Jazz In The Garden (JITG) 2024 Has An Exciting New Lineup With Multi-Platinum-Selling Heavyweights Maxwell, Summer Walker, Davido, Jazmine Sullivan, And More!!

Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) is back and bigger and better than ever! Celebrating its 17th anniversary, JITG is set to take place on March 9th and 10th, 2024, at the renowned Hard Rock Stadium. 

Artist Lineup:

Hosted by the incomparable Rickey Smiley, JITG 2024 boasts a star-studded multi-platinum-selling award-winning lineup featuring headliners Maxwell, Summer Walker, Davido, Jazmine Sullivan, and more! 

Other talented performers include Babyface, Ball Greezy, DJ Cassidy, DJ Nasty, Eric Bellinger, Fantasia, Jaheim, Jeezy, Kid Capri, Kirk Franklin, Lil Kim, Major 9, Omarion, Pheelz, Rick Ross, Tamia, T.I., Tink, Too $hort, Trick Daddy, Trina, Uncle Luke, and Wayne Wonder, among many others.

Exciting Events Leading Up To JITG:

THURSDAY, MARCH 7

Foodie Event:

Date:  Thursday, March 7th @ 6 PM – 10 PM

Location:  City of Miami Gardens Courtyard @ 18605 NW 27th Ave; Miami Gardens, FL 33056

The festivities start with a Foodie Event on Thursday, March 7th, showcasing local food trucks and restaurants from the metro Miami-Dade area. Local vendors include Reeds C Catering, offering grilled crabs and seafood rice; Grill on Wheels, offering ribs, chicken, and macaroni and cheese; Reggae Beets Gourmet Food Truck, offering vegan Jamaican BBQ jackfruit bowl, jerk chicken bowl, and Jerk Chicken Quesadilla; Twin Dragon Hibachi offering chicken, steak, or shrimp with fried rice; TJ’s Southern Kitchen offering BBQ Ribs and fried chicken wings; Popos offering savory seafood; That’s My Dog Food Truck offering chili dogs, truffle fries, and vegan philly cheese steaks, amongst others to be announced.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8

JITG Luncheon:

Date: Friday, March 8th @ 10 AM – 2 PM

Location: Seminal Hardrock Hotel & Casino @ The Seminal Grand Ballroom @ 1 Seminal Way, Hollywood, FL.   33314

JITG will host a luncheon celebrating Women’s Month and honoring four black women leading major police departments in the Miami-Dade area.

Hosted By:  Award-winning singer and actress Fantasia

Honoring:   

  • Stephanie Daniels – Interim Director of Miami-Dade police department
  • Chief Cherise Gauss of North Miami
  • Chief Demar Noel-Pratt of Miami Gardens
  • Chief Harvest Smith of North Miami Beach 

Opening Night Party:

Date:  Friday, March 8th @ 8PM – Until

Location:  Seminal Hardrock Hotel & Casino @ The DAER Day Club @ 1 Seminal Way, Hollywood, FL.  33314

The excitement continues with the opening night party at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, featuring DJ Nasty and the legendary Kid Capri.

SATURDAY, MARCH 9, THE JITG FESTIVAL BEGINS

TIME: DOORS @ 2PM

LOCATION:  HARD ROCK STADIUM @ 347 DON SHULA DRIVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

Special Set:

Saturday, March 9th, features the highly anticipated “Welcome to the Crib” set by DJ Nasty, with performances by Rick Ross, Trick Daddy, Trina, Ball Greezy, and Wayne Wonder. On 

SUNDAY, MARCH 10, DAY 2 OF FESTIVAL

TIME: DOORS @ 2PM

LOCATION: HARD ROCK STADIUM @ 347 DON SHULA DRIVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

Special Set:

Sunday, March 10th, DJ Cassidy presents the “Pass the Mic” set, joined by Lil Kim, T.I., Too $hort, and Uncle Luke.

Community Focus:

JITG 2024 introduces a vibrant marketplace highlighting Miami-Dade vendors, furthering its commitment to supporting the community.

Take advantage of this unforgettable weekend of music, culture, and celebration at Jazz in the Gardens 2024!

New Partnership:

This year, JITG proudly announces a groundbreaking partnership with the Black Promoters Collective (BPC), a coalition of the nation’s top independent concert promotion and event production companies. As a 100% Black-owned business, BPC aims to provide culturally relevant live entertainment experiences.

For more information and ticket purchases, visit www.jazzinthegardens.com.