Live Music.

Cold Drinks.

Good times.

Live Music at Key West Empourium's Backyard Bar

Our Backyard is your backyard.

The Backyard Bar at The Key West EmPOURium is a tropical oasis just inches off Duval St. With weekly live music, special events, and plenty of covered space to kick off your shoes and relax, it's the perfect destination for drinking, dancing, singing, and all around frivolity. Welcome to the largest bar in Key West, y'all!

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Live Music

Featuring local and traveling bands from around the world, The EmPOURium's Backyard Bar hosts a variety of musicians for a rockin' good time.

Check out our calendar for more information.

Sports TVs

With twenty-two televisions around The EmPOURium, you'll always find a seat to watch your favorite game.

Plus, our big screen projector in The Backyard Bar is the best place to grab a drink, get loud, and cheer on your team.

Special Events

Magic shows. Line dancing. Film screenings. Q&As. Arts and crafts workshops. Community events and fundraisers.

The Backyard Bar welcomes all kinds of guests and events to its little slice of paradise.

Events Calendar

Sun, Sep 06
Just a Few Friends: Roger Bartlett
Key West EmPOURium
RSVP
Sep 06, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Key West EmPOURium, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Settle in for an intimate, up-close performance with Roger Bartlett, the original lead guitarist for Jimmy Buffett and one of the architects of the sound that launched the Coral Reefer Band.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Sep 09
Line Dancing Class
Key West
Sep 09, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Dust off yer boots and learn to line dance every Wednesday from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. FREE.
Multiple Dates
Thu, Sep 10
Mac Calhoun & Colton Gleghorn
Key West
Sep 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Guitarists and singers, Mac Calhoun and Colton Gleghorn, bring their tropical rock, acoustic sounds to the EmPOURium!
Multiple Dates
Thu, Sep 10
Jackpot Trivia in the Karaoke Lounge
Key West
Sep 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Bring your besties and your brain power for a fun-filled night of trivia with host, Bill Hoebee. Free to attend. Win prizes! Sponsored by Pilar Rum and Bombara Vodka.
Multiple Dates
Fri, Sep 11
Jon Hollywood
Key West EmPOURium
Sep 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West EmPOURium, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Inspired by Queen, Michael Jackson, and Prince, Jon is a versatile performer who plays acoustic covers and hard rock originals.
Multiple Dates
Fri, Sep 11
The Fabulous Spectrelles @ the Karaoke Lounge
Key West
Sep 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
The Fabulous Spectrelles Revue is a tribute to the great groups of the 50's and 60's Doo-Wop and Motown. They are Key West's longest running show at 43 years are now regular, in-house guests at The EmPOURium!
Multiple Dates
Sat, Sep 12
Toko Irie
Key West
Sep 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Steel drummer and performer, Toko Irie, brings his reggae island vibes to the Backyard Bar!
Multiple Dates
Mon, Sep 14
CLOSED
Key West EmPOURium
Sep 14, 2026, 12:01 AM – 11:59 PM
Key West EmPOURium, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
The EmPOURium is closed for renovations. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Multiple Dates
Tue, Sep 15
CLOSED
Key West EmPOURium
Sep 15, 2026, 12:01 AM – 11:59 PM
Key West EmPOURium, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
The EmPOURium is closed for renovations. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Sep 16
CLOSED
Key West EmPOURium
Sep 16, 2026, 12:01 AM – 11:59 PM
Key West EmPOURium, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
The EmPOURium is closed for renovations. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Sep 16
Line Dancing Class
Key West
Sep 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Dust off yer boots and learn to line dance every Wednesday from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. FREE.
Multiple Dates
Thu, Sep 17
Mac Calhoun & Colton Gleghorn
Key West
Sep 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Guitarists and singers, Mac Calhoun and Colton Gleghorn, bring their tropical rock, acoustic sounds to the EmPOURium!