🦜🌴 JUST A FEW FRIENDS KEY WEST 2026 — FULL SCHEDULE 🌴

Jimmy Buffett fans, Labor Day Weekend in Key West is going to be a BIG one! Just a Few Friends returns September 3–7, 2026, with live music, parties, boating, the Second Line Memorial Parade and more.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 — PRE-FESTIVAL

11 AM–5 PM | Friends of Bubba Festival HQ
Key West First Legal Rum | FREE

12:30–2 PM | A Pirate Looks Back: Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
Comedy Key West | Ticketed

1–4:30 PM | Early Welcome: Island Adventure Sand Bar
Fury Water Adventures | Ticketed

5–8 PM | Official Pre-Event Meetup
The Chart Room at Pier House | FREE

6–9 PM | Aaron Scherz & John Frinzi Live
Key West Theater Listening Room | Ticketed

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

9 AM–Noon | Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Combo
Fury Water Adventures | Ticketed

9:30–11 AM | Just a Few Friends Walking Tour
Shrimp Boat Sound | Ticketed

11 AM–6 PM | Friends of Bubba HQ
Key West First Legal Rum | FREE

Noon–Midnight | Chart Room Daily Hangout
Pier House | FREE

12:30–2 PM | A Pirate Looks Back: Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
Comedy Key West | Ticketed

1–3 PM | Reef & Ritas Snorkeling Trip
Fury Water Adventures | Ticketed

1–6 PM | Truman Waterfront Farmers Market
Truman Waterfront Park | FREE

2:15–2:45 PM | Tales from the Chartroom
Pier House | FREE

3–5 PM | Ultimate Friends Welcome
Pier House | VIP

5–8 PM | CHEESEBURGER BEACH BATTLE
Southernmost Beach Resort | Ticketed
Cheeseburgers + live music on the beach!

6:30–8:30 PM | Commotion on the Ocean Sunset Sail
Fury Water Adventures | Ticketed

9 PM–Midnight | Margaritaville Cafe After Party with Nadirah Shakoor
Margaritaville Cafe | FREE

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

8–10 AM | Painting Paradise: Shrimp Boat Sound
Shrimp Boat Sound | Ticketed

8–10 AM | Plogging the Keys Waterfront Cleanup
Fury Water Adventures | FREE

9–11 AM | Island Time Breakfast
Conch Republic Seafood Company

9–10:30 AM | Just a Few Friends Walking Tour
Shrimp Boat Sound | Ticketed

9:30 AM–2 PM | Backcountry Sail, Snorkel & Kayak
Danger Charters | Ticketed

11–11:30 AM | KEY WEST'S FAVORITE SON CITY PROCLAMATION
Shrimp Boat Sound Studio | FREE

11 AM–6 PM | Friends of Bubba Festival HQ
Key West First Legal Rum | FREE

11:30 AM–2 PM | Coconut Telegraph Trolley Tour
Departs Pier House | Ticketed

11:30 AM–4 PM | Gypsies in the Palace Buffett Tribute Band
Hog's Breath Saloon | FREE

Noon–Midnight | Chart Room Daily Hangout
Pier House | FREE

12:30–2 PM | A Pirate Looks Back: Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
Comedy Key West | Ticketed

1–3 PM | Reef & Ritas Snorkeling Trip
Fury Water Adventures | Ticketed

2:30–4 PM | Shrimp Boat Sound: Echoes From the Edge Movie Panel
Williams Hall | Ticketed

2:30–4 PM | Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show: Ultimate Friends Edition
Comedy Key West | Ultimate Friend VIP

3:45–4:15 PM | Tales from the Chartroom ft. Chris Lauber
Pier House | FREE

4:15–5 PM | Through the Lens Photography Exhibit Meet & Greet
Pier House | FREE

5–8 PM | JD Spradlin Broadcasting Live
Margaritaville Cafe | FREE

5:30–9 PM | DUVAL STREET PARTY
200 Block of Duval Street | FREE

6:30–7:15 PM | Bubba Look-Alike Showdown
200 Block of Duval | FREE

Gary & the Landsharks take the stage during the Duval Street celebration!

8:30–10:30 PM | Outdoor Movie: Parrot Heads – Jimmy Buffett Documentary
Southernmost Pint Brewpub | FREE

8:30 PM–Midnight | Keep It Going After Party
Hog's Breath Saloon | FREE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

8–10 AM | Parrots & Margaritas 5K Run/Walk
Kaya Island Eats | Registration required

8 AM–8 PM | Through the Lens: Early Buffett Concert Photography Exhibit
Pier House | FREE

9–11 AM | Painting Paradise: Louie's Backyard
Louie's Backyard | Ticketed

9:30 AM–Noon | Coconut Telegraph Trolley Tour
Pier House | Ticketed

10–11:30 AM | Just a Few Friends Walking Tour
Shrimp Boat Sound | Ticketed

10 AM–1 PM | Sails Up: Intro to Sailing Experience
Key West Sailing Center | Ticketed

11 AM–11 PM | Back to the Island Beach Party
801 Bourbon | FREE

11 AM–1 PM | Stories with Friends: Author Showcase & Book Signing
Books & Books at The Studios of Key West | FREE

11 AM–6 PM | Friends of Bubba Festival HQ
Key West First Legal Rum | FREE

11 AM–12:30 PM | Songs on the Water Harbor Sail with Cliff Cody
Fury Water Adventures | Best Friend VIP

6–8 PM | A Sailor's Sun Sunset Sail
The Dock at Sunset Pier | Ticketed

6:15–8:45 PM | Cruisin' Tiki Sunset & Music Cruise
Cruisin' Tikis | Ticketed

6:30–8:30 PM | Wind & Wine Music Sail with Caleb
Danger Charters | Ticketed

6:30–9:30 PM | THE WHEELAND BROTHERS + MIKE STACK & FRIENDS
Sunset Pier | FREE

8–9:30 PM | Sunset to Stage: Wheeland Brothers Dockside Party
The Dock at Sunset Pier | Ticketed

8:30–10:30 PM | Friends of Bubba Outdoor Video Lounge
Southernmost Pint Brewpub | FREE

9 PM–Midnight | Keep It Going After Party
Back Yard EmPOURium | FREE

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 — THE BIG DAY!

7:30 AM–1:30 PM | Margaritaville Beach House Brunch
Margaritaville Beach House

1–2:30 PM | Best Friend VIP Show ft. Nadirah Shakoor
Margaritaville Cafe | Best Friend VIP

1:15–1:45 PM | Tales from the Chartroom
Pier House | FREE

2–5 PM | Emerald's International Pre-Parade Reception
Emeralds International | Ultimate Friend VIP

5–6 PM | SECOND LINE MEMORIAL WALKING PARADE
Begins at 100 Duval Street | FREE

The parade travels down Duval Street, turns onto Southard Street and ends at Truman Waterfront Park.

Howard Livingston & the Mile Marker 24 Band help lead the Second Line!

6–10 PM | PARTY IN THE PARK: TRIBUTE TO BUBBA
Truman Waterfront Park | FREE

Featuring:
Mac McAnally
Will Kimbrough
Howard Livingston & the Mile Marker 24 Band

Plus food, drinks, vendors and the Key West Artisan Market.

10 PM–Midnight | Bubba's Official After Party
American Legion Post 168 | FREE

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 — COME MONDAY!

8 AM–8 PM | Through the Lens: Early Buffett Concert Photography Exhibit
Pier House | FREE

10 AM–4:30 PM | Tin Cup Sailing Adventure
Danger Charters | Ticketed

3:30–5 PM | Ultimate Friends Farewell Happy Hour
The Chart Room | Ultimate Friend VIP

5–8:30 PM | Island Adventure & Sunset Cruise Combo
Fury Water Adventures | Ticketed

5:45–8:15 PM | Island Tiki Sunset & Music Cruise
Cruisin' Tikis | Ticketed

6–8 PM | Latitude Adjustment Sunset Sail
The Dock at Sunset Pier | Ticketed

6–8 PM | COME MONDAY: CAYMAN & THE MANGO MEN
Sunset Pier | FREE

The perfect way to close out five days celebrating Jimmy Buffett in Key West.

Event schedules and availability can change, and some events require tickets, reservations or VIP access.

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Full official schedule & tickets:
https://www.justafewfriendskeywest.com/schedule-at-a-glance