The second annual Montreux Jazz Festival Miami will take place 28 February to 2 March, 2025 in Miami, Florida.

Jon Batiste, co-owner and ambassador of the inaugural US event, brought it to The Hangar in Coconut Grove, a 1,500-capacity, waterfront venue, 1-3 March and organisers tell Access that 4,000 people attended that first Miami event, adding: “The first edition was full of surprise moments such as when Will Smith started rapping with Jon Batiste or when Gonzalo Rubalcaba joined the jam session and brought the house down. In the second edition, we are creating space and context for these organic magical moments to occur and give the audience a once in a lifetime experience.”

Originally launched in Switzerland by Claude Nobs in 1967, The Montreux Jazz Festival has been staged in cities worldwide including São Paulo, Detroit, Singapore, Monaco, Tokyo and Hangzhou.

Next March’s headline performers in Miami include five-time GRAMMY Award-winning and Academy Award-winning singer, songwriter and composer Jon Batiste & Friends; singer-songwriter and actress Janelle Monáe and an Afro-Cuban ‘La Descarga’ (improvised jam session) hosted by Batiste and breakout Cuban star and 2024 Latin GRAMMY Record of the Year nominee Cimafunk. Monsieur Periné, the Bogota-based ensemble and fellow 2024 Latin GRAMMY Record of the Year nominees, will also perform.

The festival also includes the return of the Legendary Montreux Jam Session each night of the festival, curated by Batiste and featuring his band Stay Human, as well as a series of masterclasses available to VIP ticket holders. Wynwood-based audiophile vinyl listening bar Dante’s HiFi will return with a pop-up installation.

A selection of Miami’s best restaurants will be on-site, including two Michelin-starred chef Henrique Sá Pessoa’s latest culinary endeavour Sereia and new hot spot Celia’s, known for their smash burgers.

Says Batiste: “Bringing the soul of Montreux to the heart of Miami is an honour. It’s a rare festival where the room is intimate and musical collaboration and improvisation are central to the experience. We had an unforgettable experience last year and can’t wait to be back.”

Mathieu Jaton, CEO of Montreux Jazz Festival, added: “The first edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival in Miami was an incredible success, with the city embracing our music, spirit, and legacy with open arms. As we prepare for the second edition, we are thrilled to bring even more unforgettable performances and experiences to Miami’s vibrant music scene.”

Single-day ticket prices for Montreux Jazz Festival Miami begin at $169, with VIP tickets at $569 and Legend tickets at $999.

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