West Palm Beach live music and nightlife: Respectable Street, the Sunset Lounge, the Kravis Center, free Clematis by Night and downtown's rooftops and bars.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Venue details come from the City of West Palm Beach, the Downtown Development Authority’s nightlife directory, CityPlace, the Kravis Center and each venue’s own website. We list venues, not individual gigs; check each venue’s calendar for this week’s shows. Updated when a venue opens or closes.
West Palm Beach’s nightlife is concentrated on and around Clematis Street downtown, with a second cluster at CityPlace and the Kravis Center on Okeechobee Boulevard. For history, the city’s Sunset Lounge in the Historic Northwest is the place where jazz greats once played.
Good to know
- City concerts and Sunset Lounge: Community Events, 561-822-1515
- Kravis Center box office: 561-832-7469
- Getting home: garages, the Rose Trolley and Ride West Palm Beach are on our getting around guide
Live music venues
| Venue | Address | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Respectable Street | 518 Clematis St. | Club opened in 1987 in a 1923 building; more than 1,000 live acts |
| Sunset Lounge | 609 Eighth St. | Historic jazz and soul club; city-run events |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | 701 Okeechobee Blvd. | Touring concerts, Broadway and the Palm Beach Symphony |
| Meyer Amphitheatre | 104 Datura St. | Waterfront amphitheater for city concerts and events |
| CityPlace | 700 S. Rosemary Ave. | Free live music on The Lawn |
Respectable Street was the first venue of the Subculture Group, and has hosted acts from the Red Hot Chili Peppers to The Damned and The Misfits, the Downtown Development Authority says.
The Sunset Lounge has been “long a home for jazz and soul,” the city says, with Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Ray Charles, James Brown, Count Basie and Ike and Tina Turner among those who played there. It reopened with a sold-out show by saxophonist Boney James. Events are listed on the city’s Sunset Lounge events page.
CityPlace lists free performances most weekends: Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. in its October 2026 live music schedule.
Clematis by Night, the city’s free Thursday concert on the waterfront, runs 6 to 9 p.m. Details.
Bars and clubs downtown
From the Downtown Development Authority’s nightlife directory:
| Bar | Address | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Camelot | 114 S. Narcissus Ave. | Dance floor |
| Clematis Social | 219 Clematis St. | Bar |
| E.R. Bradley’s Saloon | 104 Clematis St. | Bar and grill |
| Garden District Taproom | 410 Evernia St., Suite 119 | Self-pour taproom with 25 taps |
| Hullabaloo | 517 Clematis St. | Open to 3 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays |
| The Lab | 215 Clematis St. | Prohibition-style cocktail bar above Sourbon Kitchen and Bar, from 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday |
| Loft Nightclub | 221 N. Clematis St. | Nightclub |
| Lost Weekend | 526 Clematis St. | Billiards and vintage arcade games |
| Lucky’s Gay Bar and Club Lucky | 521 Clematis St. | LGBTQ+ bar and club |
| Roxy’s Pub | 309 Clematis St. | Pub with a rooftop |
| Spazio | 207 Clematis St. | House music lounge |
Rooftops
- Spruzzo, 251 N. Narcissus Ave., on top of The Ben, faces the waterfront.
- Treehouse Rooftop Bar, 380 Trinity Place, at the Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach Downtown.
- Top of The Rox, 309 Clematis St., a poolside rooftop with cabanas above Roxy’s Pub.
What this means for you
- Free nights out: Clematis by Night on Thursdays and CityPlace’s weekend music.
- For a show with history, check the Sunset Lounge calendar.
- Hullabaloo is open to 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; plan your ride home.
Related: date night, downtown and Clematis Street and Halloween events.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I hear live music in West Palm Beach?
Respectable Street, 518 Clematis St., has hosted more than 1,000 live acts since 1987; the historic Sunset Lounge, 609 Eighth St., hosts jazz and soul; CityPlace has free live music most weekends; and the Kravis Center books touring shows.
Is there free live music in West Palm Beach?
Yes. The city’s Clematis by Night concerts are free on the waterfront, Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m., and CityPlace lists free performances on Friday and Saturday evenings and weekend afternoons.
What is the Sunset Lounge in West Palm Beach?
A historic jazz club at 609 Eighth St. where, the city says, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Ray Charles, James Brown and Count Basie played. It reopened with a sold-out show by saxophonist Boney James.
Where are the rooftop bars in West Palm Beach?
Downtown rooftops include Spruzzo at The Ben, 251 N. Narcissus Ave.; Treehouse Rooftop Bar, 380 Trinity Place; and Top of The Rox above Roxy’s Pub, 309 Clematis St.
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