Live Music.

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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, Oct 14
Bill Steely
Key West
Oct 14, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Musician Bill Steely brings his country / rock / Americana vibes to the Backyard Bar.
Multiple Dates
Tue, Oct 14
Rik Jam & Dalwayne
Key West
Oct 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Relax your mind, body, and spirit with the reggae sounds of Rik Jam and Dalwayne.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Oct 15
Rik Jam & Dalwayne
Key West
Oct 15, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Relax your mind, body, and spirit with the reggae sounds of Rik Jam and Dalwayne.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Oct 15
Line Dancing Class
Key West
Oct 15, 2025, 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.
Thu, Oct 16
Mac Calhoun & Cotton
Key West
Oct 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 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
Thu, Oct 16
Rik Jam & Dalwayne
Key West
Oct 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Relax your mind, body, and spirit with the reggae sounds of Rik Jam and Dalwayne.
Multiple Dates
Thu, Oct 16
Trivia Thursdays in the Karaoke Lounge
Key West
Oct 16, 2025, 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, Oct 17
Rik Jam & Dalwayne
Key West
Oct 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Relax your mind, body, and spirit with the reggae sounds of Rik Jam and Dalwayne.
Multiple Dates
Fri, Oct 17
Magic with Doc Mental
Key West
Oct 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
World-renowned magician, Doc Mental, is back at the EmPOURium and will be performing table side magic for dinner guests. Prepare to be amazed!
Multiple Dates
Fri, Oct 17
Jeff Clark
Key West
Oct 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Jeff Clark brings his soulful, Southern rock sounds to the Backyard Bar!
Multiple Dates
Fri, Oct 17
The Fabulous Spectrelles @ the Karaoke Lounge
Key West
Oct 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 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, Oct 18
Mike Stone Band + Gator
Key West
Oct 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Get movin' with the high-energy rock, funk, pop, and soul tunes of Mike Stone + Gator.