Free Miami Music Fills November
Ten events across Miami-Dade and Broward counties offer free admission to genres ranging from reggae to classical violin.
By Thomas Obasi ·
November in South Florida includes a U.S. Senate election and the release of Grand Theft Auto VI. Amid those events, the region offers ten free live music events this month. These gatherings span Miami-Dade and Broward counties and cover styles from reggae to classical violin. Most require only a reservation or an RSVP for entry.
The month begins on Thursday, November 5, at ZeyZey in Miami. Brooklyn-based artist Rae Sada and Major Lazer member Ape Drums will perform a back-to-back set. They will play bass-heavy house and Caribbean-influenced rhythms. Attendees must be at least 21 years old and arrive before 10 p.m. The venue is located at 353 NE 61st St.
Tennessee band Optic Sink plays at Las Rosas in Miami on Wednesday, November 11. The group performs synth-glow post-punk music. Local bands Cypher, Ember, and The Boy Who Wore Jade provide support acts. The show starts at 9 p.m. at 2898 NW 7th Ave.
A tribute act called Hearing Damage plays Radiohead songs in Pompano Beach. The performance takes place at Revelry on Saturday, November 14. The band references a Thom Yorke song from 2009 in its name. The concert runs from 8 to 11 p.m. at 227 S. Federal Hwy.
The Jamrock Cruise 2026 Official Post Party occurs on Monday, November 16. It features dancehall and reggae music from artists including Madout, Spex, and Bambino. The event runs from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Blackbird Ordinary in Miami. The venue is at 729 SW 1st Ave.
On Friday, November 20, the local jazz quartet Abstract Citizen performs at the Miami Beach Bandshell. Guitarist Aaron Lebos leads the group, which includes bassist Marty Quinn, vocalist Vania Junco, and drummer Lucas Apostoleris. Black Nimbus opens the show. The concert starts at 7 p.m. at 7275 Collins Ave.
The city of Hollywood hosts a two-day jazz festival at Hollywood ArtsPark. Double bassist Ron Carter headlines the event. He is the most recorded jazz bassist in history with more than 2,000 recording sessions. The lineup also includes vocalist Kandaze Springs and vibraphone player Warren Wolf. The festival runs Friday, November 20, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, November 21, from 1 to 6:30 p.m.
The New World Symphony presents a classical concert at Soundscape Park in Miami Beach on Saturday, November 21. Violinist James Ehnes performs two concertos by Sergei Prokofiev. The pieces were written during the composer's exile from Russia. The show runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 400 17th St. A roller disco also takes place at the Miami Beach Bandshell on Friday, November 17, with skates costing $10 for non-residents.
