Key West, Fla. —Marvels and mystery permeated the atmosphere during the June 8, 2026, kickoff of the second annual “Summer Solstice Celebration” in Key West. A 14-day festival held in conjunction with the island’s famous nightly sunset tradition at Mallory Square, 420 Wall St., the event features a series of special happenings and experiences that will culminate on the June 21 Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year and the official first day of summer.

Highlights include live shows by acrobats and illusionists, including “Reidiculous Reid” Conklin, “Juggling Jase” Anderson, Dr. Juice, and Blue, creative demonstrations and wares by local artists and artisans; island-style music; and solstice-inspired activities such as setting intentions and tying ribbons on a “wish banner,” festive flower-crown making and illuminating tarot card readings.

Attendees can also enjoy a variety of food and beverages from onsite vendors, along with presentations and appearances by local groups and organizations such as the Key West Woman’s Club, the KWPD, Old Island Restoration Foundation, the Conch Republic Marine Army, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and others.

The Summer Solstice Celebration culminates on Sunday, June 21, with jugglers, acrobats, and illusionists, conch-horn blowing, interactive fun, and a ticketed World Food Experience option featuring sample-sized foods from a variety of Key West restaurants and chefs.

Key West’s Sunset Celebration is a living piece of cultural history that has unfolded nearly every evening at Mallory Square for some five decades, offering a one-of-a-kind waterfront stage for street performers and a showcase for local creatives. The Summer Solstice Celebration enhances this iconic tradition with 14 days of special programming and enchantments.

Produced by the Key West Cultural Preservation Society, organizer of the Mallory Square Sunset Celebration, the festival is presented in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council and sponsored by the Key West Sunrise Rotary Club, Four Seasons Rentals, Mt. Sinai Medical Center and Publix.

Visit sunsetcelebration.org/solstice for more information.

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