Axios Miami reporter's favorite 2025 concerts, part 2
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Hermanos Gutiérrez at the Miami Beach Bandshell. Photo: Sommer Brugal/Axios
At this year's halfway mark, I rounded up the best shows I'd seen up until that point.
- So as we near 2025's end, I'm following up on that list and reflecting on the second half of the year.
Why it matters: It doesn't! But it's fun.
- Plus, if you're a daily Axios Miami reader (if you're not, subscribe for 2026!), you've likely noticed a pattern: My outros often mention a show, so why not tell you my favorites?
Gonza Silva, ZeyZey
This was a last-minute decision and it paid off.
- The local singer had incredible energy, brought out multiple guests and engaged the crowd, talking and telling stories after just about every song.
Sean Paul, III Points
I had zero intention of attending III Points this year — until I realized just days before that Sean Paul was on the bill. And I couldn't miss that.
- He performed "She Doesn't Mind," famously his best song of all time (according to me) and it was, dare I say, life changing?
- I also saw CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso and L'Impératrice at the festival. Both shows were incredible. CA7RIEL and Paco's stage presence was so fun and full of energy, while L'Impératrice was perfectly groovy.
Hermanos Gutiérrez, Miami Beach Bandshell
Yes, I saw them twice this year. Still a perfect show.
- I did prefer seeing them at the Bandshell to the Fillmore, though. I went solo and got real close (one of the many pros of attending shows alone).
HAIM, TD Pavilion at the Mann, Philadelphia
No, this was not in Miami, but it WAS a great show. And I highly recommend traveling to see your favorite bands with your best friends who live in other parts of the country.
Bad Bunny, Estadio Olímpico, Santo Domingo
I just told you, I travel for shows! But this one was extra special, because I got to see Benito at home, at the stadium I grew up going to.
- Did I have a seat despite purchasing tickets? Nope! Classic. But we had the best time in the stairways, dancing the night away with strangers.