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Best Miami Events Happening This November 2026
Looking for the best things to do in Miami in November 2026? The month runs from dealmaking to a season-finale boat race: The Real Deal’s Real Estate Forum opens things at Mana Wynwood November 4–5, Miami Book Fair anchors the back half of the month, and E1 Miami GP’s championship finale lights up Biscayne Bay. Add a Wynwood food doubleheader, Give Miami Day’s 15th anniversary, and Thanksgiving closing things out, and November has a lot to plan around.
November opens with business before it opens with food. The Real Deal’s forum runs November 4–5, then Sunday, November 8 stacks the South Florida Seafood Festival in Wynwood against the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival in Miramar, plus a Dolphins home game at Hard Rock Stadium. E1 Miami GP returns to Biscayne Bay for its season finale November 13–14, Miami Book Fair opens at Wolfson Campus November 15 for an eight-day run, and Give Miami Day turns 15 on the 19th. The Book Fair’s Street Fair takes over Downtown November 20–22, and Thanksgiving closes the month on the 26th.
Miami events in November 2026, by date
- · Miami Film Festival GEMS, Miami Dade College
- · The Real Deal Miami Real Estate Forum, Mana Wynwood
- · Britnee Kellogg, The Moss Center
- · Miami Beach Polo World Cup, Collins Park
- · John Summit, Kaseya Center
- · MOMIX Botanica, The Moss Center
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Wynwood
The Real Deal Miami Real Estate Forum
Mana Wynwood turns into South Florida's real estate trade floor for two days, panels and dealmaking drawing developers, brokers, and investors from across the market November 4 and 5.
Downtown
Miami Book Fair
Eight days of author talks at Wolfson Campus, then the Street Fair takes over Downtown with 250+ exhibitors. Programming runs in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.
Miami Beach
Miami Beach Polo World Cup
Eight international teams and 120+ horses play beach polo on the sand over four days, November 12–15. It runs the same weekend as E1 Miami GP on Biscayne Bay, so Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay both host international competition at once.
The nine best events in Miami in November 2026
Miami
Miami Film Festival GEMS
GEMS showcases a curated selection of acclaimed, festival-winning films from around the world. Presented by the Miami Film Festival at Miami Dade College. A must-see lineup for film lovers in Miami.
More info → Wynwood
The Real Deal Miami Real Estate Forum
Experience next-level networking, exclusive insights, and the pulse of Miami’s property market at the 2025 The Real Deal Miami Real Estate Forum.
More info →
South Miami
Britnee Kellogg
Join us for a live performance by rising country artist Britnee Kellogg, known for her heartfelt songwriting, quick-witted humor, and appearances on CBS’ The Road.
More info → Miami Beach
Miami Beach Polo World Cup
Eight international teams and 120+ horses play beach polo on the sand over four days, November 12–15. It runs the same weekend as E1 Miami GP on Biscayne Bay, so Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay both host international competition at once.
Downtown
John Summit
John Summit, who now lives in Miami, plays two arena nights at Kaseya Center on his CTRL ESCAPE tour. The run is behind his second album, released this April on his own Experts Only label.
Tickets → Affiliate
South Miami
MOMIX Botanica
MOMIX Botanica transforms the stage into a fantastical world of nature, where performers, gravity-defying props, cinematic projections, and whimsical puppetry bring the changing seasons to life. Set to everything from birdsong to Vivaldi, this visually stunning performance is part dance, part theater, and part dreamscape. Catch it November 21 or 22.
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Every event this month, by kind. Dates run down each column.
Concerts in Miami in November 2026
8Roda de Samba with Soul Samba Free
A true Rio-style samba party — come prepared to dance. Free entry for Miami Beach residents with ID.
More info →UB40
Tickets → AffiliateLindsey Stirling
Tickets → AffiliateAbstract Citizen Free
An evening of modern jazz fusion and immersive global sounds with Abstract Citizen and Black Nimbus at North Beach Social, the Bandshell's free monthly community music series.
More info →Sting
Tickets → AffiliateCulture and community in November 2026
32Miami Japanese Festival Free
Free, family-run, and the only spot in Miami where a Shichi-Go-San ceremony and a cosplay contest happen on the same lawn.
More info →The Science Behind Pixar at Frost Science
Step behind the scenes of some of Pixar’s most beloved films and discover the science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
More info →The Berry Farm’s Harvest Festival
Screening at SoundScape Park: Project Hail Mary Free
Project Hail Mary gets a free big-screen night under the stars at SoundScape Park.
Miami Worldcenter Night Market Free
Miami's new Friday night market: 40+ local vendors, live music, and string lights on Miami Worldcenter's promenade.
More info →Time to Drive
More info →Smorgasburg South Florida Free
Smorgasburg South Florida returns to Flagler Village (536 NE 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale) on Saturdays from October 17, 1–10 PM. Free admission.
Peacock Ramen Residency at Stormy Monday
Peacock Ramen takes up residency at Stormy Monday (820 Alton Road, Miami Beach) every other Sunday — Oct 11, Oct 25, Nov 8, Nov 22, Dec 6 and Dec 20.
Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival
More info →South Florida Seafood Festival
More info →Screening at SoundScape Park: Flubber Free
Flubber's bouncy comedy gets a free big-screen night at SoundScape Park.
Miami Worldcenter Night Market Free
Miami's new Friday night market: 40+ local vendors, live music, and string lights on Miami Worldcenter's promenade.
More info →Smorgasburg South Florida Free
Smorgasburg South Florida returns to Flagler Village (536 NE 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale) on Saturdays from October 17, 1–10 PM. Free admission.
Luminosa
More info →PAMM Free Second Saturdays Free
Free admission and family art-making all day at Pérez Art Museum Miami.
Wynwood Art Walk Free
More info →14th Annual Vintage Auto Show
More info →Miami Book Fair
Miami Book Fair turns downtown into a citywide conversation, bringing acclaimed authors, big ideas, new books, and family-friendly events
More info →14th Annual Vintage Auto Show
Give Miami Day
More info →Third Thursdays at The Bass Free
The most interesting night out: poetry, storytelling, local history, community conversations, and one-night-only installations.
More info →Lincoln Road Art Walk Free
Miami Worldcenter Night Market Free
Miami's new Friday night market: 40+ local vendors, live music, and string lights on Miami Worldcenter's promenade.
More info →Viernes Culturales Free
Free monthly celebration of Calle Ocho's art, food, and music on the third Friday.
More info →Smorgasburg South Florida Free
Smorgasburg South Florida returns to Flagler Village (536 NE 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale) on Saturdays from October 17, 1–10 PM. Free admission.
Peacock Ramen Residency at Stormy Monday
Peacock Ramen takes up residency at Stormy Monday (820 Alton Road, Miami Beach) every other Sunday — Oct 11, Oct 25, Nov 8, Nov 22, Dec 6 and Dec 20.
Epic Talks with Melitsa Waage
More info →Thanksgiving
Miami Worldcenter Night Market Free
Miami's new Friday night market: 40+ local vendors, live music, and string lights on Miami Worldcenter's promenade.
More info →Smorgasburg South Florida Free
Smorgasburg South Florida returns to Flagler Village (536 NE 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale) on Saturdays from October 17, 1–10 PM. Free admission.
Miami sports events in November 2026
6New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins
Tickets → AffiliateNew England Patriots at Miami Dolphins
Tickets → AffiliateDetroit Lions at Miami Dolphins
Tickets → AffiliateMiami Beach Polo World Cup
In the nine ↑E1 Miami GP
More info →New York Jets at Miami Dolphins
Tickets → AffiliateAlso on
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Best types of events in Miami this November
- Free: Give Miami Day, Wynwood Art Walk, Lincoln Road Art Walk, Viernes Culturales, Book Fair Street Fair (Friday)
- Family: Miami Book Fair’s Children’s Alley, Give Miami 5K’s Kids’ Dash, Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival
- Cultural: Miami Book Fair, Viernes Culturales, Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival
- Nightlife: E1 Miami GP’s Ocean Club, Wynwood Art Walk after-hours, Seafood Festival evening sets
- Sports: Miami Hurricanes football, Inter Miami CF, Miami Heat
- Food: South Florida Seafood Festival, Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, Thanksgiving dining
Miami weather in November 2026
November marks the start of Miami’s dry season, with average highs around 80°F and lows around 69°F. Temperatures ease a few degrees as the month goes on, cooling from the low 80s in early November into the high 70s by Thanksgiving. Hurricane season technically runs through November 30, but rain drops off sharply from October’s pace, and afternoon storms become the exception rather than the rule. It’s one of the most reliable stretches of the year for outdoor events, from the Book Fair’s Street Fair to E1 Miami GP on the water.
FAQ
Miami events in November 2026: FAQ
What events are happening in Miami in November 2026?
Miami Book Fair takes over Downtown November 15–22, E1 Miami GP races its season finale on Biscayne Bay November 13–14, and Wynwood hosts a food doubleheader November 8 with the South Florida Seafood Festival and the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival in nearby Miramar. Give Miami Day turns 15 on the 19th, and the month closes with Thanksgiving on the 26th.
When is the Miami Book Fair in 2026, and when is the Street Fair?
The 43rd annual Miami Book Fair runs November 15–22 at Miami Dade College's Wolfson Campus, with 550+ authors across genres. The free Street Fair runs November 20–22 with 250+ exhibitors and Smorgasburg Miami.
What is E1 Miami GP?
An all-electric powerboat race on Biscayne Bay, part of the UIM E1 World Championship. Miami hosts the 2026 season finale November 13–14 off Virginia Key, with celebrity-owned teams — including Tom Brady's, Marc Anthony's, and LeBron James's — racing hydrofoil RaceBirds for the title.
When is Thanksgiving in Miami 2026?
Thursday, November 26, 2026. Most restaurants run a prix-fixe holiday menu alongside regular service; book at least a week out.
What event are you most excited about this November?
We'll keep updating this list as new events are announced — bookmark the page and let us know if you'd like your event included!
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