Miami is about to witness history. Cuban piano legend Chucho Valdés celebrates his 85th birthday with a once-in-a-lifetime concert at the Knight Concert Hall of the Adrienne Arsht Center on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 8:00 PM — and he is bringing some very special friends.
Joining the maestro on stage will be saxophonist Joe Lovano and trumpeter Terence Blanchard, two giants of American jazz, for a night where Afro-Cuban jazz meets the very best of the genre. It is a summit of masters, a celebration of a life devoted to music, and a gift to the city that has embraced Cuban culture like no other.
Few artists embody the soul of Latin jazz the way Chucho Valdés does. Decades of groundbreaking music, countless awards, and an influence that spans generations — all of it will be on that stage, in one unforgettable evening.
Tickets range from $52.65 to $157.95 at arshtcenter.org. If you love jazz, if you love Cuba, if you love Miami — this is the concert of the season. Do not miss it.
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