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:
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.
10th Anniversary Celebration - Florida Fellowship Super Choir Sunday, Oct. 4 from 6-8 p.m.
Rooted in the Black Gospel tradition, the choir features singers, songwriters, directors and musicians of all faiths and denominations, performing together under Founder/Executive Director Minister Corey P. Edwards. Two ticket limit per customer. RSVP here.
LA NIÑA at Italian HIT Week Saturday, Oct. 10 from 8-10 p.m.
Performance by Neapolitan singer/songwriter Carola Moccia of music from her albums "Vanitas" and "Furesta" where she blends electronic sounds and alternative R&B with her native canzone napoletana, performed in Neapolitan dialect. Four ticket limit per customer. RSVP here.
12th Annual Miami Beach Salsa Fest Sunday, Oct. 11 from 5-8 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebration that brings back Melina Almodovar and Orchestra with special guests artists to the stage. Four ticket limit per customer. RSVP here.
North Beach Social with Les Greene & The Swayzees
Thursday, Oct. 15 from 7:30-10 p.m.
Concert by the six-piece rock & soul band fronted by Baltimore native Les Greene, their sound combines familiar 1960s rock, R&B, Motown, doo-wop and soul. Four ticket limit per customer. RSVP here.
Past Bomba y Plena performance at Miami Beach Bandshell.
3rd Festival de Bomba y Plena
Sunday, Oct. 25 from 5-10 p.m.
Cultural event presented by Afro Borinken Roots celebrating Afro-Puerto Rican heritage with performances by D'Pleneros, Los Capullitos de Aleli, JACAREO and Miamibloco as well as cultural demonstrations, artisan vendors and family-friendly programming. Two ticket limit per customer. RSVP here.
Abstract Citizen - Photo courtesy artist management
North Beach Social with Abstract Citizen
Thursday, Nov. 19 from 7:30-10 p.m. Led by guitarist/composer Aaron Lebos, the quartet of Miami musicians features bassist Marty Quinn, vocalist Vania Junco and drummer Lucas Apostoleris, performing original songs that evoke a global sound. Four ticket limit per customer. RSVP here.
North Beach Social with Mr. Pauer & Friends
Thursday, Dec. 17 from 7:30-10 p.m. A fixture on Miami's music scene for years now, the Miami-based Latin Grammy-nominated Venezuelan DJ and producer always presents a lively show of global beats rooted in Afro-Latin diaspora percussion and innovative electronic music. Four ticket limit per customer. RSVP here.
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.