Summertime means that Miami’s music scene is hot — literally. With outdoor concerts all across town, sunscreen and proper hydration are mandatory. But the good news is that FTX Arena is also busting out with big shows, and it will keep you cool as the stage heats up. Otherwise, put on your dancing shoes and get ready to sweat it out all summer.
These are the shows we’re excited to hit.
Marina, Azealia Banks and more at Wynwood Pride, June 10-11, RC Cola Plant
Because the top of the bill is amazing (and just the start)
Paradise Soul Fest with El DeBarge, Eric Benet and After 7, June 11, Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater
Because ’80s R&B is still smooth stuff
Machine Gun Kelly with Blackbear and Iann Dior, June 15, FTX Arena
Because the Wild Boy is all grown up and still bringing the heat
Motley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, June 18, Hard Rock Stadium
Because you know Eddie Munson will be there in spirit if not in corporeal form
Reik, June 18, James L. Knight Center
Because Latin pop keeps you dancing all night
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, June 19, Space Park
Because we love these Aussie hard rockers, and not just because of their name
Miami Salsa Festival with Willie Colon, Victor Manuelle, Groupo Niche and more, July 9, FTX Arena
Because Willie Colon created his own hot salsa sound that’s made it for 50 years
Rolling Loud Festival with Ye (Kanye West), Future, Kendrick Lamar and more, July 22-24, Hard Rock Stadium
Because this is the big hip-hop festival of the summer
ERA Hip-Hop Tour with TLC, Coolio, Big Daddy Kane, Tone Loc and more, July 23-24, Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater
Because this is the small hip-hop festival of the summer
Steely Dan, July 28, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Because you never lost their number
The Weeknd, August 6, Hard Rock Stadium
Because he’s planning to go til dawn
Bad Bunny, August 12-13, Hard Rock Stadium
Because this Puerto Rican rapper can fill Miami’s biggest stadium twice
Roger Waters, August 23, FTX Arena
Because his political theater is Instagram gold
Daddy Yankee, August 27 and 30, FTX Arena
Because his reggaeton beat is Miami’s favorite sound
Red Hot Chili Peppers with The Strokes and Thundercat, August 30, Hard Rock Stadium
Because doing a little Californication in the hot sun still works after 20 years
The Killers, September 13, FTX Arena
Because there’s nothing like singing “Mr. Brightside” with an entire arena
Prince Royce, September 16, FTX Arena
Because he’ll make you feel the bachata beat all night long
Lady Gaga, September 17, Hard Rock Stadium
Because she’ll definitely sing “Shallow”
Karol G, September 22-23, FTX Arena
Because a gorgeous Colombian woman doing reggaeton makes for a great night at the arena
Florence + the Machine, September 24, FTX Arena
Because have you even lived if you haven’t listened to “King” on repeat for several hours
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