Key West · Winter
Mile 0 Fest
Mile 0 Fest brings the Red Dirt and Americana scene from Texas and Oklahoma to the literal end of the road: five days of music at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater on the Truman Waterfront, with late night rounds spilling into bars and theaters across Old Town.
The 2027 edition is the big one, the festival's 10th anniversary. Recent editions have run five days in late January or early February, and official dates land with the lineup announcement, which traditionally drops around the Fourth of July.
Quick Facts
- When
- Late January to early February 2027; dates announced with the lineup
- Where
- Coffee Butler Amphitheater at Truman Waterfront, plus Old Town venues
- What
- More than 70 Red Dirt, Texas country and Americana acts over five days
- Tickets
- Multi-day badges; presale registration takes a refundable $100 deposit
- Milestone
- 2027 marks the festival's 10th year
What Mile 0 Fest is
Since 2018, Mile 0 Fest has flown the songwriters of the Red Dirt world down to Key West for a week that feels more like a family reunion than an arena show. Days run on the amphitheater mainstage with the harbor behind it. Nights scatter across Old Town for songwriter rounds and late sets in rooms small enough to hear the lyrics.
The crowd skews repeat customers, folks who plan their year around it, which tells you most of what you need to know about whether it is worth the trip.
How tickets work
Mile 0 Fest sells multi-day badges rather than standard single day tickets, and badge tiers range from general admission up to VIP packages with reserved viewing and extras. Presale registration opens with a $100 deposit that counts toward your badge and stays refundable for a window after the lineup is released.
Badges have sold out in past years, so if the lineup announcement sells you, move quickly.
Planning the trip
Book your room the same week you buy badges. Late January is high season in Key West and the festival crowd competes with everyone else escaping winter. The amphitheater is walkable from most of Old Town, so skip the rental car if you are staying downtown.
Bring sun protection even in January. The amphitheater lawn is generous with shade for exactly nobody, and the sunsets behind the mainstage are the reason half the crowd picks the west rail.
Want more on Mile 0 Fest?
Official details from the organizers, plus Keys Weekly's coverage from the newspaper.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Mile 0 Fest 2027?
Official dates are announced with the lineup, which usually drops around July 4. Recent editions have run five days in late January or early February. 2027 is the festival's 10th anniversary.
Where is Mile 0 Fest held?
The mainstage is the Coffee Butler Amphitheater at Truman Waterfront in Key West, with additional official shows at venues around Old Town.
What kind of music is it?
Red Dirt, Texas country and Americana. Expect songwriters and touring bands from the Texas and Oklahoma scene, more than 70 acts across the week.
Can I buy a single day ticket?
The festival is built around multi-day badges. Limited single day options have appeared in some years close to the event, but do not count on it. Check the official site once the lineup is out.
How does the presale work?
You register with a $100 deposit that is credited toward your badge. The deposit stays refundable for a window after the lineup is announced, so you can hear who is playing before you fully commit.
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