Start your New Year with some fabulous music and fireworks! Orchestra Miami, Miami's premiere professional orchestra, invites you to dance in in the New Year with a spectacular free beachfront concert featuring GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY®-nominated Afro-Cuban funk band PALO!. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Wednesday, December 31st on the beach in Collins Park, between 21st & 22nd Streets (on the sand east of Collins Avenue) in Miami Beach.
The evening begins at 8 PM with a performance by the Orchestra Miami String Quartet, performing festive music to get you in the holiday spirit. At 10 PM, Orchestra Miami, led by Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi will take the stage with our special guests for a captivating performance, leading up to a dazzling fireworks display at midnight. Audiences will enjoy a mix of Classical, Latin Jazz, Salsa, and much more!
"We are thrilled to once again present our annual New Year's Eve concert," said Elaine Rinaldi, Artistic Director of Orchestra Miami. "This concert is truly a celebration of all things Miami! I couldn’t be more excited to perform with such exceptional musicians and bring our community together to celebrate the start of the new year with some fantastic music. Not to mention, seeing the fireworks right behind the stage is thrilling!!"
Dance in the New Year with PALO!’s sizzling blend of Cuban Salsa and Latin Jazz at Orchestra Miami’s annual New Year’s Eve Celebration on Miami Beach! The band’s infectious original hits include “Al Monte”, “Crescencio” and “Fumando”. This unforgettable concert will showcase the dynamic vocals of Cuban singers Miriam Mar, Julio Cesar Rodriguez Delet, and Dannah Santiago, whose irresistible flute solos will make you dance. The fiery rhythms of percussionists Otto Santana and Alfredo Chacon will light up the party with Cuban fire, while saxophonist Aldo Salvent brings his electrifying unpredictability. At the heart of it all, bandleader Steve Roitstein fuses these elements with a foundation of edgy, unforgettable rhythms. The collaboration between Orchestra Miami and PALO! will create a truly unprecedented musical experience.
"We are honored to be performing with Orchestra Miami on this special occasion," said Steve Roitstein, founder of PALO!. "We can't wait to help Orchestra Miami throw a big musical party and start 2026 with a bang!"
For those who want to elevate their holiday experience, VIP tickets are available for $130 per person. VIP tickets include a reserved seat, open wine bar, and a champagne toast at midnight. Or reserve a Priority Seat with access to cash bar for $65 per person.
This is a free concert! Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or a beach chair, as no fixed seating is provided for the general public. Guests may bring picnics, but glass containers are strictly prohibited on the beach. Parking is available at the Collins Park Garage, located at 340 23rd Street, or the G7 Garage in the 1755 Meridian Building or in the 17th Street Garage.
This event is generously sponsored by the City of Miami Beach, the Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, BHI Miami Limited Corporation, 13th Floor Investments, Witkoff/the Shore Club, the Collins Park Neighborhood Association, Commissioner Eileen Higgins, Commissioner Micky Steinberg, the Sagamore South Beach, Terra Group, 1 Hotel South Beach.
Event Information
What: Orchestra Miami New Year's Eve Celebration
When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
What Time: Pre-concert with the OM String Quartet from 8 PM-9:30 PM; the Main Event with Orchestra Miami and PALO! starts at 10 PM
Where: Collins Park, on the sand between 21st & 22nd Streets, east of Collins Avenue, in Miami Beach
How Much: Free; VIP tickets which include a reserved seat, access to open wine bar and a champagne toast at midnight, are available for $150 per person. Or reserve a chair with access to cash bar for $75 per person.
About Orchestra Miami
Founded in 2006 by Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi, Orchestra Miami is celebrating
19 years of bringing affordable concerts of quality symphonic music to all people in Miami-Dade County. Orchestra Miami’s mission is to provide people with opportunities to experience art, build community and educate through music. Orchestra Miami’s signature programs include the “Beethoven on the Beach” free outdoor concerts, its “Discover Miami Through Music” series, the Family Fun Concert Series at Pinecrest Gardens and the Carnegie Hall Link Up Education program, in partnership with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Orchestra Miami consists of a select group of professional musicians, all permanent residents of South Florida, whose collective body is unparalleled in terms of excellence and experience. Led by Founder and Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi, Orchestra Miami continues to exceed expectations in terms of programming and artistic quality. Next up: “Music & Dance of the Spanish Americas”, the second concert in our Family Fun series at Pinecrest Gardens, Tickets and details are available on our website, along with information about the rest of the events for the 2025 season!
About PALO!
More info at www.GoPalo.com
