Annual Holiday Concert & Bazaar
Held across the historic porch and street, this celebration features an artisan market offering handcrafted jewelry, clothing, textiles, home décor, confections, and stationery alongside food and festive drinks. Guests can enjoy performances by local choirs, bands, and ukulele players, as well as vote on student-decorated holiday trees lining the porch. After dark, animated holiday projections set to music light up the face of the historic Custom House building.
What to Expect
Key West celebration featuring artisan stalls, live music, and architectural projections.
Event Details
Ages
All Ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Key West Art & Historical Society
Food & Drink
Food and festive libations are available, with plenty offered at the event.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and shoppers who enjoy local music
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission.
- Hours: 5:00pm - 8:00pm.
- Accessibility: The museum facility is ADA compliant.
Tips & Advice
- Admission is free and open to the public, so no ticket purchase is needed to enjoy this community celebration.
- Dress for an outdoor evening and wear comfortable shoes, since the celebration takes place across the historic porch and street.
- Stay into the evening to see the holiday projection show illuminate the Custom House facade, designed by Conch 5 Studios.
- Look for the returning Festival of Trees and vote for a favorite student-decorated tree on the porch.
- Make room in your visit for food and festive libations; the event description says plenty will be available.
Special Events & Promotions
- Festival of Trees returns: vote for your favorite student-decorated tree to support the winning classroom.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I shop for at the bazaar?
Artisan vendors sell handcrafted jewelry, clothing, textiles, home décor, confections and stationery. Food and drink vendors are set up around the property.
Who performs?
Live holiday music comes from the Music Room, HOB Chorale Group, House of Pan, Coppa and the End of (Holiday) Road Ukulele Gang. Southernmost Shimmies and Christine & Larry Smith & Friends Band also play.
What is the light show?
After dark, students from Key West High School's Conch 5 Studios project an animated show set to music on the front of the Custom House. It runs throughout the evening.
What is the Festival of Trees?
Holiday trees decorated by local students and sponsored by Key West businesses line the museum's porch. You can vote for your favorite, and proceeds support the winning classroom and KWAHS educational programs. Afterward the trees go to families in need.
How can I sell at the bazaar?
The vendor application opens in October 2026. Porch vendors bring their own 6-foot banquet table and displays. Street-level vendors get a 10x10 space and bring their own setup.
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