As December approaches, Miami prepares to once again take center stage in the global art world. Miami Art Week 2025, running December 1–7, ushers in an extraordinary convergence of artists, collectors, tastemakers, and cultural visionaries from around the world. With more than 20 international art fairs and thousands of works on display, the city transforms into a sprawling, open-air gallery—where every neighborhood offers its own creative pulse.
The crown jewel of the week, Art Basel Miami Beach, returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center, drawing the art world’s most influential voices. From exclusive VIP previews on December 2 to public showings through December 7, Art Basel delivers a curated journey through cutting-edge contemporary works, blue-chip galleries, and iconic modern masterpieces. But the magic doesn’t stop there.
All across the city—from the sun-soaked sands of South Beach to the warehouse districts of Wynwood and Little Haiti—satellite fairs, immersive installations, pop-up exhibitions, live performances, and late-night cultural gatherings unfold. Expect everything from large-scale murals and boundary-pushing digital art to intimate gallery showcases and once-a-year soirées that blur the line between nightlife and art.
During Miami Art Week, The Magic City becomes a global stage for creativity, where every corner invites exploration. Below, we spotlight the standout fairs and cultural destinations that deserve a place on every art lover’s itinerary.
Best Art Fairs at Art Basel Miami Art Week 2025
UNTITLED ART
December 2 – 7, Ocean Drive and 12th Street
Leading contemporary art fair Untitled Art, Miami Beach with over 160 exhibitors in its 2025 edition for its largest presentation to date. The 2025 fair will be held on Miami Beach between Ocean Drive and 12th Street from December 3 to Sunday, December 7, with a VIP and Press Preview on Tuesday, December 2. Led by an ongoing dedication to increasing diversity and representation across the contemporary art market.
SCOPE Art Show
December 2-7, 2025.
Celebrating its 24th edition, Scope Art Show returns to its bespoke pavilion on the sands of Miami Beach. This year’s edition will feature over 90 galleries from over 18 countries and territories, building on SCOPE’s decades-long legacy as a hub for collaboration, inclusivity, and cultural engagement. Participating galleries will feature solo and group presentations that showcase the best emerging contemporary art, traversing the boundaries of technology, culture, and society. This year, SCOPE welcomes over 30 new exhibitors, including galleries from Tehran, Iran; Chania, Greece; and Livingston, Montana. Exhibitors are placed in dialogue with The New Contemporary, SCOPE’s dedicated multidisciplinary platform for large-scale exhibitions, installations, and dynamic programming.
Art Basel Miami Beach
North America’s Premier International Art Fair December 5 – 7, 2025
Art Basel Miami Beach, North America’s largest and most prestigious international contemporary art fair, is returning to the Miami Beach Convention Center in South Beach. Since its inception in 2002, Art Basel Miami Beach has routinely drawn more than 80,000 visitors annually, from art dealers to artists, collectors and art aficionados. It has become the splashiest cultural event of the Greater Miami & Miami Beach social calendar, with parties and events galore attended by celebrities and tastemakers. This year, over 285 galleries from 38 countries will showcase works by thousands of emerging, mid-career, established and blue chip artists.
Design Miami/: Where We Stand in the World of Design
December 3-7, 2025
Immerse yourself in the world of collectible design at Design Miami/ (December 3-7, 2025). This premier global forum showcases a curated selection of collectible pieces from the 20th and 21st centuries, presented by leading galleries, design dealers and institutions. Design Miami presents a selling exhibition where galleries, design dealers and institutions present their collectible design to private collectors and institutions. Alongside the main exhibition there is a program of talks, curated lounges and special projects.
SATELLITE Art Show
December 4-7, 2025
SATELLITE Art Show returns to the Geneva Hotel on Collins Avenue (next door to Aqua), for its 10th edition, transforming the entire space into a haven for the boldest, most experimental, and immersive contemporary art during Miami Art Week. Focused on breaking the mold of the traditional fair, Satellite Art Show showcases emerging and established artists, collectives, and performers through room-sized installations, experiential media, and engaging nightly programming, positioning itself as the must-see destination for art lovers seeking groundbreaking, unconventional, and high-energy artistic encounters.
Aqua Art Miami
December 3 – 7
Aqua Art Miami will kick off its 19th edition at the Aqua Hotel with a VIP Preview on December 3 before opening to the public December 4-7, 2025. The energetic preview has become the destination for influential collectors and art professionals, many of whom migrate from Aqua’s sister fairs, Art Miami and CONTEXT conveniently nestled between the Venetian Causeway and the MacArthur Causeways, and Art Basel Miami Beach, which is located just a few blocks away. Aqua Art Miami is the premier location for art aficionados to procure works by young, emerging, and mid-career artists. Throughout the years, the fair has continued to solidify itself as a unique art fair, consistently staying true to its signature relaxed yet energetic vibe. A roster of well-respected international galleries will showcase the fresh artists’ works in the intimate exhibition rooms, which open into the beautiful courtyard of the classic South Beach hotel.
PINTA MIAMI
December 4-7, 2025 at The Hangar in Coconut Grove
PINTA Miami returns to The Hangar in Coconut Grove from December 5-8, 2025, as part of Miami Art Week. This international art fair focuses on modern and contemporary Latin American and Spanish art, offering a diverse and carefully curated selection of artworks. Founded in New York in 2007 and based in Miami since 2014, Pinta Miami is committed to showcasing artistic plurality through its interdisciplinary program.
CONTEXT Art Miami:
A Spotlight on Cutting-Edge Modern Art December 2 -7
Art Miami, which year-over-year has been a central component of Miami Art Week and played a major role in establishing the city of Miami as a cultural hub, is returning to Miami Art Week, along with sister fair CONTEXT Art Miami. An invitation-only VIP Preview on Tuesday, December 2 then open to the public from 4 pm and runs through Sunday, December 7, 2025. Miami’s hometown and longest-running international and contemporary art fair, Art Miami will continue to showcase the most significant artworks of the 20th and 21st centuries, presented by a selection of the world’s most respected galleries. Collectors, curators, designers, museum professionals as well as art enthusiasts will discover a diverse range of artworks, dynamic projects, and special installations from more than 800 artists at the fairs.
Discover the next generation of art stars at CONTEXT Art Miami. The fair returns to the CONTEXT Art Miami Pavilion at One Herald Plaza. As the sister fair to Art Miami, CONTEXT focuses on the development and promotion of emerging and mid-career artists.
INK Miami Art Fair
December 3-7, 2025.
INK Miami Art Fair is unique among the satellite fairs during Miami Art Week as the premier fair for works on paper, attracting a dedicated audience of museum curators and serious collectors. Now celebrating its 19th year, the 2025 edition of the INK Miami promises to be an extraordinary celebration of 20th-century masterworks and newly released editions by leading contemporary artists. Set in a lush open-air courtyard, the fair offers visitors a unique experience, as transformed suites serve as gallery spaces for exploration.
New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) Miami
December 2 – 6 at Ice Palace Studios.
NADA Miami 2025 will showcase a diverse selection of nearly 140 galleries, art spaces, and nonprofit organizations spanning 30 countries and 65 cities including Buenos Aires, Shanghai, Lagos, Honolulu, Caracas, and Pittsburgh. This year’s fair features 58 NADA Members and 47 first-time exhibitors, including Brigitte Mulholland (Paris), FOUNDRY SEOUL (Seoul), Post Times (New York), McLennon Pen Co. (Austin), and CASTLE (Los Angeles); as well as AKIINOUE (Tokyo) and Chilli (London) in NADA Projects.
No Vacancy, Miami Beach
November 13, 2025 to December 20, 2025.
The City of Miami Beach, in collaboration with the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), is pleased to announce the return of No Vacancy, Miami Beach — a juried art competition that supports and celebrates local artists, provokes critical discourse and encourages the public to experience Miami Beach’s famed hotels as art destinations. For the sixth edition of the competition, No Vacancy, Miami Beach 2025 will include 12 participating artists and collectives that will present site-specific works at 12 different hotels around Miami Beach. The works will be displayed from November 13, 2025 to December 20, 2025.
BitBasel
December 3-7, 2025
BitBasel, the pioneering art and technology platform, announces the sixth edition of its annual Miami Art Week fair, taking place December 3–7, 2025, at the iconic Sagamore Hotel. With this year’s theme, “Fingerprints of Humanity,” BitBasel is set to deliver its biggest edition to date, transforming Miami Beach into a stage where art, technology, and culture converge.
AfriKin
December 2-7, 2025
Now in its 11th year, AfriKin Art Fair has established itself as the premier showcase of African contemporary art during Miami Art Week. With a curatorial framework grounded in intellectual rigor and cultural dialogue, AfriKin presents artists from more than 30 countries, offering a panoramic view of African and diasporic creativity. Each edition delivers a sophisticated convergence of art, culture, and innovation—bridging heritage and modernity while sparking transformative conversations. For collectors, cultural leaders, and tastemakers, AfriKin is not simply another fair—it is the must-see event that sets the tone for the week ahead.
MOCAMuseum
While not a traditional art fair, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) North Miami plays a vital role in connecting communities through exhibitions, educational programs, and collections. MOCA provides a welcoming space to encounter new ideas and voices, nurturing a lifelong love for the arts. MOCA North Miami presents contemporary art and its historical influences through exhibitions, educational programs, and collections. Inspired by its surrounding communities, MOCA connects diverse audiences and cultures by providing a welcoming place to encounter new ideas and voices, and nurturing a lifelong love of the arts.
Faena Art
December 2-7, 2025
Faena Art will present ‘Library of Us,’ a site-specific, monumental commissioned work by renowned British artist Es Devlin, during Miami Art Week. Known for her large-scale art installations, Devlin will transform Faena Beach with an illuminated, revolving sculptural library installation featuring 2500 books that have most influenced her philosophy, life, and practice. The installation will be on view to the public starting Tuesday, Dec. 2, through Sunday, Dec. 7.
RED DOT and SPECTRUM MIAMI
December 3-7 at Mana Wynwood
Red Dot Miami returns to Mana Wynwood, showcasing a curated selection of 70+ international galleries. The art fair features an array of modern and contemporary art across various mediums, including painting, photography, 3D wall art and sculpture. This exciting fair gathers more than 500 international artists, drawing approximately 38,000 visitors, including high-net-worth collectors, first-time buyers and seasoned art lovers, for five days of cutting-edge art, entertainment and special events.
Prizm
December 2-6
For our 12th Edition, Prizm will present The Architecture of Liberation examining the profound role of visual art, architecture, and spatial aesthetics in the context of political resistance and social justice. From the 1970s onward, Africa and its diaspora have engaged in a series of liberation movements that redefine the relationship between built environments and the quest for freedom, autonomy, and equality. This exhibition delves into how spaces—both physical and symbolic—have been constructed, reclaimed, and reimagined to serve as catalysts for liberation, resistance, and solidarity.
Perez Art Museum
Rubell Museum
Museum Of Graffiti
Catch a Ride: Free Water Taxis Make Art Week Hopping a Breeze
Getting around Miami Art Week just got a whole lot smoother. Miami Beach’s free water taxi service is making its return—offering a breezy, no-traffic way to hop between the city’s biggest fairs. Instead of inching your way from Art Miami to Art Basel in gridlock, you can glide across the bay on a complimentary ride connecting Downtown Miami and South Beach.
The service runs every 10–15 minutes, ferrying guests between Maurice Gibb Memorial Park (1790 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach) and the Venetian Marina & Yacht Club (1635 North Bayshore Dr., Miami). Up to seven boats will be cruising from 10am to midnight, Dec. 1–6, and 10am to 10pm on Dec. 7.
Plus, free shuttles running every 15 minutes will link riders directly to major art fairs across the city—making it easier than ever to explore everything Miami Art Week has to offer.
As Art Basel Miami unfolds, these art fairs promise to be a kaleidoscope of creativity, offering art enthusiasts a unique opportunity to explore diverse expressions, engage with artists, and witness the evolution of contemporary art on a global scale. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a casual observer, Miami Art Week is sure to leave an indelible mark on your artistic soul.
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