Faena Jazz Series Returns With 2026–2027 Miami Beach Lineup
The Faena Jazz Series opens its ninth season on October 4, 2026, with British vocalist Emma Smith at Faena Theater in Miami Beach. The announced program runs through June 2027, with individual tickets starting at $80. October also includes a Latin jazz concert with Sammy Figueroa and Aymée Nuviola, followed by the theater’s Memento Mori Halloween party on October 31.
Produced and curated by Rachel Faro, the 2026–2027 series features vocalists and instrumentalists working across Latin jazz, Caribbean music, Indian classical traditions and Argentine tango. The calendar includes nine regular series dates and a separately ticketed evening with Bebel Gilberto, presented in partnership with the South Beach Jazz Festival.
A Season of Voices and Musical Traditions
Smith’s opening concert is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 4. Later that month, percussionist Sammy Figueroa and Cuban vocalist Aymée Nuviola share the stage for A Celebration of Latin Jazz.
The remaining fall dates feature the Reginald Policard Quintet with trumpeter Jean Caze and Etienne Charles’ A Creole Christmas. In 2027, the program includes Nicole Zuraitis, Danielle Angrand with pianist Shelly Berg, and VARI, also known as Varijashree Venugopal. The Pablo Ziegler Jazz Tango Trio performs in May, before Nicole Henry closes the season in June.
2026–2027 Schedule
Date | Performance |
October 4, 2026 | Emma Smith |
October 21, 2026 | Sammy Figueroa & Aymée Nuviola: A Celebration of Latin Jazz |
November 25, 2026 | Reginald Policard Quintet featuring Jean Caze |
December 9, 2026 | Etienne Charles presents A Creole Christmas |
January 14, 2027 | Bebel Gilberto, in partnership with the South Beach Jazz Festival; two performances |
February 24, 2027 | Nicole Zuraitis |
March 3, 2027 | Danielle Angrand featuring Shelly Berg |
April 7, 2027 | VARI (Varijashree Venugopal) |
May 19, 2027 | Pablo Ziegler Jazz Tango Trio |
June 16, 2027 | Nicole Henry |
Concerts are open to all ages, and check-in begins 45 minutes before showtime. Faena’s announcement lists regular series concerts at 8 p.m. and notes that Bebel Gilberto’s performances require separate tickets. Individual tickets and a season-ticket link are available through the official series page.
Memento Mori on Halloween Night
On Saturday, October 31, Faena Theater is scheduled to host Memento Mori beginning at 11 p.m. Faena describes the event as a Halloween celebration combining theatrical performance and late-night dancing.
General admission covers entry to a standing, nightlife-style party; seating and beverages are not included. Groups can reserve VIP seating, with options including front-of-stage sofas and side banquettes.
The hotel’s broader Halloween program also includes dining at Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann, Pao by Paul Qui and El Secreto Omakase, plus music and cocktails at The Living Room and Tree of Life. Reservations and spending requirements vary by venue and are listed on Faena’s Halloween page.
Faena Miami Beach is located at 3201 Collins Avenue. For Jazz Series group reservations and information, contact 786-559-6016 or faenatheater@faena.com.