Get ready Miamians: Miami Art Week is set to return and with it, Art Basel is gearing up for its largest art exhibition to date. On top of all the pop-ups, galleries, installations and art fairs, the city is also stacked with parties. After all, partying is what we do best. So whether you have a ticket to the art-filled extravaganza or not, you can still have a blast on a late-night dance floor or a breezy sunrise by the beach. Here’s a list of parties happening this year during Art Week:
1. Rakastella
Curated by Life and Death and Innervisions, this oceanside event returns to Virginia Key Beach for a 15-hour sunset to sunrise party. With multiple stages, this year’s lineup includes Diplo, Dixon, Or:la, TSHA, DJ Tennis, Seth Troxler, Moodymann, Powder, Quest, Yu Su and more, with stage hosts including Where Are My Keys? and inclusive clubbing collective HE.SHE.THEY.
When: Saturday, December 3
Where: 4020 Virginia Key Beach Drive, Miami, FL 33149
2. Art With Me
Also taking over Virginia Key Beach Park ahead of Art Basel is the Tulum-imported Art With Me. The electronic music and art festival brings together jaw-dropping installations, top-tier international musicians, craft and organic food vendors, children’s activities and a comprehensive wellness program. Spanning for two days, performers include SG Lewis, Moderat, Jamie XX, Audiofly, Cole Knight, Facundo Mohrr and many more.
When: November 26 – 27
Where: 4020 Virginia Beach Dr, Miami, FL 33149
3. Zamna Miami
Known for bringing jungle party vibes and world-class DJs to the heart of Tulum, Zamna Festival lands in Miami Island Gardens for the very first time. Coinciding with Art Basel, the series of parties will be headline by the likes of electronic duo The Chemical Brothers, superstar Diplo, Ukrainian artists ARTBAT alongside house pioneers CAMELPHAT, melodic techno maestros Mathame and many more.
When: December 1 – 3
Where: 888 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33132
4. Delusionville
Party purveyors elrow are bringing their newest immersive experience yet to the U.S. As a matter of fact, it will be held in the city’s Factory Town venue. Themed Delusionville, the 2-stage, sunset to sunrise psychedelic party is a collaboration with legendary street artist Ron English, the Arnau family and Link Miami Rebels of Club Space and Space Park. Artists include BLOND:ISH, Cloonee, Paco Osuna, Archie Hamilton, Jaden Thompson and others.
When: Thursday, December 1
Where: 4800 NW 37th Ave, Miami, FL 33142
5. Epic Pool Parties
Throw on your swimsuit, grab a drink and soak up the sun’s rays as some of the world’s most sought out DJs blast hard-hitting house and techno by the pool. Over the course of five days, the Sagamore Hotel will host Mikey Lion, Oscar G, Danny Tenaglia, Sasha and more on a festival-style main stage, with full production, cutting edge audio and visual technology, food outlets, elevated bottle service and more.
When: November 30 – December 4
Where: 1671 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
6. Hurry Up Slowly: Off The Canvas
Music, art and crypto collide in this four-day festival presented by renowned event series Hurry Up Slowly at Wynwood’s Toejam Backlot. The lineup features multiple nights of performers including Camelphat & Kaz James, Gordo, The Martinez Brothers, Calussa and more. Hurry Up Slowly will also host BLOND:ISH and her Abracadabra party on Wednesday evening, kicking off the party. The music will be coupled with next generation tech and a variety of web3 activations.
When: November 30 – December 3
Where: 150 NW 21st St, Miami, FL 33127
7. E11EVEN Miami: “The Art of Nightlife”
E11EVEN Miami is known for presenting unforgettable up-close-and-personal performances by some of the biggest names in the music and entertainment industry and Miami Art Week will be no different! The club will be kicking off its series of events with Duck Sauce aka DJ Armand van Heldon and DJ A-Trak, a soon-to-be-announced special performance and 50 Cent. The party will continue through the weekend when Travis Scott takes over the club and closing out Art Week with a bang, it will be a night to remember with an epic performance by Machine Gun Kelly.
When: November 30 – December 4
Where: 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
8. MAXIM Art Week Party & Issue Release
MAXIM Magazine is celebrating their 2022 November/December issue with an epic party going down at Hyde Beach. Hosted by cover model Ava Max, the event will take place at the famed hotel lounge and will feature live art by New York-based artist Keely, who has created artworks and sets for the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Lauryn Hill, Gary Clark Jr., Westside Gunn, Google, Hermes and more. Guests will also be treated to a surprise guest performance, great mixology and unique brand activations.
When: Saturday, December 3
Where: 1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
9. Soho Beach House Art Week
Soho House is kicking off several parties for its members this Art Week, including a private dinner event hosted by Sean Penn and a performance by Wyclef Jean, a performance by Rick Ross in collaboration with Porsche, a lineup of DJs including James Blake along with a closing night soirée with ANDREW and BornxRaised, and a daytime party featuring Leon Bridges and Dash.
When: November 28 – December 4
Where: 4385 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
10. Sexy Fish: Dine and Dance
The celebrity hotspot is is joining in on Miami Art Week festivities with an After Dark DJ Lineup, featuring sounds by DJ Alec Monopoly, WhoMadeWho, Themba, and Kemikal Ali. Dine on Chef Director Bjoern Weissgerber’s diverse menu among artworks by world-renowned artist, Damien Hirst, and bespoke fish lamps by internationally acclaimed Frank Gehry.
When: November 30 – December 3
Where: 1001 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130