GroundUP Music Festival

The GroundUP Music Festival returns to the Miami Beach Bandshell in North Beach March 12 to 14, 2027 for a weekend of eclectic live music, an intimate benefit party, masterclasses, workshops and late-night after-party jams. Founded in 2017 by local arts veteran Paul Lehr and Snarky Puppy bandleader Michael League, GroundUP has been named one of the “top 10 definitive music moments of the decade” by the New York Times. It’s beloved for its relaxed, intimate atmosphere, wildly dynamic lineups and collaborative jam sessions, routinely drawing musicians and music-lovers and from all 50 states and more than 50 countries. The details below reflect programming from the 2026 edition of the GroundUP Music Festival. This information offers context for what attendees can expect. GroundUP Music Festival Lineup The main event takes place on Saturday from 1 to 11 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m., featuring stacked lineups from day to night. Both days are headlined by Snarky Puppy’s Family Dinner sessions, a live extension of the instrumental collective’s Grammy-winning Family Dinner recordings. During these sessions, Snarky Puppy jams with a rotating lineup of guest artists. The Saturday…