When a band that has toured the country decides to throw a party in its own backyard, it says something about the place they call home. For Delray Beach’s own Artikal Sound System, that homecoming is taking the shape of a brand-new live music event called The Delray Getaway, and it’s arriving during a milestone year for the city itself.
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Inaugural Event Brings Live Music from Artikal Sound System, Joe Samba and Matt & Zack, Local Culture and Community Together in Downtown Delray on Feb. 26, 2027
DELRAY BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The reggae-rock band is teaming up with Old School Square to launch The Delray Getaway, a live music experience scheduled for Friday, Feb. 26, 2027, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Amphitheatre at Old School Square. The lineup includes Artikal Sound System, Joe Samba and Matt & Zack, with local food and beverage vendors also on site.
The concept behind The Delray Getaway is straightforward: create an evening where the community gathers for great music in a town the band genuinely loves. Artikal Sound System envisions a night where you might run into your neighbor, your favorite bartender, your kid’s science teacher and an old friend you haven’t seen in years, all under the open February sky.
For the band, this event is also a homecoming celebration. Artikal Sound System has spent years touring nationally, playing venues across the country, but Delray Beach remains the place they cherish returning to. They first performed at Old School Square in early 2024 during their Cowboys vs. Aliens 2024 Tour. The timing of The Delray Getaway also coincides with a historic moment: the City of Delray Beach marks 100 years since its incorporation in 1927.
The personal ties run deep for frontwoman Logan Rex, whose family has called Delray Beach home for over a century. Her father attended school in the historic building at Old School Square, where his name is still visible in the rafters of the former gymnasium.
“We’ve been so lucky to travel all over the country and experience so many incredible places, but there’s just nowhere quite like Delray,” Rex said. “The town has grown and changed a lot, and things have gotten a little fancier, but it’s still such a beautiful place with a great sense of community. We want this to be a night that reminds people why they love living here and gives us a chance to show off our hometown to visitors so they can fall in love with it, too.”
The Delray Getaway is only the first step. The band hopes to turn it into an annual tradition that grows with the community, with a long-term ambition of creating a destination music festival that highlights Delray Beach’s culture, supports local businesses and brings residents and visitors together year after year.
EVENT DETAILS: THE DELRAY GETAWAY
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 26, 2027, 6 to 10 p.m. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Rain or shine.
WHERE: The Amphitheatre at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444. Parking is available in the Old School Square garage.
FEATURING: Artikal Sound System, Joe Samba, Matt & Zack
TICKETS: Presale general admission: $15; General admission: $20; Day-of-show admission: $25; VIP admission: $50 (includes access to a VIP lounge and private bar); Meet & Greet + VIP: $125 (includes VIP admission and an exclusive meet and greet with Artikal Sound System).
Purchase here: https://tickets.delrayoldschoolsquare.com/event/delray-beach-getaway-with-artikal-sound-system
$1 from every ticket sold benefits the Old School Square Foundation, supporting the historic cultural landmark that serves as the event’s home.
Food and beverage vendors will be on site. No outside alcohol is permitted.
More information: thedelraygetaway.com
ABOUT THE DELRAY GETAWAY
The Delray Getaway is a live music and community event created and produced by Artikal Sound System in partnership with Delray Old School Square. Launching in 2027, the city’s centennial year, the event celebrates the people, culture and coastal character of Delray Beach through live music, local businesses and accessible entertainment. Conceived as an annual tradition, The Delray Getaway reflects the band’s long-term vision of building a destination music festival rooted in its hometown community. Learn more at thedelraygetaway.com.
ABOUT ARTIKAL SOUND SYSTEM
Artikal Sound System is a five-piece alternative-reggae band blending infectious melodies, rock energy and emotionally honest songwriting. Known for its energetic live shows and genre-bending sound, the band has built a devoted following through national touring and a shared love of bringing people together through music.
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About Old School Square
Old School Square is a historic cultural arts campus in the heart of Downtown Delray Beach. Old School Square’s mission is to create a welcoming space where the community comes together for high-quality, diverse and interactive art experiences, while honoring the 100-year-old historic campus. The 6-acre campus is owned by the City of Delray Beach and is home to early 20th-century school buildings that have been renovated and are now a fine arts museum (Cornell Art Museum), wedding and events venue (The Vintage Gym), and a performance theatre and creative arts school (Crest Theatre building). The campus also boasts an outdoor Amphitheatre for live music performances, a park and its own parking garage. Old School Square takes up an entire city block at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Swinton Avenue. The address is 51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444.
For a full list of Old School Square events, please visit: https://delrayoldschoolsquare.com/events.
Follow updates on social media @DowntownDelray and @DelrayOldSchoolSquare
About Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was established in 1971 with a mission to grow, strengthen, and enhance the economic vitality of Downtown Delray Beach. As an autonomous agency of the City, the Delray Beach DDA advocates, facilitates, plans, and executes business development, fosters business relations, helps with the planning of public and private projects, and markets the downtown district. The DDA is located at 350 SE 1st Street, Delray Beach, FL. Learn more at https://downtowndelraybeach.com/ or by calling 561-243-1077.
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Why it matters: This event represents more than just a concert—it’s a local band investing in its hometown during a historic centennial year, with a dollar from every ticket going to preserve the very venue hosting it. If successful, The Delray Getaway could evolve into an annual destination festival that strengthens community ties and supports local businesses for years to come.
