South Florida on the Cheap

Groove to the sounds of live bands in Davie. The outdoor music events feature regional bands, food vendors and entry is free. Sounds of The Town events in 2026 run January through May. Here is the schedule: January 16: Mixtape February 27: Southern Blood (Orange Blossom Festival kickoff) March 13: Havoc 305 April 17: Sucker […]

Florida Grand Opera is planning a series of free SongFest concerts this springs, to introduce listeners to the company’s artists. Tickets are free with RSVP.  The concerts will be performed both in Miami and in Fort Lauderdale. Here is the program. Florida Grand Opera’s previous presentation, “Femmes Fantastiques.” SongFest 2: Lovesongs, A Musical RomanceA Valentine’s-themed […]

The New Music Miami Festival (NMMF) is back with festival discussions and concerts that are free to the public, no ticket required thanks to the generosity of the Festival’s sponsors. The concerts take place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at alternating Miami Beach venues FIU Miami Beach Urban Studios, 420 Lincoln Rd., Ste. 440 and […]

The Deerfield Beach Historical Society is hosting an outdoor Driveway Friday Concert Series once a month at the Museum and Cultural Center. The series features local performers, usually the second Friday of the month. Admission is $10 (free for historical society members). The event is 6 to 9 p.m. Here is the upcoming schedule: Friday, […]

The City of Pompano Beach offers free live entertainment outdoors at different venues. Music Under the Stars Music Under The Stars events are the second Fridays of the month, except in June, July and August. Bands perform on the Great Lawn, at the intersection of Atlantic and Pompano Beach boulevards. Photo: DepositPhotos Live events, when […]

The Music Club of Hollywood is planning a full season of free concerts at various venues in Hollywood through June 2026. Credit: CeciliaStKing.com Here is the schedule: Saturday, Jan. 10, 4 p.m. Sounds of Motown featuring 3 Generations. T-Y Park, 3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m. South Florida folk & Acoustic […]

Pack a picnic, bring a beach chair, and head to New World Symphony for a free WALLCAST Concert. Thanks to a soaring, 7,000-square-foot-projection wall and surround sound speakers, you’ll be immersed in a live symphonic performance beneath the palm trees and bougainvillea You’re invited, free of charge, to enjoy the sights and sounds of the […]

Old Town in Pompano Beach is the venue for free Backyard Jam events featuring local and regional bands. The events are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. select third Fridays and entry is free. Entertainment  includes: January 16. JP Soars and the Red Hots February 20. Acoustic Fingers March 20. Revibe April 17. Spider Cherry May […]

The long-running, popular – and free – Jazz at MOCA has been a fixture in the North Miami community and Miami’s music scene for more than two decades. The monthly event presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami features an exciting lineup of South Florida musicians playing on the last Friday of every […]

Whether you’re a seasoned concertgoer or want to try something new, New World Symphony invites you to enjoy six unforgettable Sunday afternoons of world-class chamber music in Miami Beach. Critically acclaimed soloists join New World Symphony’s talented young artists for powerful performances in the one-of-a-kind, Frank Gehry-designed New World Center. Chamber music showcases the unique […]