Key West Fantasy Fest 2026

Want the inside scoop on all the latest events, exclusive updates, and hidden treasures? The Official Key West Fantasy Fest App has everything you need to make your experience unforgettable!
Download now and get instant access to all the updates, schedules, and electrifying alerts before anyone else. From last-minute changes to surprise announcements, it’s all just a tap away. Learn about our multitude of imaginative parties, costumed marches, street fairs, glamorous balls, and the show-stopping Fantasy Fest parade. View the full schedule of events, create your own schedule, find your favorite festival gear, and more.


What is Fantasy Fest?!?
Fantasy Fest is an annual, city wide, multi-venue, 10-DAY PARTY IN PARADISE. Started in 1979 by a small group of Key West locals, the party was created to bring visitors to the island in what was a typically quiet, but beautiful season. It worked! Fantasy Fest has grown every year since its inception and is now the wildest extravaganza around! Fun-loving revelers from around the globe bring their creativity and imaginations as they descend upon Key West each year in October for 10 days filled with costuming, parades, libations, and excitement!