The City of West Palm Beach is developing its FY27 Budget and wants to hear from you. Take a few minutes to complete the FY27 Proposed Budget Community Survey. Your feedback will help inform the City's budget development process. The survey closes Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 5 p.m. You may participate in two public meetings, August 24, a Zoom meeting at 1 p.m.; in-person at City Hall at 6 p.m.
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.
• Want to get booked for a City event? Email an EPK (band bio, live performance videos, genre & song repertoire) to events@wpb.org with "Entertainment Booking" in the subject line.
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• Event-specific questions? Call (561) 822-1515, or (561) 822-2222 after hours.
100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 Tel: (561) 822-1515 | TTY: (800) 955-8771