Lauryn Hill and New Edition to Headline Jazz in the Gardens 2025

Jazz in the Gardens will return March 8 and 9 with Lauryn Hill, New Edition, Busta Rhymes, Doechii, Toni Braxton, and others.

By Jose D. Duran

January 29, 2025

Lauryn Hill will headline Jazz in the Gardens on Saturday, March 8. Photo by Irma Mchedlishvili

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Jazz in the Gardens dropped its lineup today, with the news that Ms. Lauryn Hill and New Edition are this year's headliners. Also on the bill are acts like Toni Braxton, Busta Rhymes, Doechii, Ja Rule, Fat Joe, and Remy Ma. The two-day festival is set to return March 8 and 9 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

"We are thrilled to host the 18th anniversary of Jazz in the Gardens and welcome visitors from near and far to our city," said Miami Gardens Mayor Rodney Harris in a statement. "This milestone is a testament to the enduring impact this festival has on our community. It brings people together, enriches the quality of life for our residents and visitors, and stimulates our economy. We look forward to this celebration of creativity and culture together in the City of Miami Gardens."

The festival had previously released a chunk of its lineup earlier this month, but the addition of Hill, who will be curating a set called Diaspora Calling!, really makes this year's event a must-attend. Fugees member Wyclef Jean and YG Marley, Hill's son, will join the Saturday headliner on stage. In addition to Doechii and Rhymes, there will also be performances by Samara Cyn, Foggieraw, Mannywellz, and Zion Marley.

R&B powerhouse New Edition will headline Sunday along with Braxton. Also performing on the second day are DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic Live!; Beenie Man; Xscape; Coco Jones; Kem; Tye Tribbett; Dru Hill; DJ Nasty's Miami House Party Set featuring Uncle Luke, Doug E. Fresh, Mike Smiff, Pretty Porcelain, 69 Boyz, Yung Joc; and Jeff Bradshaw & Friends featuring a special performance by Eric Roberson.

Tickets are currently on sale, starting at $250 for a two-day general admission and topping out at $1,500 for a Titanium pass.

Jazz in the Gardens. 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, and Sunday, March 9, at Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr., Miami Gardens; jazzinthegardens.com. Tickets cost $250 to $1,500 via ticketmaster.com.

Jose D. Duran is the senior music editor of Miami New Times where he oversees the music and nightlife beats. Jose joined the New Times staff in June 2008 but has been covering Miami culture since 2005. His work has also appeared in publications likeVice, Billboard, and Spin. He’s earned numerous accolades including placing first for Weekly Newspaper Contest: Business Reporting from the Florida Press Association in 2020; placing third for the Writing: Light Feature from the Florida Press Club in 2019; and placing third in Weekly Newspaper Contest: Best Obituary from the Florida Press Association in 2015. Jose holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida.

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