Aerial view of SW 8th Street festival
SW 8th Street · Miami, FL

Stages & Map

Five blocks. Five stages. One unforgettable street.

The festival runs along SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho) from SW 17th Avenue to SW 13th Avenue — five full blocks transformed into a celebration of Caribbean and South American culture.

FESTIVAL MAP

SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho) — SW 12th Ave to SW 17th Ave
SW 17th Ave — Main StageSW 13th Ave — Dance Stage
SW 8th Street — Calle Ocho
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Main StageLynn's Girl CentralArts PavilionRoots StageDance Stage
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THE 5 STAGES

01
LIVE Music

Main Stage

SW 8th St & SW 17th Ave
Capacity: 5,000+

The festival's centerpiece. Headlining acts, major performances, and the opening ceremony all happen here. Biggest sound system, largest crowd capacity.

ReggaetonSalsaSocaCumbia
02
Community

Lynn's Girl Central

SW 8th St & SW 16th Ave
Capacity: 2,000+

Local talent, cultural showcases, and community voices. This stage belongs to Miami's Caribbean and South American neighborhoods.

MerengueBachataReggaeGaita
03
Arts

Arts Pavilion

SW 8th St & SW 15th Ave
Capacity: 1,500+

Live mural painting, sculpture, spoken word, and visual art. Watch artists create in real time throughout the entire festival day.

Visual ArtsSpoken WordPoetryMurals
04
Heritage

Roots Stage

SW 8th St & SW 14th Ave
Capacity: 1,500+

Traditional Afro-Caribbean rhythms, South American folk music, and ancestral heritage performances. Where the deep roots of our cultures come alive.

Bomba & PlenaAfro-CubanAndean FolkJoropo
05
EDM

Dance Stage

SW 8th St & SW 13th Ave
Capacity: 1,000+

DJ sets, dancers, and interactive performances for all ages. A high-energy, family-friendly space where the whole block moves together.

DJ SetsDancersInteractiveMove!

FESTIVAL INFO

Food & Drink

Caribbean and South American cuisine vendors throughout all 5 blocks.

Restrooms

Portable facilities available at each block entrance and exit.

First Aid

Medical stations at Block 1 (Main Stage) and Block 3 (Arts Pavilion).

Accessibility

Accessible viewing areas at all stages. ADA-compliant pathways throughout.

Information Booth

Festival info and lost & found at the main entrance on SW 17th Ave.

Free Admission

The 8 Freedom Festival is free and open to the public. No tickets required.

GETTING THERE

Public Transit

Take the Metrorail to Culmer Station and walk west on SW 8th Street. The festival entrance is a 5-minute walk.

Parking

Street parking is limited. We strongly recommend Metrorail (Culmer Station) or rideshare. Paid lots available on SW 7th St and SW 9th St.

Rideshare

Drop-off and pick-up zones are designated on SW 7th Street between SW 13th and SW 17th Avenues.

Festival Address: SW 8th Street & SW 17th Avenue, Miami, FL 33135
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