Free Kravis Center Block Party Set

(Press Release) West Palm Beach, Fla. (September 24, 2026) – The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts invites everyone to the biggest party of the year during the 4th Annual KRAVIS CENTER BLOCK PARTY. The spectacular community celebration welcomes residents and visitors to enjoy a daylong festival of FREE live performances, concerts, hands-on workshops, food trucks, vendors and all-ages activities. The non-stop fun takes place Saturday, October 17 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and includes free parking in the Kravis Center garage during the Block Party hours. This year's Block Party Grand Marshals are Steven Sanders and Lawrence Kaplan.

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The event is rain or shine with activities happening indoors and outdoors throughout the Kravis Center campus. The exciting lineup features celebrated local and international artists, including “American Idol’s” Bryant Thomas, Sons of Mystro, Derek Mack Band, Guavatron and the i95 Band, along with performance from THE GREAT GATSBY's Noah J. Ricketts, followed by a behind-the-scenes conversation.
 
"The Kravis Center’s Block Party is more than an event; it is our annual invitation to the community to come together, connect with one another, and experience the arts as a force that inspires, unites, and enriches us all,” said Diane Quinn, CEO of the Kravis Center. “It’s a day filled with music, dance, art, activities and even culinary – truly for all ages."
 
Guests will preview the upcoming seasons of Ballet Palm Beach and Palm Beach Opera, hear the harmonious sounds of the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches and test their musicality at the Palm Beach Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo.
 
The fun continues for the kids with crafts and games by Rhythm & Hues, while all ages will discover new culinary techniques, dance skills and more with free, expert-led workshops. Finally, everyone can hit pause on the everyday and settle into The RESET: An Immersive Sound Healing Experience with Davin Youngs (participants are encouraged to bring their own blankets, pillows and yoga mats).
 
PERFORMANCES BY:
· Bryant Thomas Band (Southern Rock)
· Sons of Mystro (Violin/Reggae/Pop)
· Derek Mack Band (R&B/Pop/Jazz/Funk/Blues)
· Guavatron (Funk/Rock/Electronic)
· i95 Band (Latin)
· THE GREAT GATSBY's Noah J. Ricketts
· Ballet Palm Beach
· Palm Beach Opera
· Young Singers of the Palm Beaches
· Palm Beach Symphony's Brass Quintet and String Quartet
· DJ Le Spam
 
ACTIVITIES:
· The RESET: An Immersive Sound Healing Experience with Davin Youngs (participants are encouraged to bring their own blankets, pillows and yoga mats).
· Guided Exhibit Tours of JAZZ IN UNEXPECTED PLACES: Untold Stories of Palm Beach County
· Jazz & Dialogue Community Listening Sessions with Electric Root
· Culinary experiences
· "The Magic Flute" Story Time with Palm Beach Opera
· "Conduct Us" with Palm Beach Symphony's Brass Quintet
· Dance Workshops with Ballet Palm Beach
· Make your own "Fairy Wand" with Ballet Palm Beach
· Crafts, Games and more by Rhythm & Hues
 
FOOD & BEVERAGES:
· Lessing's Hospitality
· Chick-fil-A
· Pizza Paradise
· The Slider Spot 
· The Salty Donut
· Driftwood Coffee
· Kona Ice
  
And more to be announced!
 
The KRAVIS CENTER BLOCK PARTY is sponsored by Rick Case Automotive Group with support from JPMorgan Chase Co. For more information and the full schedule of events, please visit www.kravis.org/blockparty.