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A LEGACY OF LUMINARIES: 20 YEARS OF FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS BOCA

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A LEGACY OF LUMINARIES: 20 YEARS OF FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS BOCA

Celebrating Two Decades of Inspiration, Innovation & World-Class Performances

A cultural milestone takes center stage as Festival of the Arts BOCA celebrates its 20th season, returning to Mizner Park Amphitheater fromFebruary 27 to March 8, 2026.  Tickets go on sale November 1. Presented by The Centre for the Arts at Mizner Park, the Festival kicks off a new decade of inspiration with its signature blend of musical brilliance, thought-provoking ideas, and artistic innovation—anchored by this year’s theme: Legends, Luminaries & the Unexpected.

This year’s Festival opens on Friday, February 27, with the return of Festival favorite Postmodern Jukebox, whose time-traveling musical performances transform today’s chart-toppers into vintage jazz, swing, and Motown hits. On Saturday, February 28, Jurassic Park will be brought to life on the Festival’s state-of-the-art LED screen with live orchestra

On Sunday, March 1, the boundary-blurring Live Arts Globalpresents “From Swan Lake to the Stones: A Night of Ballet,” fusing classical ballet and contemporary choreography with some of today’s most renowned dancers from around the world.

The Festival’s Authors & Ideas series runs March 2–5 with a dynamic lineup of literary and thought leaders:

• March 2:  Pulitzer Prize–winning presidential historianDoris Kearns Goodwin – “The Enduring Significance of the American Revolution: A Historical Perspective.”Goodwin will be in conversation with Dr. Robert Watson of Lynn University, offering audiences a rich dialogue between two distinguished historians.
• March 3: Walter Mosley, award-winning novelist best known for his crime fiction, joins the series with “The Only True Race is the Human Race.”  With a simple, eloquent message, Mosley changes the conversation about race because to him, there is only one: the human race. 
• March 4: Esteemed bioethicist Arthur L. Caplan of NYU Grossman School of Medicine – “In Defense of Science.”
• March 5: Political scientist Dr. Danielle Gilbert – “A Very Particular Set of Skills: Life Lessons from Hostage Negotiation,” exploring how negotiation strategies from hostage situations can apply to everyday life.

Music lovers can look forward to an exhilarating second weekend. On Friday, March 6, internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Conrad Tao—a former Festival prodigywho first appeared at age 13—returns to perform Rhapsody in Blue and one of his own dazzling original works. On Saturday, March 7, genre-defying, Grammy-winning trio Time ForThree takes the stage, blending classical training with indie-folk energy.

The Festival concludes on Sunday, March 8, with an unforgettable evening starring Broadway legend Patti LuPone. In her only Florida performance this season, LuPone’s powerhouse vocals and stage presence promise a showstopping finale that will resonate long after the last note.

“As we celebrate this milestone season, we’re honoring the legendary artists who’ve graced our stage—and making space for the next generation of greats,” said Joanna Marie Kaye, Executive Director, Festival of the Arts Boca. “This season is a love letter to the power of the arts to surprise, inspire, and unite.”

All performances take place at the open-air Mizner Park Amphitheater, located at 590 Plaza Real in Downtown Boca Raton. Tickets and program updates will be available at www.festivalboca.org or by calling 561-571-5270.

About Festival of the Arts BOCA:
Founded in 2007, Festival of the Arts BOCA is a multi-day cultural celebration that brings renowned performers, authors, and thinkers to South Florida each spring. The Festival’s mission is to promote the cultural arts and enrich the quality of life in the community through inspiring performances and engaging experiences for all.

 

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