Live Music.

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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

Multiple Dates
Tue, Jul 21
Jesse James Russell
Key West EmPOURium
Jul 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West EmPOURium, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Jesse James Russell is an accomplished guitarist, bassist and vocalist––equipped with a catalog of original tracks and covers of rock, country, funk and R&B.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Jul 22
Line Dancing Class
Key West
Jul 22, 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, Jul 23
Jackpot Trivia in the Karaoke Lounge
Key West
Jul 23, 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
Thu, Jul 23
Mac Calhoun
Key West
Jul 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Guitarist and singer, Mac Calhoun, brings his tropical rock, acoustic sounds to the EmPOURium!
Multiple Dates
Fri, Jul 24
The Fabulous Spectrelles @ the Karaoke Lounge
Key West
Jul 24, 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, Jul 25
Toko Irie & New Beginnings
Key West
Jul 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Unwind and chill out with Toko Irie and his fresh, new, reggae band, "New Beginnings."
Multiple Dates
Sun, Jul 26
The Newtons
Key West
Jul 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
The multi-talented Newton family bring their soulful, jazzy piano and guitar tunes to the Backyard Bar.
Multiple Dates
Mon, Jul 27
Colton Gleghorn
Key West EmPOURium
Jul 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West EmPOURium, 618 Duval Street, Key West, Florida
Colton Gleghorn brings his country-rock sounds and original lyrics to the Backyard Bar!
Multiple Dates
Tue, Jul 28
Jesse James Russell
Key West EmPOURium
Jul 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West EmPOURium, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Jesse James Russell is an accomplished guitarist, bassist and vocalist––equipped with a catalog of original tracks and covers of rock, country, funk and R&B.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Jul 29
Line Dancing Class
Key West
Jul 29, 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, Jul 30
Jackpot Trivia in the Karaoke Lounge
Key West
Jul 30, 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
Thu, Jul 30
Mac Calhoun
Key West
Jul 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Guitarist and singer, Mac Calhoun, brings his tropical rock, acoustic sounds to the EmPOURium!