Jazz in the Gardens 2026: Ultimate R&B/Hip-Hop Weekend Returns
Music fans, Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) storms Hard Rock Stadium March 7-8, 2026, for year 19, co-hosted by the City of Miami Gardens and Black Promoters Collective. Jhené Aiko headlines Saturday with ethereal hits like "Stay Ready," fresh off her arena tour. Sunday closes with Ludacris' special 25th-anniversary set ("What's Your Fantasy"), joined by Nelly and Ashanti for "Dilemma" nostalgia. Lineup spans GloRilla, Ella Mai, Mýa, Joe, Pastor Mike Jr., Tonio Armani, King George, Boney James, Damien Escobar, plus D-Nice & Friends (SWV, Robin Thicke, Case, Sunshine Anderson, Kenny Burns). A major surprise guest drops later—check jazzinthegardens.com/newsroom for updates.
Tickets live now: two-day GA $199 to Titanium VIP $1,275 (premium views, perks). Download the free mobile app (iOS/Android) for lineup alerts, schedules, and exclusives. Pre-event March 6 Women's Impact Luncheon honors leaders; vendors, sponsors, and photo/video experiences add immersion (jazzinthegardens.com/vendors, /experiences).
Mayor Rodney Harris: Community joyride celebrating art and connection. BPC CMO Troy Brown: Lineup pushes Black music boundaries. Following 2025's New Edition/Toni Braxton sellouts with Lauryn Hill and Doechii, expect stadium energy, food trucks, and family vibes in Florida's majority-Black city hub.
Why Go
- Day 1 soul (Aiko) to Day 2 rap fire (Luda/Nelly).
- Throwback sets + current stars like GloRilla.
- App perks: Live maps, vendor lists, real-time news.
- Get involved: Media credentials, sponsorships at jazzinthegardens.com.
Single/two-day passes via Ticketmaster or official site (jazzinthegardens.com/tickets). FAQ, contact, and socials (@jazzgardens) keep you plugged in. JITG blends R&B smoothness, hip-hop anthems, and jazz flair—spring in Miami demands you attend.
Event Snapshot
Dates: March 7-8, 2026
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Tickets: jazzinthegardens.com/tickets ($199+)
App: iOS/Android via site | Newsroom: jazzinthegardens.com/jitg-newsroom.
