Dance in the New Year with Orchestra Miami

Start your New Year with some fabulous music and fireworks! Orchestra Miami, Miami's premiere professional orchestra, invites you to dance in in the New Year with a spectacular free beachfront concert featuring GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY®-nominated Afro-Cuban funk band PALO!. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Wednesday, December 31st on the beach in Collins Park, between 21st & 22nd Streets (on the sand east of Collins Avenue) in Miami Beach.

The evening begins at 8 PM with a performance by the Orchestra Miami String Quartet, performing festive music to get you in the holiday spirit. At 10 PM, Orchestra Miami, led by Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi will take the stage with our special guests for a captivating performance, leading up to a dazzling fireworks display at midnight. Audiences will enjoy a mix of Classical, Latin Jazz, Salsa, and much more!

"We are thrilled to once again present our annual New Year's Eve concert," said Elaine Rinaldi, Artistic Director of Orchestra Miami. "This concert is truly a celebration of all things Miami! I couldn’t be more excited to perform with such exceptional musicians and bring our community together to celebrate the start of the new year with some fantastic music. Not to mention, seeing the fireworks right behind the stage is thrilling!!"

Dance in the New Year with PALO!’s sizzling blend of Cuban Salsa and Latin Jazz at Orchestra Miami’s annual New Year’s Eve Celebration on Miami Beach! The band’s infectious original hits include “Al Monte”, “Crescencio” and “Fumando”. This unforgettable concert will showcase the dynamic vocals of Cuban singers Miriam Mar, Julio Cesar Rodriguez Delet, and Dannah Santiago, whose irresistible flute solos will make you dance. The fiery rhythms of percussionists Otto Santana and Alfredo Chacon will light up the party with Cuban fire, while saxophonist Aldo Salvent brings his electrifying unpredictability. At the heart of it all, bandleader Steve Roitstein fuses these elements with a foundation of edgy, unforgettable rhythms. The collaboration between Orchestra Miami and PALO! will create a truly unprecedented musical experience.

"We are honored to be performing with Orchestra Miami on this special occasion," said Steve Roitstein, founder of PALO!. "We can't wait to help Orchestra Miami throw a big musical party and start 2026 with a bang!"

For those who want to elevate their holiday experience, VIP tickets are available for $130 per person. VIP tickets include a reserved seat, open wine bar, and a champagne toast at midnight. Or reserve a Priority Seat with access to cash bar for $65 per person. Buy now- ticket prices go up on December 15th!

This is a free concert! Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or a beach chair, as no fixed seating is provided for the general public. Guests may bring picnics, but glass containers are strictly prohibited on the beach. Parking is available at the Collins Park Garage, located at 340 23rd Street, or the G7 Garage in the 1755 Meridian Building or in the 17th Street Garage.

This event is generously sponsored by the City of Miami Beach, the Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, BHI Miami Limited Corporation, 13th Floor Investments, Witkoff/The Shore Club, the Collins Park Neighborhood Association, former Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Micky Steinberg, the Sagamore South Beach, Terra Group, 1 Hotel South Beach.

About Orchestra Miami

Founded in 2006 by Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi, Orchestra Miami is celebrating

19 years of bringing affordable concerts of quality symphonic music to all people in Miami-Dade County. Orchestra Miami’s mission is to provide people with opportunities to experience art, build community and educate through music. Orchestra Miami’s signature programs include the “Beethoven on the Beach” free outdoor concerts, its “Discover Miami Through Music” series, the Family Fun Concert Series at Pinecrest Gardens and the Carnegie Hall Link Up Education program, in partnership with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Orchestra Miami consists of a select group of professional musicians, all permanent residents of South Florida, whose collective body is unparalleled in terms of excellence and experience. Led by Founder and Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi, Orchestra Miami continues to exceed expectations in terms of programming and artistic quality. Next up: “Music & Dance of the Spanish Americas”, the second concert in our Family Fun series at Pinecrest Gardens, Tickets and details are available on our website, along with information about the rest of the events for the 2025 season!

About PALO!

In 2003, PALO!’s leader and founder Steve Roitstein invited his fellow musicians to join him in an improvised musical experiment combining Cuban music with Latin Jazz and Funk beats. After years of successfully producing artists such as Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Ricardo Montaner, Cheo Feliciano, Oscar d’ Leon and Willy Chirino, Roitstein decided to form his own band. “My dream behind PALO! is to share the joy of music and culture with the world.” says PALO!’s leader, producer, pianist and beatmaker. PALO!’s catchy original songs have always featured extraordinary musicians. The current lineup includes the incredible vocals of charismatic Cuban singers Miriam Martinez, Dannah Santiago and Julio Cesar. The scorching percussion of Dayron Gallardo and Otto Santana punctuate the performances with Cuban fire. Latin Jazz saxophonist Aldo Salvent brings an electrifying unpredictability to every song. Bandleader Steve Roitstein fuses these elements with a foundation of edgy, unforgettable rhythms. PALO! received a nomination for a Grammy and a Latin Grammy for their album PALO! Live. The band was named Miami New Times Best Band 2012 (Readers’ Choice) and Best Latin Band 2014. Founding members of PALO! include Leslie Cartaya (lead vocals), Ed Calle (sax), Philbert Armenteros (percussion, vocals), and Raymer Olalde (percussion, vocals).

More info at www.GoPalo.com

Event Information

What: Orchestra Miami New Year's Eve Celebration

When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025

What Time: Pre-concert with the OM String Quartet from 8 PM-9:30 PM; the Main Event with Orchestra Miami and PALO! starts at 10 PM

Where: Collins Park, on the sand between 21st & 22nd Streets, east of Collins Avenue, in Miami Beach

How Much: Free; VIP tickets which include a reserved seat, access to open wine bar and a champagne toast at midnight, are available for $130 per person. Or reserve a chair with access to cash bar for $65 per person. After December 15, VIP is $150 per person and reserved seats are $75.

For more information, please visit OrchestraMiami.org or call (305) 274-2103.