Miami offers free concerts this month

More than 2,000 recording sessions define the career of Ron Carter, the double bassist headlining the Hollywood Real Jazz Festival. The musician holds the record for the most recorded jazz bassist in history. He performs at the free festival held in Hollywood, Florida.

Local venues in Miami-Dade and Broward counties host a series of complimentary musical events in November 2026. The lineup includes reggae dancehall, synth-driven post-punk, and tribute acts. All events are open to the public without an admission fee.

The first event takes place at ZeyZey in Miami. Brooklyn-based DJ Rae Sada and Major Lazer member Ape Drums perform a back-to-back set on Nov. 5. The show features bass-heavy house and Caribbean rhythms. Attendees must be at least 21 years old and arrive before 10 p.m. The venue is located at 353 NE 61st St.

Tennessee trio Optic Sink plays at Las Rosas on Nov. 11. The band brings a synth-glow post-punk style to the stage. Local groups Cypher, Ember, and The Boy Who Wore Jade provide support. The concert begins at 9 p.m. at 2898 NW 7th Ave.

Revelry in Pompano Beach hosts two separate events during the month. Hearing Damage performs a Radiohead tribute on Nov. 14 from 8 to 11 p.m. The group plays covers of songs by the electronic-rock band. The name references a 2009 Thom Yorke track. The venue is at 227 S. Federal Hwy.

The Miami Beach Bandshell hosts a Thanksgiving roller disco on Nov. 17. The Rhythm Foundation organizes the event. Skate rentals are available for a $10 fee, while skates are free for Miami Beach residents. Lotusoph and Angie Antonela provide music. The event starts at 5 p.m. at 7275 Collins Ave.

Abstract Citizen performs jazz at the Miami Beach Bandshell on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. Guitarist Aaron Lebos leads the quartet. Bassist Marty Quinn, vocalist Vania Junco, and drummer Lucas Apostoleris round out the lineup. Black Nimbus opens the night. On-site visual artists are present during the performance.

Two major outdoor events occur on Nov. 20. Tunes 'N Trucks takes place at Sunrise Amphitheater from 6 to 9 p.m. The Rock Show performs rock classics from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. The venue is at 10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd. in Sunrise. Pets are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

The Hollywood Real Jazz Festival runs from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21 at Hollywood ArtsPark at Young Circle. Ron Carter headlines the event. The lineup also includes vocalist Kandaze Springs and vibraphone player Warren Wolf. The festival is free to all attendees. Sessions run from 5 to 9 p.m. on the 20th and 1 to 6:30 p.m. on the 21st.

New World Symphony presents a classical concert at Soundscape Park in Miami Beach on Nov. 21. Violinist James Ehnes performs two violin concertos by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev. The pieces were written at the start and end of the composer's 19-year exile from Russia. The event runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 400 17th St.