As the season comes alive, Palm Beach is buzzing with energy, elegance, and more reasons than ever to pack your calendar. From glamorous hotel debuts and world-class dining to iconic events and cultural moments, 2025–2026 is shaping up to be unforgettable. ✨
Here’s your guide to what’s worth bookmarking for the months ahead.
🏨 Hotels & Hospitality: The Social Scene Starts Here
- Palm House Hotel – Palm Beach’s most talked-about debut. A chic revival of a 1949 classic, with Nobu-trained chefs, a rosy pink glow, and a poolside vibe that’s already the place to see and be seen.
- The Vineta Hotel (Oetker Collection) – Think polished European elegance on Cocoanut Row. Perfect for an aperitif after Worth Avenue shopping.
- The Colony Hotel – Still the island’s social hub, with Swifty’s and playful style that keeps the energy fresh.
- The Breakers – Timeless luxury with thoughtful updates that keep it at the heart of Palm Beach season.
🍴 Dining & Social Scene: Tables Everyone’s Talking About
Palm Beach and West Palm are seeing a wave of New York and Miami names setting up shop—here are the ones to know:
- Dining Room at Palm House – A marble-pink bar, glamorous plates, and already the island’s buzziest new dining room.
- Tutto Mare (Royal Poinciana Plaza) – A waterfront favorite from the New York-based Tutto Il Giorno group. With a location this good, expect it to be one of the hardest reservations in town.
- Milos (West Palm Beach) – Mediterranean seafood, stone crabs, and international flair.
- Malka – Celebrity chef Eyal Shani brings a globally inspired, kosher-certified menu to Palm Beach.
- Kyma (West Palm Beach) – A lively Greek concept with rooftop dining—rare in this market and already a hot ticket.
- (Daytime delights) Maman for croissants and chic coffee moments in Rosemary Square, and H&H Bagels coming to the NORA District for a taste of New York nostalgia.
🎉 Events & Seasonal Highlights
Mark your calendars—these are the cultural anchors of the season (listed in order so you can plan ahead):
- Art Palm Beach – (January) – Contemporary art meets global collectors.
- Cavallino Classic (Jan 23–28) – Ferrari heritage and black-tie glamour at The Breakers.
- Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show (February) – A must for design and heritage lovers.
- The Cognizant Classic (PGA Tour, February) – Golf meets champagne tents at PGA National.
- Palm Beach International Boat Show (Mar 19–23) – One of the world’s largest yachting showcases, right on the Intracoastal.
- SunFest (late April–early May) – Florida’s largest waterfront music and arts festival, with multi-day concerts and a lively downtown energy.
🎶 Music & Entertainment
- iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre 2025–2026 Season – A blockbuster lineup of global stars and iconic bands under the open sky. Whether you’re in VIP or dancing on the lawn, this is Palm Beach’s go-to concert experience.
🛍️ Shopping & Lifestyle: Fashion Meets Culture
Palm Beach’s retail scene is having a moment, with iconic fashion houses and exciting additions at the Royal Poinciana Playhouse opening in 2025.
At The Royal Poinciana Plaza
- Cartier – A jewel of the newly redeveloped Playhouse.
- LOEWE – The Spanish luxury fashion house now has a permanent Palm Beach presence.
- Thom Browne – A sharp addition to the Playhouse boutiques.
- La DoubleJ – Bold, playful women’s fashion bringing Italian flair to the Plaza.
- James Perse – California-cool fashion and home, opened April 2025.
- Hill House Home – Effortless style for home and wardrobe, coming soon.
- Bissinger’s – A 350-year-old chocolate artisan, opening September 2025.
- Glazer Hall – A cultural arts center within the Royal Poinciana Playhouse, blending shopping with art and community.
On Worth Avenue
- Versace – The Italian fashion house brings new glamour to Palm Beach’s most iconic street.
- Carolina Herrera – Elegant, timeless fashion finds a new home on Worth Avenue.
NORA District (West Palm Beach)
A highly anticipated redevelopment transforming historic warehouse blocks into a walkable hub of dining, design, art, and culture. With chef-driven restaurants (like H&H Bagels), boutiques, and creative studios, NORA is quickly becoming the buzzed-about “Brooklyn-meets-Palm Beach” destination to watch.
🌟 Culture & Community
- Philanthropic Galas – From the Preservation Foundation to Norton Museum benefits, Palm Beach’s philanthropic calendar is where society and style converge. Publications like Palm Beach Society chronicle the season’s most celebrated evenings.
- Green Markets – Saturday mornings come alive at the West Palm Beach GreenMarket (nationally recognized for its waterfront setting and 125+ vendors) and the Palm Beach Gardens GreenMarket (with live music, gourmet bites, and a neighborhood feel). Both are where locals gather for fresh produce, flowers, and community charm.
- Sea Turtle Season (May–Oct) – Morning walks meet conservation—a reminder of the natural beauty that balances Palm Beach’s glamour.
✨ Insider Notes
This is the Palm Beach season to savor—cocktails at Palm House, dinners on the water, art, yachts, and fashion at your doorstep.
🌴To experience it like an insider, connect with Nadine Fite, Palm Beach luxury real estate advisor. Nadine doesn’t just sell homes—she curates the lifestyle. From the social calendar to the neighborhoods, she’ll help you find your place in Palm Beach.💫
Follow along on Instagram @nadine_fite_pbrealtor or reach out directly: Nadine@NadineFite.com | 917.513.9592
