The Florida Keys offer a diverse range of venues for performances, exhibitions, and cultural events. From historic theaters and intimate galleries to outdoor amphitheaters and community spaces, there's a perfect setting for every artistic endeavor. Browse venues by region below.
Key West
Key West Theater
A beautifully restored historic venue in the heart of Old Town Key West, the Key West Theater hosts live music, comedy, theatrical performances, and community events. Originally built in 1849 as a Baptist church, the building has been transformed into an intimate 250-seat performance space.
San Carlos Institute
A historic Cuban heritage center and performance venue founded in 1871. The beautifully restored building hosts concerts, lectures, art exhibitions, and cultural events celebrating the rich Cuban-American heritage of Key West.
Tennessee Williams Theatre
Located on the campus of Florida Keys Community College, the Tennessee Williams Theatre is a 478-seat performing arts venue hosting concerts, dance performances, theatrical productions, lectures, and film screenings. Named after the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright who called Key West home, the theater is the largest performing arts venue in the Florida Keys.
The Studios of Key West
A multidisciplinary arts campus featuring indoor and outdoor performance spaces, gallery rooms, and artist studios. The Studios hosts concerts, theater, film screenings, literary readings, and visual art exhibitions year-round.
Waterfront Playhouse
Key West's premier professional theater company producing a full season of plays and musicals in an intimate waterfront setting. The Waterfront Playhouse has been a cornerstone of the Keys performing arts community since 1938.
Lower Keys
Big Pine Key Community Park
An outdoor community venue hosting seasonal concerts, art festivals, and cultural events in the Lower Keys. The park's open-air pavilion provides a relaxed setting for performances and artistic gatherings under the island sky.
Sugarloaf School Cafetorium
A multipurpose community space used for theatrical productions, concerts, dance recitals, and art exhibitions in the Lower Keys. The school cafetorium serves as a central gathering point for arts and cultural events.
Middle Keys
Marathon Community Theatre
A volunteer-driven community theater in the heart of the Middle Keys, Marathon Community Theatre produces a full season of plays, musicals, and youth productions. The 100-seat venue serves as a cultural hub for Marathon and the surrounding islands.
Marathon Garden Club
A charming tropical venue hosting art shows, craft fairs, concerts, and community gatherings in Marathon. The garden setting provides a unique atmosphere for cultural events and artistic exhibitions in the Middle Keys.
Upper Keys
Coral Shores Performing Arts Center
Located at Coral Shores High School in Tavernier, this performing arts center serves the Upper Keys community with a 600-seat auditorium hosting school productions, visiting performers, community concerts, and cultural events. The venue is a vital resource for arts programming in the northern Keys.
Founders Park Amphitheater
An outdoor amphitheater and community park in Islamorada offering waterfront performances, concerts, and community events. The park's bayside setting provides a stunning backdrop for arts and cultural programming in the Upper Keys.
Key Largo Lions Club & Community Center
A community gathering space hosting art shows, musical performances, craft fairs, and cultural events. The Lions Club serves as a vital venue for arts programming in the Upper Keys, welcoming local and visiting artists alike.