Calendar-Specific Open Houses
Arsht Plus: Rhythm & Roots — Free Community Concerts
Afro-Cuban, Caribbean, and Latin Jazz at the Arsht Center — Free
The Arsht Center's Rhythm & Roots series presents free community concerts celebrating the musical roots of Miami's identity — Afro-Cuban, Caribbean, Latin jazz, and beyond — at one of the country's premier performing arts venues.
Miami's musical identity is rooted in the Caribbean and Latin America, and the Arsht Center's Rhythm & Roots series exists to celebrate and preserve that heritage. The free community concerts in this series bring world-class artists performing Afro-Cuban, Caribbean, Latin jazz, and related traditions to the Arsht's stages and outdoor spaces. These are not small community events — they are full productions at a venue that hosts the New World Symphony, Broadway touring shows, and international orchestras. The free access is a genuine commitment to the communities whose music is being celebrated.
Insider Essentials
- CostFree. No ticket required for select performances. Check the Arsht Center calendar for specific Rhythm & Roots dates.
- ScheduleSelect dates throughout the 2026–27 season. The series is not on a fixed monthly schedule — check the Arsht website for upcoming performances.
- LocationAdrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Downtown Miami. Free Metromover: Adrienne Arsht Center stop (Omni Loop).
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What to Expect
Rhythm & Roots performances vary in format — some are outdoor plaza events, others are in the main venues:
- Outdoor plaza:Some Rhythm & Roots events take place on the Arsht's outdoor plaza — open-air, no seating assignment, arrive and enjoy.
- Indoor performances:Select performances are in the Arsht's main venues. These require a free reservation — book through the Arsht website when dates are announced.
- Programming range:Past Rhythm & Roots performances have included Buena Vista Social Club alumni, Caribbean jazz ensembles, and Afro-Cuban orchestras. The quality is consistently high.
Getting There
- Metromover:The free Metromover Omni Loop stops directly at the Adrienne Arsht Center. Board at any Downtown or Brickell station.
- City of Miami Trolley:The Biscayne Trolley route runs along Biscayne Boulevard and stops near the Arsht Center. Free from Wynwood, Edgewater, and Downtown.