Snarky Puppy leads GroundUp Music Festival return to Miami Beach Bandshell

The GroundUp Music Festival will return to the Miami Beach Bandshell from Friday, March 12, through Sunday, March 14, 2027. The three-day event will be headlined by the jazz fusion collective Snarky Puppy. The festival has operated annually since 2017, with Snarky Puppy closing each night’s performances.

The lineup for the 2027 event includes guitarist Lionel Loueke and vocalist Gretchen Parlato. Organizers describe them as two of modern jazz’s most distinctive and expressive voices. Guitarists Charlie Hunter and Ella Feingold will perform a mix of jazz, blues, rock, and funk. The bill also features Victoria Canal, a London-based singer-songwriter specializing in indie-pop, and The Rumble, a seven-piece funk group from New Orleans.

Additional acts include Lau Noah, a musician born in Catalonia and based in New York, and the duo Domi & JD Beck. Domi & JD Beck perform instrumental sets that blend progressive jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music.

Friday, March 12, serves as an exclusive all-day fundraising event limited to 150 attendees. Tickets for this date are tax-deductible. According to the press release, guests will have access to closed rehearsals with Snarky Puppy and other featured artists. The day includes cocktails, an intimate dinner, and private shows featuring a full set by Snarky Puppy.

Saturday and Sunday nights conclude with Family Dinner shows. During these performances, Snarky Puppy will back a diverse array of music icons as guest artists. The festival also offers daily interactive workshops, masterclasses, and panels with members of Snarky Puppy and other featured guests. Late-night jam sessions will continue at a mystery venue after the 11 p.m. North Beach curfew.

Single-day general admission tickets start at $118. Weekend passes are priced at $211 plus fees. Premium passes, private cabanas, and all-in passes are also available. Tickets can be purchased via tickets.venuepilot.com.

The festival takes place at the Miami Beach Bandshell, located at 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. More information is available at groundupmusicfestival.com.