Grammy-nominated producer Rachel Faro spotlights both legends and rising talent as curator of the 2026 Faena Jazz Series. Now in its eighth edition, the stylish music series brings six performers from across the globe to Faena Theater's intimate stage in Miami Beach, spanning jazz and blues to bossa nova, samba and swing.
The season opened in February with celebrated vocalist Catherine Russell — the remaining shows are well worth putting on the calendar. On March 18, rising British vocalist Stella Cole takes the stage; April 15 brings trumpeter and vocalist Benny Benack III, whose hard-swinging sound mixes virtuosity with genuine charm. Brazilian icon João Bosco performs May 6, weaving samba, bossa nova and MPB into a richly layered set, followed on June 3 by mandolin innovator Hamilton de Holanda, who brings breathtaking technique and deep Brazilian jazz roots to the Faena stage. The series closes June 24 with OKAN, the Juno Award-winning Afro-Cuban duo led by Elizabeth Rodríguez, blending folk, jazz and global rhythms into an electrifying finale.
Tickets for individual Jazz Series performances start at $70, with specially priced season ticket packages available ranging from $390 to $990. Check-in begins 45 minutes before showtime, and performances are open to guests of all ages.