Street Stages

Experience live music in the heart of Downtown Miami as local artists transform historic Flagler Street into an open-air concert venue. Street Stages, presented by Olympia Arts MIAMI, runs from February 27 to March 22, with performances every Thursday and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at 223 E Flagler Street, across from and adjacent to the sidewalk cafe at Julia & Henry's.

This free winter series brings together an impressive lineup of Miami's most dynamic performers, featuring everything from jazz and Latin pop to soul, funk and R&B. The diverse program includes singer-songwriters, jazz and pop ensembles, jugglers, electronica artists, comedians, opera and various performance artists, creating an engaging atmosphere where both locals and visitors can enjoy world-class entertainment without cost.

The full performance schedule includes:

Saturday, March 1
5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. – Ben Beal Trio (Jazz/Pop)
Ben Beal is a dynamic Miami keyboardist and vocalist who has quickly established himself in South Florida's jazz scene. A graduate of UMass Amherst and the University of Miami Frost School of Music, he regularly performs at prestigious venues including the Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami Beach Bandshell and Le Chat Noir. Known for his energetic performances and smooth blend of jazz, pop and soul, Ben has collaborated with jazz luminaries like Shelly Berg at Groundup Festival and toured with funk outfit Soulpax.

6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. – Mike Cady Quartet (R&B/Pop)
Mike Cady is a versatile vocalist and bandleader who divides his time between Miami and Cleveland. With a career spanning decades, he's known for his fearless genre-blending approach that incorporates soulful ballads, high-energy rock, smooth jazz and Latin grooves. He's graced legendary venues including The Fillmore, House of Blues and Miami's Ball & Chain. Mike's performances are characterized by his musical versatility and ability to connect with audiences of all sizes.

Thursday, March 6
5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. – Marsha Gayle (Jazz/Rock)
6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. – Aldo Salvent Quartet (Jazz/Pop)

Saturday, March 8
5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. – Amy Arlo & Almost Blue (Blues/Funk/Soul)
6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. – S.O.U.L. Featuring Lenora Jaye & Thierry Dejean (Soul/Funk/R&B)

Thursday, March 13
5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. – Jaui Schneider Brazil Nuts (Bossa Nova/Samba)
6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. – Jesse Jones Jr. Quartet (Jazz/R&B)

Saturday, March 15
5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. – The Carburetors (60's Pop/Beatles)
6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. – Lotus Collective (Latin Pop/Funk/Rock)

Thursday, March 20
5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. – Warren Hill Trio (R&B/Funk)
6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. – Jonathan Cahm Trio (Jazz/Pop)

Saturday, March 22
5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. – Bomboyash (Latin Soul & Rock n Roll)
6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. – Nikki Kidd Quartet (R&B/Pop)

Street Stages is designed to activate the newly completed sections of Flagler Street's festival streetscape project, encouraging audiences, sidewalk diners and passersby to dance in the street, enjoy the music and rediscover the vibrant pulse of Downtown Miami's historic district. This community-friendly series is part of Olympia Arts MIAMI's mission to enrich the cultural landscape of Miami through innovative arts programming and community engagement.