13 OctOber 8-14, 2026 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | Free-for-all These October concerts will cost you absolutely nothing. BY KAT BEIN C alling all Miami’s musical ghouls and girls. Are you ready for spooky season? Ain’t nothing scarier than concert ticket prices these days, but we’ve got some treats up our sleeves for those seeking a budget-proof party. October’s lineup of gratis concerts fea- tures alt rockers who scream and guitar play- ers who dream. We’ve got spicy Latinx queer heroes, reggae on the beach, salsa and Afro- Puerto Rican heritage shows, and soulful freak-outs alike. Whether you want classic rock remixes or Jamaican sound system icons, there’s something in this bag of tricks for all to enjoy. Cain Culto Local boy Cain Culto used to be in a Christian band, then he decided he’d rather be flagrantly gay and spicy af. Now, he blends pop and hip- hop with his Colombian and Nicaraguan roots to create a sexy Spanglish sound that’s as cheeky as it is challenging to our cultural norms. Shake your hips to his cutting-edge style and show a Miami star-on-the-rise some love. 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at ZeyZey, 353 NE 61st St., Miami; 305-456-2671; zeyzeymiami.com. Jah Steve & the Counteract Crew Nothing beats roots reggae vibes on the beach for free on a Sunday evening. Named our Best Musical Act in 2023, Jah Steve & the Counteract Crew toured with the legend Lee “Scratch” Perry and play grooves in the rich and steady likeness of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and others. Beat the Sunday scaries with this most lifted set and ease yourself into the week to come. 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Hollywood Beach Bandshell, 200 Johnson St., Hollywood; 954-921-3404; margar- itavillehollywoodbeachresort.com. Miami Beach Salsa Fest Miami Beach celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with its 12th annual Salsa Fest, hosted by Melina Almodóvar. It’s a celebration of dance, rhythm, culture, vibrancy, passion and community with a Seniors Salsa Dance Con- test, free salsa lessons, and a headline perfor- mance by Almodóvar with her accompanying orchestra and special guests. 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-672-5202; mia- mibeachbandshell.com. Les Greene and the Swayzees Some bands are just cool, and Les Greene and the Swayzees ooze appeal. Raised in Balti- more and now calling Miami home, frontman Les Greene brings a colorful punk edge to his lead-singer duties, singing and shouting over classic soul, rock, and Motown-style grooves. The band is tight, complete with a killer sax player, and together they channel ‘60s chic with modern edge. Fall in love with their timeless style and add some zest to your week. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-672-5202; miamibeachbandshell.com. Donefor Southern Survival Tour Ft. Myers emo rockers Donefor take over the Las Rosas stage for a wild and rowdy showcase of southern angst and ennui, joined by West Palm’s We’re Wolves, Orlando’s Twin Rova and Miami’s own Wasted Era. Scream your pain over chunky breakdowns and mosh the li- merence away as these Florida bands channel the heaviest elements of post-hardcore. 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Las Rosas, 2898 NW Seventh Ave., Miami; lasrosasmiami.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. Black Chiney Give it up for the champion sound of Black Chiney, a legendary sound system set to bring the dopest dub plates and reggae remix vibes. Founder Supa Dupa was born in Jamaica and has called Miami home for decades, and he’s won seven Grammys for his dope productions, working with artists from Drake to Bruno Mars, Sean Paul, Buju Banton, Rihanna and others. He’s joined by Willy Chin for this Caribbean celebration of sonic excellence. 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at ZeyZey, 353 NE 61st St., Miami; 305-456-2671; zeyzeymiami.com. 3rd Festival de Bomba y Plena Bomba y Plena is a Puerto Rican musical tra- dition that blends Afro rhythms with Carib- bean flair to create something wholly original and impossible to ignore. Designed to make your body move, the style is given the spot- light at this annual gathering, this year marked by performances from D’Pleneros, Los Capullitos de Alelí, JACAREO, and Mia- mibloco. Stick around for the open bombazo, which invites audiences to join in on the per- formance. This family-friendly affair will also feature traditional dancers, artisan vendors and cultural demos. 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, at the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-672-5202; miamibeach- bandshell.com. Fleetmac Wood Fleetwood Mac is amazing, but you’re not gonna see them on tour any time soon. In- stead, you get Fleetmac Wood, a celebrated DJ duo that channels the witchy magic of one of rock’s most classic outfits into an audio-vi- sual experience that feels fittingly psyche- delic and whimsically playful. The group is supported by Fleetmac Wood founder Alex Oxley’s darker side project, Horror Hi-Fi, making this the perfect Halloween pre-party. 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at ZeyZey, 353 NE 61st St., Miami; 305-456-2671; zeyzeymiami.com. [email protected] ▼ Music Cain Culto Xinger Xanger WHETHER YOU WANT CLASSIC ROCK REMIXES OR JAMAICAN SOUND SYSTEM ICONS, THERE’S SOMETHING IN THIS BAG OF TRICKS FOR ALL TO ENJOY.
