Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

About

Summer programming, workshops, and master classes offer kids hands-on experience with visiting artists at this major performing arts venue. The center runs various educational programs including ArtSmart classes, student arts enrichment, and special workshops taught by nationally recognized instructors. Perfect for families who want to expose kids to professional-level performing arts education. The center has been serving nearly 3 million schoolchildren since 1992 and offers free student tickets to classical concerts. Located in downtown West Palm Beach with multiple performance halls and accessible parking.

The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit, professional performing arts center in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida

Programs (8)

• ArtSmart Classes and Workshops

  Class
  · Paid

  Kids participate in arts education classes covering dance, classical music, creative writing, and film taught by nationally recognized artists. Classes are designed to take arts lovers behind the curtain and improve skills across multiple performing arts disciplines.

• Summer Programming

  Camp
  · Paid

  Kids participate in intensive performing arts programming during summer months. The camps provide hands-on exposure to theater, music, and other performing arts disciplines.

• Summer Programming

  Workshop
  · Saturday, Sunday· Afternoon, Evening· Free

  The Kravis Center's Summer Programming brings live performing arts right to your family with shows and events happening on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and evenings throughout the season. Your kids will get to experience everything from ballet and Broadway-style performances to classical music and comedy in a real professional theater downtown in West Palm Beach — it's the kind of thing that makes you feel like you're giving them actual culture without the sticker shock. The best part? The summer programming is completely free, so you can bring the whole crew without worrying about the ticket prices adding up. Whether your child is a total theater kid or you're just looking for something fun and different to do on a weekend, there's something for everyone here, from young performers to adults.

• Community Education Programs

  Workshop
  · Saturday, Sunday· Afternoon, Evening· Free

  The Kravis Center's Community Education Programs bring live performing arts right to your kids in a way that actually connects with them instead of just being something to sit through. They offer a bunch of different programs depending on what your child is into—whether that's theater, dance, music, or just exploring the arts in general—with options for both kids and adults if you want to make it a family thing. Best part? A lot of these programs are completely free, so you can try them out without worrying about the cost. They run programs on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and evenings, which makes it way easier to fit into a busy family schedule. The Kravis Center is a real professional performing arts venue in downtown West Palm Beach, so your kids are getting exposed to quality arts programming in an actual theater space where real shows happen.

• ON SALE NOW! THE 2026-2027 CLASSICAL CONCERT SERIES

  Workshop
  · Saturday, Sunday· Afternoon, Evening· Free

  The Kravis Center's 2026-2027 Classical Concert Series offers families a chance to experience live orchestral performances in a professional setting right downtown in West Palm Beach. Concerts are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday afternoons and evenings, so you can pick what works best with your family's schedule. Best of all, these performances are completely free, making it easy to introduce your kids to classical music without worrying about ticket costs. Whether your child is hearing their first symphony or already loves music, this series gives you access to quality live performances that you'd normally expect to pay a lot for.

• Workshops and Master Classes

  Workshop
  · Paid

  Kids learn directly from notable entertainment industry experts and visiting professional artists. The workshops offer invaluable access to working performers and behind-the-scenes professionals.

• Shakespeare Summer Intensive

  Workshop
  Ages 12–18· Paid

  Students dive deep into Shakespeare's works through intensive study and performance workshops. The program focuses on classical theater techniques and text analysis for serious young actors.

• Student Arts Enrichment

  Class
  Ages 5–18· Free

  Students attend professional classical concerts and Broadway shows as part of comprehensive arts education programming. The program has provided access to performing arts for nearly 3 million schoolchildren since 1992.