Join us for the 2026 season of Music at McBride Plaza! Music at McBride Plaza presents free outdoor concerts every other Thursday of the month from January through March. Every concert will feature a different and talented ensemble from UM’s Frost School of Music. Enjoy these outdoor concerts in the heart of Downtown Coral Gables from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
March 12
The Charlotte Vaughn Quintet is a jazz and R&B ensemble. Their repertoire spans from timeless jazz standards to your R&B fusion favorites. Its five members, all students at the Frost School of Music, bring together a diverse blend of musical inspirations to form one unique, memorable sound.
Social Handles: Charlotte Vaughn: charlottervaughn; Henry Candler: hcandlermusic; Mason Jerome: masonpixx_; Laesio Littlejohn: laesioonbass; Jeremy Baun: jeremy_baun
Complete Performance Schedule
| Date | Band/Ensemble | Category/Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 15 | Leah Rutherford Quartet | Jazz Quartet |
| Jan. 29 | Frost Opera Theater | Opera Ensemble |
| Feb. 12 | Miami Nylon Duo | Jazz Guitar Duo |
| Feb. 26 | Laura & Josias | Latin Duo |
| March 12 | Charlotte Vaughn Jazz Quintet | Jazz & R&B Quintet |
| March 26 | The Wire Jays | Newgrass & Folk Band |
The Music at McBride Plaza Series is designed to offer young musicians studying at UM’s Frost School of Music the opportunity to showcase their talents in a setting easily accessible to businesspeople, residents, and visitors. The musicians go through a rigorous selection process auditioning for faculty who then select the top six groups to perform. The final group of musicians for the series typically represents a wide variety of musical genres which makes each concert a unique and wonderful experience for all.
This concert series is brought to you by the Arthur B. McBride Family Foundation, The Dosal Family Foundation, The City of Coral Gables, The Business Improvement District Inc., and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce.
Charlotte Vaughn Jazz Quintet (Jazz & R&B Quintet)
More community events
Gables Gallery Night
At this monthly event, attendees can enjoy live music and fine art during a night out in the City Beautiful. Thank goodness it's (Gallery Night) Friday!
Farmers Market at Merrick Park
The Coral Gables Farmers Market, located in front of City Hall at 405 Biltmore Way, returns on Saturday, January 17, and will run until March 28, 2026.
Giralda Live
Every first Friday of the month live music and activities head to Giralda Plaza. Enjoy music and watch the community come to life.