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, Aug 11
Jesse James Russell
Key West EmPOURium
Aug 11, 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, Aug 12
Line Dancing Class
Key West
Aug 12, 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, Aug 13
Mac Calhoun
Key West
Aug 13, 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
Thu, Aug 13
Jackpot Trivia in the Karaoke Lounge
Key West
Aug 13, 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, Aug 14
The Newtons
Key West
Aug 14, 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
Fri, Aug 14
The Fabulous Spectrelles @ the Karaoke Lounge
Key West
Aug 14, 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, Aug 15
Toko Irie
Key West
Aug 15, 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
Wed, Aug 19
Line Dancing Class
Key West
Aug 19, 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, Aug 20
Mac Calhoun & Colton Gleghorn
Key West
Aug 20, 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, Aug 20
Jackpot Trivia in the Karaoke Lounge
Key West
Aug 20, 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, Aug 21
The Newtons
Key West
Aug 21, 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
Fri, Aug 21
The Fabulous Spectrelles @ the Karaoke Lounge
Key West
Aug 21, 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!