The GroundUP Music Festival, named a “Top 10 Definitive Moments of the Decade” in music by The New York Times , returns to Miami Beach March 12–14, 2027, at the oceanfront Miami Beach Bandshell, marking the 11th edition of the festival and celebrating over a decade of collaborations and performances. The 2027 edition is hosted by five-time GRAMMY® winners Snarky Puppy.
GroundUP Music Festival is renowned for its genre-defying ethos and its ability to attract music lovers from across the globe for an unparalleled festival experience. Every year, the festival showcases an exceptional mix of artists across multiple genres, including jazz, rock, soul, funk, R&B, electronic, hip-hop, world music, singer-songwriter, and more, creating a dynamic, boundary-pushing lineup that celebrates the creativity, innovation, and diversity of today’s music scene.
Presented by the GroundUP Music Foundation and co-founded by Michael League of Snarky Puppy and veteran arts leader Paul Lehr, the festival brings together some of today’s most incredible and celebrated artists for three days of music and uniquely deep engagement with the audience. Featured performers include host Snarky Puppy, and Lionel Lou...