Festivals

Pianist Misha Dacic (Serbia) presents an All-Scriabin program 100th Anniversary Commemorative Recital. Fanfare Magazine described a performance as “quite simply, staggering playing: bold, exuberant, old-school joie de battre virtuosity, with furious fingerwork and torrential climaxes…”. After his stunning 2003 debut at at The Miami International Piano Festival in 2003, Dacic quickly became a sought after soloist throughout the U.S. and worldwide. His … +

Pianist Ilya Itin (Russia) joins in a 4 concert tribute the Scriabin and Rachmaninoff. Since capturing the Gold Medal, BBC Audience Award, and Contemporary music prize at the 1996 Leeds International Piano Competition Ilya Itin has performed throughout the world to rave reviews and sold out houses. His powerful artistry and mastery of wide ranging repertoire has brought him high praise from … +

Pianist Zlata Chochieva (Russia), the winner of ten international competitions, returns to the Miami International Piano Festival following her acclaimed May, 2014 recital at The Colony Theatre. The Miami Herald wrote that “Chochieva received repeated ovations and bravos from an excited audience… she coaxes a thunderous sonority from the instrument and can roll octaves and draw out inner voicings from the music … +

Direct from Spain, the incomparable Flamenco Ballet Sara Baras will make its Arsht Center debut as the feature of the Center’s 8th annual Flamenco Festival Miami! Sara Baras, the reigning queen of flamenco, will lead a company of 15 performers on stage to present a fusion of traditional flamenco with vibrant contemporary choreography, all set to a thrilling live musical score! Celebrated … +

Now in its 32nd year, the Miami International Film Festival is 10 days of provocative cinema and fabulous parties attended by guests from around the globe. Love the red carpet? See a CINEDWNTWN gala screening . Like films about food? Sink your teeth into one of our mouth-watering Culinary Cinema pairings. Can’t get enough of the Oscars? Attend a master class with … +

February 7th 2015 marks the latest fairy tale chapter in the Florida Renaissance Festival storybook revealing six themed weekends until March 15 at Deerfield Beach’s Quiet Waters Park. Where patrons fill storylines as immersive characters experiencing surreal experiences by festival performers and characters. “Living, breathing theater is what you experience at the Florida Renaissance Festival,” said Bobby Rodriguez, Founder. “Everyday is a … +

FUNDarte and Miami Light Project present Global Cuba Fest 2015, featuring some of the most prominent names in Latin Jazz, and world music. The festival kicks off with an Opening Night Contemporary Cuban Sound Extravaganza on Saturday, March 7, from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at the Miami Dade County Auditorium . The remaining three events will be held at The Light … +

Four unique and spectacular evenings of Early Music’s best artists brought in from around the world. Start enjoying on Friday Feb 27 with a Barock’n Roll concert. French prodigy Jean Rondeau will electrify the opening concert of the Tropical Baroque Music Festival XVI with performances on harpsichord and jazz piano. The Festival will continue on Feb 28, when Cenere’s new reading of … +

Miami Short Film Festival celebrates its 13th edition taking place at Paragon Grove 13 Theaters and the Miami Beach Cinematheque on the week of December 5th-12th, 2014. This annual edition will bring an array of more than 90 internationally acclaimed short films representing over 35 countries from different genres such as Documentaries, Experimental, Fiction, Animation, Music Videos among other diverse categories. The … +

Its an encounter to celebrate photography, and the artists, professionals and students behind the camera lens- but also a feast for enthusiasts in front of the perfect image in a Gallery space. The Festival is open to everyone, regardless the media, equipment, or treatment of the photographic images. The best images will be exhibited during the Art Basel Week in Downtown Miami, … +

Florida’s premier live music festival presented by University of Miami Frost School of Music and presenting sponsor UHealth at Coral Gables opens its 31st season October 10 with the FROST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA led by THOMAS SLEEPER conducting works by American composers, and spotlights internationally acclaimed saxophonist DALE UNDERWOOD and virtuoso violinist MICHAEL LUDWIG. and closes November 8 with beloved blues artist KEB’ … +

The festival’s Music of the Americas series heats up with steel pan virtuoso LEON FOSTER THOMAS, as he brings his unique Caribbean, jazz and Latin musical fusion to the festival stage. Originally from Trinidad and now based in Florida, Thomas blends the music of his Caribbean roots with the music of North and South America in a lively meld all his own. … +

The 34th annual Alper JCC Berrin Family Jewish Book Festival brings over a dozen acclaimed authors to our community to share the power of words that initiate conversations, inspire change or entertain us with their stories. The festival begins Monday, October 20th when award-winning journalist and legal analyst Lisa Bloom presents her compelling book, Suspicion Nation. Bloom exposes mistakes made in the … +

A Vibrant and Unique Celebration of the African Diaspora Culture Comes Alive in South Florida when Delou Africa continues their mission to honor a myriad of music, dance and drum traditions of Africa with their 5th annual African Diaspora Dance and Drum Festival of Florida. The festival theme, Bridging Cultural Gaps, provides an opportunity to showcase the creativity and cultural resilience of … +

The 4th annual Overtown Music and Arts Festival(formerly named Overtown Rhythm and Arts Festival), will take place in the heart of the Overtown Business District, NW 3rd Avenue between 9th & 11th Streets on Saturday, July 19, 2014. The event starts at 11am and is free. The event has attracted thousands of attendees over the past three years, and plans to widen … +

4th of July Weekend! New Theatre is presenting its Miami 1-Acts Festival (M1A) Summer Session during the July 4th weekend. Initially planned as an annual event in the summer of 2012, the festival expanded quickly to a bi-annual event. The Miami 1-Acts Festival brings together over 75 artists: playwrights, directors, actors, stage managers, crew members and support staff who volunteer their time … +

The Brazilian Film Festival celebrates 18 years showcasing the diversity of the latest films made in Brazil in South Florida. In addition to highlight the vibrant talent among Brazilian filmmakers, BRAFF 2014 will remember Vinicius de Moraes, one of Brazil’s most celebrated cultural icons, with a special screening. His songs can be heard in several movies, including in the documentary Vinicius, by … +

June 7, 2014 and June 8, 2014 Celebrate World Oceans Day at The Frost Museum of Science and Knight Plaza at Museum Park.

Sunday, June 8, 2014 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm Swimwear Fashion Show, Designers, Artists, Stylists and More.

June 12 – July 6, 2014 City Theatre and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County invite you to walk the red carpet into the 2014 SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVAL of the funniest short comedies in America.

June 7, 2014. 6:30pm Bringing out the extraordinary in every child. A world-renowned pianist, Conchita Espinosa founded her method of education based on her conviction that the arts have the power to transform, enhance, and stimulate young minds.