South Florida Events – January 2026

Check out our featured local events from Fort Lauderdale to Key West to the Palm Beaches and beyond. Looking for more South Florida Events? Check out our Local South Florida Events Calendar.

South Beach Jazz Festival

January 8th-11th 2026, Miami Beach

The South Beach Jazz Festival returns to Miami Beach this January, taking over multiple venues for four days of incredible jazz. Featuring world-class artists across traditional, contemporary, and Latin jazz, the festival celebrates accessibility, inclusion, and disability awareness. Many performances are free, outdoor, and open to the public—filling the city with jazz all weekend long.

South Florida Fair

January 16th-February 1st 2026, West Palm Beach

The South Florida Fair is a beloved annual event in West Palm Beach each January, offering 17 days of family fun with thrilling rides, live entertainment, fair food, unique shopping, and interactive exhibits for all ages. From classic midway attractions to educational displays like Yesteryear Village and agricultural showcases, it’s one of Florida’s largest and most exciting community events.

 

Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival

January 19th-25th 2026, Fort Lauderdale

South Florida is a hotspot for emerging dining trends, sparking a culinary renaissance across Broward County. Founded in 2018, the Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival celebrates Greater Fort Lauderdale’s restaurants, chefs, and mixologists while supporting Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Set against iconic beaches, vibrant downtowns, and arts districts, the festival highlights what makes our community truly special.

Recurring Local Events

Check out our full events calendar for these recurring events and more…

  • Friday – Old Town Pompano Untapped (1st Friday), Live Music at Gulfstream Park, Dangerous Minds Brewing, Nauti Dawg Marina Cafe, Crazy Uncle Mikes and more!
  • Saturday – West Palm Beach Green Market, Las Olas Oceanside Park Market, Yoga and Yolks at Shooters Waterfront, Live Music at Dangerous Minds Brewing, Gulfstream Park and Nauti Dawg Marina Cafe, Plantation Farmers Market
  • Sunday – Farmers Market in LBTS, NOBE Block Party on 33rd, Jazz Brunch 1st Sunday in Esplanade Park, Las Olas Oceanside Park Market, Mermaids and Mimosas at B Ocean, Yoga and Beer at LauderAle Brewery, New River Open Air Market in Fort Lauderdale, Coco Wellness Market in Delray
  • Monday – Trivia Night at Legends, Gears and Beers at Tarpon River Brewing, Game Night at Gulfstream Brewing in Fort Lauderdale
  • Tuesday – Half price Top Golf, Half price bottles of wine at Coconuts and Foxy Brown, Taco Tuesday Everywhere!
  • Wednesday – Trivia at Gulfstream Brewery, LauderAle Brewing, Distillery Tours at Shady Distillery, Live Music at Johnnie Browns in Delray Beach and Papas Raw Bar in Lighthouse Point
  • Thursday – Clematis By Night, Pups N’ Pints at Pompano Beach Brewing, Mark Zaden Live at The Beachcomber in Pompano Beach
Jazz Brunch
The Sunday Jazz Brunch is an ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalk. This free, live outdoor concert series features the area’s best local jazz artists. Listen to the music on three different stages on the first Sunday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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