Songwriters Head to Key West in May

26th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival May 4 - 8

Songwriters are heading to Key West for the 26th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival, May 4th-8th, where more than 175 + artists will perform at over 50 venues in different stages and settings across the island.
Photo credit: Key West Songwriters Festival Facebook page

The Key West Songwriters Festival is the largest festival of its kind in the world. Where else can you get up close and personal with the top singer/songwriters and learn about the artists, songs, and stories? You'll also enjoy the sights, sounds, and tropical vibe of island life.

In my opinion, that's one of the hardest things to do in songwriting: crafting a song that speaks to you but, at its core, is a simple concept. ~ Chris Young

2022 Artist Lineup

Get ready to experience outstanding live music experiences while learning fascinating stories behind the songs? Here's the 2022 artist lineup with Chris Young, Riley Green, Ernest, and many more.

Let's talk about the Schedule!

Now that you know who is performing let's find out when and where! Most of the festival shows are FREE to enter, and there are some ticketed shows. View the Key West Songwriters Festival Show Schedule and enjoy all the parties and performances across the island and at sea.

Chris Young's concert with Kameron Marlow, hosted by Storme Warren, is Friday, May 6th at 7 pm at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater in Key West's Truman Waterfront Park. Tickets are $49.50 and $69.50, purchase tickets here.

Will you be attending the free concert on Saturday, May 7th? Riley Green will be there!

Photo credit: Key West Songwriter's Festival Facebook Page

You don't want to miss the Saturday, free “main stage” concert headlined by Riley Green taking place at the 200 block of Key West's Duval Street. Hosted by Warren, the show also features Shelby Darrall and Payton Smith.

Songwriter Events at The Marker

The Marker Key West Harbor Resort is a proud sponsor of this event and looks forward to hosting Songwriter Events poolside at our resort.

Get ready to kick back, relax poolside and tune in to the top Songwriters and Artists performing in our beautiful tropical surroundings.

Thursday, May 5th Pool Party

5:30 pm Nick Boyd, Ryan Beaver, Brett Tyler
6:30 pm - Emily Brooke, Jonathan Edwards, Barrett Baber

Saturday, May 7th Pool Party

Noon Sydney Cubit, Greylan James, Chris Rafetto, Jeff Garrison
1 pm - Chris Canterbury, Halle Kearns, Michael Lotten
2 pm Dan Wilson, Joseph, Jimi Bell

Songwriter Events at Southernmost Beach Resort

Southernmost Beach Resort is our sister property located on the beach in the heart of Old Town Key West on the quiet end of Duval Street.

Thursday, May 5th South Beach Bash

Noon Bobby McLamb, Blake Pendergrass
1 pm Kylie Frey, Emily Russell, Emily Falvey
2 pm Luke Preston, Mel Washington
3 pm Kurt Stevens, James Slater

Friday, May 6th Pineapple Pool Party

Noon Gable Bradley, Tyler Braden, Adam Wood
1 pm Jimi Bell, Seth Ennis, Blake Pendergrass
2 pm Claire Wright, Adam James, Jim McCormick
3 pm Joey Hyde, Will Weatherly, Jake Mitchell

Saturday, May 7th - Sand Bar Pavilion $

4 pm Laci Kaye Booth, Ella Langley
5 pm FILMORE, Trent Tomlinson

General Admission $30
Show + Meet & Greet $50 Purchase Tickets Here

Sunday, May 8th South Beach Mother's Day Brunch

At Southernmost Beach Cafe

Noon Mel Washington, Emily Falvey, Clayton Anderson
1 pm Claire Wright, Greylan James, Chloe Caroline
2 pm Jimmy Stanley, Kristen McNamara

The Marker Key West Harbor Resort and Southernmost Beach Resort are proud sponsors of this festival. Learn more about the Key West Songwriters Festival.

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