Events: Festival

10th Annual South Beach Jazz Festival

Next date: Jan 8, 2026 - click here for time schedule - English

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The South Beach Jazz Festival, presented by nonprofit Power Access, celebrates its 10th anniversary January 8–11, 2026, with four days of live performances by Grammy winners, world-renowned artists, and local legends across Miami Beach at Faena Theater, The Bass Museum of Art, Collins Park, Lincoln Road, and the Miami Beach Bandshell.

The milestone lineup features the Spanish Harlem Orchestra with Etienne Charles at the Bandshell on Saturday, John Pizzarelli’s “Because of You: A Tribute to Tony Bennett” opening night at Faena, Steven Bernstein’s Millennial Territory Orchestra performing outdoors in Collins Park, and Society Jazz Night at The Bass with a lecture on Louis Armstrong by Grammy-winning historian Ricky Ricardi. The festival also includes the Jazz for Tomorrow Student Stage on Lincoln Road and Sunday’s all-day Power Access Main Stage with performances by the Spirit of Goodwill Band, Lemon City Trio, The Harden Project, Federico Britos Quintet, Spam Allstars, and more. Founded by R. David New, the South Beach Jazz Festival is known for presenting world-class jazz while advancing accessibility and inclusion in the arts.

Lecture: Ricky Riccardi The Life and Music of Louis Armstrong

Friday, Jan 9, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM - English

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Discover new insights into Louis Armstrong's artistry, impact, and the stories behind his enduring sound.

As part of the South Beach Jazz Festival, join Ricky Riccardi Director of Research Collections at the Louis Armstrong House Museum, two-time GRAMMY Award winner, and author of Stomp Off, Let's Go: The Early Years of Louis Armstrong for an engaging lecture exploring the life, music, and legacy of one of jazz’s most influential figures.

Free with RSVP.