DATE: January 15–17, 2027
LOCATION: Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

Often described as "the best three days on Ocean Drive," Art Deco Weekend draws about 150,000 people a year and is one of the biggest celebrations of Art Deco architecture in the country. It started as a small grassroots festival run by the Miami Design Preservation League and 2027 marks its 50th edition. The free weekend now brings live music, fashion shows, walking tours, film screenings, talks and vintage cars to the strip between 5th and 12th Streets.

Website | artdecoweekend.org

DATE: March 26–28, 2027
LOCATION: Bayfront Park, Downtown Miami

This outdoor festival is one of the biggest electronic dance music events in the world. Three days of huge live sets, light shows, nonstop dancing and world-famous DJs make it a must for EDM fans, and past lineups have included Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix, Zedd and Hardwell. Ultra tickets are always in high demand and VIP passes go fast.

Website | ultramusicfestival.com

DATE: March 14–28, 2027
LOCATION: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens

The Miami Open is one of the biggest stops on the pro tennis tour, with the top men and women in the world playing side by side for two weeks every March. Only the US Open draws bigger crowds at an American tennis event, so book tickets early, especially for the final weekend.

Website | miamiopen.com

Photo credit | The Miami Tennis Open

DATE: February 10–14, 2027
LOCATION: Miami Beach Convention Center and marinas across Biscayne Bay

With more than 1,000 exhibitors and around 100,000 visitors, the Miami International Boat Show is one of the largest boat shows in the world. It spreads across several venues and is the place to see what's new in boating, from powerboats, sailboats and superyachts to gear and apparel. Hotels fill up for this one, so book early.

Website | miamiboatshow.com

DATE: June 3–6, 2027
LOCATION: Paraiso Tent, Miami Beach

Where else but Miami, with its year-round summer, would the world's swimwear designers debut their new collections? Paraiso Miami Swim Week is the industry's biggest event of the year, with runway shows by the pool and on the sand. The parties around it are half the fun, and Miami's beach clubs, venues and restaurants fill up with the international jet set, so book and reserve everything early.

Website | paraisomiamibeach.com

DATE: March 14, 2027
LOCATION: Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street), Little Havana

The Calle Ocho Music Festival is the big finale of Carnaval Miami and one of the largest Latin music festivals in the country. It has launched plenty of careers over the years, Pitbull, Nicky Jam and Maluma among them. Around 20 blocks of Little Havana fill with live music stages, dancing in the street, flags from all over Latin America and food from every corner of it. It's free, loud and pure Miami, so wear comfortable shoes and come hungry.

Website | carnavalmiami.com

Photo credit | Carnaval Miami Instagram

DATE: May 1–3, 2027 (race day Sunday, May 2)
LOCATION: Miami International Autodrome, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens

Held over three days on the track around Hard Rock Stadium, this is one of the most exciting race weekends in the city. Practice runs on Friday, qualifying on Saturday and the Grand Prix itself on Sunday. Tickets go quickly, so grab yours as soon as you can.

Website | f1miamigp.com

Photo credit | Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix

DATE: April 10–11, 2027 (festival and parade weekend, with events in the days before)
LOCATION: Lummus Park and Ocean Drive, South Beach

For more than a decade, Miami Beach Pride has brought together the LGBTQ community, friends, allies and supporters in a celebration of diversity. Expect pool parties, live performances, DJ events, a VIP gala, a two-day festival on the beach and, of course, the parade. A-list performers like Bebe Rexha, Iggy Azalea and Gloria Estefan have played the main stage in past years, so plan early.

Website | miamibeachpride.com

Photo credit | Pedro88Pablo

DATE: December 4–6, 2026 (Miami Art Week runs Nov 30 – Dec 6)
LOCATION: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach

With hundreds of galleries from around the world showing work by thousands of artists, Art Basel Miami Beach is North America's leading international contemporary art fair. It's held every December at the Miami Beach Convention Center and draws more than 80,000 dealers, artists, collectors and art lovers. The fair has grown into what's now known as Miami Art Week, with satellite fairs, parties and pop-ups all over the city.

Website | artbasel.com/miami-beach

DATE: February 25–28, 2027
LOCATION: Miami Beach

A treat for every appetite, the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) is one of the most anticipated food festivals in North America. Founded by Lee Brian Schrager, it brings thousands of hungry guests to South Beach for tastings, dinners and the famous beach village. Celebrity chefs in past years have included Rachael Ray, Giada De Laurentiis, Guy Fieri, Bobby Flay and Alex Guarnaschelli.

Website | sobewff.org