South Beach Jazz Festival

Experience the grand finale of the South Beach Jazz Festival on Lincoln Road from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, January 11th! Enjoy an all-day jazz extravaganza with a stellar lineup of bands and special guests. Immerse yourself in the soulful tunes and unexpected collaborations that promise an unforgettable musical journey. Join us for a day of celebration and connection, making the most of the final crescendo that echoes through the heart of Miami Beach. Don't miss out on this extraordinary event!

All of Sunday’s events are free with RSVP.

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Info: Part of the South Beach Jazz Festival’s Jazz Hits the Road series, The Spirit of Goodwill Band embodies the festival’s mission of inclusion through the power of music. Composed of talented vocalists and musicians with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities, the band delivers uplifting performances that inspire audiences to see ability in every note. Founded in 1987 through Goodwill Industries, the group has spent decades breaking barriers, building confidence, and sharing their message of hope, talent, and perseverance through music.

Info: Miami’s own Lemon City Trio brings their dynamic blend of soul, jazz, and fusion to the South Beach Jazz Festival’s Jazz Hits the Road series. Known for their electrifying live shows, the group—Nick Tannura (guitar), Brian Robertson (organ/keyboards), and Aaron Glueckauf (drums)—creates an adventurous soundscape that moves from gritty grooves to dreamy space rock. Expect a high-energy performance that’s equal parts groove, grit, and Miami soul.

Info: Experience The Harden Project, the soulful quartet led by vocalist Ja’Nia Harden and keyboardist John Harden II, as part of the South Beach Jazz Festival’s Jazz Hits the Road series. Blending jazz, soul, and groove with fearless chemistry and heartfelt transparency, this powerhouse ensemble brings music to life with authenticity and passion. Their sound—shaped by influences from Bobby McFerrin to Robert Glasper—radiates warmth, emotion, and pure love for the art of performance.

Info: Part of the South Beach Jazz Festival’s Jazz Hits the Road series, this performance features world-renowned violinist Federico Britos and his Jazz Quintet. Known for his mastery of both classical and jazz music, Britos has performed with legends including Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, and Chick Corea. Joined by guitar, bass, piano, drums, and vocals, his quintet delivers a vibrant fusion of Latin rhythms, swing, and virtuoso improvisation—showcasing why Britos is celebrated as one of the greatest jazz violinists of our time.

Info: Experience Miami’s own Spam Allstars live on Lincoln Road as part of the South Beach Jazz Festival’s Jazz Hits the Road series. Fusing Latin rhythms, funk, and electronic grooves into their signature electronic descarga sound, this Grammy-nominated band led by DJ Le Spam (Andrew Yeomanson) has spent more than two decades shaping the Miami music scene. Get ready for an unforgettable, high-energy performance that captures the vibrant spirit of South Beach.

Info: The Finale of the South Beach Jazz Festival features Gafieira Rio Miami, an electrifying 11-piece big band founded by Brazilian Latin Grammy–winner Diogo Brown, with Latin Grammy Award–winning flutist Nestor Torres. Together, they blend samba, bossa nova, choro, and jazz in a high-energy performance that captures the vibrant spirit of Brazil and closes the festival on an unforgettable note.

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