Clematis by Night

What is Clematis by Night?

Clematis by Night is the City of West Palm Beach's award-winning weekly concert series on the downtown waterfront. Every Thursday evening a local, regional or national band plays the Great Lawn at the foot of Clematis Street, with the Intracoastal Waterway behind the stage. Genres rotate each week: rock, reggae, R&B, country, blues, soul, swing and Latin.

It works as an open-air happy hour. People come straight from work, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and stay for a set or the whole night. Some weeks are themed, such as a Jimmy Buffett tribute night or the Halloween edition, Clematis by Fright, and the series hosts the city's holiday tree lighting in early December.

When it happens

Every Thursday from 6 to 9 PM. The city skips some holiday weeks; in 2026 there is no concert on Thanksgiving (Nov. 26) or Christmas Eve (Dec. 24).

Special editions run longer. The 2026 Holiday Tree Lighting on Thursday, Dec. 3, runs 6 to 10 PM, and the New Year's Eve party on Thursday, Dec. 31, runs 8 PM to midnight.

Next dates on our calendar

• Thu, Oct 226 PM
• Thu, Oct 296 PM
• Thu, Nov 56 PM
• Thu, Nov 126 PM
• Thu, Nov 196 PM
• Thu, Nov 266 PM
• Thu, Dec 36 PM
• Thu, Dec 106 PM

What it costs

Admission is free. Food and drinks are sold on site and by the restaurants along Clematis Street.

Parking and getting there

The City of West Palm Beach runs public garages downtown, including Banyan, Evernia, City Center, Clematis and Sapodilla. Standard garage rates are $1 for the first two hours, then $2 for each additional half hour, up to $20 a day.

Special-event rates can apply on big nights, so check the posted rate at the garage entrance.

Tips before you go

• Check the city's Clematis by Night page for the week's band; the genre changes every Thursday.
• Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Seating on the Great Lawn is open and first come, first served.
• Pair it with dinner on Clematis Street or a walk along the waterfront to the Rosemary Square district.

Nearby

• West Palm Beach neighborhood guide: restaurants and things to do
• Rosemary Square: shops and dining a few blocks west
• Respectable Street: live music on Clematis
• West Palm Beach GreenMarket: same lawn on Saturday mornings

Frequently asked questions

What time is Clematis by Night?

Every Thursday from 6 to 9 PM, except holiday weeks the city skips. Special editions like the tree lighting can run later.

Is Clematis by Night free?

Yes. The City of West Palm Beach lists the cost as free.

Where exactly is it?

Centennial Square and the Great Lawn at 100 N. Clematis Street, on the downtown West Palm Beach waterfront.

Who do I contact with questions?

The City of West Palm Beach Community Events Division at (561) 822-1515 or events@wpb.org.