Jhené Aiko, Ludacris, Nelly & Ashanti to Headline 2026 Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival

Jhené Aiko, Ludacris (a special 25^th anniversary set) and Nelly and Ashanti will headline the 2026 edition of the Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival. Hosted by the City of Miami Gardens and produced by the Black Promoters Collective, the event returns to the Hard Rock Stadium on March 7-8.

Celebrating its 19th anniversary, JITG also boasts a lineup of additional performers that includes GloRilla, Ella Mai, Mýa, Joe, Pastor Mike Jr. and Boney James. Attendees will be treated as well to a performance from D-Nice & Friends featuring SWV, Robin Thicke, Case, Sunshine Anderson and Kenny Burns. Completing the lineup will be a major surprise guest to be announced.

“Our community looks forward to Jazz in the Gardens every year because it brings people together in a powerful, joyful way,” said Mayor Rodney Harris in a press announcement. “This festival is a celebration of art, culture and connection, and we are thrilled to welcome visitors from near and far for another incredible weekend in Miami Gardens.”

Stated Troy Brown, partner/CMO of the Black Promoters Collective: “Collaborating with the City of Miami Gardens to elevate JITG is an honor. We strive to push the festival’s creative boundaries and the 2026 lineup reflects the depth and impact of Black music. This year will be exceptional.”

Jazz in the Gardens was named one of the nation’s top festivals by Newsweek and Miami New Times’ Best Music Festival for 2025. Its slate of performers earlier this year featured Lauryn Hill, Busta Rhymes, Coco Jones and special guest Doechii. Tickets are available now. For more information, visit JazzintheGardens.com.

See the event’s poster below: