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.

Upcoming acts:

Wildwood Quartet

Join us for the final concert of the 2025 Music at McBride Plaza series with the Wildwood Quartet! This innovative string quartet from Miami brings a lively and captivating performance that pushes the boundaries of traditional string music. Known for their unique blend of classical foundations and diverse musical styles, the Wildwood Quartet promises an unforgettable evening of inspiration and enchantment.

Don't miss this extraordinary performance! Follow them on Instagram for updates: @wildwoodquartet.

Four musicians in elegant black attire hold their stringed instruments and smile

Performance Schedule

Performance Schedule

DateEnsemble NameEnsemble Type
1/9/2025PuddleyFunk, Soul and R&B Band
1/23/2025Frost Opera TheaterOpera Solos and Ensembles
2/6/2025FiddleHeadNewgrass / pop trio
2/20/2025Miami Guitar DuoClassical Guitar Duo
3/6/2025M3LOMANIAAcoustic Vocal Trio
3/20/2025Wildwood QuartetString Quartet

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, City of Coral Gables, Dosal Family Foundation and the Coral Gables Welcome Center.