SunFest

What’s better to do in South Florida than feel the sun on your skin and the ocean breeze in your hair as you listen to the country’s top music acts perform live? That’s what you get at SunFest, a four-day music festival held each May on the downtown West Palm Beach waterfront.

SunFest will be May 2-5, 2019, and tickets are available for one, two or all four days.
 
Floating Bars and Plenty to Do
Hear more than 50 bands perform on three stages, and the music is just the beginning—it’s complemented by two floating bars, VIP experiences, eye-catching art, delectable eats, floating bars and a fireworks show to close the weekend.
 

SunFest is set up along Flagler Drive from Banyan Boulevard to Lakeview Drive. Shows start at 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and noon on Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the three stages, festival grounds include the Art District, where you can shop local artists’ work and watch live demonstrations. But the main draw is definitely the live music, featuring a mix of genres including rock ‘n’ roll, funk, indie rock, hip-hop, country and reggae.
 
The first SunFest was held in 1983, and this annual event has been entertaining festivalgoers ever since. Past acts have included Bob Dylan, Kendrick Lamar, Duran Duran, John Legend, The Beach Boys, The Roots, Journey, Smashing Pumpkins and Snoop Dogg.
 
2019 Lineup
Once again, the 2019 SunFest brings big names in music to the West Palm Beach waterfront. Check out performers like OneRepublic, G-Eazy, Diplo and Keith Urban, all of which will leave festivalgoers dancing on the lawn … or on one of the three party barges lining the waterfront. While we're name-dropping, don’t miss Ludacris, Bebe Rexha and Tears for Fears. View the full lineup.
 

Parking Information
Parking in West Palm Beach is available but limited, so plan accordingly. SunFest recommends purchasing parking in advance—both one-day and four-day parking passes are available. Spots must be paid for the day before you park, and the lot and garages do sell out. 

Ride & Save with Brightline 
Coming to SunFest from Miami or Fort Lauderdale? Take Brightline (Virgin Trains USA) and use promo code SUNFEST9 to save 25% off SMART rides. Brightline is also offering late train service for each night of SunFest. Buy your Brightline tickets today.  

What to Bring
Find the full list of approved items here. When deciding what to bring, remember: bags, backpacks and anything else you bring to SunFest is subject to inspection.
 
What to Leave Behind
Items not allowed inside the festival grounds include coolers, glass bottles, outside food, pets, professional still or video cameras, audio recorders, selfie sticks, sports balls, bicycles, skateboards, roller skates or in-line skates, scooters, glow products or laser products. Outside water isn’t permitted, but SunFest does offer onsite, water-refilling stations.
 
Still not convinced? Check out our list of the Six Most Asked Questions about SunFest, mark your calendar for May.  We’ll see you on the waterfront!