Jazz in the Gardens Music Fest

Miami’s largest gathering of jazz, R&B and hip-hop artists, Jazz in the Gardens returns to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens for its 19th edition March 7 and 8. The festival will be headlined by world-famous mainstream artists along with local peformers, up-and-coming acts and talented students. Here’s what you can expect.

The Lineup

This year’s lineup will provide festivalgoers with a mix of nostalgia and new music, with hits from the 1990s to today. R&B superstar Jhené Aiko, best known for “The Worst” and “While We’re Young,” will be among the headliners. She has also collaborated with Big Sean and Lil Wayne on “Beware” and Kendrick Lamar on “Stay Ready.”

Other big headliners include hip-hop and movie star Ludacris, who’ll perform a special 25th anniversary set. The “Fast & Furious” and “Hustle & Flow” star will draw from a quarter-decade of his music for what promises to be an historic performance.

Fans of music from the 2000s will want to catch Nelly and Ashanti performing together, as well as “My Love is Like…Wo” performer Mya. Other top-line acts will include Ella Mai, Glorilla and Joe.

Hip-hop godfather D-Nice will host a special “D-Nice & Friends” set, with pioneering female vocal R&B group SWV topping the bill. D-Nice’s friend list will also include Robin Thicke (known for the song “Blurred Lines”), Sunshine Anderson, and Kenny Burns.

The lineup also includes Tonio Armani and King George as well as special appearances by a jazz ensemble from the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music.

Tickets & Seatings

Jazz in the Gardens seating will all be on the main field level of Hard Rock Stadium, with the stage on one end of the stadium and seating fanning out from there. General admission tickets for both days start at $309.65 before taxes; you’ll have to bring your own chair if you want to sit. General Admission Plus seats include a chair and a dedicated entrance, and while your seats won’t be assigned, you will still be able to sit. Those start at $340. The open general admission area will be behind the reserved sections.

The closest seats to the stage are Platinum seats, which start at $654 before taxes. Front-row tickets within the Platinum level start at $1,536; seats in the second and third rows are $1,279. Reserved seats behind the Platinum section but before general admission are in the Prime seat areas, available for $453. All prices include fees, before taxes.

The ultimate ticket to Jazz in the Gardens is the Titanium level, where $1,900 gets you an elevated seating area with access to stage viewing, an open bar, a food buffet and a dedicated bathroom.

Getting To And Parking At Hard Rock Stadium

There are various ways to get to Hard Rock Stadium. The high-speed rail service Brightline offers a direct route from Downtown Miami to Aventura, where the Hard Rock Stadium Connect, a regularly scheduled complimentary shuttle service, will take riders to and from the stadium.

Attendees can also take the Tri-Rail to the Golden Glades station and then take a short Uber or Lyft ride from there to Hard Rock Stadium. Lyft, Uber and other car services will pick up and drop off at Gate 18.

Women’s Impact Luncheon

The weekend will kick off on Friday, March 6, when Jazz in the Gardens, in conjunction with the City of Miami Gardens, hosts its annual Women’s Impact Luncheon. The event will showcase women making an impact in the world, both in leadership positions and as entrepreneurs. Previous speakers have included actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and “The Voice” finalist Karina Iglesias.

Need-To-Know Event Details

All areas of the festival that are accessible to the public will be wheelchair-accessible. You may not bring food, beverages or coolers into Hard Rock Stadium. Only service animals will be allowed. Small umbrellas are permitted but may not be opened in the seating area. ATMs are located in several areas of Hard Rock Stadium.

By: Matthew Meltzer | December 26, 2025