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Our year is always full of exciting events, Miami really capitalizes on that wonderful year-round weather. On any given weekend, there is bound to be something going on.
The range of lively happenings and top notch events spans from art festivals, concerts and shows to world-class sports events, holiday fairs and family entertainment.
Our yearly event calendar kicks off as the hot summer days wind down, temperatures start to cool off and visitors start trickling back.
The peak of activity hits after Thanksgiving when Art Basel Miami returns in early December giving way to a string of cultural events, art fairs and exhibitions before we get all wrapped up in the Christmas holiday season.
And as the new year begins, Miami is host to some spectacular signature events like the Miami Boat Show,
the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, the Miami Art Deco Weekend,
and many more colorful arts and crafts festivals, delightful food fairs and just about all kinds of fun events ranging from the educational to the wacky
affairs... parades, carnivals, parties, food fests...
For sports afficionados, four professional sports teams call South Florida home including three-time NBA Champions our Miami Heat.
In addition, a host of national and international tournaments take place in Miami: the Orange Bowl, the Miami Open Tennis, the International Champions Cup (soccer) to name a few.
And througout the year, leading names in entertainment come pay a visit. Whether it is Cirque du Soleil, Lady Gaga, that award-winning Broadway musical, or a matinee with the Globetrotters, be sure to check the monthly event schedule to see who's in town.
Miami's Highlight Events
These are just a handful of top signature events in Miami, not only are they a "must see" if you are in the area, these are the kind of events that draw the crowds from all over. Needless to say, hotels might be in short supply during these events so plan ahead!
Art Basel Miami Beach
Art Basel Miami is the largest and most prominent contemporary art show in the country if not the continent, and the epicenter of a series of satellite events, exhibitions, parties, fairs throughout the city, indoor and outdoor, all revolving on what has now become the Miami Art Week.
On this first week of December, the art world converges in Miami... a definite must for contemporary art lovers.
Art Deco Weekend
The Annual Art Deco Weekend in South Beach, is one huge street party and definitely the place to be with all happening along Ocean Drive in the backdrop of some of the most striking art deco architecture.
Come for the parades dogs and all, the arts, crafts and antiques, the food, the classic cars, or simply to people watch and enjoy our gorgeous January weather.
Miami International Boat Show
The latest and greatest in Boating, Fishing, Sailing, Diving... Cruising Boats, Racing Boats, Sailing Boats, Catamarans, Power Boats, Mega Yachts... some serious boat eye candy all in lovely South Florida weather, definitely a "do not miss" event specially for boating enthusiasts, and where would you rather be in February?!
This is quite an impressive 5-day event in February, spread out over three magnificent venues. The "trade show" part is held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, and the in-water shows at Sea Isle Marina and Miamarina at Bayside.
Best part, the ON-WATER hands on learning events, for beginners and seasoned skippers. A one-hour Discover Boating session is only $15.
Coconut Grove Art Festival
Ranked one of the Top 5 Art Fairs in America, the Coconut Grove Art Festival is a weekend filled with live music, exquisite food, fun outdoor entertainment, and art, art, art... all in the backdrop of one of Miami's most beautiful waterfront settings.
Traditionally held on President's Day Weekend same as the Miami Boat Show.
Miami Open Tennis
Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Venus and Serena, Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal... all in Miami for an electrifying two weeks of tennis, delightful weather, celebrity galore, and if that's not enough, a brand new world-class venue equipped with great food and facilities at the newly built Tennis complex of Hard Rock Stadium. The Miami Open is the place to be in March.
South Beach Wine and Food Fest
Presented by Food & Wine, this five-day affair of glorious food, famous chefs, flowing champagne, or wine, or beer... will be attracting its share of foodies to one of the most spectacular places to be in February, gorgeous South Beach.
Basketball Finest: Our Miami Heat
Night in and night out, this is electrifying, winning basketball! The AmericanAirlines Arena is where awesome happens... Come catch a game, check out this amazing team in yet another quest for that coveted championship ring.
Season starts in October, check the monthly schedules for dates and tickets.
Annual Holidays and Celebrations
Miami ticks all the boxes: sun, warmth, palm trees, a sizzling night scene... Miami in Spring Break is the epicenter of some major world-class partying... More...
A picnic on the beach, a cruise on the bay, a laid-back brunch ... Here are some ideas to ponder and some popular events around Miami to celebrate with mom! More...
Miami celebrates with the National Salute to America's Heroes initiative, a two-day extravaganza including an exciting Air & Sea Show, live entertainment and stunning fireworks...More...
It's America's Birthday! Join in the Picnics, Fairs, Live Entertainment, Cruises, Parades... ...and of course the Fireworks! More...
Columbus Day Weekend is a huge boating event in Miami. The Columbus Day Regatta races commemorate the voyages of discovery but there is much more going on this weekend... More...
More than turkey and mashed potatoes, shopping and football... there is always lots to do on this long weekend which heralds the unofficial start of the holiday season... More...
Plenty of celebrations to ring in the New Year: Big Orange New Year's Countdown, cruises, parties and events and of course stunning fireworks over the bay... More...
Miami Events By Month
Each Month at a Glance
Miami in January
- New Year's Day
- King Mango Strut at the Grove
- Art Deco Weekend
- The Original Miami Beach Antique Show
- Chocolate Garden at Fairchild Tropical Gardens
- Chinese New Year Celebrations (varies, could be February)
- Miami Dolphins (NFL Football)
- Miami Heat (NBA Basketball)
- Florida Panthers (NHL Hockey)
- All January Events
Miami in February
- Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail
- South Beach Wine and Food Festival
- Art Wynwood
- Coconut Grove Art Festival
- Chinese New Year Festival
- Miami Marathon
- Valentine's Day
- President's Day Weekend
- Miami Heat (NBA Basketball)
- Florida Panthers (NHL Hockey)
- Inter-Miami CF (MLS Soccer)
- All February Events
Miami in March
- Miami Open (Tennis)
- Spring Break
- Easter (March or April)
- Carnaval on the Mile
- Miami International Film Festival
- Fairchild's International Orchid Festival
- Calle Ocho Festival
- "The Fair"
- Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival
- ULTRA Music Festival
- Miami Heat (NBA Basketball)
- Florida Panthers (NHL Hockey)
- All March Events
Miami in April
- Miami Beach Gay Pride Festival
- "The Fair"
- Easter (March or April)
- Miami Open (Tennis)
- Longines Global Champions Tour (Equestrian)
- Deering Seafood Festival
- Miami Marlins Season Opener (MLB Baseball)
- Miami Heat (NBA Basketball)
- Inter-Miami CF (MLS Soccer)
- Florida Panthers (NHL Hockey)
- All April Events
Miami in May
- SunFest Music and Arts Festival
- Redland International Orchid Show
- Mother's Day
- Memorial Day Air and Sea Show
- Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix
- Sea Turtle Nesting Season
- Miami Marlins (MLB Baseball)
- Inter-Miami CF (MLS Soccer)
- All May Events
Miami in June
- Redland Summer Fruit Festival
- Sea Turtle Nesting Season
- Miami Marlins (MLB Baseball)
- Inter-Miami CF (MLS Soccer)
- All June Events
Miami in July
- 4th of July Celebrations and Fireworks
- Miami Spa Month
- Mango Festival
- Florida Supercon
- Sea Turtle Nesting Season
- Miami Marlins (MLB Baseball)
- Inter-Miami CF (MLS Soccer)
- All July Events
Miami in August
- Miami Spa Month
- Miami Spice
- Sea Turtle Nesting Season
- Miami Dolphins Pre-Season (NFL Football)
- Miami Marlins (MLB Baseball)
- Inter-Miami CF (MLS Soccer)
- All August Events
Miami in September
- Miami Spice
- Labor Day
- Sea Turtle Nesting Season
- Miami Dolphins (NFL Football)
- Miami Marlins (MLB Baseball)
- Florida Panthers Pre-Season (NHL Hockey)
- Inter-Miami CF (MLS Soccer)
- All September Events
Miami in October
- Columbus Day Weekend
- Miami-Broward Carnival
- Grovetoberfest
- SoBe Seafood Week
- Halloween
- Miami Heat Pre-Season
- Miami Dolphins
- Florida Panthers
- Miami Hurricanes
- Inter-Miami CF (MLS Soccer)
- All October Events
Miami in November
- Miami Book Fair
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Tree Lighting at Bayfront Park
- Miami Heat
- Miami Dolphins
- Florida Panthers
- All November Events
Miami in December
Public Holiday Schedule
There are ten public holidays observed throughout the country. These are "bank" holidays and most federal agencies are closed. What will be open or closed depends on the holiday and the particular establishment, i.e. on Christmas Day some grocery stores may be open, some may be open with special holiday hours, some may be closed. Some parks are closed Christmas Day, some are open 365 days a year. As a general rule, the following remain
Closed
Government Offices
Schools
Post Offices
Banks
Public Libraries
Open
Shopping centers and malls
Grocery Stores
Restaurants
Federal, State, Regional Parks
Public Transportation, check for special holiday schedules
Public Holidays in Miami | ||
Holiday |
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2023 |
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2024 | January 1, 2023 |
| Martin Luther King's Birthday, observed on the third Monday in January | January 15, 2024 | January 16, 2023 |
| President's Day, observed on the third Monday in February | February 19, 2024 | February 20, 2023 |
| Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday in May | May 27, 2024 | May 29, 2023 |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2024 | July 4, 2023 |
| Labor Day, observed on the first Monday in September | September 2, 2024 | September 4, 2023 |
| Columbus Day, observed on the second Monday in October | October 14, 2024 | October 9, 2023 |
| Veteran's Day | November 11, 2024 | November 11, 2023 |
| Thanksgiving Day, observed on the fourth Thursday in November | November 28, 2024 | November 23, 2023 |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2024 | December 25, 2023 |
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