South Beach Jazz Festival Closed the Year with a Festive Lineup of Holiday Performances
- camilarosiaz
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South Beach Jazz Festival wrapped up its holiday season with a series of outdoor concerts and a special winter performance by Nicole Henry, leading into the festival’s tenth-anniversary edition in January 2026.
The season opened on December 6 with the French Horn Collective, presented in partnership with Lincoln Road. The group brought its gypsy-jazz fusion and high-energy sound to Euclid Oval from 7 to 9 p.m. at 700 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. The concert was free to the public, with RSVPs encouraged.
On December 11, Nicole Henry returned for her 12th Annual Winter Concert, LOVE: The Greatest Gift. The evening included a 6 p.m. VIP reception followed by a 7:30 p.m. performance. Presented by SAVE LGBTQ and benefiting Miami Music Project, the concert continued Henry’s tradition of soulful, seasonal programming.
The holiday series continued on December 20 with the Wendy Pedersen Quartet, also presented with Lincoln Road. The free outdoor performance, A Night of Holiday Joy and Jazz, brought Pedersen’s warm vocals and classic holiday repertoire to Euclid Oval from 7 to 9 p.m.
These celebrations led into the 10th Annual South Beach Jazz Festival, held January 8–11, 2026. The milestone edition featured Grammy winners, internationally recognized musicians, and leading Miami talent, with performances across Miami Beach at Faena Theater, The Bass Museum of Art, Collins Park, Lincoln Road, and the Miami Beach Bandshell. Programming was curated in partnership with The Rhythm Foundation.