National YoungArts Week: Jazz & Theater Performance

A one-night program brings together emerging jazz musicians and actors for a live performance highlighting the range and depth of young artistic talent from across the country.

The 2026 National YoungArts Week: Jazz & Theater Performance takes place on Tuesday, January 6, at the New World Center, featuring standout performers selected through YoungArts’ highly competitive, blind adjudication process. Recognized as competition winners with distinction, these young artists represent the highest level of achievement in their disciplines and are invited to Miami to further develop their craft alongside internationally respected mentors.

This performance is a recurring component of National YoungArts Week, the annual gathering that convenes exceptional artists ages 15-18 for a week of collaboration, mentorship  and public presentation. Through concerts and showcases such as this one, audiences are offered a focused look at the next generation of jazz and theater artists at a pivotal moment in their creative development.