The Juneteenth Experience

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:

Previous event Hued Songs. Photo/Osmany Torres

The Juneteenth Experience
Friday, June 19, 8-11 p.m.
The Sixth Edition of this event will begin with short films by local filmmakers rooted in Black history plus, a multifaceted performance featuring music by Hued Songs, dances choreographed by Gentry George, spoken word by writer Arsimmer McCoy and immersive multimedia by visual artist Russell Watson. Two ticket limit per person. RSVP here.

July 4th Roller Disco
Saturday, July 4 from 5-9 p.m.
All Skates Go To Heaven hosts the annual Fourth of July Roller Disco with music by DJ Zac and DJ Kumi. Hour-long skate sessions every hour throughout the run of the event. Bring your own skates or rent them for a fee. Two ticket limit per person. RSVP here.

Photo courtesy of artist.

David Rivera y La Bámbula
Thursday, July 16, 8 p.m.
The group, led by percussionist David Rivera, performs music inspired by Puerto Rico's bomba y plena that incorporates call-and-response vocals, heavy drums and rhythmic grooves blending Afro-Cuban jazz. Two ticket limit per customer. RSVP here.

FilmGate Music Videos Festival 2026
Thursday, Sept. 17 from 7-10 p.m.
FilmGate Miami a non-profit organization will present videos written, produced and directed by local filmmakers.

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.

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