See below an official statement from Oliver Gilbert, Mayor of the City of Miami Gardens, regarding the 2020 Jazz in the Gardens Festival.

On March 11, 2020, at 10:48 PM, I signed a local state of emergency for the City of Miami Gardens due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

After much consideration and in an abundance of caution, I’ve made the decision to postpone the Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival and its ancillary events. These events include Poetry in the Gardens, Women’s Impact Luncheon, the Official Press Conference, and Opening Night Party that were scheduled for Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13, as well as the Music Festival on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15.

While I know our Residents and patrons of Jazz are disappointed, our decision was made with them in mind.

We will be updating the Jazz in the Gardens website, www.jazzinthegardens.com, with information regarding rescheduling.

The City remains in close contact with state, national, and local health officials to monitor the latest developments on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.

We ask that Residents and visitors remain alert and continue to take proper preventative actions.

To monitor the current situation and for additional updates please visit:

Miami-Dade County Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
Florida Health
World Health Organization

On Friday, March 13th, Jill Scott will perform at The Bell Auditorium (712 Telfair Street) in Augusta, Georgia. This is for her ‘Who Is Jill Scott’ 20th anniversary tour, which is currently roaring across the United States.

The show is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM local time.

With the launch of his 4 labels and the release of 2 records across multiple musical genres, 2019 marks a strong comeback for Akon and truly demonstrates the wide range and diversity of his inspirations.

He is carrying the momentum into 2020 as he has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at this year’s Midem. He will take the Midem audience behind the scenes of his multifaceted international career and stellar collaborations.

On Saturday, April 11th, actress and singer Patti LaBelle, who is widely regarded as the queen of rock and soul music, will perform at the Horseshoe Casino and Hotel (711 Horseshoe Blvd) in Bossier City, Louisiana.

The event is scheduled to begin at 8 PM CDT, and tickets, which are going for $54.50 – $79.50 USD, are available via Ticketmaster.