December in Miami is packed with unmissable events that bring art, culture, and music to the forefront. Art Basel and Miami Art Week 2024 light up the city, showcasing cutting-edge contemporary art and immersive exhibits that attract global talent and collectors. Music lovers can look forward to Rolling Loud Miami, featuring top hip-hop artists in an electrifying atmosphere. For a more refined experience, the legendary Andrea Bocelli will bring his unforgettable voice to the stage. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or a music fan, Miami’s December events are set to create lasting memories.
Top events in Miami this December include:
- Art Basel and Miami Art Week: December 2-8
- Untitled Art Miami Beach: December 3-8
- Rolling Loud Miami: December 13-15
- Andrea Bocelli: December 22
- Laser Evening: December 13
- Miami Beach Festival of Lights: December 13-22
Miami Events December 2024:
🖼️ Dec 2 – Dec 8, 2024 – Art Basel and Miami Art Week
As the vibrant city of Miami prepares to host the illustrious Art Basel Miami Art Week in 2024, art enthusiasts and collectors from around the world are gearing up for an immersive experience at some of the most prestigious art fairs. Miami Art Week kicks off the first week of December, from Monday, December 2 to Sunday, December 8. Promising an exquisite gathering of cultural magnificence, the week will host over 20 international art fairs featuring thousands of artists. These remarkable exhibitions will grace venues across Miami and Miami Beach this December.
🎨 Dec 3 – Dec 8, 2024 – Untitled Art Miami Beach
Leading independent art fair Untitled Art announces 176 exhibitors in its 2024 edition for its largest presentation to date. The 2024 fair will be held on Miami Beach between Ocean Drive and 12th Street from Wednesday, December 4 to Sunday, December 8, with a VIP and Press Preview on Tuesday, December 3. Get tickets
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🖼️ Dec 3 – Dec 8, 2024 – Scope Miami Beach
SCOPE Art Show – the premier showcase and incubator for contemporary art – returns to Miami Beach for its 23rd edition. Participating galleries will feature solo and group presentations that showcase the best emerging contemporary art, traversing the boundaries of technology, culture, and society. Exhibitors at the fair are placed in dialogue with The New Contemporary, SCOPE’s dedicated multidisciplinary platform for large-scale exhibitions, installation, and dynamic programming.
Dec 5: The Miami Guide Art Basel Sunset Party at The Deck
Get ready to celebrate Art Basel in true Miami style at The Miami Guide Art Basel Sunset Party at The Deck! On Thursday, December 5, from 6 PM to 9 PM, soak in the golden hues of sunset with the iconic Miami skyline as your backdrop. Sip on a sparkling signature cocktails, nibble on complimentary canapés, and immerse yourself in live art, vibrant beats, and a curated showcase of local talent. With exclusive sponsor activations and the electric energy of Art Basel week, this is the ultimate soirée for Miami’s art aficionados and culture enthusiasts. Stay for the sunset, but let the vibe carry you well into the night—grab your tickets now!
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💃🏻 Dec 3 – 8: Some Like It Hot: The Most Award-Winning Musical Comes to the Arsht!
Get ready for a “glorious, toe-tapping, razzle-dazzling ” (Deadline) time with Some Like It Hot, the hit Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway musical. Set in Prohibition era, this fast-paced comedy follows two musicians who take up new identities and go on the run after witnessing a mob hit.
🧘 Dec 5-6: Wellness Oasis Returns to Miami Art Week
Experience ultimate rejuvenation at The Wellness Oasis™ presented by Chase, returning for its second year at 1 Hotel South Beach during Miami Art Week, December 5–6, 2024. From 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. daily, immerse yourself in inspiring panels, workshops, and movement sessions led by luminaries like Dr. Deepak Chopra, Goldie Hawn, Yung Pueblo, Joe Jonas, and more. Elevate your mind, body, and spirit with this transformative two-day wellness journey.
🌟 Dec 13-22, 2024 Miami Beach Festival of Lights
This holiday season, Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights returns to South Beach from December 13-22. Presented by the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival (MMF), the dazzling event promises to captivate audiences of all ages with a blend of live musical performances, festive characters, snow, and projection mapping displays to celebrate the holidays. Performances will take place at The Betsy Hotel on December 13-15 and December 20-22 at 6, 7:30 and 9 p.m.
🥃 Dec 12: Whiskies of the World Miami
Cups will runneth over this December for whiskey-lovers when Whiskies of the World (WOW) returns to South Florida, for the first time on Miami Beach, on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Taking place at the gorgeous Loews Miami Beach, WOW offers attendees the opportunity to enjoy sophisticated global whiskey and spirit tastings from across the globe, including exclusive and rare pours.
Dec 12–20: Fontainebleau Miami Beach 70th anniversary celebration
Celebrate 70 years of glamour at Fontainebleau Miami Beach this December 12–20. Enjoy exclusive perks like $70 nightly discounts, dining credits, and commemorative gifts. Highlights include a vintage Bleau Bar photo booth, an archival showcase, and a Jack Daniel’s pairing dinner honoring the resort’s storied history. Join the celebration of seven decades of timeless luxury!
🌟 Nov 15, 2024 – Jan 12, 2025 – NightGarden at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
The beloved Fairchild’s Night at the Garden holiday light event returns. This whimsical family-friendly event transforms Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden into a magical wonderland with stunning illuminations, spectacular special effects, talking trees, interactive mysteries and colorful lights everywhere. Food trucks will sell food and beverages onsite.
🎅 Nov 14, 2024 – Jan 5, 2025 Christmas Wonderland At Tropical Park
Tropical Park is transformed into a Christmas Wonderland this holiday season when it gets decked out with holiday displays and light shows for a magnificent midway of thrilling carnival rides. Kids can explore Santa’s Village and meet jolly old Saint Nick plus enjoy story time with Mrs. Claus, while grown-ups can gather at the snowy ice bar. There’s also a Cirque du Soleil-style aerial show featuring hoops, balance boards and swords as well as a daredevil motorcycle show.
🎶 December 13 – 15 – 20: Rolling Loud Miami: Hip Hop’s Biggest Party Returns
Get ready to turn up for the 10th anniversary of Rolling Loud Miami, taking place December 13th to 15th at Hard Rock Stadium. This year’s star-studded lineup features hip hop heavyweights like include Future, Travis Scott and Playboi Carti along with a lineup of chart-topping artists like Yeat, Metroboomin, Lil Yachty, Trippi Redd, Tyga, Lil Tecca, Rick Ross, Don Toliver, Kodak Black, Sexyy Red, Lil Baby, Bryson Tiller, Ken Carson and many more. Join the thousands of fans who will descend on Miami for three days of non-stop music and unforgettable experiences. Don’t miss out on this iconic music festival.
Dec 16: Songs From The Wilderness: A Musical Journey Through Faith and Identity
Join an evening of profound musical storytelling with Songs From The Wilderness at The Hub, where music meets spirituality and self-discovery. On Monday, December 16, 2024, Robbie Schaefer—songwriter, rocker, and rabbi—will take the stage to explore the life and legacy of Leonard Cohen and his intricate relationship with Judaism.
🎄 Dec 25, 2024 – Christmas in Miami
This holiday season, skip the stress of cooking and let Miami’s Best Restaurants for Christmas and Hanukkah in Miami take care of your Christmas feast. Whether you’re planning an intimate family dinner or a festive gathering with friends, Miami offers an array of exceptional dining options to make your holiday truly special. From elegant multi-course menus to innovative takes on traditional dishes, these top-tier spots ensure a memorable celebration without the hassle.
🥂 Dec 31, 2024 – New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Check out the best New Year’s Eve Parties and Dinners in Miami! There’s no better place than Miami to ring in the New Year. From a lavish soiree at The Biltmore’s Country Club Ballroom with a premium open bar and fireworks on the golf course, to the Fontainebleau Miami Beach’s poolside bash featuring Calvin Harris and Central Cee, there’s no shortage of fabulous parties to ring in 2025. After your big night out, ease into New Year’s Day on a cushy lounge chair at the beach.
On Tuesday, December 31st, legendary Calvin Harris will take the stage on the resort’s iconic oceanfront poolscape with a virtual ball drop and countdown. After midnight, LIV Miami will kick off the 2025 party with Central Cee as the headliner for the most anticipated NYE celebration in Miami! With the breathtaking backdrop of Miami’s skyline, electrifying beats, and a midnight countdown like no other, LIV Miami is set to be the ultimate destination for ringing in 2025.
🍾 Dec 31 New Year’s Eve At Bayfront Park
For an iconic Miami New Year’s celebration, Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami hosts a spectacular party with fireworks lighting up Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline. You’ll enjoy cocktails, live entertainment and a champagne toast to ring in 2025. See more ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Miami.
⚡️ Dec 13: Laser Evening
Join us as we combine legendary music with laser light visuals during Laser Evenings. Enjoy spectacular laser shows featuring Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Fantasy, Holiday Magic, Best of The Beatles, Queen, and more, all under the Frost Planetarium’s 67-foot dome. Cost: $15 per adult; $12 per child (ages 4-11)* Bring your friends and come early before your laser show experience. Refreshments and light snacks will be available for purchase in the Main Atrium until 10 p.m.
Now – April 20, 2025: Step into the curious world of bugs
Join the buzz! Bugs, a cinematic, immersive exhibition that makes the world under your feet larger-than-life, opens on Saturday, November 23 at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Downtown Miami. Highlighting the biology and evolution of bugs, and how their abilities inspire advances in engineering and nanotechnology, Bugs explores the science of these amazing tiny animals.
🌟 Nov 14– March 8, 2025: Jungle Island’s Luminosa festival
Jungle Island, in collaboration with LEKTRIK Art, is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved Luminosa festival, now entering its third year. Building on the resounding success of previous years, Luminosa promises even more wonder, with enchanting new elements and immersive experiences. For a limited time, guests can also explore Jungle Island’s first-ever Holiday Village. Luminosa opens to the public on Thursday, November 14, and will be on display through Saturday, March 8, 2025.
💃🏻 Dec 20-21: The Great Gatsby Party®
Perfectly timed with the centennial of the Roaring Twenties, The Great Gatsby Party® returns to The Historic Alfred I. Dupont Building in Miami on December 20th & 21st to channel the exuberance, decadence, and spirit of revelry of the Roaring Twenties. Every evening has been tailor-made to dazzle. Live music, aerialists, burlesque stars, contortionists, showgirls, stilt walkers, and other performers add an air of possibility as flapper ladies and dapper gentlemen sip on era-inspired cocktails and bubbly developed specifically for the event. Channeling the glamour of the ‘20s, the ethereal entertainment, elegant fare, and flowing drinks will create a truly transportive experience.
🏈 December: Miami Dolphins Games
Get ready to cheer on the Miami Dolphins this December! Experience the electrifying atmosphere at Hard Rock Stadium as they battle it out against the
New York Jets on Dec 8 and San Francisco 49ers on Dec 22. Don’t miss your chance to witness these thrilling matchups and show your Fins pride!
🪩 Dec 14: Comedy Legend Martin Lawrence Live
Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter as the iconic Martin Lawrence takes the stage at Hard Rock Live Hollywood on Saturday, December 14, at 8 PM! Known for his hilarious stand-up and blockbuster films, Martin brings his unmatched wit and charisma to South Florida for one night only. Don’t miss this chance to see a comedy legend in action!
🪩 Dec 27-28: Maroon 5 Live in Hollywood
Don’t miss the multi-platinum, chart-topping band Maroon 5 as they bring their electrifying live performance to Hard Rock Live Hollywood on Friday, December 27, at 8 PM! With hits like Sugar, Girls Like You, and She Will Be Loved, this is your chance to sing along to your favorite anthems in an unforgettable night of music and energy.
🎤 Dec 16, 18, 19: Usher Live at Kaseya Center
Experience the electrifying energy of Usher as he lights up the Kaseya Center in Miami for three unforgettable nights! Rescheduled from October, this is your chance to see the R&B superstar perform his greatest hits, including Yeah!, Confessions, and My Boo.
🎤 Dec 22: An Evening with Andrea Bocelli
Join the legendary Andrea Bocelli for a breathtaking night of world-class music at Kaseya Center in Miami on Sunday, December 22, at 7:30 PM. Experience the timeless voice of the iconic tenor as he performs beloved operatic arias, classical crossover hits, and holiday classics in an unforgettable performance that will leave you mesmerized.
🎄Dec 30: Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet
Step into a world of holiday magic with the Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet at the iconic Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater on Monday, December 30, at 3:00 PM. This enchanting performance brings the beloved classic to life with stunning choreography, dazzling costumes, and festive music, perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
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🎶 December, 2024 – Concerts & Shows at the Kaseya Center in Miami
From marquee NBA matchups to music’s hottest performers, downtown Miami’s premier venue, Kaseya Center (formerly American Airlines Arena), is the place to be for a night of entertainment. No matter the occasion. Get Kaseya Center tickets, so you can experience it live.
🎸 December, 2024 – Hard Rock Live Concerts & Shows
Check out all upcoming events at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood. Primed as the epicenter of South Florida entertainment, the new venue hosts state-of-the art technical capabilities that supports A-list celebrity performances as well as award shows. You have quite a few to choose from this month.
Miami December Sports
Winter is a great time to catch one of our professional sports teams in action! The Miami Dolphins are heading towards the end of football season. Miami Heat basketball is underway, and Florida Panthers hockey seasons. Make sure to add a Miami Game Day to your Miami vacation – it’s an absolute MUST in Miami!
🏀 Miami Heat Basketball
See the Miami Heat play live at the Kaseya Center. If you’ve attended a Miami Heat game before, you know the excitement and energy of the crowd makes for a truly unforgettable experience. Get Miami Heat tickets, so you can experience it live.
🏈 Miami Dolphins
If you’ve attended a Miami Dolphins game before, you know the excitement and energy of the crowd makes for a truly unforgettable experience. With Miami Dolphins tickets from Vivid Seats, you can experience it live.
🏒 Florida Panthers
Catch the excitement of live NHL action with Florida Panthers tickets! Whether you’re cheering from the stands or watching the fast-paced gameplay, don’t miss the chance to see your favorite team take on rivals in thrilling matchups. Get your tickets now and be part of the action this season!
🌤️ Miami weather in December
December in Miami offers perfect weather for outdoor activities, with mild temperatures averaging between the low 60s°F at night and mid-70s°F during the day. The humidity is low, making it a refreshing escape from colder climates. It’s the ideal time to enjoy Miami’s beaches, outdoor events, and holiday festivities, with clear skies and plenty of sunshine. Whether you’re lounging by the water or exploring the city, Miami’s December weather provides a pleasant and inviting atmosphere for all.
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