the music that changed the world forever!
Brooklyn Laundry
This remarkable comic drama about three sisters and a guy who runs a Brooklyn laundry will remind you of what is important in life.
Martina Bevis in Concert
Prague Conservatory of Music trained guitarist, Martina Bevis, returns to the Tennessee Williams Theatre. Join her along with her special guests, Marriane Nolan and Lynn-Marie Smith, to experience music from an artist who has mastered her instrument.
Joy in the Cabaret
Joy Hawkins debuts in the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre with stories and songs from her life. Joy is a multifaceted talent who has made significant contributions to both stage and screen. Her career spans over four decades, showcasing her versatility as an actress, director, and entertainer.
MOMIX: Alice
Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, ALICE, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland.
The Peking Acrobats
THE PEKING ACROBATS® have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics.
Free Fallin': The Tom Petty Concert Experience
Get ready for an epic live show with Free Fallin, The Tom Petty Concert Experience!
Paradise Big Band: Holiday II
Under the baton of Joe Dallas Jr, the band remains a truly "local" organization consisting of professional and semi-professional musicians from the Lower Keys and primarily Key West.
Buckets n' Boards
Buckets N Boards is a hilarious and high-energy show chock-full of amazing percussion, ridiculous songs, spectacular tap dancing, inventive instrumentation and an incredible variety of musical talents!
The Rat Pack: One More Time!
RING–A-DING-DING! THE BEST RAT PACK SHOW RE-TURNS! Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. return to stages all across America as the famous and infamous Rat Pack is resurrected by our three critically acclaimed entertainers. Sinatra, Martin and Davis were the kings of Las Vegas Swing and they formed The Rat Pack as their own nightly on-stage party. Relive those amazing nights with our international star performers.
Short Attention Span Theater
Fresh new, pertinent and funny short plays with several directors and a big handful of favorite Key West actors, this popular and all new Red Barn show returns to delight audiences.
Stomp
Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, and more fill the stage with energizing beats at STOMP: the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music, and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm.
Fire and Ice Fantasy Prom
Fire and Ice Fantasy Prom featuring a special live performance featuring Antigone Rising and local DJ Rude Girl hosted by the American Legion. Dress to impress at our inaugural Fire and Ice Ball! This queer prom promises to be nostalgic and unforgettable. Dance the night away to the electrifying beats of DJ Rude Girl and the powerful live performances of our special guests, Antigone Rising!
4th Annual Ultimate Beach Bash & Corn Hole Tournament
Join us as we prepare for an epic day where the heat of competition meets the cool vibe of the ocean! This bash will feature intense cornhole matches, sizzling live music, and refreshing drinks! We have a total of 10 spots available, first come first serve. Whether you are a seasoned corn hole pro or first-timer, there’s a spot for you!
Cayo Hueso Beer Dinner
A Key West Brewfest special event! Enjoy a four-course beer dinner, which includes featured Cayo Hueso brews paired with specially chosen menu items.
Jimmy Buffett Tribute Concert & Cheeseburger Beach Battle
Just A Few Friends Key West Favorite Son Celebration, and Southernmost Beach Resort presents national touring tribute band, “Buffett’s Margaritaville - Legendary Tribute to Jimmy Buffett” will perform LIVE on the beach while you try some of the best cheeseburgers Key West has to offer. Vote for your favorite to crown the best burger in Key West.
Lobster Roll Eating Contest
Lobster Hunt, followed by a lobster roll eating contest… $25 to enter
Comes with 1 lobster roll – the fastest to finish it completely, wins a certificate for a lobster dinner for 2 at the café.
Super Secret Weapon
Super Secret Weapon! is an all original ‘Art Rock’ band from Key West that features the musical compositions of award winning artist Tim Marshall Curtis. Lead vocals by TRINITY, a second generation Conch, is well known for receiving either tears or standing ovations whenever she takes the stage. Rounding out the cast is multi-media artist, Francis McGrath, on bass; and thespian Ross Pipkin on percussion.
Circus of the Sea
Ariel stunts, trampolines, funny skits, drinks, snacks, face-painting and more… SO MUCH FUN! Seating is limited to 125 guests so please do not wait to book.
Tropical Heat
The temperature is not the only thing that will rise during Tropical Heat. The theme parties, pool parties, and adult-oriented entertainment promises to be HOT! August on the Island is always HOT, but during Tropical Heat it promises to be STEAMY! Five hot guys and fun days are the best way to experience Key West. Don't miss it!
South Florida Symphony Orchestra
Brahms: Symphony No. 1
Montgomery: Rounds (SFSO Premiere)
featuring Awadagin Pratt, piano
Bach: Keyboard Concerto No. 4 in A Major (SFSO Premiere)
featuring Awadagin Pratt, piano
Price: Andante Moderato (SFSO Premiere)
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
A tasty recipe of hysterical laughs, sexual innuendos, unsuccessful repression, and delicious discoveries at the annual Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein 1956 quiche breakfast. Winner of the 2012 NYC International Fringe Festival.
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
A tasty recipe of hysterical laughs, sexual innuendos, unsuccessful repression, and delicious discoveries at the annual Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein 1956 quiche breakfast. Winner of the 2012 NYC International Fringe Festival.
An Evening with Nick Norman
Expect a night of music built for front porches, listening rooms, car stereos, and campfires. A sound whose melodies and organic arrangements feel fresh one minute, and warmly worn-in the next.
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
A tasty recipe of hysterical laughs, sexual innuendos, unsuccessful repression, and delicious discoveries at the annual Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein 1956 quiche breakfast. Winner of the 2012 NYC International Fringe Festival.
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
A tasty recipe of hysterical laughs, sexual innuendos, unsuccessful repression, and delicious discoveries at the annual Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein 1956 quiche breakfast. Winner of the 2012 NYC International Fringe Festival.
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
A tasty recipe of hysterical laughs, sexual innuendos, unsuccessful repression, and delicious discoveries at the annual Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein 1956 quiche breakfast. Winner of the 2012 NYC International Fringe Festival.
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
A tasty recipe of hysterical laughs, sexual innuendos, unsuccessful repression, and delicious discoveries at the annual Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein 1956 quiche breakfast. Winner of the 2012 NYC International Fringe Festival.
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
A tasty recipe of hysterical laughs, sexual innuendos, unsuccessful repression, and delicious discoveries at the annual Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein 1956 quiche breakfast. Winner of the 2012 NYC International Fringe Festival.
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
A tasty recipe of hysterical laughs, sexual innuendos, unsuccessful repression, and delicious discoveries at the annual Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein 1956 quiche breakfast. Winner of the 2012 NYC International Fringe Festival.
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
A tasty recipe of hysterical laughs, sexual innuendos, unsuccessful repression, and delicious discoveries at the annual Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein 1956 quiche breakfast. Winner of the 2012 NYC International Fringe Festival.
Amernet String Quartet
Praised for their “intelligence” and “immensely satisfying” playing by the New York Times, the Amernet String Quartet has garnered recognition as one of today’s exceptional string quartets and are Ensemble-in-Residence at Florida Inter- national University in Miami. Their sound has been called “complex” but with an “old world flavor.” Strad Magazine described the Amernet as “...a group of exceptional technical ability.”
Joe Posa as Joan Rivers
Three nights only! Joe Posa returns to the Waterfront with his one man show!
Florida Keys Celtic Festival
Bands rock the stage all weekend and draw you into the mouthwatering food, drink and abundant activities to fill your days. Looking for traditional celtic food, hit the Nessy Pub serving up shepherd’s pie or vendors offering Scottish Eggs and fish and chips. Experience high tea in the Iona Tea Garden and watch as the Florida Keys Celtic Festival proudly hosts the nation’s only women’s sanctioned Scottish Highland Games.
Joe Posa as Joan Rivers
Three nights only! Joe Posa returns to the Waterfront with his one man show!
Joe Posa as Joan Rivers
Three nights only! Joe Posa returns to the Waterfront with his one man show!
An Evening with Lillian Baxter
The setting is 1970, and this is Lillian's comeback tour. Don’t miss this delightful musical memoir of the greatest star nobody's ever heard of -- Lillian Baxter! “These two guys create an extraordinary one-woman show!”
An Evening with Lillian Baxter
The setting is 1970, and this is Lillian's comeback tour. Don’t miss this delightful musical memoir of the greatest star nobody's ever heard of -- Lillian Baxter! “These two guys create an extraordinary one-woman show!”
An Evening with Lillian Baxter
The setting is 1970, and this is Lillian's comeback tour. Don’t miss this delightful musical memoir of the greatest star nobody's ever heard of -- Lillian Baxter! “These two guys create an extraordinary one-woman show!”
An Evening with Lillian Baxter
The setting is 1970, and this is Lillian's comeback tour. Don’t miss this delightful musical memoir of the greatest star nobody's ever heard of -- Lillian Baxter! “These two guys create an extraordinary one-woman show!”
An Evening with Lillian Baxter
The setting is 1970, and this is Lillian's comeback tour. Don’t miss this delightful musical memoir of the greatest star nobody's ever heard of -- Lillian Baxter! “These two guys create an extraordinary one-woman show!”