BEST EVENTS IN MIAMI

DATE: January 
LOCATION: Ocean Drive
 
Often described as "the best three days on Ocean Drive," Art Deco weekend is visited by about 150,000 people each year and has become one of the largest celebrations of Art Deco architecture in the nation. Beginning as a small grassroots festival produced by the Miami Design Preservation League,  this free community event has evolved. It now showcases musical performances, fashion shows, walking tours, movie screenings, a lecture series, and antique cars, to name but a few of the activities on offer.

Website | artdecoweekend.com

DATE:  March 
LOCATION: Downtown Miami

This annual outdoor music festival is considered one of the world's largest and most thrilling Electronic Dance Music events. With three days of jaw-dropping live performances, fantastic light effects, relentless dancing, and world-famous D.J.s, it's a Music Mecca for EDM fans. In the past, Calvin Harris, Avicii, Martin Garrix, Daft Punk, Zedd, and Hardwell have all performed. As a result, ultra Music Festival tickets are always in high demand, and VIP access goes very fast.

Website | ultramusicfestival.com

DATE: March 20th - April 3rd, 2023
LOCATION: Hard Rock Stadium Miami

The Miami Open is one of the most prestigious competitions on the professional tennis circuit. With Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, and Serena Williams all coming together for this magnificent tournament, it truly is the Tennis' 5th Grand Slam. Second, only to the U.S. Open in attendance for American tennis events, be advised that tickets sell out quickly! 

Website | miamiopen.com

Photo credit | The Miami Tennis Open

DATE: February 
LOCATION:  Miami Beach Convention Center | Sea Isle Marina | Island Gardens Marina

Featuring more than 3,000 boats and 2,000 exhibitors from all over the globe, the Miami International Boat Show is the largest boat and yacht show in the world. A multi-venue event, it is held annually over President's Day Weekend. It's great for anyone who wants to know what's new in boating, from the latest powerboats, sailboats, luxury yachts, nautical accessories, or apparel. Hotels and Villas book early for this one.

Website | miamiboatshow.com

DATE: July
LOCATION: SOUTH BEACH

Where else than Miami, with its year-round summer climate, could world-class designers debut swimwear and sizzling summer resort wear collections? The swimsuit industry's biggest event of the year features a pool-adorned runway for all of the leading designers to show off their tans, stunning models, and bikinis. Yes, it's a fashion show, but the red carpet, spectacular parties, and events are the true highlights; Leaving Miami's hottest beach clubs, venues, and restaurants packed to the rafters with the international jet set. Book  & reserve everything early.

Website | miamiswimweek.net

DATE: March 
LOCATION: Various Miami Venues

Attracting approximately 45,000 people a year, as well as 300 filmmakers, producers, talent, and industry professionals from around the globe, the Miami Dade College Miami Film Festival showcases the work of the world's best emerging and established filmmakers. A world-class platform for International and Ibero-American films, cash awards totaling more than $100,000 are given in competition categories.

Website | miamifilmfestival.com

DATE: May 
LOCATION: Hardrock Stadium Miami Gardens
 
Taking place at the Hard Rock Stadium over three days, this is one of the most exciting racing events in the city! Practice laps occur on Friday, qualifying on Saturday, and the anticipated Grand Prix on Sunday. We suggest you grab tickets as soon as the dates are released!

Website | f1miamigp.com

photo credit | Formula1mmiamigrandprix2022

DATE: April 
LOCATION: South Beach

For more than a decade, the legendary Miami Beach Pride has brought together members of the LGBTQ community, as well as friends, allies, and supporters, in celebration of diversity.  With special events, pool parties, live performances, D.J. events, a VIP gala, a fabulous 2-day festival, and of course, the Parade all happening as a part of the nine-day Miami Beach,   Pride Festival, expect to have lots of fun!      With A-List performers such as Bebe Rexha, Iggy Azalea, and Gloria Estefan gracing the main stage in previous years' be sure to plan early!

Website | .miamibeachpride.com

Photo credit: Pedro88Pablo

DATE: December 
LOCATION:  Miami Beach

Featuring over 268 galleries from 35 countries showcasing works by more than 4,000 artists, Art Basel Miami Beach is North America's most comprehensive international contemporary art fair. Hosted yearly ( December) at the recently remodeled Miami Beach Convention Center, this signature event draws more than 83,000 art dealers, artists, collectors, and aficionados to Miami. Having evolved over the years into what is now loosely termed  Miami Art Week, you will also find non-Art Basel-affiliated venues big and small throughout the city hosting satellite fairs, glittering parties, and events.

Website | artbasel.com/miami-beach

Date: February 
LOCATION:  Miami Beach 

An epicurean pleasure that will satiate every ravenous tastebud, South Beach Wine & Food Event (also known as SOBEWFF or SOBEFEST ) is one of the most anticipated festivals of its type in North America. The brainchild of Lee Brian Schrager and sponsored by the Food Network and Cooking Channel, it's a signature event culinary destination hub with thousands of hungry people descending onto the south beach to participate. Previous celebrity chefs have included Rachael Ray, Giada De Laurentiis, Guy Fieri, Bobby Flay, Alex Guarnaschelli, Robert Irvine, and Anthony Bourdain, to name a few.

website | sobewff.org/newsletter/may-27-2021

DATE: July 
LOCATION: Hard Rock Stadium Miami Gardens

Beginning as a single-day event in 2015,  Rolling Loud has grown into one of the biggest Hip -Hop festivals in the world!. Now a full weekend event, expect to see some of the biggest names in hip-hop playing its stages: Future, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Travis Scott, J. Cole, Lil Yachty, Gucci Mane, to name but a few.  Keep an eye out for Rolling Loud after-parties at some of Miami's best clubs if you can't make it to the festival itself. Get tickets early.

Website |  rollingloud.com