{"id":38031,"date":"2026-03-22T20:20:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T00:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slammie.com\/atomicgrog\/blog\/?p=38031"},"modified":"2026-05-01T17:00:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T21:00:38","slug":"tiki-a-go-go-2026-five-things-were-looking-forward-to-at-action-packed-orlando-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slammie.com\/atomicgrog\/blog\/2026\/03\/22\/tiki-a-go-go-2026-five-things-were-looking-forward-to-at-action-packed-orlando-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Tiki-a-Go-Go 2026: The five best things at the action-packed Orlando event"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated April 19<\/em><\/p>\n

Just three years old, an infant in terms of Tiki revival weekenders, Orlando’s Tiki-a-Go-Go<\/a> has already grown into one of the premiere events on the annual calendar.<\/a> This year’s gathering, happening March 27-29 at the Caribe Royale Resort, is loaded with some of the biggest names in the scene and chock full of activities for guests.<\/p>\n

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\n• SEE BELOW: Recap, photos and video from Tiki-a-Go-Go 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Not surprisingly, tickets sold out way in advance. We’ll be there to share a special presentation on the past, present and future of Tiki in the Sunshine State (Sunday at 11:30 a.m.). If you missed out on tickets, you can still meet up with the gathered masses at Sunday’s Magical Tiki Meet Up and Monday’s after-party at the Mai-Kai.
\nPREVIEW:<\/B><\/FONT> Tiki-a-Go-Go 2026 seminar to explore the past, present and future of Florida Tiki<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Shag<\/a>
Shag with his latest print, “The Happiest Place,” released March 21. The California artist designed special glassware and the event poster for Tiki-a-Go-Go 2026. (The Shag Store)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Launched in 2024<\/a> by two Florida couples<\/a> with a passion for Tiki and retro Florida, Tiki-a-Go-Go has blossomed in a state that’s proving to be fertile ground for the subculture’s continued evolution. The event also attracts fans from around the country (and world), drawn to Central Florida’s robust and welcoming tourist market.<\/p>\n

While the event has yet to encounter growing pains that have challenged other events (venue changes, pandemics, etc.), we see no signs of its popularity slowing down anytime soon. It can be daunting for newbies to negotiate the schedule’s vast array of activities, so we’ve tried to highlight some of the things we’re looking forward to below.
\nSEE BELOW:<\/strong><\/font> Our Top 5 highlights<\/a> | Basic daily schedule<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tiki-a-Go-Go 2026 event artwork by Shag.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

March 27-29 – Tiki-a-Go-Go<\/a><\/strong> at the Caribe Royale Resort<\/a> in Orlando. Featuring symposiums and classes (Shag, Kevin Kidney & Jody Daily, Sven Kirsten, Tiki Tony Murphy, Spike Marble, Garret Richard, Marie King, Tim “Swanky” Glazner, Henrik & Denise Van Ryzin, “Typhoon Tommy” Allsmiller, Scott “Flounder” Scheidly, et al.), guest cocktail bars and bartenders, live music (Los Straitjackets, The Neanderthals, The Sound Minds, The Swingin’ Palms, Skinny Jimmy Stingray), supper club, burlesque, artists and vendors, and more.
\n• Bonus event:<\/b> Magical Tiki Meet Up<\/a> on March 29 at the Magic Kingdom and Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World.
\n• Tiki-a-Go-Go on social media: Instagram<\/a> | YouTube<\/a> | Facebook page<\/a> and group<\/a><\/p>\n

Last year’s event<\/a> built on the success of the first, welcoming many top experts in their respective fields, plus some longtime favorite performers (Tikiyaki Orchestra, The Intoxicators, et al.). Guest bars and room parties kicked the nightly parties into high gear, and sponsors were abundant. The Caribe Royale is a large resort with vast convention space and a tropical environment dotted with pools and palm trees, adding to the festive atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Not mentioned above or below is one other major strength of Tiki-a-Go-Go worth touting. The number of rum and spirits companies, bars and related industry participants is impressive, totaling around 40 sponsors. They range from Angostura to Tanduay, from Bar Tiki to The Honu, all contributing great products and aloha. More sponsors usually means more free samples and benefits for guests, which is always a good thing as event tickets don’t come cheap. <\/a><\/p>\n

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