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9th annual south beach jazz festival

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Legendary Latin jazz pianist Eddie Palmieri, wearing glasses and a red shirt, is seated at a Yamaha AvantGrand piano. He is playing the piano and looking at the camera with a joyful expression. The background is dark, making Eddie and the piano stand out prominently.

Eddie Palmieri
and his Latin Jazz Band

  • January 11, 2025
  • 8:00 p.m.
  • Miami Beach Bandshell
  • From $42.23
Tickets
Photo of Lisa Fischer. A black and white photo of a singer passionately performing on stage. The singer wears a wide-brimmed hat, earrings, and a textured, ruffled outfit. She holds a microphone close to her lips with closed eyes, conveying deep emotion while singing. The lighting highlights her face, and the background is softly blurred.

Ms. Lisa Fischer & Taylor Eigsti “The Badass & The Beautiful”

  • January 9, 2025
  • 8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 8 p.m.)
  • Faena Theater
  • From $85
Tickets
Emmet Cohen

Emmet Cohen and Friends
VIP Reception & Seating

  • January 10, 2025
  • 6:30 p.m.
  • Collins Park
  • $75
Tickets

all access passes

Platinum All Access Pass

Platinum All Access Pass

  • 1111 Lincoln Road Miami Beach
  • $275.00
  • Experience the ultimate VIP treatment with the Platinum All Access Pass, giving you premium seating and special benefits at every event throughout the festival.
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Gold Access Pass

GOLD All Access Pass

  • 1111 Lincoln Road Miami Beach
  • $150.00
  • The Gold Access Pass is perfect for jazz lovers seeking premium experiences with VIP seating at the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday festival events.
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FULL SCHEDULE

Thurs. Jan. 9, 2025

8:30 p.m.

Faena Theater

From $85

Ms. Lisa Fischer & Taylor Eigsti
“The Badass & The Beautiful”

Grammy-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer and pianist Taylor Eigsti will deliver a powerful, soulful blend of jazz, soul, and rock. Doors open at 8 p.m. 

Tickets

Fri. Jan. 10, 2025

8 p.m.

Collins Park

Free - GA

$75 - VIP

Emmet Cohen & Friends

Emmet Cohen and Friends light up Collins Park under the stars on Friday, Jan 10. General Admission is free; please RSVP and bring blankets or chairs. Limited VIP Reception (6:30 p.m.)  & Reserved Seating tickets available.

General Admission
VIP Tickets

Sat. Jan. 11, 2025

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

1100-1111 Lincoln Road

Free

Jazz for Tomorrow Student Stage
Directed by Nicole Yarling, the Jazz for Tomorrow Student Stage showcases talented student jazz bands, celebrating the future stars of jazz and the power of education. This free event invites you to RSVP and join us for an inspiring day of music.
RSVP

Sat. Jan. 11, 2025

8 p.m.

Miami Beach Bandshell

From $42.23

Eddie Palmieri and his Latin Jazz Band

An unforgettable night with the legendary Eddie Palmieri, a multiple Grammy-winning pianist and one of the most influential figures in Latin jazz and salsa.

Tickets

Sun Jan. 12, 2025

1100-1111 Lincoln Road

7:30 p.m.

Free

Melton Mustafa Jr. Big Band and Jesse Jones Jr.

Experience the soulful synergy of Melton Mustafa Jr. and Jesse Jones Jr. as they join forces at the South Beach Jazz Festival for an unforgettable performance. Don’t miss these two jazz legends blending their powerful sounds and captivating energy live on stage!

RSVP

Sun Jan. 12, 2025

1100-1111 Lincoln Road

5:30 p.m.

Free

Yissy García & Bandancha

Yissy García is a groundbreaking Cuban drummer blending jazz, funk, and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Leading Bandancha and collaborating globally, she’s a major influence in female percussion.

RSVP

Sun Jan. 12, 2025

1100-1111 Lincoln Road

3:30 p.m.

Free

Danny Sinoff
Catch Danny Sinoff live at the South Beach Jazz Festival for an unforgettable performance! His charisma, smooth vocals, and swinging style bring jazz to life on the Miami stage.
RSVP

Sun Jan. 12, 2025

1100-1111 Lincoln Road

3:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Free

Bad Apples Brass Band

Bad Apples Brass Band is South Florida’s premier New Orleans-style brass band, known for electrifying performances that blend traditional brass with modern influences. They bring infectious street beats and heavy grooves to every event, sharing stages with legends like Rebirth Brass Band and inspiring through community outreach.

RSVP

Sun Jan. 12, 2025

1100-1111 Lincoln Road

2:00 p.m.

Free

Carole Ann Taylor
Carole Ann Taylor, known as CAT, is a soulful Miami jazz singer with a career spanning decades. She has performed with legends like Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, and Cedar Walton, captivating audiences at prominent venues throughout Miami and beyond.
RSVP

Sun Jan. 12, 2025

1100-1111 Lincoln Road

12:45 p.m.

Free

Ricky Williams
Ricky Williams, a Smooth Jazz, R&B, and Soul artist, has captivated South Florida audiences. Blind since childhood, he launched his career in New York City, collaborating with legends like Stevie Wonder and Bennie King.
RSVP

Sun Jan. 12, 2025

1100-1111 Lincoln Road

11:30 a.m.

Free

Spirit of Goodwill Band

The Spirit of Goodwill Band, made up of people with a variety of disabilities – come together to play beautiful music. 

RSVP
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The South Beach Jazz Festival is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The South Beach Jazz Festival is also made possible with the support of the City of Miami Beach, the Cultural Affairs Program and the Cultural Arts Council. This project is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture (Section 286.25, Florida Statutes).

American Sign Language Interpreters will be provided at all the events. To request materials in accessible format, additional sign language interpreters, and/or any disability accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

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