Miami Beach will close out the weekend with a free Afrobeat concert at Lummus Park on Sunday, Aug. 30, as the Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series presents the Diaspora Vibe Afro Beat All Stars.
The outdoor performance is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Lummus Park, between 14th Street and 14th Place along Ocean Drive. Admission is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for the grass.
The concert is part of a larger evening of Afrobeat, Latin jazz and visual art programming connected to “From Venice with Love: Edouard Duval-Carrié Retrospective,” continuing at The Betsy – South Beach.
Event details at a glance
- What: Diaspora Vibe Afro Beat All Stars concert
- When: Sunday, Aug. 30, 6–7:30 p.m.
- Where: Lummus Park, between 14th Street and 14th Place, Miami Beach
- Cost: Free
- What to bring: Lawn chair, blanket and personal refreshments
- Rain location: The Betsy Hotel
- Evening continuation: Latin jazz at The Betsy Piano Bar, with music scheduled through the evening
- RSVP: Eventbrite event information
Diaspora Vibe brings Afrobeat, funk and West African rhythms
Led by Gordon Meyers, the Diaspora Vibe Afro Beat All Stars draw from vintage Afrobeat, soul, funk, modern jazz and West African polyrhythms. The group’s sound reflects the broad musical exchange created by the African diaspora, with influences associated with Afrobeat pioneers Fela Kuti and Tony Allen.
The band’s Lummus Park set is designed for an open-air audience, making the Ocean Drive promenade the setting for a community concert rather than a ticketed club performance. Visitors can settle on the lawn, listen from the promenade or arrive early to find a comfortable spot near the performance area.
The timing also makes the concert easy to pair with other Sunday plans in Miami Beach. The event is one of several free and low-cost cultural offerings across the region, placing it squarely among the weekend’s notable South Florida events for listeners interested in live music, global rhythms and public arts programming.
The Greater Miami and Miami Beach event listing describes the program as “A Night of Afrobeat & Latin Jazz,” connecting performances at Lummus Park and The Betsy.
What happens if it rains?
Miami Beach weather can change quickly, particularly during the summer. If rain or other inclement conditions affect the outdoor performance, the Lummus Park concert will move indoors to The Betsy Hotel.
Attendees should check the event’s official updates before heading out if storms are developing. The Eventbrite listing is available for additional event information and updates. Admission remains free.
The music continues at The Betsy
The Lummus Park performance is only the first part of the evening. After the outdoor set, programming continues at The Betsy’s Piano Bar with pianist and composer Edgar Pantoja and guest musicians.
Pantoja’s work connects traditional Cuban forms: including rumba, son and timba: with jazz, funk, samba and Moroccan Gnawa influences. The result is a Latin jazz and global music program that extends the night beyond the park.
The Betsy’s event listing places the broader music program from approximately 6 to 11 p.m., allowing guests to move from the promenade concert into the hotel for a later set. Those planning to attend both portions should account for the short walk between Lummus Park and The Betsy along Ocean Drive.
Art at The Betsy adds another layer to the evening
The performances are presented in connection with “From Venice with Love: Edouard Duval-Carrié Retrospective,” an exhibition at The Betsy running through Nov. 15, 2026.
Duval-Carrié, a Haitian-born contemporary artist based in Miami, is known for luminous sculptures and mixed-media works addressing migration, memory, Caribbean history, spirituality and Vodou symbolism. The retrospective follows his participation in the 61st Venice Biennale.
The exhibition is installed in The Betsy Gallery, with public gallery hours listed as 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors enter through 1433 Collins Avenue. The project also extends into the hotel through related visual installations, including large-scale video art projected onto The Betsy’s iconic ORB during August and illuminated works displayed in B Bar.
The connection between the music and the exhibition is intentional. Organizers describe the broader project as a public humanities initiative focused on African and Caribbean diaspora culture, bringing together The Betsy Writers Room, FIU’s Public Humanities Lab, Iris Photo Collective and Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, with support from Pérez CreARTE.
That partnership gives Sunday’s program a wider cultural focus: live music in a public park, a late-evening jazz program inside a Miami Beach landmark and a contemporary art exhibition exploring the histories and identities that shape the region.
How to plan your Sunday night
For the outdoor portion, arrive before 6 p.m. to find a place on the lawn and get settled before the band begins. Bring a chair or blanket, and plan for heat, humidity and the possibility of a passing shower.
The Lummus Park location sits along one of Miami Beach’s busiest stretches of Ocean Drive, so visitors should allow extra time to reach the area. Public transportation, rideshare drop-offs and nearby parking options may be affected by weekend traffic and pedestrian activity.
The concert does not require a ticket. An RSVP is available through Eventbrite, but the event is promoted as free and open to the public.
After the 7:30 p.m. outdoor finale, guests can continue to The Betsy for Latin jazz at the Piano Bar or visit the hotel’s ongoing exhibition programming. Visitors interested specifically in Duval-Carrié’s work can review the “From Venice with Love” exhibition information before arriving.
For readers tracking South Florida events, this is a concise way to experience several sides of Miami Beach’s cultural scene in one evening: Afrobeat outdoors at Lummus Park, Latin jazz at The Betsy and a major Caribbean-focused contemporary art retrospective continuing inside the hotel.
Read more about the concert and related programming through The Betsy Writers Room, and follow South Florida Digest’s arts and entertainment coverage for more local event updates.
