By Audrey Adl By Audrey Adl | April 8, 2022 | Culture Feature Events Music
HERE ARE THE FESTIVALS IN MIAMI YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS.
Tortuga Music Festival
Located on the sandy beaches of Fort Lauderdale, get ready for three days worth of Southern hospitality. Standing as Florida's largest country music festival, Tortuga Music Festival will be an endless party filled with yummy local foods and refreshing drinks. This year, partygoers can expect to see a fantastic lineup of performers, including Morgan Wallen, Thomas Rhett and Luke Combs. 1100 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, @tortugamusicafestival
Rolling Loud
This summer, Rolling Loud (@rollingloud) returns to Miami with a coveted lineup of the most beloved rap and hip-hop talent. With its past shows featuring artists from Kendrick Lamar and Kodak Black to Playboi Carti, Post Malone, A$AP Rocky and beyond, this year's roundup of culture icons will be nothing less than spectacular. With its 2022 iteration set to take place on July 22 through July 24, get ready for three days of matchless excitement filled with hype by music moguls and bites by local Miami food vendors.
III Points
Presenting a lineup of established and up-and-coming DJ talent, III Points Music Festival serves as one of Miami's most iconic and intimate music festivals. Located in Wynwood, the two-day festival is armed with unforgettable performances alongside immersive art and cutting-edge audiovisual technology. While its past lineups have featured top artists such as Zhu, Rüfüs Du Sol and Wu-Tang Clan, the buzzy event continues to grow as it lures in a global audience to take part in the one-of-a-kind experience. 318 NW 23rd St. Miami, @iiipoints
9 Mile Music Festival
Celebrate one of Miami’s most exciting music events on Virginia Key. The 9 Mile Music Festival has previously included performances by NAS, Shabba, Capleton and Barrington Levy. Aside from the amazing music and lively atmosphere, the event has previously featured a holistic village with rejuvenating services from massages and yoga to nutritionists and life coaches. The occasion also offers a variety of delicious local fare from all cultures. Virginia Key Beach, Miami, @9milemusicfestival
South Beach Jazz Festival
For the lovers of soul music, experience euphoria at its utmost pivotal at the South Beach Jazz Festival (@southbeachjazzfestival). While gathering world-renowned musicians from the entire spectrum of jazz to Miami, the spirited affair serves as a celebration of the past, present and future of the most passionate music genre. Located on the sandy beaches of Miami Beach, the myriad of performances will be filling the air with rhythm and blues all weekend long.
Calle Ocho Music Festival
Every year thousands of people make their way to Little Havana to experience the largest Latin street party: Calle Ocho Music Festival (carnavalmiami.com). Presenting dozens of stages and mouth-watering Cuban cuisine throughout one of the city's most iconic neighborhoods, enjoy time with family and friends as you get a diverse taste of Latin culture at large.
Ultra Music Festival
While the curtains have come to a close on the 2022 iteration of Miami Music Week, it's never too soon to start planning for next year's affair. Serving as a long-time Miami favorite, Ultra Music Festival is known for its over-the-top display of top artists, food and fun. The 2022 concert featured some of the greatest DJ talent up-to-date, from Martin Garrix and Illenium to David Guetta and Zeds Dead. Experience great music as you get a taste of Miami hospitality at its finest from the local food and drink stands scattered throughout the venue. 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, @Ultra
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