Montreux Miami Jazz Festival Expands to Miami Beach With Additional Nights in 2026

The Montreux Miami Jazz Festival is set to return in late February, expanding its footprint with additional nights of programming and new venues. Now in its third Miami edition, the festival continues its growth following sold-out runs in 2024 and 2025.

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For the first time, the festival will open in Miami Beach before moving back to Coconut Grove. The 2026 edition begins Wednesday, February 25, at the Miami Beach Bandshell with a tribute to Miles Davis ahead of what would be his 100th birthday. The opening night features the Miles Electric Band and the Kind of Blue Acoustic Band, joined by special guests Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Sammy Figueroa, and Ibrahim Maalouf.

Thursday, February 26, remains at the Bandshell with a performance by drummer, composer, and producer Makaya McCraven.

The festival then shifts to The Hangar at Regatta Grove from Friday, February 27, through Sunday, March 1, with a lineup that blends jazz, funk, pop, and global sounds. Highlights include Nile Rodgers and CHIC, TOTO, Bomba Estéreo, and a New Orleans–themed night led by Trombone Shorty and hosted by Jon Batiste, with special guests including Tank of Tank and the Bangas.

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Festival dates and lineup details are available through the Montreux Miami Jazz Festival website.

Miami Beach Bandshell

• Wednesday, February 25: Miles Electric Band and Kind of Blue Acoustic Band, with special guests Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Sammy Figueroa, and Ibrahim Maalouf

• Thursday, February 26: Makaya McCraven

The Hangar at Regatta Grove

• Friday, February 27: Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, PJ Morton, Tank, New Orleans celebration hosted by Trombone Shorty and Jon Batiste

• Saturday, February 28: Nile Rodgers and CHIC, TOTO, Adi Oasis

• Sunday, March 1: Bomba Estéreo, Elena Rose, Pedrito Martinez

By ML Staff.