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Jhené Aiko, Nelly & Ashanti Headline 2026 Jazz Fest
23 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Jhené Aiko, Ludacris, Nelly, and Ashanti will headline the 2026 festival.
- The festival takes place at Hard Rock Stadium on March 7-8.
- The event celebrates its 19th anniversary with diverse musical acts.
Get ready for the 2026 Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival, set to take place on March 7-8 at the Hard Rock Stadium. Headlining this milestone event are Grammy-winning artist Jhené Aiko, rap icon Ludacris with a special 25th-anniversary set, and the dynamic duo Nelly and Ashanti.
Celebrating its 19th anniversary, the festival, presented by the City of Miami Gardens and produced by the Black Promoters Collective, promises an unforgettable experience. The lineup also features acclaimed artists such as GloRilla, Ella Mai, Mýa, Joe, Pastor Mike Jr., Boney James, and D-Nice & Friends, with a surprise guest still to be announced.
Mayor Rodney Harris highlighted the festival's role in uniting the community through art and culture, while Troy Brown of the Black Promoters Collective emphasized the lineup's reflection of Black music's depth and impact. Named a top festival by Newsweek, Jazz in the Gardens is a premier destination for music lovers.
