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Miami 2026 summer events guide: top sports, concerts, theater & more

Jun 4, 2026

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Mary Callahan

A once-in-a-generation summer is coming to South Florida. The World Cup lands seven matches at Hard Rock Stadium, Ariana Grande settles into Amerant Bank Arena for three nights and Shakira returns to the city she's called home for a two-night stand at Kaseya Center — all between June and August. Layer in J. Cole, Tame Impala, Inter Miami’s first summer at Nu Stadium and a late-night electronic music scene that never sleeps, and you start to understand why SeatGeek data ranks Miami as the most in-demand U.S. host city for World Cup group-stage ticket sales.

Whether you're flying in for a single match, building a long weekend around back-to-back shows or looking for a family-friendly theater outing, this guide covers every major event worth knowing about.

Sports in Miami for summer 2026

Summer 2026 is the most sports-rich season in Miami's history. The World Cup alone draws global attention, but baseball at loanDepot park and MLS soccer at the brand-new Nu Stadium keep the calendar full from June through August. Events are spread across Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, loanDepot park downtown and Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom Park.

World Cup 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium

Hard Rock Stadium hosts seven World Cup matches between mid-June and mid-July. The ~65,000-seat venue features a canopy roof that provides partial shade — a key detail for summer heat in South Florida. Here is the full match schedule:

Colombia vs. Portugal and Brazil vs. Scotland will generate outsized energy given South Florida's massive Latin American and Brazilian communities. The FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park runs June 13 through July 5 with free admission, giant LED screens, concerts and food activations in a 10,000-capacity amphitheater.

Miami Marlins at loanDepot park

The Marlins play a full home schedule throughout the summer. The retractable roof at loanDepot park means air-conditioned comfort on the hottest days — making it one of the most pleasant places to catch a game in July and August. SeatGeek is the Official Ticket Marketplace of MLB.

Inter Miami CF at Nu Stadium

Inter Miami CF plays through the MLS season all summer. Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom Park is brand new and worth experiencing as one of the freshest venues in American soccer.

Team Boxing League at FTL War Memorial Auditorium

Combat sports fans have two home dates for the Miami Assassins at FTL War Memorial Auditorium:

Both matchups bring energetic, fan-first combat sports with local team pride.

Concerts and live music in Miami for summer 2026

Miami's summer concert calendar spans arena-filling pop tours, legendary rock acts, Latin superstars, country headliners and world-class late-night electronic music. Below is a chronological breakdown organized by month so you can quickly scan what's coming up and plan around your schedule.

June concerts

June kicks off the summer with a massive range of shows across South Florida venues:

Club Space Miami late-night residencies (21+) in June: Oscar G (June 5), Walker & Royce (June 6), Tchami (June 12), Kerri Chandler (June 13), Chris Lorenzo (June 19), Hernan Cattaneo (June 20), Blond:ish (June 26) and Loco Dice (June 27). Club Space is a world-renowned late-night electronic music destination and a cultural institution in its own right. Also look for Hi-Lo at DAER Nightclub on June 12.

July concerts

July is the densest month on the Miami summer concert calendar, anchored by multi-night arena residencies and the World Cup knockout rounds happening simultaneously.

  • Tuesday, June 30, Wednesday, July 2 & Thursday, July 3 (three nights), 8:00 p.m. ET: Ariana Grande — The Eternal Sunshine Tour at Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise — the marquee pop event of the summer.

  • Wednesday, July 1 & Thursday, July 2 (two nights), 7:30 p.m. ET: Shakira at Kaseya Center, Miami — global superstar with deep roots in South Florida's Latin community

  • Wednesday, July 1: Ratones Paranoicos at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood

  • Wednesday, July 1: Joe Jackson at Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker, Fort Lauderdale

  • Thursday, July 2, 8:00 p.m. ET: Madison Beer with Thuy at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood — pop rising star

  • Monday, July 6 & Tuesday, July 7 (two nights), 7:00 p.m. ET: Tame Impala with Djo at Kaseya Center, Miami — psychedelic rock at arena scale

  • Tuesday, July 7, 7:00 p.m. ET: Tori Amos at Kravis Center Dreyfoos Hall, West Palm Beach — intimate theater setting for an iconic singer-songwriter

  • Wednesday, July 8, 6:45 p.m. ET: Train with Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach — triple bill of '90s/2000s rock

  • Monday, July 13, 7:00 p.m. ET: Chicago and Styx at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach — two classic rock legends under the stars

  • Tuesday, July 14, 8:00 p.m. ET: J. Cole at Kaseya Center, Miami — one of the most anticipated rap shows of the summer

  • Wednesday, July 15, 8:00 p.m. ET: Ne-Yo and Akon at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach — R&B/pop nostalgia double bill

  • Thursday, July 16: Cat Power at ZeyZey Miami

  • Thursday, July 16: Men At Work with Toad the Wet Sprocket at Pompano Beach Amphitheater

  • Friday, July 17, 6:30 p.m. ET: Lynyrd Skynyrd with Loverboy at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach — Southern rock icons in the perfect outdoor setting

  • Saturday, July 18, 7:00 p.m. ET: Megan Moroney — "The Cloud 9 Tour" at Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise — country's hottest rising star on the same night as the World Cup Bronze Final

  • Saturday, July 19: The Fixx at Culture Room, Fort Lauderdale

  • Wednesday, July 23: The Australian Pink Floyd Show at Kravis Center, West Palm Beach

  • Friday, July 24, 7:00 p.m. ET: Louis Tomlinson with The Beaches at Kaseya Center, Miami

  • Friday, July 24, 7:30 p.m. ET: Lionel Richie with Earth, Wind & Fire at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood — two legendary acts on one bill

  • Friday, July 24, 11:00 p.m. ET: Boris Brejcha at Club Space Miami (21+) — world-renowned techno/high-tech minimal DJ

  • Saturday, July 25, 8:00 p.m. ET: Disturbed at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood

  • Sunday, July 26: Belmont with Major League at Respectable Street, West Palm Beach

  • Sunday, July 26: Vishal-Shekhar at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood

  • Tuesday, July 28, 8:00 p.m. ET: Lord Huron with The Army, The Navy at The Fillmore Miami Beach — indie folk in a laid-back setting

  • Friday, July 31, 11:30 p.m. ET: Galantis at LIV Nightclub, Miami Beach (21+)

  • Friday, July 31: WOODZ at The Fillmore Miami Beach

  • Friday, July 31: Toto with Christopher Cross and The Romantics at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach

August concerts

August closes out the summer with arena headliners, outdoor amphitheater shows and late-night electronic events.

  • Saturday, August 1, 9:00 p.m. ET: Zeds Dead at Factory Town, Miami (18+) — bass music heavyweights at an underrated Miami venue

  • Saturday, August 1: Yeat: "The LOVE/LYFE Tour" at FTL War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale

  • Thursday, August 6, 7:30 p.m. ET: Mumford & Sons with Medium Build at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood — folk-rock anthems and one of the most crowd-pleasing shows of late summer

  • Friday, August 7, 8:00 p.m. ET: Mon Laferte at The Fillmore Miami Beach — Chilean Latin pop/rock star with a passionate South Florida following

  • Sunday, August 9, 7:00 p.m. ET: Deep Purple with Kansas at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood — classic rock royalty double bill

  • Tuesday, August 11: Ella Mai at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood

  • Wednesday, August 12, 8:00 p.m. ET: 5 Seconds of Summer with The Band CAMINO at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood — pop-rock energy with a strong younger fanbase

  • Friday, August 14, 6:30 p.m. ET: Motley Crue with Tesla and Extreme at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach — stacked triple bill for an outdoor summer night

  • Friday, August 14: Jordan Davis at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood

  • Friday, August 14: 3BallMTY at The Fillmore Miami Beach

  • Tuesday, August 18, 7:30 p.m. ET: Jack Johnson with Lake Street Dive at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach — laid-back summer vibes in the perfect outdoor setting

  • Wednesday, August 19: Anthony Green with Goon at Culture Room, Fort Lauderdale

  • Thursday, August 20, 6:30 p.m. ET: Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson with The Hu and Orgy at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach — high-production rock spectacle

  • Thursday, August 20: Squeeze with Adam Ant and Haircut 100 at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood

  • Saturday, August 22: Slightly Stoopid at Sunset Cove Amphitheater, Boca Raton

  • Saturday, August 22: Buckcherry at Culture Room, Fort Lauderdale

  • Tuesday, August 25: Goo Goo Dolls with Neon Trees at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood

  • Wednesday, August 27: BossMan Dlow at The Fillmore Miami Beach

  • Thursday, August 28: Devo at The Fillmore Miami Beach

  • Thursday, August 28: Samantha Fox with Jody Watley at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood

  • Saturday, August 29, 8:00 p.m. ET: Ricardo Montaner at Kaseya Center, Miami — Latin pop legend closing out the summer

  • Saturday, August 29, 8:00 p.m. ET: Brooks & Dunn at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood — country duo icons

  • Sunday, August 30, 5:30 p.m. ET: Dirty Heads and 311 at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach — reggae-rock double bill to close out the summer season

Theater, comedy and other performances in Miami for summer 2026

Miami's performing arts scene runs strong all summer, from eye-popping spectacle shows to laugh-out-loud comedy nights and family-friendly musicals. Here are the top theater, comedy and performance events to put on your calendar.

Theater and performing arts

  • Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, June 14 (multiple showtimes): Blue Man Group at Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale — iconic sensory spectacle with multiple performances Thursday through Sunday; great for all ages

  • Saturday, June 20 (3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.): STYX The Company: The Teller Returns at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center — immersive magic and illusion theater with two showings on the same day

  • Saturday, July 25, 7:00 p.m. ET: Green Day's "American Idiot" at Revolution Live, Fort Lauderdale — rock musical based on the iconic album; a unique crossover for music and theater fans

Comedy

Miami's comedy calendar features arena-scale headliners and intimate club shows throughout the summer.

  • Saturday, June 6, 8:00 p.m. ET: Morgan Jay at The Comedy Club at Seminole Hard Rock Casino, Fort Lauderdale — rising comedy star in an intimate club setting

  • Thursday, June 11, 8:00 p.m. ET: George Lopez at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood — comedy legend bringing arena-scale laughs

  • Thursday, June 11, 7:30 p.m. ET: Dave Rubin at The Fillmore Miami Beach

  • Tuesday, July 7, 7:30 p.m. ET: Mick Foley at The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton — WWE legend turned stand-up with unique crossover appeal

  • Friday, July 10, 8:00 p.m. ET: Gabriel Iglesias at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood — "Fluffy" brings his signature high-energy storytelling

  • Thursday, July 16, 8:00 p.m. ET: Max Amini at Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker, Fort Lauderdale

  • Friday, July 24, 7:30 p.m. ET: Pour Minds at Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker, Fort Lauderdale

  • Saturday, July 25, 7:00 p.m. ET: Adam Ray at Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker, Fort Lauderdale

  • Friday, June 26 & Saturday, June 27, 8:00 p.m. ET (two nights): Matt Rife at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood — a two-night run signals strong demand

  • Friday, August 28, 7:00 p.m. ET: Felipe Esparza at Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker, Fort Lauderdale

  • Friday, August 28 through Sunday, August 30 (multiple showtimes): Steven Ho at Miami Improv Comedy Club, Doral — multiple showtimes across the weekend

Family-friendly and special events

If you're planning a summer outing with kids or looking for all-ages experiences, Miami has plenty of options across theater, music and festivals.

  • Saturday, June 7, 5:00 p.m. ET: The Little Mermaid at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center — classic Disney story on stage; perfect for young audiences and families

  • Saturday, June 13 & Sunday, June 14, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET: Fairchild International Mango Festival — over three decades of tradition with tastings, chef demos, cooking classes and rare mango varieties; a uniquely Miami family outing

  • Friday, June 13 through Sunday, July 5: FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park (free admission) — family-friendly public World Cup celebration with giant screens, cultural programming and food activations

  • Tuesday, June 30, Tuesday, July 7 & Wednesday, July 15 (multiple showtimes): Alice In Wonderland Jr. at Amaturo Theater at Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale — three performance dates across the summer with flexible scheduling for families

  • Thursday, July 2 through Saturday, July 11 (multiple showtimes): Shrek the Musical at Amaturo Theater at Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale — extended run with morning and afternoon showtimes; the most family-friendly theater event of the summer

  • Friday, July 3, 3:30 p.m. ET: The Princess Concert at Kravis Center Dreyfoos Hall, West Palm Beach — live orchestral concert featuring beloved princess songs

Other tips for spending summer in Miami

A few things to keep in mind as you plan your summer:

  • Arrive early for World Cup matches. Hard Rock Stadium is in Miami Gardens, not downtown. Factor in traffic and parking, especially on match days when the FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park is also drawing crowds.

  • Beat the heat at loanDepot park. The Marlins' retractable roof means air-conditioned baseball — one of the most comfortable ways to spend a summer afternoon in South Florida.

  • Explore the neighborhoods around your venue. Wynwood for pre-show art and dining near Kaseya Center, Las Olas Boulevard for restaurants and bars near Fort Lauderdale venues and Coconut Grove for a more relaxed vibe near downtown Miami.

  • Plan for afternoon thunderstorms. Summer in Miami means daily afternoon rain showers. Outdoor amphitheater shows and daytime events may be affected, so checking event policies for rain procedures is worth the extra minute.

  • Use rideshare or transit for nightlife venues. Club Space, LIV and Factory Town are all easier to reach without worrying about parking, especially for late-night shows.

How to get Miami summer event tickets on SeatGeek

With everything from a World Cup quarterfinal at Hard Rock Stadium to Ariana Grande's three-night "Eternal Sunshine Tour" run at Amerant Bank Arena to a Saturday matinee of Shrek the Musical at the Broward Center, the range of events across South Florida this summer is enormous — and having them all in one place makes planning a lot simpler.

You can search for any Miami summer event by artist, team, show or venue on SeatGeek. Every listing shows all-in pricing with no hidden fees, so the price you see is the price you pay. Deal Score ratings highlight the best value across sections and dates, and interactive seat maps let you preview your view before you commit.

Checkout is quick and secure, and your tickets go straight to the SeatGeek app — ready for the turnstile whether you're walking into Hard Rock Stadium for Brazil vs. Scotland or The Fillmore for Mon Laferte.

From a World Cup knockout round in Miami Gardens to a Boris Brejcha set at Club Space at 2 a.m. to a Sunday afternoon of "Alice In Wonderland Jr." in Fort Lauderdale, this summer has something for every kind of fan. Find your live events in Miami on SeatGeek and make the most of it.