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4/7/24 - By Lindsey Scannell

Music festivals and outdoor concerts in Miami and South Florida offer fun ways to enjoy Mother Nature and make memories with the ones you love. 

These summer music festivals, many of which are FREE, welcome families with children of all ages. So read on for our roundup of the best family-friendly concerts in South Florida in 2024. 

And for more great, family-friendly entertainment ideas, visit our Summer Activities Guide for South Florida Kids.

If you are attending an outdoor concert, remember that this is South Florida. Bring sunscreen for daytime events, water bottles, and maybe even a portable fan or misting spray bottle to keep kids (and parents) cool and safe. Remember to check if you can bring a cooler or pets, or if you need to bring blankets or chairs to enjoy the concert in comfort.

Need more ideas to do in Miami and South Florida this summer? Read our review of the Frost Science Museum, then enjoy a family-friendly meal at one of these Miami Restaurants Where Kids Can Eat and Play. 

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Summer Concerts and Outdoor Music Festivals for Families Near Miami

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series

Miami
Sundays, March-September 2024
The Ocean Drive Association presents a FREE, public, resident-centric and family-friendly concert series every Sunday evening, bringing music outside of the concert hall and into the community. READ MORE

Viernes Culturales in Little Havana

Miami
Third Friday of every month
This FREE arts and music festival typically takes place on the third Friday of each month on Calle Ocho, in the heart of Little Havana. READ MORE

Jazz at MOCA Outdoor Concerts

North Miami
Last Friday of every month
Enjoy FREE outdoor jazz concerts, rain or shine, on the last Friday of every month in Miami. READ MORE

Music in Gulfstream Park

Hallandale Beach
Various weekends
Gulfstream Park’s Music in the Park series features a collection of local performers, with weekly duos, trios, and DJ’s performing outside, Friday through Sunday nights at the Village Center Stage. READ MORE

Live Music at The Doral Yard

Miami
Various weekends
Most Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights the Backyard is engulfed in live music from jazz to Latin funk, pop-up dance performances, and a brilliant selection of music. READ MORE

Music on the Beach

Surfside
Second Sunday, March-June 2024
Get ready for a groovy time at the 93rd Street Beach in Surfside. Enjoy an evening filled with live music, good vibes, and sandy toes. READ MORE
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An outdoor concert in Fort Lauderdale is a fun time for all. Photo courtesy of Oakland Park, Florida

Summer Concerts and Outdoor Music Festivals for Families Near Fort Lauderdale

Tunes 'N Trucks Concert Series

Sunrise
Various Fridays
Each Tunes 'N Trucks event features live music and food trucks. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Admission is FREE. READ MORE

Friday Night Sound Waves in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale
Fridays through May 2024
This FREE concert series welcomes locals and visitors to enjoy some of South Florida’s best musical talents, performing an eclectic range of genres ranging from Reggae, Funk, Afro-Cuban, Top 40, Motown and R&B. READ MORE

Sounds of the Town in Davie

Davie
Fridays through May 2024
Enjoy a FREE night of music with a different  themed tribute band each month under the stars. READ MORE

City of Plantation Rock the Park

Plantation
First Friday of the month through May 3, 2024
Kick off the weekend at a FREE concert featuring live music by a local band and food trucks. READ MORE

Savor The Sounds Series

Pembroke Pines
Third Sunday of the month through May 2024
Kick back and relax with your family while listening to music, enjoying live art, and choosing your favorite food truck to start your work week. READ MORE

Sounds at Sundown

Margate
Select Saturdays through September 2024
Be prepared to sing, dance, and have a blast at this Saturday concert series featuring live music and food trucks. READ MORE

Music at the Hollywood Bandshell

Hollywood
Various dates
This FREE live outdoor venue is both picturesque and casual with its oceanside location.  Favorite local bands play nightly from Wednesday to Sunday. READ MORE

Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk

Hollywood—FREE
Every third Saturday, March-September 2024
Visit galleries and shops in downtown Hollywood while enjoying art, cultural entertainment, live music, murals and more. READ MORE

Family Sundays at Dania Pointe

Dania Beach—FREE
Sundays through July 28
Family-friendly entertainment includes live music, interactive performances, and life-size games, such as chess, Connect 4, bag tosses, and more, making for a relaxing family Sunday at Dania Pointe. READ MORE

Summer Concerts and Outdoor Music Festivals for Families Near West Palm Beach

Clematis By Night in West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach
Most Thursdays through May 2024
If you’re looking for live entertainment to add to your Thursday night itinerary, head to this popular, award-winning weekly concert series. READ MORE

Summer in the City in Boca Raton

Boca Raton
Most Fridays, June 14-August 9, 2024
The Summer in the City series offers a lineup of FREE concerts on most Fridays throughout the summer. READ MORE

Sunday on the Waterfront - Summer

West Palm Beach
Third Sunday of every month
This concert series is the setting for good times and great entertainment, with some of the region's coveted acts performing against a waterfront backdrop. READ MORE

First Friday @ 5 Concert

Boynton Beach
First Friday of the month through September 2024
This monthly, FREE family event takes place at Centennial Park and Amphitheater and features a different band every month, plus food trucks and an array of activities for children. Chairs and blankets are encouraged. READ MORE

Eats ‘N’ Beats Concert Series

Parkland
First Saturday of the month through August 2024
Grab your lawn chairs and blankets, bring your family, friends, and a big appetite for this FREE outdoor concert and a variety of food trucks. READ MORE

Sounds at Downtown

Palm Beach Gardens
Saturdays through May 25, 2024
Head to downtown Palm Beach Gardens every Saturday at the interactive water feature to enjoy live performances from the sounds of local musical solos, duos, and trios. READ MORE

Wellington Food Truck and Concert Series

Wellington
Thursdays through June 27, 2024
Enjoy a variety of foods and desserts from approximately 18 food trucks in attendance each week, along with live performances by local tribute bands and music artists. READ MORE

Free Concerts in Wellington

Wellington
Most Saturdays through June 8, 2024
Enjoy a FREE concert most Saturday nights in Wellington with your family and friends. READ MORE

Memorial Day Weekend Music Celebration in Wellington

Wellington—FREE
Thursday-Sunday, May 23-26, 2024
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with four back-to-back days of food and musical tributes. Don't forget to bring blankets and chairs for seating. READ MORE

Soul in the City

West Palm Beach
Third Wednesday, July-September 2024
Enjoy a soulful jazz experience at this FREE summer concert series. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA)
Sunrise Civic Center Amphitheater
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Pine Trails Park Amphitheatre