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The South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Festival returns for its highly anticipated 39th year January 30 through February 1, 2026, transforming the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds into a vibrant celebration of music and community. The three-day outdoor festival — fully under cover — features more than 60 performers on two stages, hands-on workshops, open jam …

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Old Town in Pompano Beach is the venue for free Backyard Jam events featuring local and regional bands. The events are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. select third Fridays and entry is free. Entertainment  includes: December 19. More Better Band January 16. JP Soars and the Red Hots February 20. Acoustic Fingers March 20. Revibe …

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Dance, food and handicraft vendors, exhibits, fashion shows and art representing India are featured at Namaste Indian Festival in Pompano Beach. The event in 2026 is 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 7. Register on the Namaste Indian Festival website for free tickets. Festivities are at Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1806 NE Sixth Street, Pompano …

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The 10th annual and free Miami Beach Youth Music Festival will take place on Saturday, March 7, from 3 to 9:30 p.m. Click here to RSVP to the free event however, donations are being accepted which will benefit music programs at Miami Beach schools. All participants will receive an honorarium. Last year, more than 50 applicants …

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For an entertaining evening out, Pembroke Pines is hosting Beats & Bites featuring favorite hits from different decades and food trucks.  Regional bands perform at the events and entry is free.  Beats & Bites events are 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in 2026, including: January 15: Torres Collective, with a fusion of ’80s, ’90s and …

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The Hollywood Beach Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk  runs more than two miles along the beach, and it lined with restaurants, shops and motels. Entertainment …

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Whether you’re a seasoned concertgoer or want to try something new, New World Symphony invites you to enjoy six unforgettable Sunday afternoons of world-class chamber music in Miami Beach.  Critically acclaimed soloists join New World Symphony’s talented young artists for powerful performances in the one-of-a-kind, Frank Gehry-designed New World Center. Chamber music showcases the unique …

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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea offers free concerts and dancing outdoors in the city’s downtown area in winter and spring.  Friday Night Music Local bands perform Friday Night Music monthly in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The free music performances, weather permitting, are 7 to 10 p.m. the fourth Friday of the month in winter and spring.  Music events in 2026 will be: …

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For week night entertainment, live bands perform outdoors in a shopping and dining district in northwest Broward.  It’s live music 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesdays and entry is free.  The Walk on Wednesdays is at 2750 N. University Drive in Coral Springs. Entertainment  January 21 LiveFeed January 28 Feburary 4 Beverly Lewis and The Mixx …

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