Ten Years Deep and Still Pushing Limits, GroundUP Music Festival Returns to Miami Beach With Snarky Puppy, Flying Lotus, Rickie Lee Jones, Bilal and Global Standouts.

December 20th, 2025

The GroundUP Music Festival is officially turning 10, and the milestone comes with one of the most dynamic lineups in the event’s history. The 2026 GroundUP Music Festival will return to its intimate oceanfront home in Miami Beach this March, bringing together boundary-pushing artists for a three-day celebration of global sound, collaboration, and community.

Anchoring the weekend is Snarky Puppy, performing full sets all three nights, a rare treat even for longtime fans. The anniversary lineup also spans genres and generations, blending jazz, soul, electronic, world music, and experimental grooves.

2026 GroundUP Music Festival Lineup

• Snarky Puppy (full sets all 3 nights)

• Flying Lotus

• Patrice Rushen

• Rickie Lee Jones

• Bilal

• Arooj Aftab

• Alain Perez

• Varijashree Venugopal

• Isaiah Sharkey

True to the GroundUP ethos, the festival emphasizes closeness over chaos. Fans can expect an immersive experience where the ocean breeze, world-class musicianship, and spontaneous collaborations all share the same stage.

Passes & Packages Now On Sale

• ⭐️ 3-Day All-In Passes

• ⭐️ 2-Day Premium & GA Passes

• ⭐️ Hotel Packages

• ⭐️ Tax-Deductible Benefit Passes
  (includes exclusive access to Friday’s closed artist rehearsals)

From genre-blurring performances to once-in-a-decade moments, the 10th anniversary GroundUP Music Festival promises to be a standout chapter in Miami’s live music calendar. Tickets and packages are on sale now.