Part of the Gay Key West Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Key West
Key West, FL, United StatesKey West's all-male summer party weekend — five days of clothing-optional pool parties, dance events, cruises, and late-night fun on the southernmost tip of the U.S. Pool parties center on the gay resorts like the Island House, with nightlife on Duval Street. Adults-only, ticketed.
Have feedback on this description? Let us knowThe circuit parties, afterhours and official events happening across Tropical Heat in Key West — dates, venues and tickets.
Let people know you're going, see who else is attending, and share the event with friends.
Wed, Aug 12
5 PM - 9 PM
Island House Key West, Key West
Cowboy Ken's PINK Pool Party kicks off Tropical Heat at the Island House in Key West. Wed Aug 12, 2026.
Fri, Aug 14
2 PM - 6 PM
Bourbon Street Pub, Key West
The Splash Pool Party at Bourbon St. Pub during Tropical Heat in Key West. Fri Aug 14, 2026.
Sat, Aug 15
2 PM - 6 PM
Island House Key West, Key West
The firefighter-themed Five-Alarm Pool Party at the Island House during Tropical Heat. Sat Aug 15, 2026.
Sat, Aug 15
10 PM - 2 AM
One Saloon, Key West
Heat Stroke leather & underwear party at One Saloon during Tropical Heat in Key West. Sat night Aug 15, 2026.
Catch your city's vibe or the global LGBTQ+ scene.
No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
The complete LGBTQ+ guide to Key West — gay bars, Fantasy Fest, Pride, clothing-optional resorts, beaches, and everything you need to plan your trip to the Southernmost Point.
Robbie S.Fantasy Fest takes over Key West October 16–25, 2026 — ten days of costumes, parades, and parties on a two-by-four-mile island. Here's the gay guide: the Pink Triangle, the pool parties, and how to do it right.
Robbie S.
Where gay America actually spends Independence Day — from the Invasion of the Pines on Fire Island to Provincetown tea dances, Rehoboth's Poodle Beach, and beyond.
Robbie S.
Fire Island, Poodle Beach, Herring Cove, Black's Beach and more — a coast-by-coast guide to the best gay beaches in the US, including the clothing-optional ones.
Robbie S.
