January 2020
Miami Events, Holidays and Festivals

We are kicking off the year with an array of outdoor festivals and exciting entertainment, January is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the marvelous weather, there's much to keep us all busy this month!

This month's top events include the Art Deco Weekend, the South Beach Jazz Festival, and the Miami Beach Antique Show as two sparkly events NightGarden and Luminosa come to a close. In the entertainment sphere, Billy Joel and Celine Dion are in town, Aladdin opens this month and Steve Martin performs at Hard Rock Live at the newly-open guitar-shaped hotel.

Sports fans won't be dissapointed, the Miami Heat and the Florida Panthers are well underway on their regular seasons and the anticipation builds for Super Bowl LIV which will take place on February 2nd at Hard Rock Stadium with many Super Bowl events, festivals and celebrations to kick off at the end of this month.

For our nature lovers, this is the perfect time to get out and soak it all up, our State and National Parks are teeming with wildlife, enjoy!

Here's this month's rundown:

This Month's Miami Highlight Events:

• Art Deco Weekend - January 17 - 19, 2020
• South Beach Jazz Festival - January 3 - 5, 2020
• The Original Miami Beach Antique Show - January 4 - 8, 2020
• International Chocolate Festival at Fairchild Tropical Gardens - January 25 - 26, 2020
• Super Bowl 2020 Events January 25 - February 2, 2020
• Vewtopia Music Festival with Cardy B, Chris Brown, Migos, etc at Marlins Park - January 31 - February 1, 2020
• Super Bowl Music Fest at AmericanAirlines Arena with Guns N' Roses, Maroon 5, DJ Khaled, DaBaby - January 30 - February 1st, 2020
• Jungle Island's Luminosa! Festival of Lights - Through January 8, 2020
• NightGarden Magical Light Spectacular at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens - Through January 11, 2020

The concert and entertainment scene in January 2020 features:

• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical - January 1 - 5, 2020 at the Ziff Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center
• Cirque du Soleil Alegria - December 21, 2019 - February 17, 2020 at the Grand Chapiteau at Hard Rock Stadium
• Oprah Winfrey - January 4, 2020 at BB&T Center
• Jurassic World - January 9 - 12, 2020 at AA Arena and January 23 - 26, 2020 at BB&T Center
• Aladdin The Musical - January 9 - 19, 2020 at the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
• Billy Joel - January 10, 2020 at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
• Celine Dion Courage World Tour - January 17 - 18, 2020 at AmericanAirlines Arena
• Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra - January 17, 2020 at the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
• Steve Martin & Martin Short - January 25, 2020 at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

In the Sports Calendar:

• Miami Heat Basketball Schedule - January 2020 Home Games and Tickets
• Florida Panthers Hockey Schedule - January 2020 Home Games and Tickets

Specially for kids and families This January 2020:

• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical - January 1 - 5, 2020 at the Ziff Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center
• Santa's Enchanted Forest - Through January 5, 2020
• Jungle Island's Luminosa! Festival of Lights - Through January 8, 2020
• NightGarden Magical Light Spectacular at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens - Through January 11, 2020
• Winterland at the Farm - through January 5, 2020
• Family Fun Fest at Biscayne National Park - January 12, 2020
• The International Chocolate Festival at Fairchild Tropical Gardens - January 25 - 26, 2020
• More Things To Do With Children!

Holidays This Month:

• New Year's Day - January 1st, 2020
• Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. - January 20, 2020

FREE or almost FREE Ongoing Events in Miami:

• Miami Design District Performance Series - January 3, 2020
• New World Symphony WALLCAST® Concerts - Saturday January 18, 2020 and select Saturdays (normally 3rd) through May
• Wynwood Art Walk Block Party - January 11, 2020 and every second Saturday of the month
• Washington Avenue's WAVE Wine + Beer Taste - January 16, 2020 and every 3rd Thursday of the month

January 2020 Highlight Events in Miami

Art Deco Weekend

Hosted by the Miami Design Preservation League, the Art Deco Weekend is a tribute to the Art Deco era and involves a series of top notch events over this three-day weekend including Classic Cars, the Parade, Fashion Shows, children's performances, Films and Lectures, Live Music, Antiques, Street Festivals and more.
In addition, the League sponsors an array of great specialty tours offered uniquely during the weekend.

When? Friday to Sunday, January 17 - 19, 2020
Where? Ocean Drive
How Much? Most of the events at the Art Deco Weekend are FREE, with the exception of the Specialty Tours.

Here's more on the Art Deco Weekend and this year's full program.

South Beach Jazz Festival

A jazz festival unlike any other, the South Beach Jazz Festival will take pride in featuring talented musicians with disabilities.

The festival takes place throughout various venues on Miami Beach, and will be a combination of ticketed concerts as well as free performances open to the public.

When? Friday through Sunday January 3 - 5, 2020
Where? Several venues. Performances will take place at the Colony Theatre and on stages set up throughout Lincoln Road.
How Much? Free performances and ticketed concerts from $40.

More Info and Full Line Up at www.SoBeJazz.com

The Original Miami Beach Antique Show

The Original Miami Beach Antique Show plays host to nearly 700 domestic and international vendors of antiques, art, furniture, home décor, vintage fashion, jewelry, watches, silver and collectables.

With brands such as Cartier, Chanel, Rolex, Hermes, David Webb, Van Clef & Arpels, Georg Jensen and many more, the Original Miami Beach Antique Show is a veritable treasure hunt of one-of-a-kind finds.

When? January 4 - 8, 2020
Where? Miami Beach Convention Center
How Much? $20 (tickets good for all show days)

More Info originalmiamibeachantiqueshow.com

Fairchild's International Chocolate Festival

Calling all chocolate lovers! This weekend is all about chocolate at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens.

Featuring cooking demonstrations and samplings as well as lots of activities for kids, learn how chocolate is made and hundreds of ways to cook with chocolate.

When? Saturday and Sunday January 25 - 26, 2020 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Where? Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens
How Much? Included in Garden admission $25 for adults, $18 seniors +65, $12 children 6-17
Free for Fairchild Members.

More info and event schedule: www.fairchildgarden.org

Super Bowl 54 Events in Miami January 25 - February 2, 2020

It is no accident that the Super Bowl has been held a record 11 times in our city, after all, where would you rather be in February? Sunny South Florida provides the perfect backdrop for a week of exciting outdoor events, parties and celebrations that go beyond the football, Superbowl LIV to be held at Hard Rock Stadium on February 2 promises to deliver in all fronts.

Plans for this fantastic week have been underway for quite a while, details are still trickling in but Downtown Miami will be the epicenter of the happenings with the Super Bowl Live Fan Festival the free public event which will be held in Bayfront Park a week prior to game day.

And there will be many other highlight events happening throughout South Florida including at the Miami Beach Convention Center which will turn into a Super Bowl Theme Park to host the NFL Experience, Taste of the NFL, a strolling wine and food event at the Broward Convention Center, the exclusive MAXIM Havana Nights mega party in Virginia Key and many many more.

More on Super Bowl 54 Events in Miami

If you are planning on the big game you can still secure tickets:

When? Sunday February 2, 2020
Where? Hard Rock Stadium

Vewtopia Music Festival with Cardy B, Chris Brown, Migos...

The inaugural VEWTOPIA Music Festival will take place over the Friday and Saturday preceding Superbowl LIV. Don't miss Cardi B, Chris Brown, Migos, DaBaby and many more.

Tickets available for purchase include both festival dates. Single day tickets are not available.

When? Friday January 31, 2020 and Saturday February 1, 2020
Where? Marlins Ballpark at 501 Marlins Way, Miami, FL 33125
How Much? $195 - $1,995
More Info, tickets Vewtopia Music Festival

Super Bowl Music Fest

Three nights of concerts pack the AmericanAirlines Arena with star power on the eve of the big game.

Line up includes Guns N' Roses, Maroon 5, DJ Khaled and DaBaby

When? Thursday January 30 to Saturday February 1st, 2020
Where? AmericanAirlines Arena
How Much? $50 - $200
More Info and line up: www.superbowlmusicfest.com/

NightGarden a Magical Light Spectacular

An enchanted, illuminated experience full of fantasy and wonderment where things like the Wise Talking Tree, Flying Fairies and a Sunflower Maze come to life.
Come and marvel at unbelievable live effects such as holographic butterflies and floating orchids throughout multiple acres of dazzling magic.

When? Select dates November 15, 2024 to January 12, 2025
Where? Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens at 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL 33156
How Much? Weekday prices starting at $25.60. General Admission $41, Children 10 and under $26. Discounts for Fairchild members, students, senior, military, group (min. 6) bundle available.

More info and tickets, get 20% off: Nightgarden Magical Light Spectacular

Luminosa! Festival of Lights at Jungle Island

A Chinese Lantern Festival with a very Miami tropical twist! Taking place in Jungle Island where 13 acres of the park's environs will be decked out with humongous brightly lit silk lanterns featuring four different themes portraying the diverse animal and plant life found in the park. Certainly a fantastic way to explore wildlife and adventure in a new light. The exhibits will be a very festive addition to the holidays!

When? - November 14, 2024 to March 8, 2025
Where? Jungle Island at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail Miami, Florida 33132
How Much? Adults $33.90, Children (4-12) $23.90, Senior, Student, Military $28.90, Family bundle (min. 4 tickets, max 2 adults) $22.41

More Info & tickets: Luminosa! Festival of Lights

Miami Concerts and Entertainment this January 2020

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

When? January 1 - 5, 2020

Where? Ziff Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center

How Much? ›› Find Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Tickets

Cirque du Soleil Alegria

When? December 21, 2019 - January 26, 2020

Where? The Grand Chapiteau at Hard Rock Stadium

How Much? ›› Find Cirque du Soleil Alegria Tickets
Check out Groupon Deals from $44

Oprah Winfrey

When? January 4, 2020

Where? BB&T Center, Sunrise

How Much? ›› Find Oprah Winfrey Tickets

Jurassic World

Two South Florida Venues:

When? January 9 - 12, 2020
Where? AmericanAirlines Arena
How Much? ›› Find Jurassic World Tickets at AA Arena

When? January 23 - 26, 2020
Where? BB&T Center
How Much? ›› Find Jurassic World Tickets at BB&T Center

Aladdin The Musical

When? January 9 - 19, 2020

Where? Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts

How Much? ›› Find Aladdin Tickets

Billy Joel

When? January 10, 2020

Where? Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

How Much? ›› Find Billy Joel Tickets

Celine Dion Courage World Tour

When? Friday and Saturday January 17 - 18, 2020

Where? AmericanAirlines Arena

How Much? ›› Find Celine Dion Tickets

Miami For Kids And Families This January 2020

Santa's Echanted Forest

The largest Christmas-Themed Amusement Park and Carnival is back with its millions of dazzling lights, South Florida's tallest christmas tree, and the carnival rides for little ones and those wanting a little more extreme.
Santa's new home in Doral is bigger than ever with more than 40 acres of attractions, plus 3 entrances and expansive parking. It is a huge sprawling lively event, just coming to see the lights is worth the trip. Tons of entertainment for kids and families round it all up.
There are the many live shows, games, magic acts, mazes, all sorts of rides, from carrousels to roller coasters and drop towers and of course, the carnival food!

When? TBA November 2024 to January 2025
Where? 7400 NW 87th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33166
How Much? TBA, last year Adults (9-64) $44.86, Children (3-8) and Seniors 65+ $36.45. Season Passes, military discounts, group discounts and express passes available.

More Info: Santa's Enchanted Forest

Winterland at the Farm

With this 60-degree weather, what better way to warm up and get ready into the holiday spirit with family and friends than with some Snow, Holiday Treats, Hot chocolate and much more while you can meet Santa Claus, Nix the Snowman and Sprinkle the Gingerbread Cookie at a beautiful illuminated Forest.

Holiday treats, hay rides, face painting, paddleboat rides, Santa, pony rides, and many more activities for kids!

When?: Through January 5, 2020
Where?: Pinto Farm at 14890 SW 216 Street, Miami, FL 33170
How Much?: Winterland Unlimited $19 includes paddle boat rides, hay rides, pony rides, race track, petting zoo. Groupon 2 for $29.

More info: www.pintofarm.com

Family Fun Fest at Biscayne National Park

Family Fun Fest is a FREE program at Biscayne National Park brought to you thanks to the many volunteers and park sponsors.

It is held on the second Sunday of the month during the "dry and cool" season, December through April with lots of fun and educational activities for kids and adults alike.

When? January 12, 2020 - 1:00pm to 4:00 pm
Where? Biscayne National Park - Dante Fascell Visitor Center
How Much? FREE!
More info: Biscayne National Park Family Fun Fest

For Miami Sports Fans This January 2020

Miami Heat Basketball Schedule January 2020 Home Games and Tickets

When? See home game schedule for this month below
Where? AmericanAirlines Arena
How Much? As low as $15, but they go quick!
›› Check for great discounts for Miami Heat Tickets at Groupon!!!

Florida Panthers Schedule - January 2020 Home Games and Hockey Tickets

Panthers are pouncing, get over to the BB&T Center to see first-class teams battle it out on the ice!

When? See schedule below
Where? BB&T Center, Sunrise
How Much? As low as $15, but they go quick!
›› Check for deals on Panthers Tickets at Groupon.

January 2020 Public Holidays

New Year's Day - January 1, 2020

New Year's Day, is a public holiday throughout the country. Federal government offices and schools are closed on New Year's Day and store hours and restaurant and businesses holiday schedules may vary.

You can expect the following to be open and closed on New Year's Day:

Check out New Year's Eve and New Year's Day Events in Miami

Martin Luther King's Birthday January 20, 2020

This is a public holiday held on the third Monday in January. It celebrates the life of Martin Luther King Jr., a civil rights leader that fought for racial equality in the United States.

The following will be

Free Or Almost Free Ongoing Events in Miami

Miami Design District Free Outdoor Concerts

The Miami Design District Performance Series kicks off in the fall and is a fantastic chance to enjoy live FREE outdoor concerts, our marvelous weather as it starts to cool off all wrapped in a fantastic South Florida atmosphere. The events are put together by the Knight Foundation, Design District developer Craig Robins and our very own Emilio Estefan and are free for all to enjoy. (THANK YOU!!!!)

The season normally starts in October and runs through the Holidays. Taking the stage on Friday evenings are performers in all sorts of genres from classical, pop, salsa... last year we had Gloria Gaynor, Jose Luis Rodriguez (El Puma), the Miami Symphony Orchestra... it's an eclectic bunch and regardless of who appears at Palm Court, it is always an enjoyable evening and a great way to kick start your weekend. And did I mention it's FREE?!!!

When? Fridays January 3, 2020

Where? Palm Court Plaza at the Miami Design District

How Much? FREE!

More Info: www.miamidesigndistrict.net

New World Symphony WALLCAST® Concerts

These are live classical music performances by the New World Symphony which are projected into a 7,000 square-foot wall at the New World Center for thousands to enjoy in a fantastic outdoor atmosphere.

The concerts are typically on the third Saturday of the month and the season runs from October through May.

New for the 2019-2020 season, WALLCAST® Concerts will utilize 4K Ultra High Definition visual technology for projections on the wall at the New World Center.

When? Saturday January 18, 2020 - 7:30 pm Cancelled

Where? SoundScape Park at 500 17th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139

How Much? FREE! Bring a picnic, blankets, beach chairs, cocktails... yes, there are restrooms available at the south-east corner of SoundScape Park.
More Info: New World Symphony Wallcast Concert Series

Wynwood Art Walk Block Party

Every second Saturday of the month, the Wynwood Art Walk Block Party is one of the most iconic events in the city in this up and coming neighborhood which has been transforming the art scene in Miami.

Wynwood which is best known for its street art and splashy murals puts together a live art show, pop-up shop & gallery experience where you can mingle among the artists and creators, drink in hand, watch as art is being created in front of you and purchase directly from them.

And beyond the fantastic art there's plenty of gourmet food trucks, cocktails, live music and vendors, yes, it's a party!

When? Saturday January 11, 2020 and every second Saturday of the month, doors open at noon
Where? The Wynwood Marketplace at 2250 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33127 at the Wynwood Art District
How Much? FREE! RSVP for a free drink!
More Info: www.wynwoodartwalkblockparty.com

WAVE Wine + Beer Taste on Washington Avenue

The Washington Avenue Business Improvement District Presents a Live Music Series Featuring a Wine & Beer Taste!
15 wine, beer, and live music locations over a 1 mile stretch on Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
A diversity of live music everyone can enjoy! Grab a friend and come enjoy your favorite wines, beers, and try something new while sitting back with locals and tourists alike to take in all the live music. Must be 21+.

When? Thursday January 16, 2020 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and every 3rd Thursday of the month.
Where? Along Washington Avenue in South Beach
How Much? General Admission $12.24 (entitles you to 12 wine / beer tastes), VIP $20.73 (entitles you to 24 wine / beer tastes)
More Info and Tickets: WAVE Wine & Beer.

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