Music makers and lovers will converge in Key West for the 29th annual Key West Songwriters Festival April 30-May 4.
The largest festival of its kind in the world, the gathering has kicked off the careers of numerous household musical names, and this year will spotlight more than 230 creators, from veteran songwriters and hit-makers to up-and-coming artists, with performances ranging from acoustic story-telling sessions in the round at theaters, bars and beaches, to full band performances on concert stages.
Artists leading the 2025 lineup include Nate Smith, Chase Matthew, LoCash, Dylan Altman, Ronnie Bowman, Chuck Cannon, Bob DePiero, Thomas Edwards, Marti Frederiksen, Elisha Hoffman, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Raul Malo, Liz Rose, Tommy Sims, James Slater and Jeffrey Steele. The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association’s songwriters festival is presented by BMI with Rams Head Presents, with support of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. Many performances are free; tickets can be purchased individually or as a package. More information is at keywestsongwritersfestival.com.
