Snarky Puppy Sets March 2027 Return Date for Miami Beach Festival

Snarky Puppy has announced the return of its GroundUp Music Festival, which will take place from March 12 to March 14, 2027, at the Miami Beach Bandshell. The event marks the tenth edition of the annual music gathering, which has operated as a staple of the South Florida cultural calendar since 2017. The festival will conclude each of the three nights with a headlining performance by the jazz fusion collective.

The artist lineup for the upcoming edition includes several high-profile musicians. Guitarist Lionel Loueke and vocalist Gretchen Parlato will perform as two of modern jazz's most distinctive voices. Guitarists Charlie Hunter and Ella Feingold will present a mix of jazz, blues, rock, and funk. The roster also includes Victoria Canal, a London-based indie-pop singer-songwriter; The Rumble, a New Orleans funk group; Lau Noah, a musician from Catalonia and New York; and Domi & JD Beck, an instrumental duo blending progressive jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic styles.

Friday, March 12, serves as a dedicated fundraising event with a strict capacity of 150 attendees. According to the press release, guests will receive exclusive access to closed rehearsals with Snarky Puppy and other featured artists. The program includes cocktails, an intimate dinner with the musicians, and private shows. Snarky Puppy will perform a full set during this exclusive night, while other featured artists remain to be announced.

Saturday and Sunday nights will feature Family Dinner shows. During these performances, the band will back various music icons rather than serving a traditional meal. The festival also offers daily interactive workshops, masterclasses, and panels led by members of Snarky Puppy and the weekend's guest artists. For attendees wishing to continue listening after the 11 p.m. North Beach curfew, late-night jams are scheduled at a mystery venue that has not yet been disclosed.

Pricing for general admission begins at $118 for a single day pass. Weekend passes are priced at $211 plus fees. Tickets for the tax-deductible GroundUP Foundation Benefit on Friday cost $494 plus fees. Premium passes, private cabanas, all-in passes, and late night passes are also available for purchase via tickets.venuepilot.com.

The festival will take place at 7275 Collins Ave. in Miami Beach. Doors open at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 12, and the event runs through Sunday, March 14. More information is available at groundupmusicfestival.com.