Hanukkah 2026 runs Dec. 4-12. Palm Beach Synagogue West lights the menorah at CityPlace Friday, Dec. 11, 4 to 6 p.m., with music, latkes and doughnuts. Free.
Hanukkah runs from sundown Friday, Dec. 4, to Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026. West Palm Beach’s one public menorah lighting announced so far is at CityPlace on Friday, Dec. 11, from 4 to 6 p.m., hosted by Palm Beach Synagogue West, with live music, latkes and doughnuts. CityPlace says it is free.
Last checked Oct. 27, 2026. Facts come from CityPlace’s event listing and the Hebcal Jewish calendar. This page is updated each year. Other organizers have not posted 2026 events yet; we will add them when they do.
Quick facts
- First candle: sundown Friday, Dec. 4
- Eighth candle: evening of Friday, Dec. 11
- Public menorah lighting: Friday, Dec. 11, 4 to 6 p.m., CityPlace, 700 S. Rosemary Ave.
- Cost: free, CityPlace says
- Questions: CityPlace guest services, 561-820-9456
The 2026 dates
From the Hebcal calendar:
| Candle | Evening |
|---|---|
| First | Friday, Dec. 4 |
| Second | Saturday, Dec. 5 |
| Third | Sunday, Dec. 6 |
| Fourth | Monday, Dec. 7 |
| Fifth | Tuesday, Dec. 8 |
| Sixth | Wednesday, Dec. 9 |
| Seventh | Thursday, Dec. 10 |
| Eighth | Friday, Dec. 11 |
The holiday ends Saturday, Dec. 12.
Menorah lighting at CityPlace, Friday, Dec. 11
Palm Beach Synagogue West holds its Chanukkah celebration at CityPlace from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, the evening of the eighth candle. The CityPlace listing promises:
- live music
- a menorah lighting
- latkes and doughnuts
It is free to attend and part of CityPlace’s Harriet Himmel Cultural and Performing Arts Series. The listing does not say where in CityPlace it will be; check the listing closer to the date.
Getting there and parking
CityPlace is at 700 S. Rosemary Ave., south of Clematis Street. Downtown garages, street parking and the on-demand Rose Trolley are on our getting around page. December is a busy month downtown, and CityPlace runs its nightly snowfall at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m., so expect a crowd as the event ends. Check our road construction and closures page before you drive.
Other Hanukkah events
No other public Hanukkah celebration in West Palm Beach has been announced for 2026. In past years the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, the Mandel JCC and local synagogues held public celebrations around the city. Is your synagogue, school or community group holding a public menorah lighting or Hanukkah event in West Palm Beach? Send the details through our contact page and we will add it here.
What this means for you
- Light the first candle at sundown Friday, Dec. 4.
- For a public lighting, CityPlace on Friday, Dec. 11, 4 to 6 p.m., is free.
- More holiday events, including Kwanzaa at CityPlace on Dec. 26, are on our holiday lights and Christmas events page.
Related: Christmas tree lighting, Nutcracker and holiday shows, New Year’s Eve and things to do this month.
Frequently asked questions
When is Hanukkah in 2026?
Hanukkah begins at sundown Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, when the first candle is lit, and ends Saturday, Dec. 12. The eighth candle is lit the evening of Friday, Dec. 11, according to the Hebcal Jewish calendar.
Is there a public menorah lighting in West Palm Beach?
Yes. Palm Beach Synagogue West holds a Chanukkah celebration at CityPlace on Friday, Dec. 11, from 4 to 6 p.m., with live music, a menorah lighting, latkes and doughnuts. CityPlace lists it as free.
Do I need tickets for the CityPlace Chanukkah celebration?
CityPlace says the event is free to attend. Its listing does not mention tickets or registration.
Are there other Hanukkah events in West Palm Beach?
Not announced yet. In past years the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, the Mandel JCC and synagogues held public celebrations; we will add 2026 events when the organizers post them.
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