This season will finally see Billie Eilish return to Miami for the first time since her 2020 show, which took place just before the global shutdown. There are also shows featuring newcomers like Alex Warren and Shaboozey in the pipeline, as well as icons such as David Byrne, Stevie Nicks, and Olga Tañon.
For K-pop fans, Seventeen will land at Amerant Bank Arena, while there's plenty of Latin music, with shows by Ryan Castro, Mora, and Quevedo on the horizon.
Check out New Times' picks for the can't-miss concerts in Miami and South Florida this fall.
1. Freddie Gibbs at Revolution Live
Hip-hop heads rejoice! Lyrical master Freddie Gibbs and producer the Alchemist stop at Revolution Live on October 4 as part of his Alfredo Tour. Gibbs released his fifth album, You Only Die 1nce, last year. Serving as a sequel to 2017’s You Only Live 2wice, it’s the rare rap album without any features. Gibbs and the Alchemist joined forces this summer for Alfredo 2, a sequel to their Grammy-nominated 2020 collaborative album. 7 p.m. Saturday, October 4, at Revolution Live, 100 SW Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-449-1025; jointherevolution.net. Tickets cost $54.60 via ticketmaster.com.
Alex Warren will perform at Hard Rock Live in October.
Alex Warren Photo via Atlantic Records
2. Alex Warren at Hard Rock Live
While influencer-turned-pop-crooner Alex Warren hasn’t won over music critics — Pitchfork’s Hannah Jocelyn called the 24-year-old “the logical conclusion of the last decade of ESGM, nu-folk resurgence, streambait indie pop, and virtually every other roundly hated musical trend” — listeners have bought into his sappy pop sound. Don’t take my word for it — the South Florida stop for his Cheaper Than Therapy tour sold out well in advance. 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, at Hard Rock Live, Seminole Way, Hollywood; 954-797-5531; myhrl.com. Sold out.3. Billie Eilish at Kaseya Center
When Billie Eilish embarked on her 2022 Happier Than Ever Tour, she skipped Florida altogether. Who can blame her? Her first arena tour, 2020's Where Do We Go? Tour, kicked off in Miami before being scrapped four days later due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It almost seemed like her current Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour would also be skipping our arena. However, we got a last-minute reprieve when Eilish announced a second North American leg for the tour, kicking off in Miami on October 9 at the Kaseya Center. Despite this being a three-night stint, the concert is completely sold out. 7 p.m. Thursday, October 9; Saturday, October 11; and Sunday, October 12, at the Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000; kaseyacenter.com. Sold out.4. Chris Stapleton at Hard Rock Live
Country music singer-songwriter stops at Hard Rock Live on October 10 and 11 as part of his All-American Road Show. Stapleton's sound is heavily influenced by outlaw country, bluegrass, soul, and rock 'n' roll, and he has collaborated with artists like Post Malone, Dua Lipa, Adele, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, and Justin Timberlake. Adding to his lengthy list of accolades, he took home the Grammy trophy for "Best Country Solo Performance" for his song "It Takes a Woman" at this year's award show and scored a nomination for "Best Country Album" for his fifth album, Higher. 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 954-797-5531; myhrl.com. Tickets cost $354 to $523.10 via ticketmaster.com.5. John Maus at Gramps
With a career that spans two decades, musician and composer John Maus will release his sixth album, Later Than You Think, in September. He’s teased the project, previewing tracks like "Because We Built" and "I Hate Antichrist," which blend alternative rock and electronica while maintaining a lo-fi aesthetic. Maus is going on the road to promote the new record, including a stop at Wynwood's bastion for alternative acts, Gramps. 7 p.m. Sunday, October 12, at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; gramps.com. Tickets cost $25 via ticketweb.com.6. Shaboozey at War Memorial Auditorium
If you missed Shaboozey's performances at Rolling Loud and Tortuga, you'll have another chance to catch the country musician live when he stops at War Memorial Auditorium as part of his Great American Roadshow. Yes, he'll sing "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" but expect other gems from his breakthrough album, Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going, like "Blink Twice" and "Good News." 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, at War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-835-7080; ftlwarmemorial.com. Tickets cost $86 to $209 via seatgeek.com.
Rico Nasty will bring her Lethal tracks to Revolution live.
Photo by Chris-Yellen via Grand Stand
7. Rico Nasty at Revolution Live
The queen of punk rap, Rico Nasty, will stop at Revolution Live on October 24 as part of her Lethal Tour. The 28-year-old released her third album, Lethal, in May, with Imad Royal handling most of the production duties. It delivers more of the same heavyweight beats and bars that Nasty’s music is known for. Opening for Nasty is Canadian singer SadBoi. 7 p.m. Friday, October 24, at Revolution Live, 100 SW Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-449-1025; jointherevolution.net. Tickets cost $41.50 via ticketmaster.com. 8. Seventeen at Amerant Bank Arena
K-pop boy band Seventeen takes the stage at the Amerant Bank Arena on October 26 and 27. Despite the group's name, there are only 13 members, with Mingyu, The8, and Joshua among the more popular ones. The group released its fifth album, Happy Burstday, in May, which also marked the band's tenth anniversary. Seventeen is about to embark on its New World Tour, which kicks off in South Korea on September 13 and will stop at five cities in the United States. 7:30 Sunday, October 26, and Monday, October 27, at the Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise; 954-835-7000; amerantbankarena.com. Tickets cost $77 to $260 via seatgeek.com. 
Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-Zavala will perform at the Fillmore on October 31.
The Mars Volta Photo via Raw Power Management