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11th Annual South Beach Jazz Festival
January 14–17, 2027 | Miami Beach, Florida
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ALL ACCESS PASS

  • January 14–17, 2027
  • Faena Theater, The Bass, Miami Beach Bandshell & Lincoln Road

Experience the 11th Annual South Beach Jazz Festival with exclusive VIP receptions, premium seating, and special festival experiences across Miami Beach!

Choose from three All Access Pass options, including two featuring Bebel Gilberto’s opening night performance at Faena Theater or a three-day VIP festival pass.

EXPLORE PASS OPTIONS
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Bebel Gilberto

  • Thursday, January 14
  • 7:00 PM Performance
  • 9:45 PM Performance
  • Faena Theater, Miami Beach
  • Tickets start at $96+

In partnership with the Faena Theater, the SOuth Beach Jazz Festival welcomes Brazilian artist Bebel Gilberto for an evening of bossa nova, samba and contemporary sounds. With her intimate vocals and unmistakable style, Gilberto brings the spirit of Brazilian music to Faena’s stage.

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Jazz vocalist Carmen Lundy smiling at the camera, wearing a vibrant purple jacket and long gold earrings, with short blonde curly hair.

Society Jazz Night with Carmen Lundy

  • Friday, January 15
  • 8:00 PM | Carmen Lundy Concert
  • FREE with RSVP
  • VIP Reception + Reserved Seating: $75 (6:30–7:30 PM)
  • Collins Park & The Bass

The South Beach Jazz Festival welcomes 2026 NEA Jazz Master and two-time Grammy® nominee Carmen Lundy for a free evening of jazz at Collins Park. Bring your own chair or blanket and RSVP for free, or enjoy a $75 VIP experience with a reception and reserved seating.

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Group portrait of Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, featuring eleven musicians in colorful patterned clothing holding brass and woodwind instruments against a dark background.

Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra

  • Saturday, January 16
  • 8:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Miami Beach Bandshell
  • Tickets start at $50 +

The South Beach Jazz Festival welcomes acclaimed trombonist, Grammy Award-winning producer, and NEA Jazz Master Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of New Orleans jazz under the Miami Beach stars. Experience the energy of big-band swing, improvisation, and the rich musical traditions of New Orleans. Discounted tickets are available for Miami Beach residents.

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AfroBeat Allstars perform live on stage, featuring a full band with brass, percussion, drums, guitars, keyboards and vocals under vibrant purple and blue stage lighting.

Afrobeat Allstars

  • Sunday, January 17
  • 7:30 – 8:30 PM
  • 1100 Block of Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
  • FREE WITH RSVP

The South Beach Jazz Festival welcomes Miami’s Afrobeat Allstars to the Power Access Main Stage on Lincoln Road! Led by producer and multi-instrumentalist Gordon Myers, the ensemble blends Afrobeat, funk, jazz, and West African rhythms into a high-energy performance inspired by legends Fela Kuti and Tony Allen. Join us Sunday, January 17, from 7:30–9:30 PM for an evening of infectious grooves and powerful percussion.

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Tony & the Kings

  • Sunday, January 17
  • 6:00 PM
  • 1100 Block of Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
  • FREE with RSVP

The South Beach Jazz Festival welcomes Miami’s own Tony & The Kings to the Power Access Main Stage on Lincoln Road! This seven-piece band blends Salsa, Latin funk, jazz, and Boogaloo with soulful grooves, punchy horns, and infectious rhythms. Join us for a free, high-energy performance celebrating Miami’s multicultural sound.

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Portrait of singer Melina Almodóvar smiling brightly in a sleeveless red dress with sparkling earrings against a light background.

Melina & Her Salsa Orchestra

  • Sunday, January 17
  • 4:15 PM
  • 1100 Block of Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
  • FREE with RSVP

The South Beach Jazz Festival welcomes Melina and her full salsa orchestra to the Power Access Main Stage on Lincoln Road! Enjoy an afternoon of lively percussion, vibrant brass, and infectious Latin rhythms as Melina brings the spirit of salsa to Miami Beach.

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Steel pan musician Othello Molineaux performing onstage, wearing sunglasses and a black shirt with colorful flame designs under blue stage lighting.

Othello Molineaux

  • Sunday, January 17
  • 3:00 PM
  • 1100 Block of Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
  • FREE with RSVP

The South Beach Jazz Festival welcomes local jazz legend Othello Molineaux to Lincoln Road! Widely credited with bringing the steel pan into the jazz world, Molineaux has performed alongside icons including Jaco Pastorius, Herbie Hancock, and Dizzy Gillespie. Experience the distinctive sound and remarkable musicianship of this pioneering jazz artist.

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Portrait of jazz vocalist Leesa Richards wearing an elegant red dress, with one hand resting on her neck against a neutral gray background.

Leesa Richards Quartet

  • Sunday, January 17
  • 1:30 PM
  • 1100 Block of Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
  • FREE with RSVP

The South Beach Jazz Festival welcomes the Leesa Richards Quartet to Lincoln Road! With a career that includes touring with Whitney Houston and performing alongside Gloria Estefan, Faith Hill, and the Bee Gees, Richards brings her soulful vocals and distinctive interpretations of jazz classics and contemporary favorites to the stage.

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Scone Cash Players

  • Sunday, January 17
  • 12:15 PM
  • 1100 Block of Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
  • FREE with RSVP

The South Beach Jazz Festival welcomes Miami-based Scone Cash Players to the Power Access Main Stage on Lincoln Road! Led by acclaimed Hammond organist Adam Scone, the group blends soul-jazz, funk, boogaloo, and Brazilian influences into a groove-driven performance. With four albums and international tours, Scone Cash Players bring their distinctive organ-powered sound to Miami Beach.

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A Spirit of Goodwill musician singing into a microphone while playing an electric bass guitar, wearing a bright red shirt, with fellow vocalists performing behind him outdoors.

The Spirit of Goodwill Band

  • Sunday, January 17
  • 11:15 AM
  • 1100 Block of Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
  • FREE with RSVP

The South Beach Jazz Festival welcomes The Spirit of Goodwill Band to the Power Access Main Stage on Lincoln Road! Featuring talented musicians and vocalists with disabilities, this inspiring ensemble celebrates the power of music to break down barriers, showcase talent, and bring people together through live performance.

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Young jazz musicians perform outdoors at the South Beach Jazz Festival. Two seated saxophonists play in the foreground, accompanied by a guitarist, trumpet player, and drummer on stage. Music stands and festival signage are visible.

Jazz For TOmorrow Student Stage

  • Saturday, January 16
  • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • 700 Block of Lincoln Road
  • FREE with RSVP

On Saturday, January 16, the festival’s Jazz for Tomorrow Student Stage returns to Lincoln Road from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Under the direction of acclaimed vocalist and educator Nicole Yarling, the program will showcase young musicians and award-winning student ensembles, including JECC, Miami Lighthouse, Young Musicians Unite and the GG Quartet. The day will also feature interactive drumming with the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts and a tap masterclass with Edwin Holland.

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South Beach Jazz Festival 2027 presents a free jazz lecture and book signing with journalist Ted Panken, featuring Love and Understanding Jazz: Jazz Photography of Don Schlitten. The event takes place at The Bass in Miami Beach from 5:00 to 6:00 PM during the festival, January 14–17, 2027.

Jazz Lecture & Book Signing with Ted Panken

  • Friday, January 15
  • 5:00 PM
  • The Bass, 2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
  • FREE with RSVP

Join the South Beach Jazz Festival for a special conversation with acclaimed jazz journalist Ted Panken, featuring Love and Understanding Jazz: Jazz Photography of Don Schlitten (Fantagraphics Books, 2026). Explore the history of jazz through remarkable photography and stories of the musicians who shaped the genre, followed by a book signing. Admission is free.

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David New, founder of the South Beach Jazz Festival, speaks into a microphone while holding a phone onstage. Wearing sunglasses and a sparkling black jacket, he stands beneath purple and orange stage lighting with event signage in the background.

Accessibility in the Arts: Virtual Panel Discussion

Join the South Beach Jazz Festival for a free virtual panel discussion on Accessibility in the Arts, led by festival founder R. David New. Explore the importance of accessibility, inclusion, and creating opportunities for people of all abilities to experience and participate in the arts.

MORE DETAILS & RSVP LINK COMING SOON

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