ile Greater Miami & Miami Beach is known the world over for the great music produced here, figuring out just where to find live music when you’re visiting can be tricky. Although Miami’s famous nightclubs don’t typically host bands, scores of other venues all across the destination are overflowing with live music, from small local acts to big touring shows. If you want to listen to salsa in Little Havana, it’s easy to find. Prefer rock 'n’ roll with a side of craft beer? We’ve got that too. Here are some of the best live music venues in Miami, organized by neighborhood.

Miami Beach

New World Center

Home to the New World Symphony, the New World Center and adjacent SoundScape Park fill South Beach with the rich sounds of classical music. In addition to live performances inside the center, the symphony hosts regular wallcasts, where the evening’s program is broadcast on the side of the symphony hall and guests spread out in the park with picnics to watch the show.

The Fontainebleau Miami Beach

The fabulous Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Mid Beach is steeped in musical lore, from the Rat Pack days of Frank Sinatra to iHeartRadio pool parties. Beyond its poolside performances, the Fontainebleau also hosts frequent Bleaulive shows, where A-list acts play an intimate hotel ballroom, with open bar and dinner-and-a-show packages available.

Miami Beach Bandshell

Nothing can beat swaying to the sounds of live music while a fresh ocean breeze blows through your hair. This is what you’ll experience at the Miami Beach Bandshell, just steps from the ocean in North Beach. The Rhythm Foundation expertly curates a lineup of performances by cutting-edge artists from all over the world. The Miami Beach Bandshell is also the home of the GroundUp Music Festival every February.

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts at night — Catch a performance at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

Downtown Miami /Brickell

Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts

Miami’s premier performing arts center, the Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts in Downtown Miami, is home to everything from touring Broadway shows to the Miami City Ballet. In addition to the performances in the grand Ziff Opera House and the more casual Knight Concert Hall, you can catch local plays in the Arsht Center’s Carnival Studio Theater, which is a black-box theater.

Kaseya Center

Best known as the home of the NBA’s Miami HEAT, the Kaseya Center also hosts music’s largest touring acts when they come to town. Everyone from Lady Gaga to Elton John has taken the stage at this Downtown Miami center, and if you're going to a big show, it’ll probably take place here.

Tobacco Road by Kush

Once upon a time, Tobacco Road was the oldest bar in Miami and the place to catch live local bands. Although the original closed a few years ago, this tribute bar a few doors down maintains much of its musical tradition. A small stage to the side of the bar hosts regular acts and, when combined with the classic burger, it recalls the vibe of the Miami of yesteryear.

Tea Room

Set atop Brickell’s luxe East, Miami Hotel, the Tea Room is a small speakeasy with panoramic views of the Downtown Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay. Though it’s best known for its Asian night brunch and craft cocktails, you can also find live music here on select nights.

Neme Gastro Bar

Neme Gastro Bar is a hidden enclave of live jazz on Coral Way that even many locals don’t know about. This small space showcases jazz artists every night of the week. In addition to cool music, you’ll discover a full menu of steaks, pastas and sandwiches.

Lagniappe patio area — Find live jazz and cool outdoor vibes at Lagniappe

Wynwood/Midtown Miami

Gramps

Though the words on the wall outside Gramps promise only “Air Conditioning, Cold Beer, Cocktails,” this Wynwood institution delivers a lot more. Its outdoor stage presents musical acts on weekends, which are even more enjoyable with a slice from onsite Pizza Tropical.

Oasis

If you want to experience Miami’s famous live music scene, accompanied by warm breezes and great food, look no further than Oasis. This expansive courtyard offers food stalls from Miami faves, including Mr. Mandolin and Buya, all wrapped around a live music stage where everyone from Tiesto to reggaeton superstar Lunay has played.

Lagniappe House

Kicking back with a bottle of wine at Lagniappe House feels less like going to a bar and more like hanging out in your friend’s backyard full of mismatched furniture. Unlike your friend’s backyard, though, this Midtown Miami bar and wine shop also has live jazz on its sprawling patio, and the occasional instrumentalist inside. Improve the experience with the full selection of barbecue, which pairs perfectly with whichever wine you select.

Dancing to live music at Ball and Chain — Dance to live music at Ball & Chain

Little Havana

Cafe La Trova

Award-winning bartender Julio Cabrera has teamed with James Beard award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein to create what many consider the best cocktail bar in Miami: Cafe La Trova. Beyond Bernstein and Cabrera and the tuxedoed team of mixologists, this Little Havana gem also hosts Cuban bands, transporting guests back to old-time Havana with a combination of irresistible music, fabulous drinks and great food.

Ball & Chain

During the 1930s and ’40s, Ball & Chain was the after-hours spot where jazz legends, including Tommy Dorsey and Count Basie, played late-night sets. It has been restored to its former glory, and the pine rafters are once again filled with live music. Head out back to sip a Cuba Libre in the lush courtyard as you listen to a live band play in the Pineapple bandshell.

Little Haiti

Low Key

Perhaps no Miami establishment has a more accurate name than Low Key, a laid-back patio in Little Haiti where live music and cold drinks are about all that’s on the menu. It’s a low-pressure spot that’s perfect for enjoying emerging artists as they play under a light-strewn banyan tree and sampling the dishes of local chefs who host music-filled popups.

Naomi’s Garden Restaurant and Lounge

This family-run Haitian-Caribbean restaurant has been a Little Haiti staple for more than 20 years, drawing an eclectic mix of locals to its friendly outdoor tables. On Thursday nights, Naomi’s Garden opens up its Music Garden, where local bands bring a lively soundtrack to accompany the selection of delicious curries, jerks and side dishes.

Coral Gables/Coconut Grove/South Miami

The Barnacle Historic State Park

There may be no more interesting place to listen to live music than The Barnacle Historic State Park, home to the oldest house in Miami-Dade County still located in its original location. The one-time residence of Miami pioneer Ralph Munroe in Coconut Grove is now a state historic site, and its long back lawn overlooking Biscayne Bay frequently hosts live concerts and other events.

The Biltmore Bar

The grand Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables is best known for its glamorous pool and opulent Sunday brunches, but stop in for a drink at the Biltmore Bar and you’ll find live music most nights of the week. While the music is generally more background than front-and-center, it still adds to the splendor.

Bougainvillea's

Many folks who grew up near South Miami have stories about the place they call “Bougie’s,” a locals’ favorite that was recently saved from the wrecking ball by legions of loyal fans. A big part of why everyone loves Bougainvillea’s is because this small house is often filled with the sounds of long-playing jam bands, whose members might be the same people you saw drinking there the night before.

Jada Coles

For many residents, Jada Coles is a beloved local dive, a place where those who live along the Coral Way corridor go to unwind after a long day. Starting at 10 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, you can also find live music – Miami jam bands riffing and improvising well into the night.

South Dade

The Moss Center

South Dade residents and visitors don’t have to travel far to enjoy musical performances at a best-in-class performing arts venue. The Moss Center hosts a wide range of performers – everything from blues to classical to bluegrass.

Doral

Copper Blues

Venture to the top floor of CityPlace Doral to reach the Miami outpost of Copper Blues, a combination live rock venue and gastropub. You’ll find everyone from solo guitarists strumming country music to ’80s cover bands taking the stage. It’s a high-energy way to cap off a great night in Doral.

The Doral Yard

While it’s home to food stalls and sit-down spots from some of Miami’s top food and beverage concepts, including Yip, Juan Valdez and Barbakoa by Finka, The Doral Yard is much more than a food hall. The Yard has become equally known for its live music, from funk to flamenco, performed on the breezy backyard stage.

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