At the June 22, 2026 City Commission Meeting, the Commission will consider a proposal to remove the current 80% discount on the City's Fire Service Assessment for nonprofit-owned institutional properties. This item is being brought forward following direction from the City Commission during a March 23, 2026 Mayor/Commission Work Session. Other Fire Service Assessment rates would remain unchanged.
West Palm Beach City Hall, the Mandel Public Library and the Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of federal Juneteenth National Independence Day. Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center will reopen at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, and the Mandel Public Library reopens at 9:30 a.m. City Hall will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026.
609 8th Street, West Palm Beach
Long a home for jazz and soul, the legendary Sunset Lounge is a cornerstone of West Palm Beach’s cultural history and its newest destination for intimate live music and world-class programming. From Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington to Ray Charles, James Brown, Count Basie, and Ike & Tina Turner, the venue’s storied past informs a vibrant present of exceptional live performances.
Sunset Lounge history and renovation courtesy of the West Palm Beach CRA. Enjoy a few scenes from opening night when the iconic Sunset Lounge reopened its doors with a sold-out show featuring Grammy-winning saxophonist Boney James. The music plays on—honoring the past while ushering in a vibrant new era.
To inquire about performing at a City event, please e-mail an EPK containing band bio, live performance videos, genre & song repertoire with "Entertainment Booking" in the subject line to: events@wpb.org.
To be added to the Community Events e-blast list, email events@wpb.org with "Events Eblast" in the subject line, and you'll always be in-the-know! You can also follow us on social media @EventsWPB on Facebook and Instagram; or contact us at (561) 822-1515, and after hours at (561) 822-2222 with your event-specific questions.
City events are subject to change or cancellation.
100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 Tel: (561) 822-1515 | TTY: (800) 955-8771