HomeArts & CultureClock Out, Turn Up: ‘5 O’Clock Somewhere Fest’ Hits West Palm Beach

Clock Out, Turn Up: ‘5 O’Clock Somewhere Fest’ Hits West Palm Beach

A new country bash is about to take over downtown West Palm Beach — and it’s bringing big names, cold drinks, and zero excuses to check your watch.

The 5 O’Clock Somewhere Fest hits Waterfront Commons (101 S. Clematis St.) June 12–13, turning the waterfront into a two-day party built for country fans and beach vibes alike.

The lineup? Not messing around.

Ella Langley, Old Dominion, Clint Black, and Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band are all set to light it up — a mix of chart-toppers and legends ready to soundtrack your first official “I’m off the clock” moment of the summer.

And despite the name — a wink to the iconic anthem made famous by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett — don’t expect Jackson himself. The country legend stepped away from full-scale touring last year and isn’t on the bill.

Still, the spirit is loud and clear: grab a drink, find your spot by the water, and let the music do the talking.

Organizers are betting the location does the rest. Clematis Street meets the Intracoastal here, meaning boats cruising by, palm trees swaying, and a built-in sunset show every night.

No frills. No overthinking it. Just country music and a crowd ready to unwind.

Tickets for the 5 O’Clock Somewhere Fest go on sale Friday, March 27 — and if this one lives up to its name, nobody’s working late that weekend.

Christian Winthrop
Christian Winthrop
Christian Winthrop is a media publisher and journalist and the founder and editor of Palm Beach Buzz, a digital news platform covering Palm Beach County and South Florida, launched in 2025. He is also the founder and editor of Newport Buzz, one of Rhode Island’s leading digital news platforms. Before launching Newport Buzz in 2011, Winthrop worked in national politics and later as an entertainment producer in New York City. A fifth-generation Newporter, he now splits his time between Newport and Palm Beach, covering the people, places, culture, and stories shaping both communities.
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