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West Palm Beach, Florida · checked Oct. 20, 2026

Downtown West Palm Beach events 2026-27

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Events in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida, each dated from its organizer and checked October 20, 2026. Clematis by Night is a free concert every Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m., on the Great Lawn, except November 26 and December 24. The Sandi tree lighting is Thursday, December 3, the GreenMarket runs Saturdays to May 22, 2027, and the boat show fills Flagler Drive March 17 to 21, 2027.

Last checked October 20, 2026

Night shot of the ground fountain: dozens of water jets lit violet and magenta in a grid on wet paving, with purple-lit oak trees wrapped in white string lights behind and a small glowing cone (the holiday Sandi Tree) in the distance.
Photo: LTreadwell, CC0 (cropped)

This page lists events in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida, each with the date its organizer publishes and a link to that organizer. We checked every date on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The City’s own events directory mixes concerts with board meetings and code hearings, so we pulled out only the public events downtown and on its edges. Where no date is posted, we say so instead of guessing.

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Pick a date. We check it against the schedules the organisers publish: GreenMarket Saturdays, Clematis by Night Thursdays, the Norton's Friday nights and resident Saturdays, the holiday season on the Waterfront, the boat show, Jazz in the Gardens and hurricane season.

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  1. ThuOct 22

    Clematis by Night · 6 to 9 PM

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  2. FriOct 23

    Norton Museum: Art After Dark · 5 to 10 PM

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  3. SatOct 24

    West Palm Beach GreenMarket · 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM

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  4. SatOct 24

    Norton Museum: free for City of West Palm Beach residents · Museum hours

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  5. ThuOct 29

    Clematis by FRIGHT (Halloween Clematis by Night) · 6 to 9 PM

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  6. FriOct 30

    Norton Museum: Art After Dark · 5 to 10 PM

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  7. SatOct 31

    West Palm Beach GreenMarket · 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM

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  8. SatOct 31

    Norton Museum: free for City of West Palm Beach residents · Museum hours

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  9. ThuNov 5

    Clematis by Night · 6 to 9 PM

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  10. FriNov 6

    Norton Museum: Art After Dark · 5 to 10 PM

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The published schedules this checker uses

Worked out from schedules checked October 20, 2026, on each organiser's own page. The City's GreenMarket hours page still showed the 2025-26 season when we checked, so the 2026-27 end date and the two skipped Saturdays come from Discover The Palm Beaches; the opening date is the City's.

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Upcoming events, with sources

Oct3Sat

West Palm Beach GreenMarket, 2026-27 season

Organiser date for 2026
  • Oct 3 – May 22, 2027
  • Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (no market Feb. 6 or March 20, 2027)
  • Waterfront Great Lawn

The City's 32nd GreenMarket season, "The World, Right Here": local produce, global food, live music, Chef Showcases and workshops. Leashed dogs welcome.

City: returns Saturday, October 3; Discover The Palm Beaches: every Saturday through May 22, 2027 except 2/6 and 3/20.

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Source: Discover The Palm Beaches: Return of the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, checked 2026-10-20

Dec4Fri

Winter in Paradise: ReaXtion Band and More

Organiser date for 2026
  • 6 to 9 p.m.
  • Historic Northwest Neighborhood (venue to confirm)

Free concert by ReaXtion Band with DJ Scoobz and game-show trivia at the Sunset Lounge; the City calls it the 10th annual Winter in Paradise.

Friday, December 04, 2026, 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM; listing location conflicts (see gap-winter-in-paradise-location).

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Source: City of West Palm Beach: ReaXtion Band and More, checked 2026-10-20

Clematis by Night: free, every Thursday

The City of West Palm Beach describes Clematis by Night as an award-winning weekly concert series every Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m., on the Great Lawn. Its upcoming list places the shows at Centennial Square and the Great Lawn, at the foot of Clematis Street on the Waterfront. The City’s event pages describe the concerts as free and invite you to bring a lawn chair or blanket. In May 2026 the City said the series ranked No. 1 in the Best Outdoor Concert Series category of the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice poll.

Special Thursdays and nights off

The City’s lineup for the rest of 2026, as posted on its Clematis by Night page:

  • October 22: Dee Dee Wilde Band.
  • October 29: Clematis by FRIGHT, the Halloween edition, with Uncle Morty’s Rhythm Cream, 6 to 9 p.m.
  • November 5, 12 and 19: Cover to Cover, Terry Hanck, then Big Al & the Heavyweights.
  • November 26: no concert (Thanksgiving).
  • December 3: the Holiday in Paradise tree lighting, 6 to 10 p.m. (see below).
  • December 10 and 17: Friday@5, then the Aloha Islanders Tropical Holiday Spectacular.
  • December 24: no concert.
  • December 31: Sandi’s New Year’s Eve, 8:00 p.m. to midnight.

No 2027 dates are posted. A Discover The Palm Beaches listing gives a weekly window of May 28 to November 26, 2026, which ends earlier than the City’s own list, so we follow the City. The City’s event pages mention island-inspired food and a Margarita Tent on themed nights. Its Community Events FAQ says City-sponsored events welcome leashed dogs, and anyone who wants to be a Clematis by Night vendor should call Community Events at 561-822-1515.

Holiday season on the Waterfront

The City says Holiday in Paradise, presented by Florida Power & Light, runs November 27 to December 31 on the West Palm Beach Waterfront, with the theme The Art of Holidays and Sandi, the City’s sand tree, at the heart of it. The City also says the schedule details are still coming together, so we list only the nights it has posted.

  • The City says Holiday in Paradise, presented by Florida Power & Light, runs November 27 to December 31 on the West Palm Beach Waterfront with the theme The Art of Holidays, with Sandi at the heart of it. The City says schedule details are still coming together. City of West Palm Beach: Holiday in Paradise

Sandi tree lighting: Thursday, December 3, 2026

The City lists the Holiday in Paradise Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6 to 10 p.m., as a free celebration with the official lighting of Sandi. It gives the place as Waterfront Commons, Meyer Amphitheatre and Flagler Drive, 100 N. Clematis Street. The lighting takes that week’s Clematis by Night slot. The City’s recurring listing already shows Thursday, December 2, 2027 for next year’s lighting.

Winter in Paradise: Friday, December 4, 2026

The City lists Winter in Paradise with ReaXtion Band and DJ Scoobz on Friday, December 4, 2026, 6 to 9 p.m., free, and calls it the 10th annual. Its series page says Rhythm on Rosemary brings music and holiday fun to the Historic Northwest Neighborhood. The venue is where City pages disagree: the December 4 listing gives Northwood Road, 33406, the series page says the Historic Northwest, and an older City page put the event at Heart & Soul Park, 825 N. Rosemary Avenue. We do not print one venue. Call Community Events at (561) 822-1515 before you go.

New Year’s Eve

The City lists Clematis by Night: Sandi’s New Year’s Eve on Thursday, December 31, 2026, 8:00 p.m. to midnight, at Centennial Square and the Great Lawn. It is the last date on the City’s posted Clematis by Night list.

Palm Beach International Boat Show: March 17 to 21, 2027

The Palm Beach International Boat Show says it will take place March 17 to 21, 2027, along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, across from Palm Beach Island. It lists hours of Wednesday, March 17, 12 PM to 7 PM; Thursday to Saturday, 10 AM to 7 PM; and Sunday, March 21, 10 AM to 5 PM. Discover The Palm Beaches says there is no GreenMarket on Saturday, March 20, 2027 because of the show. City garages charge $5 all day on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, but the City says that flat rate excludes special events, and its Rates and Payment page lists special event rates of up to $100.

Palm Tree Music Festival weekends

The Palm Tree Music Festival site lists two 2027 weekends: February 6 to 7 and February 19 to 20, 2027. It does not state the venue or the city. Discover The Palm Beaches says the GreenMarket is closed on February 6 because of the Palm Tree Festival, which suggests a downtown footprint, but the organizer has not said so, and we do not name a venue.

  • The Palm Tree Music Festival site lists two 2027 weekends: February 6 to 7 and February 19 to 20, 2027. The site does not state the venue. Palm Tree Music Festival: home page
  • The Palm Tree Music Festival site lists February 6 to 7 and February 19 to 20, 2027 without naming a venue or city. Discover The Palm Beaches says the GreenMarket is closed on 2/6 "due to the Palm Tree Festival," which suggests a downtown West Palm Beach footprint but does not state one. Palm Tree Music Festival: home page

Norton Art After Dark: every Friday

The Norton Museum of Art says Art After Dark runs every Friday night with live performances, film screenings and art workshops, and lists upcoming Fridays from 5 to 10 PM. Its visit page lists Art After Dark admission at $10 for adults and seniors and $5 for students. The Norton’s own lot across the street stays open until 10 pm on Art After Dark nights. Hours, prices and free days are on our arts and culture page.

Jazz in the Gardens

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, at 253 Barcelona Rd., lists Jazz in the Gardens concerts on Sunday, December 13, 2026 (Allyson Briggs), Sunday, January 10, 2027 (Phill Fest Brazilian Jazz), Sunday, February 14, 2027 (Dale Powers) and Sunday, March 14, 2027 (Nikki Kidd). Its visit page does not give start times, so check with the gardens before you go.

  • Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens lists Jazz in the Gardens concerts on 12/13/2026, 1/10/2027, 2/14/2027 and 3/14/2027. Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens: Visit
  • Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is at 253 Barcelona Rd., West Palm Beach, FL 33401, phone (561) 832-5328. It says it is in a residential neighborhood with on-street parking on Barcelona Road. Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens: Visit

Nights in Northwood Village

The City lists Nights in Northwood Village as a quarterly fourth-Friday event, 6 to 9 p.m., on Northwood Road, north of downtown. The next date it gives is Friday, November 27, 2026, with 50+ vendors for holiday shopping. That is also the first night of Holiday in Paradise. The City’s West Palm Move fixed route runs between the Norton Museum of Art and Northwood Village, with stops downtown and on Clematis.

  • The City lists Nights in Northwood Village as a quarterly 4th-Friday event, 6 to 9 p.m., on Northwood Road. The next date it gives is November 27, with 50+ vendors for holiday shopping. City of West Palm Beach: Nights in Northwood Village
  • The City says the West Palm Move fixed route runs north-south between the Norton Museum of Art and Northwood Village, with stops including downtown and Clematis, CityPlace, Palm Beach Atlantic University and Good Samaritan Medical Center. City of West Palm Beach: West Palm Move

Also on the calendar

  • LagoonFest: Discover The Palm Beaches lists the 13th annual LagoonFest on Saturday, October 31, 2026, 8:30am to 2:00pm, free, at 201 Fern Street, next to the GreenMarket.
  • GreenMarket: every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., from October 3, 2026 to May 22, 2027, with no market February 6 or March 20, 2027. Parking, closures and vendors are on our GreenMarket page.
  • A weekly run: the Downtown Development Authority lists a YouRun Crew community run every Tuesday at 7 a.m. from Arya Tea Bar.

Not published yet, or not confirmed

  • SunFest: SunFest’s own home page still carries the title “SunFest | Downtown West Palm Beach | May 3-5, 2024” and posts no 2025, 2026 or 2027 festival dates. We list no SunFest date.
  • 4th on Flagler 2027: the City’s 4th on Flagler page thanks visitors for celebrating America’s 250th birthday and says “we’ll see you back on the waterfront in 2027.” No 2027 date is posted.
  • Soul in the City Jazz Experience: the City says its season has come to a close and points to the Sunset Lounge page for future events.
  • Clematis by Night in 2027 and the nightly Holiday in Paradise schedule: not posted when we checked.
  • SunFest's own home page still carries the title "SunFest | Downtown West Palm Beach | May 3-5, 2024" and posts no 2025, 2026 or 2027 festival dates. SunFest: home page
  • The City's 4th on Flagler page thanks visitors for celebrating America's 250th birthday and says, "we'll see you back on the waterfront in 2027." No 2027 date is posted. City of West Palm Beach: 4th on Flagler
  • The City's Soul in the City Jazz Experience page says the season has come to a close and points readers to the Sunset Lounge page for future events. City of West Palm Beach: Soul in the City Jazz Experience

Getting there on an event day

  • The City lists five garages: Banyan (200 Banyan Boulevard), City Center (400 Banyan Boulevard), Clematis Street (500 Banyan Boulevard), Evernia (333 Evernia Street) and Sapodilla (645 Clematis Street). Our parking page ranks them by walk to where you are going.
  • The City says the Clematis Street Garage is open at the Banyan Blvd. entrance only (GPS: 500 Banyan Blvd.).
  • West Palm Move costs $1 on the fixed route, paid by tapping a card, phone or watch, and $2 on demand in the app; cash is not accepted. See getting here.
  • The City says its events are subject to change or cancellation; for after-hours cancellation information, call (561) 822-2222.

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Events FAQ

How do I find out if a City event is canceled?

The City says its events are subject to change or cancellation; call (561) 822-1515, or (561) 822-2222 after hours.

Source: City of West Palm Beach: Community Events FAQs

When does the GreenMarket 2026-27 season start?

The City says the GreenMarket returns for its 32nd season on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

Source: City of West Palm Beach: WPB GreenMarket

Is Clematis by Night still running?

Yes. The City lists Clematis by Night every Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m., on the Great Lawn, with shows posted through December 2026.

Source: City of West Palm Beach: Clematis by Night

Are there Thursdays with no Clematis by Night?

The City lists no concert on November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving) and December 24, 2026.

Source: City of West Palm Beach: Clematis by Night

Has Clematis by Night won any awards?

The City said in May 2026 that it ranked No. 1 for Best Outdoor Concert Series in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice poll.

Source: City of West Palm Beach: Clematis by Night Secures Best Outdoor Concert Series Title

Is there a Halloween Clematis by Night?

Yes. The City lists Clematis by FRIGHT with Uncle Morty's Rhythm Cream on Thursday, October 29, 2026, 6 to 9 p.m.

Source: City of West Palm Beach: Clematis by Night

When is the Sandi tree lighting in 2026?

The City lists it on Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6 to 10 p.m., free, with the official lighting of Sandi, the City's sand tree.

Source: City of West Palm Beach: Holiday in Paradise Tree Lighting

Where is the tree lighting?

The City lists Waterfront Commons, Meyer Amphitheatre and Flagler Drive, 100 N. Clematis Street.

Source: City of West Palm Beach: Holiday in Paradise Tree Lighting

When does Holiday in Paradise run?

The City says November 27 to December 31 on the waterfront, with the theme The Art of Holidays. It says schedule details are still coming together.

Source: City of West Palm Beach: Holiday in Paradise

What happens downtown on New Year's Eve?

The City lists Sandi's New Year's Eve on Thursday, December 31, 2026, 8:00 p.m. to midnight, at Centennial Square and the Great Lawn.

Source: City of West Palm Beach: Clematis by Night

Is there a Fourth of July event downtown?

The City's 4th on Flagler is held on the waterfront; its page says "we'll see you back on the waterfront in 2027" but posts no 2027 date yet.

Source: City of West Palm Beach: 4th on Flagler

Is SunFest happening in 2027?

SunFest has not announced one. Its own home page still shows "May 3-5, 2024" and lists no later festival.

Source: SunFest: home page

When is the Palm Beach International Boat Show?

The show says March 17 to 21, 2027, along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, across from Palm Beach Island.

Source: Palm Beach International Boat Show: home page

What are the boat show hours?

The show lists Wednesday 12PM to 7PM, Thursday to Saturday 10AM to 7PM and Sunday 10AM to 5PM.

Source: Palm Beach International Boat Show: home page

What is LagoonFest?

A free festival about the Lake Worth Lagoon. Discover The Palm Beaches lists the 13th annual on October 31, 2026, 8:30am to 2:00pm, at 201 Fern Street, next to the GreenMarket.

Source: Discover The Palm Beaches: LagoonFest 2026

When is the Palm Tree Music Festival?

The festival site lists February 6 to 7 and February 19 to 20, 2027. It does not state the venue.

Source: Palm Tree Music Festival: home page

What is Nights in Northwood Village?

A City event the 4th Friday of each quarter, 6 to 9 p.m., on Northwood Road. The next date the City gives is November 27, with 50+ vendors.

Source: City of West Palm Beach: Nights in Northwood Village

What is Winter in Paradise?

A free City holiday event; the City lists ReaXtion Band and DJ Scoobz on Friday, December 4, 2026, 6 to 9 p.m., and calls it the 10th annual.

Source: City of West Palm Beach: ReaXtion Band and More

Are there concerts at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens?

Yes. It lists Jazz in the Gardens on 12/13/2026, 1/10/2027, 2/14/2027 and 3/14/2027.

Source: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens: Visit

Can I shop local in Northwood Village during the holidays?

Yes. The City says Nights in Northwood Village on November 27 brings 50+ vendors for holiday shopping.

Source: City of West Palm Beach: Nights in Northwood Village

When is the last Clematis by Night of 2026?

The City lists Clematis by Night: Sandi's New Year's Eve on Thursday, December 31, 2026, 8:00 p.m. to midnight, at Centennial Square and the Great Lawn. It is the last date on the City's list.

Source: City of West Palm Beach: Clematis by Night

Are Clematis by Night dates posted for 2027?

Not yet. The City lists Clematis by Night dates only through December 31, 2026, and no 2027 schedule was posted when we checked on October 20, 2026.

Source: City of West Palm Beach: Clematis by Night

Is there a Sandi tree lighting in 2027?

The City's recurrent tree lighting listing also shows Thursday, December 2, 2027, 6 to 10 p.m., at Waterfront Commons, Meyer Amphitheatre and Flagler Drive.

Source: City of West Palm Beach: Holiday in Paradise Tree Lighting

Where is Winter in Paradise in 2026?

City pages disagree. The December 4, 2026 listing gives Northwood Road, 33406; the Winter in Paradise page says the Historic Northwest Neighborhood (Rhythm on Rosemary); an older City page said Heart & Soul Park, 825 N. Rosemary Avenue. Call Community Events at (561) 822-1515 before you go.

Source: City of West Palm Beach: ReaXtion Band and More

Dates, rules and hours can change. The organisers have the final word: City of West Palm Beach (official site)

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