Miami on the Cheap

discounts, deals and free events in Miami

Music

Free and cheap St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Miami

Some of the links in this post are special! When you make a purchase through our links, we might earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Read full disclosure here.

Watch the pinching, and have a whale of a time (as the Irish would say) at these free and cheap St. Patrick’s Day celebrations throughout Miami-Dade County:   St. Patrick’s Day Irish Festival by South Florida Emerald Society Celebrate at this annual event that includes performances by Wide Awake U2 Tribute Band, Celtic Cross with Paddy Kelleghan, […]

Posted by Josie Gulliksen Filed Under: Food & Drink · Music

Asian Culture Festival

The 30th Annual Asian Culture Festival returns to Fruit & Spice Park on March 7 and 8 from 10 am to 5 pm. The fun-filled family event offers a virtual day trip to Asia featuring a variety of Asian arts, crafts, entertainment, plants and exotic cuisine. Admission is $14 for adults, $5 for children ages six […]

Free Piano Slam classical hip-hop mash-up

The Dranoff International Piano Foundation will present their free Piano Slam 12 at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, at the Arsht Center. Piano duo Daniel Strange and Rachel Ohnsman will perform a classical/hip-hop mash-up featuring Beethoven, Bad Bunny, Gershwin, Lizzo and Bach with the beats of DJ Cardi and the debut works of Miami’s hot young […]

Posted by Josie Gulliksen Filed Under: Free Events · Music

Free Black Heritage Festival

The annual Black Heritage Festival sponsored by Miami-Dade Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan and Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex in Miami Gardens. Admission is free. The event will include food, entertainment, vendors and a chance to learn about the […]

Rootftop sessions at The Citadel

Miami’s food hall scene is all the rage and at The Citadel Food Hall, there’s more there than just great places to grab a bite. They’ve got a thriving music program on the Rooftop too. Aside from grabbing tasty cocktails on the rooftop you can enjoy live music a couple of times a week. Wednesdays […]

Youth music festival at North Beach Bandshell

The City of Miami Beach and Rhythm Foundation will hold the second annual Miami Beach Youth Music Festival on Saturday, Feb. 29, at the North Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., from 3-11 pm. The selected youth performers include: Headliners Foom! and Rock Ensemble and on the Main Stage… All-Star Live Modern School of Music Arrowhead […]

Free outdoor jazz at MOCA

The last Friday of the month brings a free concert and free admission at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125 St., North Miami. The museum is open by donation from 7 to 10 pm during this event. (Admission is always free for children under 12, North Miami residents and city employees.) Plus, there is plenty of free […]

Free theater at Naked Angels Tuesdays

Love spoken word, live music, open mic and play readings? Then read on to learn about the event that’s perfect for you. The Speakeasy Theater Co. inside the Broadmoor Hotel on North Beach, is now home to the Tuesday night event Naked Angels, the country’s longest running cold read event from 8-10:30 p.m. A weekly […]

Posted by Josie Gulliksen Filed Under: Free Events · Music · Theater

Giralda Under the Stars

Every first Friday: Gather your fellow foodies and make your way to the Giralda Plaza (100 block of Giralda Avenue) on the first Friday of the month Giralda Under the Stars. Make sure to RSVP at a restaurant of your choice for optimal seating during the event. Reservation procedure varies for each restaurant. Here’s the […]

Posted by Josie Gulliksen Filed Under: Free Events · Music

Free concerts during National Chopin Piano Competition

The National Chopin Piano Competition is coming to Miami and – for piano lovers – here’s a real treat: The preliminary rounds, quarterfinals and semifinals will all be free and open to the public. The competitions will take place at Miami-Dade County Auditorium. Twenty-six contestants will be competing from 10 states: Alexander Agate, Nadia Azzi, […]

Posted by Josie Gulliksen Filed Under: Free Events · Music

Free Carnaval on the Mile

This year’s edition of the annual Carnaval on the Mile, a free art and music festival in Coral Gables, is Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8. Located on the famous Miracle Mile, the weekend festival features food, children’s activities and exhibitions of fine art, jewelry, sculpture and more in the East and West Ponce […]

Member of the Living on the Cheap Network

lotc_logo_100_gray_bgMiami on the Cheap is a member of Living on the Cheap, a network of websites published by frugalistas, journalists and consumer advocates. Find practical advice on saving money on groceries, travel and shopping, plus tips from our experts on how to live the good life for less at Living on the Cheap.
Living on the Cheap in the media