Belle and Sebastian will celebrate their 30th anniversary at the Arsht with a performance of If You’re Feeling Sinister in its entirety, along with songs from across the band’s career. The group, which currently includes seven members, released their most recent album, Late Developers , in 2023. This concert will mark Belle and Sebastian’s first appearance in Miami in more than a decade and was named one of the most anticipated tours of 2026. Belle and Sebastian recorded the

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs announces the 2026 State of the County and State of the Arts addresses, new construction solicitation for Joseph Caleb Auditorium, multiple grant deadlines, a major PortMiami public art call, the 2026 Golden Ticket Arts Guide, a cultural grants workshop, and a guest services job opening.

The Callaway Sisters will bring their signature blend of Broadway classics and vocal harmony to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on Friday, January 23, at 8 p.m. with Broadway the Calla-way, part of the City of Aventura’s 2025–2026 Broadway Concert Series. Tony-nominated sisters Liz Callaway and Ann Hampton Callaway are known for performances that move seamlessly between musical theater, jazz, and the American Songbook. The program features songs from well-known Broadway

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science has announced its January 2026 programming, featuring a mix of exhibitions, family-focused events, music-driven experiences, and community initiatives. All activities take place at the museum’s downtown Miami campus unless otherwise noted. A major highlight continues to be Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius , now on view through April 5, 2026. The exhibition offers an in-depth look at Leonardo da Vinci’s life and work thro

Miami-Dade County is accepting applications for two major artist opportunities through the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, including a large-scale public art commission at PortMiami and the return of its Artist Access Grant Program. Through its Art in Public Places Program, the county is requesting qualifications from professional visual artists based in the United States to create new artworks for the renovated and expanded Terminal G at PortMiami, develop

Miami Living brings you the following upcoming concerts and live performances happening from January 11 through January 18 in Miami and nearby South Florida. Al Di Meola January 15 Al Di Meola is an acclaimed jazz fusion guitarist recognized for his technical precision and work with Return to Forever, as well as a long solo career that blends jazz, Latin, and world music influences. He has earned multiple Grammy Awards and international recognition. Purchase Tickets In the En

Classic rock legends Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman have announced a U.S. headline concert in South Florida as part of The Guess Who’s 2026 Takin’ It Back Tour. The show will take place on March 1 2026 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Tickets are available here. The March 1 concert marks a rare reunion moment for longtime fans, following the band’s recent announcement of a celebratory tour after reclaiming the rights to their name. The Florida ap

Miami Design District announces an exhibition by artist Zak Ové, including a special first look event with the artist presenting his project “Jouvert.”

VISU Contemporary presents Vanishing Act , an exhibition by internationally acclaimed photographer David LaChapelle , on view now through January 31, 2026, in Miami Beach. The exhibition brings together more than 30 significant works from across LaChapelle’s four-decade career, including the world premiere of nine new photographs. Curated by VISU Contemporary founder Bruce Halpryn, Vanishing Act explores the accelerating pace of modern life and the tension between beauty and

The Miami International Piano Festival Academy (MIPFA) is holding its fourth annual winter residency in Miami Beach from January 6 through January 12, 2026, bringing together emerging pianists from around the world and internationally recognized faculty for an immersive week of study, performance, and public engagement. Supported by funding from the City of Miami Beach and hosted in partnership with the Cadet Hotel, the Academy welcomes up to 22 advanced piano students for a

Stand-up comedian Tom Cotter takes the stage at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on Friday, January 9, at 8 p.m., as part of the Aventura Comedy Series presented by the City of Aventura. The performance features Cotter’s fast-paced humor and sharp observational style, built on decades of national and international touring. Cotter is widely known for his appearance on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, where he became the first comedian to reach the finals. His career predates th

In 2024, the global art market hit an estimated $57.5 billion (€49.5 billion) in sales, according to the Art Basel and UBS Art Market Report 2025 , underscoring art’s significance as an asset class. Art is traditionally associated with noble motivations and heritage. However, the art market, with its high value per unit transactions, subjective and/or manipulated valuations, and relative opacity, can be exploited as a tool for criminal investment and money laundering, particu

The Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach has released its winter 2026 schedule, featuring new exhibitions, public programs, family workshops, teen opportunities, and special events including the annual Bass Ball gala and South Beach Jazz Festival’s Society Jazz Night.

Miami Design District will offer guided public art tours in January 2026, highlighting key artworks and installations across the neighborhood, with registration available online.

Although there are no early 2026 performances scheduled in Miami, Miami Living Magazine  is proud to celebrate the extraordinary talent of pianist Yuja Wang  and share her full 2026 tour schedule. Born in Beijing in 1987, pianist Yuja Wang  demonstrated exceptional talent from an early age, beginning piano lessons at six and later studying at the Beijing Conservatory before relocating to Canada. By the age of 15, she won the Aspen Music Festival concerto competition, marking

Meet Oliver Latta, also know as Extraweg , the master 3D artist and creative director. Based in Berlin, Extraweg opened his creative studio after huge success after posting some of his work in his Instagram account. From that moment, Extraweg has become an international force in 3D animation and design. His provocative work often showcases humans and unusual body parts in integrate motion -- often displayed in pink hues. Some find his work amusing while others find it distur

Miami-Dade County’s Department of Cultural Affairs has opened new grant cycles, artist calls, workshops, jobs and free marketing opportunities for artists, cultural organizations and small businesses through 2026.

New World Symphony returns to the Adrienne Arsht Center on Saturday, January 10, with an orchestral program centered on jazz-infused American classics, extending the energy of the holiday season into the new year. The evening features Rhapsody in Blue, reimagined through a collaboration between the orchestra and the Marcus Roberts Jazz Trio. Performed with full symphonic forces, George Gershwin’s iconic work is reshaped through improvisation, blending classical structure with

The Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach announces an expanded Art Pop-Up at The Shop, a new café partnership with Unique Catering Design, major exhibitions by Lawrence Lek and Jack Pierson, upcoming winter art camps for children, and a South Beach Jazz Festival concert and VIP reception.

The world’s most iconic music festival returns to The Hangar at Regatta Grove this February, as Montreux Jazz Festival Miami  once again transforms the shores of The Magic City into a playground of sound, soul, and creative energy. Hailed as “the Rolls Royce of music festivals,” Montreux Jazz Festival has long stood as a beacon of musical excellence. Adi Oasis Its Miami edition, now entering its third year, infuses that legacy with a distinctly tropical flair — blending the s