Haitian Compas Festival
May 17, 2025
From: 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Celebrate Haitian music and culture with a full day of live performances, food and community gathering at one of Miami's most anticipated cultural events. Featuring a diverse lineup of top Haitian artists and bands, this open-air festival offers a high-energy experience for all ages in an atmosphere that blends tradition, pride and contemporary sound.
The 27th Annual Haitian Compas Festival takes place Saturday, May 17 at The NOMI Village in North Miami. This year’s program includes performances by Kai, Zafem, TVice, Roody Roodboy, Rutshelle, Ram, Ekip, Mood, Fatima, Team Lobey and others, representing a cross-section of modern compas, konpa dirèk and Haitian pop. The festival also features food vendors, visual art and cultural showcases that reflect the richness of Haitian identity.
Founded over two decades ago, the Haitian Compas Festival has grown into a cornerstone of the Haitian music scene in the diaspora, serving as both a celebration and a preservation of cultural heritage.