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September 27, 2024 (Delray Beach, Florida): The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has announced the performance lineup for its Twilight Tribute Concert Series at the Amphitheatre at Old School Square (51 N Swinton Ave) in Downtown Delray Beach. Taking place on the third Thursday of each month from November 2024 through April 2025, the Twilight Tribute Concert Series showcases a diverse lineup of tribute bands, covering a range of musical genres from pop and country to rock ‘n’ roll, 80s/90s hits, and more!

Sunset Concerts include:

• November 21, 2024: “Life in Technicolor” – Coldplay Tribute

• December 19, 2024: “Subliminal Doubt/Heart of Glass” – No Doubt/Blondie Tribute

• January 16, 2025: “Only in America” – Brooks and Dunn with Reba & Shania Tribute 

• February 20, 2025: “First Wave/Love Song” – The Cure, Duran Duran, David Bowie & 80s/90s New Wave Tribute

• March 20, 2025: “The Freebirds” – Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special, ZZ Top, Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute

• April 17, 2025: “Homegrown: the Zac Brown Experience” – Zac Brown Band Tribute

Gates open at 5 p.m. each night. Music begins at 6 p.m. and headliners take the stage at 7 p.m. General admission for each concert is $10 (kids 12 and under are free) and VIP tickets, which include access to an exclusive VIP lounge with seating, a dedicated bar, and one free drink, are $50. Tickets for the November, December and January concerts will be limited due to reduced space availability caused by the 100-foot Christmas tree and Holiday Village. General admission and VIP tickets can be purchased in advance at tickets.delrayoldschoolsquare.com or at the gate.

The DDA invites everyone – rain or shine – to bring lawn chairs and their dancing shoes and enjoy a night of entertainment with some of the best regional and national bands! Guests are encouraged to bring takeout from a local restaurant or purchase food and drinks from the local restaurant vendors featured onsite. There are no coolers or outside alcohol allowed. No weapons and no smoking at the venue.

“We are thrilled to announce the Twilight Tribute Concert Series beginning this fall,” said Laura Simon, Executive Director of the Delray Beach DDA. “We recently wrapped up a highly successful Summer Sunset Concert Series, drawing thousands of Delray Beach residents and visitors. We’re excited to continue the fun through 2025!”

For more information and to see a full list of events at Old School Square, please visit: https://delrayoldschoolsquare.com/events.

The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has been recognized with a top industry award from the International Downtown Association (IDA) for its revitalization of Delray Beach’s Old School Square. As the premier organization for urban place professionals who are shaping and activating dynamic city center districts, the IDA recognizes outstanding projects each year as winners of the Downtown Achievement Awards which identify improvements to urban centers by dedicated organizations around the globe.

The DDA has been responsible for operating, maintaining, and programming activities, exhibitions and special events on the Old School Square Campus, which includes the Cornell Art Museum, Ampitheatre and Vintage Gym, since December 2022 when the organization first entered into an interlocal agreement with the City of Delray Beach. The DDA’s revitalization efforts since then, which are referenced in their award-winning entry, include the following:

·       Brought life to the Cornell Art Museum with 15 rotating art exhibitions featuring more than 300 regional artists in addition to reopening the Museum Store.

·       Activated the entire Old School Square Campus with 150+ events, including innovative and interactive art displays for all ages, concerts, festivals and markets.

·       Attracted approximately 350,000 individuals to the downtown Delray Beach campus.

·       Managed and operated all private events.

·       Launched a new brand identity for the campus and brought it to life with purposeful public relations, digital marketing, social media, and street signage.

·       Delivered an economic impact on Downtown Delray of more than $8 million.

“Receiving top industry honors from the International Downtown Association is a huge honor for our team, the Downtown Delray Beach district and the entire City of Delray Beach,” said Laura Simon, Executive Director of the DDA. “The revitalization of Old School Square was a huge undertaking for the DDA and we are proud to have our efforts and results recognized by the International Downtown Association (IDA), which is the absolute leading organization in our industry.”

 According to the IDA, urban place management organizations are on the front lines of solving challenges related to placemaking, economic development, urban planning and branding. These organizations activate public spaces and make cities vibrant, healthy places for everyone. IDA’s members have a proven track record of creating collaborative public-private partnerships to tackle weighty issues.