The Miami Beach Bandshell is one of the city's busiest venues where free music and dance performances are regularly presented. The open-air location provides a gorgeous snapshot of Miami Beach and is just steps from the water.
Here's what's coming up that's free:
8th Annual Miami Beach Youth Festival Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 3-10:30 p.m.
An all-day concert on 3 stages featuring a selection of the City’s top young musicians – classic rockers, torch singers, pint-sized pop stars, next generation jazz cats, talented instrumentalists, and outstanding school band ensembles. They'll also have kids yoga and art activities. Click here to RSVP on Eventbrite.
Miami City Ballet brings professional dancers into the Miami Beach community making the art accessible for all. The pop-up performances are choreographed and performed by MCB’s world-class dancers, offering audiences a fresh way to experience ballet in unique settings. Click here to RSVP.
North Beach Social Roller Disco
Thursday, March 21, 2024
From 6:30-9:30 p.m. (three one-hour sessions)
Skate the night away to dance tunes from Charlie Soul Clap. Immersive visuals in the Bandshell provided by Natasha Tomchin. The rear deck is open to those not skating, but who want to enjoy the night. There are three one-hour sessions to choose from between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Food & beverage are available for purchase at the show. Free with RSVP.
North Beach Social: FOOM! and Friends
Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 8 p.m.
A hip-hop family of funky players, delivering a unique blend of rock, R&B, funk, jazz, rap…. best defined by FOOM! With humble beginnings as a “backing band”, FOOM! has grown into an eclectic blend of South Florida’s best artists, musicians and MCs featuring an ever-changing cast of characters. Click here to reserve a free ticket.
La Perla with opening set by DJ Achiote
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 8 p.m.
Three drum witches from Bogota, La Perla is a one-of-a-kind percussion and vocal trio of three of Bogota's top young musicians, whose powerful lyrics and beloved rhythms – classic bullerengue, cumbia, merengue, gaita, and kreyol champeta — are accompanied by a dose of punk rock attitude. Click here to reserve a free ticket.
If you can't make it to a live show, tune in to “Soundwaves at the Bandshell” hosted by Cuci Amador Mondays at 10:30 p.m. on WXEL and Fridays at 11 p.m. on WPBT.