Whether you’re seeking the exciting grooves of soul or funk music, the cool and laid-back vibe of jazz, the thrill of techno, exciting international sounds, or maybe just want to chill to country music, Greater Miami & Miami Beach has a music festival that can fit the bill. Many of Miami’s music festivals have a local neighborhood flavor. With year-round warm weather in Miami, there’s plenty of musical magic outdoors where you can sway to the tropical vibes.

South Beach Jazz Festival

Early January

It’s jazz, jazz and more jazz at the South Beach Jazz Festival. The four-day event features locally and internationally renowned artists performing in various locales in Miami Beach. Whether you’re in the mood for bebop, big band, Dixieland, fusion or swing, you’ll find it here. The majority of the shows at the South Beach Jazz Festival are free.

The festival was founded by R. David New, an artist who became blind as an adult. His not-for-profit organization, Power Access, produces the event. Each festival features one or more performers with disabilities.

Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival

Late February/Early March

The Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival is where it's at when it comes to getting deep into the raw, unfiltered sounds that jazz music has to offer. Hosted by the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, the festival is a tribute to the timeless legacy of trumpet player and Miami music educator Melton “Shakir” Mustafa. Musical performances take center stage, but workshops, poetry slams and masterclasses also strike a chord.

Jazz enthusiasts make their annual pilgrimage to the festival every year in the Historic Overtown neighborhood, which was once referred to as the Harlem of the South, where legends like Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Nat King Cole performed.

Montreux Jazz Festival Miami

Late February/Early March

The Montreux Jazz Festival Miami takes place at The Hangar at Regatta Harbour in Coconut Grove. For three days, top-tier musicians and passionate fans come together for unforgettable performances in a scenic waterfront setting.

Curated by multi-Grammy Award winner and festival co-owner Jon Batiste, the event captures the spirit of the iconic Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, featuring outstanding musicians and spontaneous jam sessions. In addition to memorable performances by Jon Batiste & Friends, past acts have included Janelle Monáe and Darryl Hall.

Silhouette of a flamenco dancer striking a pose — Discover traditional and modern performances at Flamenco Festival Miami

Flamenco Festival Miami

Late February/Early March

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Miami is home to Flamenco Festival Miami, a contemporary salute to this style of music that hails from southern Spain. It’s a veritable who’s who of award-winning vocalists, guitarists and dancers that runs the gamut from the most traditional to the most daring and avant-garde.

Past performers who have graced the center’s stage include leading flamenco megastar Eva Yerbabuena, her husband, musical director and guitarist Paco Jarana, and internationally renowned dancers extraordinaire Alfonso Losa and Patricia Guerrero.

If you’ve never experienced flamenco, this is where to get a true feel for the rich cultural art form; if you’re already a fan, this is a flamenco feast that will knock you off your feet.

Jazz in the Gardens Music Fest

Early March

There isn’t a better way to bring in the spring season than to spend it at the Jazz in the Gardens Music Fest at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Despite the name, jazz isn’t the only thing on the menu. Music lovers are treated to a wide-ranging variety of sounds, including jazz, of course, but also Afrobeats, rhythm & blues, reggae, gospel and hip-hop. Opening acts offer the audience a dynamic preview of up-and-coming talent, and the headliners are always household names.

Past performers include neo-soul singer Erykah Badu, R&B stars New Edition and Toni Braxton, rappers Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh, dancehall reggae star Beenie Man, and the legendary Lauryn Hill. The lineup never disappoints.

GroundUP Music Festival

Mid-March

The GroundUP Music Festival is held at the Miami Beach Bandshell in North Beach. The festival is a celebration of the deep connection between artist and audience, showcasing a dynamic mix of musical styles and genre-defying performances. With over a dozen acts playing together in collaborative sets, the event offers a rich and immersive experience.

Attendees can also take part in daily workshops and master classes led by the five-time Grammy-winning ensemble Snarky Puppy and special guests, providing close-up access to world-class musicians. Late-night jam sessions keep the party going long after the main shows end.

Ultra Music Festival

Late March

Downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park plays host to Ultra Music Festival, an annual outdoor electronic music festival held that serves as the big finale of Miami Music Week. It’s three full days of the top names in EDM (electronic dance music) performing on multiple stages.

The festival attracts more than 150,000 fans from around the world. Ultra is known as the place where the top acts in EDM show off what’s new and trending in the scene.

Haitian Compas Festival

Mid-May

The music draws big crowds at the Haitian Compas Festival, a celebration of Haitian culture and community. Hypnotic rhythms, pulsating guitar riffs and romantic lyrics draw adventurous newcomers and longtime fans. The event is a loud, fun and boisterous crowd-pleaser that caters to those who appreciate the hard-hitting and authentic sounds from the Caribbean island. It’s an entire weekend of parties, food, art and music.

The event isn’t over when the festival ends at night. Insider’s advice: Follow the crowds as they make their way to the many after parties.

III Points Music Festival

Mid-October

Experience the vibrant energy of the Wynwood neighborhood at the III Points Music Festival. Celebrated for its cutting-edge lineup and immersive art, III Points spans five city blocks at Mana Wynwood, blending hip-hop, house, techno, rock and experimental sounds. Perfect for music lovers and cultural explorers, the festival transforms Wynwood into a sonic playground with top-tier performances and bold visual art.

Sounds of Little Haiti

Third Friday of Every Month

Since 2015, the Sounds of Little Haiti music festival, produced by the Route 1804 Foundation, has provided a bit of a twist when it comes to showcasing music that highlights Haitian culture in Little Haiti. Instead of focusing on only Haitian Compas music, it offers a broader range of authentic rhythms: Haitian folk music, songs infused with Afrobeats and Rara, as well as Haitian street festival music and Voodoo inspired tunes.

The free event, which also features deejays, local vendors and food trucks, is held at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex.

Gospel Fest Miami

Ongoing

Gospel Fest Miami, which evolved from the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts’ Free Gospel Sundays series, is a six-month-long celebration of the best gospel choirs and the biggest voices in gospel music. The fest branches out into the community with events at locations throughout the destination.

In 2025, the festival launched the Arsht Gospel Choir Invitational, an annual event held in February, where gospel choirs compete in front of a panel of judges. The live audience of gospel music lovers cast their votes for their favorite choir.

Country Bay Music Festival Miami

TBD

Miami runs the gamut when it comes to music, and it has recently begun to embrace country music. At Miami Marine Stadium on beautiful Virginia Key, between Downtown Miami and Key Biscayne, country music fans enjoy the scenery and the sounds during the Country Bay Music Festival Miami.

Headliners in its first two years included Carrie Underwood and the Zac Brown Band, as well as about 20 other acts over two days. The festival will be bigger than ever when it returns in 2026.

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