Guaranteed Lodging: We’ve secured preferred rates at some of the island’s best hotels during one of the busiest weekends of the year — and the hotels offer special perks available only to our package guests.VIP Access: Best Friend and Ultimate Friend packages include special experiences not sold individually, along with early access to reserve other festival events.One-Stop Planning: Package prices include your accommodations, Event Badge, JAFF events listed in the package, hotel taxes, resort fees, and exclusive perks — all in one simple checkout.

Nadirah Plays at Margaritaville

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Package Phone Number: 305-390-4600Email: JAFF@MakoMoco.com

Jill Snodgrass
May 31
4 min read

If you were on the fence about coming in Thursday...

~ANNOUNCING~

Margaritaville Cafe FREE After Party

With Nadirah Shakoor

📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026

⏰ 9:00 PM – Midnight

📍 Margaritaville Café · 500 Duval Street, Key West

Once the Cheeseburger Beach Battle wraps over at the Southernmost Beach Resort, this is where the night continues! Join us at the original Margaritaville Café—an iconic Key West landmark and a must-stop destination for anyone celebrating the music, memories, and lifestyle that brings us all together. Step inside and you'll find yourself surrounded by decades of memorabilia, stories, and history in one of the most recognizable gathering places in the island's musical legacy.

For more than three decades, Nadirah's powerful voice helped define the sound of countless unforgettable performances around the world. Backed by an exceptional band and joined by Key West singer songwriter Claire Finley, expect a high-energy show filled with fan favorites, incredible musicianship, and the kind of moments that only happen at Just a Few Friends.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Combo | 9 AM-NOON | Fury Water Adventures 🎟️

Just a Few Friends Walking Tour | 9:30 AM-11 AM | Shrimp Boat Sound 🎟️

Friends of Bubba HQ | 11 AM- 6PM | Key West First Legal Rum🆓

Chart Room Daily Hangout Headquarters | NOON-MIDNIGHT | Pier House🆓

A Pirate Looks Back, Jimmy Buffett tribute show | 12:30 PM-2 PM | Comedy Key West 🎟️

Reef & Ritas Snorkeling Trip | 1 PM-3 PM | Fury Water Adventures🎟️

Truman Waterfront Farmers Market | 1 PM-6 PM | Truman Waterfront Park🆓

Tales from the Chartroom | 2:15 PM-2:45 PM | Pier House🆓

Ultimate Friends Welcome | 3 PM-5 PM | Pier House🎴

Cheeseburger Beach Battle &Tribute Concert | 5 PM-8 PM | Southernmost on the Beach🎟️

Commotion on the Ocean Sunset Sail | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM | Fury Water Adventures🎟️

“Open Mic / No Mic Night” at Andy's Cabana | 7 PM-10:30 PM | Andy's Cabana🆓

Keep it Going: Margaritaville Cafe After Party with Nadirah | 9 PM-MIDNIGHT 🆓

ACCESS THE FULL SCHEDULE & TICKETS: https://www.justafewfriendskeywest.com/schedule-at-a-glance

For those who prefer the old-school printable version:

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WHY PEOPLE ARE COMING EARLY, STAYING LATER

Just a Few Friends has never been about simply attending concerts.

It’s about experiencing Key West itself — the stories, the people, the bars, the water, the music, the sunsets, the weird little moments, and the feeling that for one long weekend the entire island becomes part of the show.

🎟️ WHAT’S FREE ALL WEEKEND?

A reminder that most major festival experiences remain FREE and open to everyone, including:

🎵 Nadirah Shakoor Keep it Going After Party at Margaritaville

🎶 Duval Street Party with Gary & the Landsharks 🎵 Party in the Park featuring Mac McAnally, Will Kimbrough & Howard Livingston 🌅 Sunset Pier Concert Series with the Wheeland Brothers on Saturday and Cayman & the Mango Men on Monday 🥁 4th Annual Second Line Memorial Parade 🎸 Live music across multiple venues island-wide

☀️Pool parties at Margaritaville, the Marker & LaConcha 🌴 Daily hangouts and storytelling sessions at the legendary Chart Room

....and much, much more

Don't miss the next big announcment June 14...

WILL KIMBROUGH playing a free Last Call After Party on Monday at...

Remember, if you have any issues accessing the tickets/events you want, call our box office 305-390-4600 or email: JAFF@MakoMoco.com

Upgrade your weekend with a Best Friends VIP Hotel package

Want to take the weekend to the next level? A limited number of Best Friends VIP hotel packages are still available and include exclusive access to experiences reserved specifically for package guests.

Best Friends perks include:

🍔 Complimentary Cheeseburger Experience ticket 🎶 Private Nadirah Shakoor performance at Margaritaville Café ⛵ Exclusive Harbor Sail with Cliff Cody 🎟️ Early access windows for limited-capacity experiences 🎵 VIP viewing area for Party in the Park with guaranteed seating 🌅 Early access for Sunset Pier performances 🎁 Commemorative swag bag 🌴 Priority booking opportunities throughout the weekend 🏨 Official host hotel options right in the middle of the action each offering exclusive perks like complimentary parking and free drinks

If you’ve been considering upgrading your Labor Day Weekend plans, now is the time before remaining inventory disappears.

For package details and availability:

Explore Best Friends VIP Packages

(Quantities limited, payment plans available.)

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Why Book a Package?

Guaranteed Lodging: We’ve secured preferred rates at some of the island’s best hotels during one of the busiest weekends of the year — and the hotels offer special perks available only to our package guests.
VIP Access: Best Friend and Ultimate Friend packages include special experiences not sold individually, along with early access to reserve other festival events.
One-Stop Planning: Package prices include your accommodations, Event Badge, JAFF events listed in the package, hotel taxes, resort fees, and exclusive perks — all in one simple checkout.