Live Music

Di Meola needs no introduction – he is simply considered to be one of the world’s greatest musicians and a virtuoso of the highest order. A prolific composer and prodigious six-string talent, Di Meola has amassed over 20 albums as a leader while collaborating on a dozen or so others with the likes of the […]

Expand your listening horizons by catching leading contemporary classical musicians at The Wolfsonian in the next installment of the New Music Miami ISCM Festival. Championing and presenting cutting-edge performers and compositions over its 24 years of existence, the festival includes pieces for soloists, chamber ensembles, and music with video and electronics. Organized by the FIU […]

Next generation jazz and world music, featuring Snarky Puppy and their Ground Up Music label mates, friends and inspirations. This year's edition features Snarky Puppy, Nai Palm (of Hiatus Kaiyote), Madison Cunningham, Silvana Estrada, Jeff Tweedy (of Wilco), Lizz Wright, Bassekou Kouyate, Keyon Harrold, and so many other musicians. The artist-at-large this year is Isaiah Sharkey. GroundUp […]

Friday, February 3, 2023 at 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM | New World Center, Truist Pavilion Julia Bullock, soprano Louise Toppin, soprano Christian Reif, piano Don’t miss this: Enjoy a fabulous night out in a Parisian nightclub. Wear your best 1920s, 1930s or 2020s partywear and sip a cocktail while sopranos Julia Bullock and Louise […]

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 7:30 PM | New World Center, Michael Tilson Thomas Performance Hall Branford Marsalis, bandleader, saxophone and arranger Chad Goodman, conductor Russell Motley, host Tammy Kernodle, festival curator, musicologist and host Don’t miss this: Through music and narration, the Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and bandleader Branford Marsalis guides New World Symphony in […]

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 7:30 PM | New World Center, Truist Pavilion Samantha Ege, piano William Eddins, conductor Noah Sonderling, piano Wesley Ducote, piano Don’t miss this: British musicologist and pianist Dr. Samantha Ege shares moving and memorable piano-centric music by influential Black composers including Amanda Aldridge, Harry T. Burleigh and Robert Nathaniel Dett. […]

Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7:30 PM | Lyric Theater of the Black Archives, Overtown Musicians of the New World Symphony Don’t miss this: Join New World Symphony for an evening of jazz and chamber music at the Historic Lyric Theater in Overtown. Like Harlem, Overtown experienced its own cultural renaissance in the 1930s, and […]

Miami – January 13, 2023 – Dranoff2 Piano Foundation presents West African Beats, an annual concert celebrating the soul of high art and music that was brought to the Americas along with the steel drum, as expressed by Leon Foster Thomas' internationally acclaimed Jazz ensemble. West African Beats is a contemporary inspiration of this exciting […]

Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 11:30 AM | New World Center, Michael Tilson Thomas Performance Hall Chad Goodman, conductor Don’t miss this: Bring your little ones to this family-friendly celebration of the Black artists whose work at the turn of the 20th century went on to shape music and culture for decades to come. This […]

Icelandic-Chinese singer/songwriter Laufey star is rising so fast it’s hard to keep up, with appearances on Jimmy Kimmel, a vast following on social media (over 14 million listeners on Spotify!), sold out shows all over the world and Billie Eilish and Willie Smith counting as her fans. 5th Annual Faena Jazz Series at Faena Theater FAENA THEATER ● EXPERIENTIAL, MUSIC […]

Wednesday, February 15, 2022 at 8:00 PM | New World Symphony, SoundScape Park Don’t miss this: Bring a blanket, lawn chair or picnic basket to enjoy a free documentary screening in SoundScape Park. Sit back, relax and learn about the life and times of trailblazing musician James Reese Europe and his infantry regiment of Black […]

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series | March 5, 2023 | Starting at 5 pm Gather oceanside for an open-air concert featuring the South Beach Chamber Ensemble performing Quartet Classics at Ocean Drive Association’s free weekly music series on Sunday, March 5. Pack a picnic blanket or lawn chair to stake out your seat on the […]

Saturday, March 11 | The event starts at 3:00 pm | Performance continue until 11:00 pm. The show is also presented by a free Live Stream. We selected the most talent young musicians from 52 applicants: Rockers, school groups, chanteuses and singer-songwriters, young jazz cats, pianists and beat makers. This stellar line up will be […]

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series | March 12, 2023 | Starting at 5 pm  Gather oceanside for an open-air concert featuring the JJAM Viola 4tet performing Eclectic Music for Strings at Ocean Drive Association’s free weekly music series on Sunday, March 12. Pack a picnic blanket or lawn chair to stake out your seat on […]

The Faena Jazz Series continues its tradition of presenting winners of the Sarah Vaughn International Jazz Vocal Competition: in past years Jazzmeia Horn, Veronica Swift and Samara Joy all debuted at the Faena as emerging artists, we are now proud to invite the winner of the 2021 competition, Gabrielle Cavassa. 5th Annual Faena Jazz Series […]

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series | March 19, 2023 | Starting at 5 pm  Gather oceanside at Ocean Drive Association’s free weekly music series on Sunday, March 19 for a performance of Cuba Nostalgia featuring Envee. This celebration of Cuban culture takes you on a musical journey, led by Envee, to explore her Cuban roots. […]

We kick off Woman’s History Month with Sara Gazarek, who is considered to be one of the premier jazz singers of her generation. A multiple Grammy nominee, an educator, and the premier protegée of singer Kurt Elling, she combines extraordinary vocal technique with conscious lyrics and a sense of human warmth that is hard to […]

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series | March 26, 2023 | Starting at 5 pm  Gather oceanside for an open-air concert featuring List Alea Acoustic Duo at Ocean Drive Association’s free weekly music series on Sunday, March 26. Pack a picnic blanket or lawn chair to stake out your seat on the lawn. Showtime is at […]

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series | April 2, 2023 | Starting at 6 pm Gather oceanside for an open-air concert featuring the La Vie with The Allen Paul Trio! at Ocean Drive Association’s free weekly music series on Sunday, April 2. Inspired by jazz, blues, funk, and gospel during his early years, Paul won the Florida State […]

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series | April 9, 2023 | Starting at 6 pm Gather oceanside for an open-air concert featuring the Markus Gottschlich Quartet at Ocean Drive Association’s free weekly music series on Sunday, April 9. Austrian-born pianist and composer Markus Gottschlich was classically trained in piano from an early age on, and refined his interest […]

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series | April 16, 2023 | Starting at 6 pm Gather oceanside for an open-air concert featuring Grammy-winning jazz pianist Tal Cohen and his ensemble, Tal Cohen Quartet, at Ocean Drive Association’s free weekly music series on Sunday, April 16. Joined by his ensemble, Cohen has performed at iconic jazz festivals and venues […]

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series | April 23, 2023 | Starting at 6 pm Gather oceanside for an open-air concert featuring Miami-based jazz pianist Jim Gasior and his ensemble, Jim Gasior Quartet, at Ocean Drive Association’s free weekly music series on Sunday, April 23. Included among the roster of prominent artists that Gasior has performed with are […]

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series | April 30, 2023 | Starting at 6 pm Gather oceanside for an open-air concert featuring jazz saxophonist and Grammy-nominated educator Melton Mustafa Jr. and his ensemble, Melton Mustafa Jr. Quartet, at Ocean Drive Association’s free weekly music series on Sunday, April 30. Pack a picnic blanket or lawn chair to stake […]

Gather oceanside every Sunday for an open-air concert at Ocean Drive Association’s free weekly music series. In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the Sunday, May 7 concert features the pioneers of Mexican Mariachi in Miami, Mariachi Fiesta Grande. Pack a picnic blanket or lawn chair to stake out your seat on the lawn. Showtime is […]

Shayna Steele is a powerhouse vocalist who is bound to shake the Faena Theater rafters. A consummate jazz singer, she began her career as a musical theater artist, appearing on Broadway in shows such as Rent and Hairspray and going on to sing backup with superstars Kelly Clarkson, Rihanna, and Bette Midler before stepping out on […]

Gather oceanside for an open-air concert featuring a family-friendly string quartet program by South Beach Chamber Ensemble with Charu Suri at Ocean Drive Association’s free weekly music series on Sunday, May 14. Pack a picnic blanket or lawn chair to stake out your seat on the lawn. Showtime is at 6:00 PM. As adept in […]

Gather oceanside for an open-air concert featuring composer, ethnomusicologist, educator, and multi-instrumentalist Zisl Slepovitch on Sunday, May 21. In honor of Jewish Heritage Month, Zisl will be performing a program of traditional Klezmer music. This free concert is part of Ocean Drive Association’s weekly music series. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair to stake […]

Gather oceanside on Sunday, May 28 for the Memorial Weekend edition of Ocean Drive Association’s free weekly music series. This free performance features jazz vocalist and educator Lisanne Lyons and her ensemble. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair to stake out your seat on the lawn. Showtime is at 6:00 PM.  

MAY 28 | 6 - 8 PM Normandy Fountain (7802 Rue Vendome, Miami Beach, FL 33141) Memorial Day Weekend is almost here, and we're bringing back the fan-favorite Grub Crawl! Kick-off at 6 pm sharp for a culinary journey across Normandy Isle. You'll savor signature dishes from the finest local restaurants, and immerse yourself in […]