Orchestra Miami's New Year's Eve Celebration

A free, family-friendly concert brings symphonic music and Afro-Cuban rhythms to Collins Park as Orchestra Miami ushers in the new year with its annual beachfront celebration. Presented in partnership with the City of Miami Beach, the evening pairs orchestral performance with a festival atmosphere that extends through midnight.

Orchestra Miami’s NYE Celebration begins at 8 p.m. with festive selections performed by the Orchestra Miami String Quartet. At 10 p.m., the full 42-piece orchestra joins forces with the GRAMMY- and Latin GRAMMY-nominated Afro-Cuban funk band PALO!, whose high-energy blend of Cuban salsa and Latin jazz has become a hallmark of Miami’s music scene. Vocalists Miriam Mar, Julio Cesar Rodriguez Delet and Dannah Santiago lead the collaborative set, backed by percussionists Otto Santana and Alfredo Chacon, saxophonist Aldo Salvent and bandleader Steve Roitstein.

The concert concludes at midnight with a fireworks display over Miami Beach. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or beach chairs; fixed seating is not provided except for patrons with mobility needs or for those who opt to purchase a VIP or Priority Seat. Picnics are welcome, though glass containers are prohibited. Parking options include the Collins Park Garage, the G7 Garage at the 1755 Meridian Building and the 17th Street Garage.

For those seeking an upgraded experience, VIP tickets offer reserved seating, an open wine bar and a champagne toast at midnight, while Priority Seats include reserved seating with access to a cash bar.