We Belong Here scenic-driven music festival comes to West Palm Beach

Meyer Amphitheatre along the waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach. [Photo by Felix Mizioznikov]

For the first time, We Belong Here—a boutique electronic music festival known for its immersive settings and community-focused design—will make its way to West Palm Beach, marking a new chapter in the festival’s growth.

The two-day We Belong Here: Palm Beach festival is scheduled for Dec. 27 and 28 at the Meyer Amphitheatre in downtown West Palm Beach, placing it directly on the Intracoastal waterfront. The Palm Beach event represents the festival’s first appearance in the county and expands a concept that began modestly in Miami just a few years ago.

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“We Belong Here was conceptualized in Miami in 2021 while the world was on pause,” organizers Charles Hochfelder and Justin Dauman said in a joint statement. What began with limited event-production experience and a shared vision has since evolved into a multi-city festival brand centered on atmosphere and comfort.

The founders questioned whether traditional nightclub and large-scale festivals still resonated with audiences emerging from the pandemic. That realization shaped the core principles behind We Belong Here. Chief among them is location. Rather than focusing exclusively on headline names, the festival prioritizes scenic, meaningful settings.

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“What if we shifted the focus to ‘where’ are they performing?” the organizers said, noting that all We Belong Here events are staged in distinctive environments, from historic waterfront parks to urban landmarks.

At Meyer Amphitheatre, the Palm Beach festival will follow the same blueprint: an oversized dance floor, a 360-degree stage design, and an intentional absence of LED walls. The goal is to create space—both physical and emotional—for people to move freely. “The biggest appeal of experiencing dance music is the ability to actually dance to it,” they said.

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Food and amenities are another defining element. The Palm Beach event will feature curated food vendors and upgraded hospitality options designed to make time off the dance floor enjoyable—an approach that reflects the festival’s emphasis on balance rather than endurance.

The Palm Beach lineup includes internationally recognized electronic and dance artists such as Kaskade, Axwell, SG Lewis, and Oliver Heldens, along with a slate of supporting performers. While the artists draw attention, the organizers have been consistent in framing the experience itself as the headline.

That philosophy has roots in the festival’s flagship Miami edition, first held at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park in February 2022.

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The West Palm Beach waterfront offers both accessibility and a sense of place, aligning with the festival’s goal of creating experiences that feel intentional rather than transient.

Beyond music, We Belong Here has also begun investing in long-term cultural impact. The organization has partnered with Scratch Academy, founded by the late Jam Master Jay, to fund paid-in-full scholarships for young adults pursuing careers in music and DJing.

For local audiences, the festival offers a chance to experience a nationally recognized event without leaving home—and to see how a Miami-born idea translates to the Palm Beach shoreline.