Summer in Miami is … interesting. It’s fry-an-egg-on-the-sidewalk hot or drenched in rain, while the possibility of a hurricane always looms in the background. The daily pace slows down and it’s quieter, because the snowbirds have flown north, but the rest of us who live here year-round still need something to do.
The South Florida arts season was primarily designed for tourists and part-time residents. It starts around October when visitors flock to our shores to beat the northern winters and ends when our weather heats up and other climes are cooler. Most arts organizations spend the summer planning for the next season of programming a couple of months off.
Lucky for arts lovers, there’s still lots to do. Whether it’s cooling off at the theater and taking in a musical, wandering through a museum to view their latest exhibitions, or spending a balmy evening under the stars enjoying a concert, there’s a variety of events to help beat the summertime blues.
Taylor Dayne will perform with Lisa Lisa at Broward Center
New events are added all the time, but the list below is a starting point for your summer entertainment. Please always check venue and company websites to ensure correct info.
JUNE
The Big World: Alternative Landscapes in the Modern Era, through June 15, Wolsonian
Ceilia Vicuna: Quipu Gut, through Aug. 3, Perez Art Museum
Forbidden Fruit: The Art of Cuban Sexuality, through July 25, World Erotic Art Museum
Jose Parla: Homecoming, through July 6, Perez Art Museum
Hurwin Anderson: Passenger Opportunity, through Aug. 17, Perez Art Museum
Mariette Pathy Allen: Breaking Boundaries, through July 31, World Erotic Art Museum
Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman: Journey to Nature’s Underworld, through July 19, Lowe Art Museum
Waves of Style, an exhibition on the history of swimwear at HistoryMiami
Philip Smith: Magnetic Fields, through Oct. 5, Museum of Contemporary Art
Ulla Von Brandenburg: In Dialogue, through July 6, Bass Museum
Waves of Style: Swimwear through the Decades, through Oct. 5, HistoryMiami
“Rocky Horror Picture Show” June 1, Broward Center
Barry Bostwick, who played Brad in "Rocky Horror Picture Show" will appear at Broward Center in conjunction with the cult film's 50th anniversary tour.
“The Avalanche Club” June 4, Miami Shores Performing Arts Center
Deciphering Dolphin Conversations, June 4, Frost Museum
World Ocean Celebration, June 4, Miami Beach Bandshell
Bravo! Music Lab Finale Concert, June 6, New World Symphony
Mainly Mozart Festival: Postcards from Vienna, June 6, Knight Concert Hall
World Ocean Day, June 8, Frost Museum
“The Bodyguard” Slow Burn Theatre Company, June 7-22, Broward Center
Juneteenth Juke Joint featuring the W’s June 7, Arsht, Ziff
Emilio Lovera, June 7, Arsht, Knight Concert Hall
Leanne Morgan: Just Getting Started, June 7, Broward Center
CommuniTEA Dance, June 8, Arsht, Ziff
Ta-Tynisa Wilson plays the lead in the musical "The Bodyguard" at Slow Burn Theatre Company at Broward Center
“Shucked” June 10 – 22, Broward Center
American Black Film Festival, June 11-15, Various venues in Miami Beach
Collie Buddz, June 12, Miami Beach Bandshell
Laser Evening, June 13, Frost Museum
Lindsey Stirling – A Night with the Atlantic Studio Philharmonic, June 13, Arsht, Knight Concert Hall
Celebrating Juneteenth: Free Family Fun Day, June 14, HistoryMiami
Peter Hook & the Light, June 14, Miami Beach Bandshell
Saul Vera and Friends Concert, June 14, Aventura Cultural Arts Center
“Chicago” June 17-22, Arsht, Ziff
The Juneteenth Experience, June 18-19, Colony Theatre
Just for Me: Summer Cool Down, June 18 and 21, Frost Museum
Violinist Lindsey Stirling
“Summer of Soul” Screening: North Beach Social, June 19, Miami Beach Bandshell
Miami Beach Culture Crawl: Free Guided Tour, June 19, Wolfsonian
B.B. KIng in "Summer of Soul"
Gospel Fest Miami: Gospel – The Gospel Train Screening, June 20, Arsht, Carnival Studio Theater
Thievery Corporation, June 20-21, Miami Beach Bandshell
Gospel Fest Miami: Pre-show Conversation: Gospel and Civil Rights, June 21, Arsht, Peacock Education Center
Michelle Williams, June 21, Arsht, Knight Concert Hall
Siudy Flamenco: The Creative Process, June 21, Arsht, Carnival Studio Theater
Gospel Fest Miami: The Cultural Impact of Gospel, June 22, Arsht, Peacock Education Center
Bailaora, Mis pies son mi voz: Film and Live Choreography, June 22, Arsht, Carnival Studio Theater
Australian singer Ziggy Alberts will perform at the Miami Beach Bandshell
Gospel Fest Miami: Tye Tribbett Featuring Danielle Davis and the Revolution choir, Gia Wyre, and Sensere, June 22, Arsht, Knight Concert Hall
Ziggy Alberts, June 22, Miami Beach Bandshell
Summer Shorts, City Theater, June 26-29, Sandrell Rivers Theater
Never Stop Believin’: Journey Tribute, June 28, Aventura Center
Stiltsville & Key Biscayne Sunset Cruise, June 28, HistoryMiami
JULY
Gyula Kosice: Intergalactic, through Sept. 7. Perez Art Museum
Rachel Feinstein: The Miami Years, through Aug. 17, Bass Museum
Vickie Pierre: The Modern Maiden is Warrior, through Oct. 5, Museum of Contemporary Art
Arsht Center Docent Tours, Mondays and Saturdays through Sept. 29
Viva La Parranda at Miami New Drama
“Back to the Future” in Concert, July 3, Broward Center
Back to the Future in Concert at Broward Center
Ninja Kidz Liv: Infinite Possibilities, July 6, Broward Center
Steel Purse, July 10, Miami Beach Bandshell
”Viva La Paranda” July 10 with an open-ended run, Miami New Drama, Colony Theatre
Ben Shwartz & Friends Improv Tour, July 12, Broward Center
Just for Me: Coastal Experiences, July 16 and 19, Frost Museum
“Step by Step” July 16 – Aug. 10, Actors’ Playhouse
Raven and the Dark Shadows, July 17, Miami Beach Bandshell
El Laberinto de Coco, July 19, Miami Beach Bandshell
Barrington Levy, July 23, Miami Beach Bandshell
The Bard in Bars, July 25-26, Broward Center
Vegas, Baby! Hits of the Headliners, July 26, Aventura Center
An Evening with Masood Boomgaard & Self-Help Singh, July 27, Broward Center
AUGUST
Mildred Thompson Frequencies, through Oct. 12, Institute of Contemporary Art
The Haas Brothers: S. Car. Go!, through Jan. 3, Lowe Art Museum
International Ballet Festival of Miami: Contemporary Performance, Aug. 10, Broward Center
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Magic & Moonlight Tour, Aug. 14, Broward Center
Paw Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure, Aug. 16-17, Broward Center
Just for Me; Hurricanes 101, Aug. 20 and 23, Frost Museum
Women’s Equality Day, Aug. 26. Thinking Cap Theatre,
SEPTEMBER
The Australian Pink Floyd Show, Sept. 12, Broward Center
RuPaul’s Drag Race – Werq the World 2025, Sept. 12, Broward Center
Fushu Daiko 35th Anniversary Concert, Sept. 14, Broward Center
Stereolab, Sept. 16, Miami Beach Bandshell
Just for Me: Planetary Wonders, Sept. 17 and 20, Frost Museum
Puddles Pity Party, Sept. 27, Broward Center
Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons, Sept. 28, Broward Center
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Ben Shwartz brings his improv tour to Broward Center
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The musical "Chicago" celebrates its 50th anniversary at the Arsht Center