Concerts are happening throughout the season, from massive arena shows to intimate outdoor venues. You've got Latin acts like Nathy Peluso and Latin Mafia stopping the Fillmore Miami Beach, Kraftwerk returning for the first time since 2015, and Tyler, the Creator delivering his Chromakopia World Tour.
Below, in chronological order, check out New Times' picks for the best concerts in Miami this winter.
Tiësto at Club Space
January 24Dutch DJ/producer Tiësto was a regular fixture at Club Space in the early aughts. However, as his popularity grew during the EDM bubble of the 2010s, you were more likely to find him at Miami megaclubs like LIV. That will change later this month when the dance music powerhouse graces Club Space's terrace to deliver a sunrise set. It should make for an unforgettable moment of witnessing Tiësto return to a somewhat more underground setting and with what one can only hope is a trance-laden set. 11 p.m. Friday, at Club Space, 34 NE 11th St., Miami; 786-357-6456; clubspace.com. Tickets cost $30 to $152.21 via dice.fm.
Molchat Doma at Revolution Live
January 30If you were on TikTok in 2020, you couldn't escape the music of Belarusian band Molchat Doma. Their music served as the soundtrack for plenty of moody Zoomers who had suddenly discovered the wealth of postpunk music from post-Soviet countries. Molchat Doma bubbled to the top of the pack thanks to a sound not too dissimilar to Joy Division — naturally, with the lyrics sung in Russian. The trio now resides in Los Angeles; however, the music still delivers that trapped-behind-the-Iron-Curtain feel. 7 p.m. Thursday, January 30, at Revolution Live, 100 SW Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-449-1025; jointherevolution.net. Tickets cost $32.50 via ticketmaster.com.
Latin Mafia
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Latin Mafia at the Fillmore Miami Beach
February 7Mexican indie-pop band Latin Mafia has been on an upswing as of late. The trio was nominated for "Best New Artist" at last year's Latin Grammy, performed at festivals like Coachella and Camp Flog Gnaw, and signed to Latin music powerhouse Rimas Entertainment. Now, the boys are embarking on their Te Odio y Te Extraño Mucho Tour, which will take them across North America. You might want to catch them when they stop at the Fillmore Miami Beach in February because that could very well be the last time you can see them perform in an intimate setting. 8 p.m. Friday, February 7, at the Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami; 305-938-2509; fillmore-miami.com. Tickets cost $70.50 to $91.50 via livenation.com.
Mary J. Blige at Hard Rock Live
February 11The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, will make her way down to South Florida on February 11 as part of her For My Fans Tour alongside special guests Ne-Yo and Mario. Blige is one of the one-in-generation talents who, beyond her music, has also won an Emmy and was nominated for an Oscar. Her albums What's the 411?, My Life, and Share My World solidified her place in the music industry, but she achieved new levels of popularity with albums like Mary and No More Drama. In November, she released her 15th — yes, 15th — album, Gratitude. 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 954-797-5531; myhrl.com. Tickets cost $125 to $335 via ticketmaster.com.
Zack Fox at the Ground
February 15 and 16These days, most people know Zack Fox for his recurring role on Abbott Elementary as Janine's dimwitted but well-meaning ex-boyfriend Tariq. However, Fox has long had a career as a comedian and rapper and enjoyed a devoted cult following. Need an example of how devoted? When the Ground announced its February 15 show with Fox, it had to add a second show the following day to accommodate the demand. Fox will appear at the downtown venue for a DJ set of hip-hop, R&B, house, ghettotech, techno, and jungle. 11 p.m. Saturday, February 15, and Sunday, February 16, at the Ground, 34 NE 11th St., Miami; thegroundmiami.com. Tickets cost $30 via dice.fm.
Wallows at War Memorial Auditorium
February 24Alternative rock band Wallows will be one of the first bands to perform at the newly renovated War Memorial Auditorium. The trio is led by former child actors Dylan Minnette and Braeden Lemasters, who have mostly given up their acting careers for music. It was a wise choice because Wallows enjoys a lot of success that is rarely seen by rock bands these days. The band released its third album, Model, last year, with Clash's Lauren deHollogne noting in her review, "It's clear that growing up together has allowed the members to fully play in on each other's best qualities, resulting in a no-skips record." 7:30 p.m. Monday, February 24, at War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-835-7080; ftlwarmemorial.com. Tickets cost $47 to $131 via seatgeek.com.
We Belong Here Miami at Virginia Key Beach Park
March 1 and 2Eric Prydz. Kaskade. Steve Angello. We Belong Here's Miami edition has always delivered a well-curated beachside bash, but it's never hosted DJs of this caliber. The two-day festival returns in March with a lineup that also includes Cristoph, Lane 8, Massane, Yotto, and LP Giobbi. All these acts will be playing two-hour sets at the 360 Stage, so there won't be any conflicts. More acts will be announced in the coming weeks, with the festival hosting more than 40 acts across three stages. 3 p.m. Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, at Virginia Key Beach Park, 4000 Virginia Key Beach Dr., Miami; webelonghere.world/miami. Tickets cost $70 to $270 via posh.vip.
Nathy Peluso at the Fillmore Miami Beach
March 5Things are going to get slippery when Argentine singer Nathy Peluso brings her Grasa Tour to the Fillmore Miami Beach on March 5. The tour is in support of her album of the same name, a 16-track banger that she co-produced and co-wrote alongside Venezuelan musician and producer Manuel Lara. In September, she released Club Grasa, her first-ever remix project, which sees eight tracks reinterpreted by producers handpicked by Peluso herself, including Mura Masa, Nusar3000, Merca Bae, and CRRDR. 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at the Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami; 305-938-2509; fillmore-miami.com. Tickets cost $64 to $103 via livenation.com.
Santigold at ZeyZey
March 6Zoomers have rediscovered indie sleaze — even though nobody who lived through the era calls it that. One of its biggest icons was Santigold, who released indie-pop gems like "L.E.S. Artistes," "Creator," and "Disparate Youth." At the time, many predicted that Philly native would become a mainstream fixture, but that never came to pass. Still, Santigold influenced countless artists who came after her, and her impact can still be felt in popular music today. Don't miss your chance to see the icon in the flesh when she stops at ZeyZey. 8 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at ZeyZey, 353 NE 61st St., Miami; zeyzeymiami.com. Tickets cost $60 to $105 via shotgun.live.
Kraftwerk will embark on its Multimedia Tour next year, stopping in Miami on March 20, 2025.
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Kraftwerk at the Adrienne Arsht Center
March 20Speaking of icons, few acts have been influential across genres quite like Kraftwerk. The electronic music legends might be one of the most sampled acts out there thanks to tracks like "Autobahn," "Trans-Europe Express," and "Ohm Sweet Ohm." The robots were supposed to perform in Miami in 2020, but we all know how that went. Now, Kraftwerk is set to return to South Florida on March 20 for its first performance in the area since 2015. 8 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org. Tickets cost $49.50 to $129.50.
Deftones at the Amerant Bank Arena
March 22Sacramento band Deftones is going on tour this year, bringing Mars Volta and Fleshwater along. The tour stops at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise on March 22. The band had a busy 2024, performing at festivals like Coachella, Primavera Sound, and Lollapalooza and joining System of a Down for a massive concert in front of 50,000 fans at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. This is all to say that get ready to rock out hard with the alternative band. 7 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise; 954-835-7000; amerantbankarena.com. Tickets cost $60 to $384 via seatgeek.com.
Tyler, the Creator at the Kaseya Center
March 24In October, Tyler, the Creator released his eighth album, Chromakopia, another critically acclaimed body of work. It followed previous career highs, Flower Boy, Igor, and Call Me If You Get Lost. He's set to bring the world of Chromakopia to the stage during his 2025 world tour, which stops at the Kaseya Center on March 22. With a blend of hip-hop, jazz, and soul, Chromakopia has been praised for its theming and production. Lil Yachty and Paris Texas will also be joining Tyler on the road. 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 24, at Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000; kaseyacenter.com. Tickets cost $149 to $264.50 ticketmaster.com.
Ultra Music Festival has added 50 new acts to its 2025 lineup.
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