Frequently asked questions

Mile 0 Festival is a premier music festival that celebrates Red Dirt and Americana music in Key West, Florida. Mile 0 Fest offers an unforgettable musical experience in a beautiful island setting with a carefully curated lineup of well-known headliners. Check out our 2026 lineup HERE.

In addition to the music, attendees can enjoy a variety of fun activities, such as Live Music Sails, Pool Parties & more! The festival takes advantage of Key West's natural beauty and laid-back island vibe, providing a unique and unforgettable experience for music fans and vacationers alike. Join us for five days (or longer!) of incredible music, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable memories at Mile 0 Fest.

Weekender Package: This offering was a hit in 2025, and we are bringing it back for 2026!  It includes a 3-night stay (Thursday to Sunday) in some of our Package Properties, a 3-day chair rental, and General Admission access to the Amphitheater & other Mile 0 Fest Venues. If you don't have the PTO, come see us for the weekend!

Platinum Premier & Gold Premier Package Guests:  In 2026, we are including a live music sail AND an indoor theater experience as part of our Premier Packages! 

You will also have early access to discounts on Festival Merch and other surprises - only available to Package Guests!

Pirate Package Guests: Pirate Guests will now be able to choose from ALL the Live Music Sails!  We are also including a Premium Chair Rental for all five days!

New Pass Types: If you can't make it for the whole week, we are offering 3-DAY options - choose Tuesday - Thursday OR Thursday - Saturday!  Gold VIP will be offered for 3 days as well!

The Southernmost City in the United States - Key West, Florida! We utilize the Coffee Butler/Truman Waterfront Park Amphitheater, a beautifully designed facility on the Gulf side of the island. This boutique venue offers an unparalleled view from every conceivable spot - whether it is a VIP tent or a blanket spread out on the grassy hill, every ticket level is sure to thrill.

The Amphitheater hosts all evening shows during the festival. Daytime VIP Parties and other events are scattered around the island at hotels, piers, bars, boats, & beaches.

Registration for our 2027 Presale starts in January - Register Now!

And remember to join our mailing list to be notified when the time comes!

Our initial lineup is typically announced on July 4th! Get ready for the fireworks!

The daily lineup and set times will be available in the Mile 0 Fest app along with details about Special Events and other happenings around Key West later in the year!

We generally have single day passes on sale once the Daily Lineup is released later in the year; however, if five day passes sell out, single day passes will NOT be available.

Yes! We offer simple monthly payment plans for both passes and packages! The number of payments depends on how close we are to the festival dates when you purchase.

All purchases must be paid in full by December. No payment plans are offered after December 1st.

Yes! We offer simple monthly payment plans for both passes and packages! The number of payments depends on how close we are to the festival dates when you purchase.

All purchases must be paid in full by December. No payment plans are offered after December 1st.

All guests will receive a non-transferable wristband for entry into the festival venues and VIP areas. Guests are expected to wear their wristbands for the duration of the festival. Don't worry- they are designed for it!

• Wristbands and VIP credentials for full festival guests will be mailed to all domestic U.S. residents in December. Lead bookers will receive a USPS tracking email.

• We will reach out beforehand for your shipping address.

• Only one package is shipped per Lead Booker. If guests has multiple orders, all wristbands will arrive in one package to the address provided.

• International orders (including Canada & Puerto Rico) will be held at Will Call.

• Single Day wristbands will have the option to pay to ship to your address or Pick up at Will Call. This option will be available during purchase when Single Day Passes go on sale.

Don't trust the mail? Contact the Box Office to have your wristbands be held at Will Call.

Will Call tickets can be picked up from the Box Office, located at our Main Venue - the Truman Waterfront Amphitheater. For Tuesday's Kick Off Party, we will be relocating to the Smokin' Tuna (217 Telegraph Ln) for your convenience.

Photo ID is required to pick up all passes.

Generally, the Amphitheater gates open at 4PM or 5PM and music is 5PM or 6PM – Midnight. The VIP Pass parties, the live music sails, and all special events take place during the day. The full festival schedule is available later in the year.

Please Note: Times subject to change without notice. Check the Mile 0 Fest app to get notified of changes.  The 2026 app will be released in late December.

The full festival schedule is released in the winter and is included in our festival app!

The Mile 0 Fest app, with all festival details including special events and set times will be available about a month before Festival!

Yes! All event locations will accept cash or credit cards. ATMs are located throughout the island and at the Amphitheater for your convenience. 

This is an event geared toward adults but all ages are welcome with a paid wristband.

The island of Key West is pet friendly, HOWEVER, your animals are not permitted in the Amphitheater.

There will be medical and security personnel at the Amphitheater during show hours.

Anywhere else on the island, call 911.

All Mile 0 Fest events are Rain or Shine. Don't worry - we will always put safety first! There will be tents located at the Amphitheater that you can shelter in. Special events and satellite shows may be altered or delayed depending on the weather. 

Make sure you have the Festival App to be notified of any changes!