New year, new vibes, Miami! January in the Magic City is serving up an unforgettable mix of culture, energy, and excitement. From the smooth rhythms of the South Beach Jazz Festival to the vintage glamour of Art Deco Weekend and the adrenaline-pumping TYR Wodapalooza, the 305 is your ultimate destination to kick off 2025 in style. With sun-drenched beaches and iconic palm-lined streets as the backdrop, this month’s events are all about embracing the magic of Miami life. Let’s dive into what’s heating up the scene this January!
Miami is an amazing city filled with culture, scenic beaches, amazing hotels, and fantastic restaurants. If you’re planning to visit Miami in January, here is a list of must-experience events this month that will tempt you to plan a trip.
Top events in Miami this January include:
- The Tina Turner Musical: January 14-19
- South Beach Jazz Festival: January 9-12
- Art Deco Weekend: January 18 – 20
- Wodapalooza: January 23 – 26
- Laser Evening: January 10
- Pegasus World Cup: January 25
Best Miami Events In January 2025:
January 14-19: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical at the Arsht Center
Get ready, Miami! The Adrienne Arsht Center and Broadway Across America are thrilled to bring the electrifying TINA – The Tina Turner Musical to the Ziff Ballet Opera House for its Miami premiere, January 14-19, 2025. This Broadway sensation celebrates the resilience, triumph, and unstoppable spirit of the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner. From her struggles to her meteoric rise, experience the inspiring story and unforgettable hits in a performance that will leave you breathless. Don’t miss this powerful tribute to a true music legend!
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🪩 January 16: The Miami Guide Presents: 80’s Disco Sunset Party at The Deck
Get ready to dance under the stars! Join The Miami Guide for a dazzling Disco Dance Party at The Deck on January 16th! Dance the night away to classic disco beats, sip on cocktails, and groove under the glow of the LED-lit dance floor with stunning views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline. With a signature cocktail, exclusive happy hour specials, a costume contest, and a photo booth to capture your best retro look, this party promises an unforgettable night of fun, fashion, and nostalgia. Don’t miss out—grab your tickets now for the ultimate disco experience!
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🥭 January 5: King Mango Strut Parade
Experience the quirky charm of South Florida’s King Mango Strut Parade on Sunday, January 5 in Coconut Grove. Known for its satirical costumes, marching bands, and humorous floats, the parade pokes fun at local and global events. Starting at Commodore Plaza, it winds through the streets with groups like the Grove Jugglers and the New Orleans Funeral Marching Band. Originally created in 1982, this free, volunteer-driven event has grown into a beloved tradition. After the parade, enjoy live entertainment and music throughout Coconut Grove for a day of fun and community spirit.
🏈 January 9: The Capital One Orange Bowl
The Capital One Orange Bowl returns to Hard Rock Stadium on January 9, 2025, featuring one of the College Football Playoff semifinals. This Miami tradition since 1935 promises high-stakes action, with the winner advancing to the National Championship. Fans can enjoy a Fan Fest before the game, complete with live music, food, and games. Limited tickets and exclusive premium experiences, including luxury suites and VIP lounges, are available. The event also includes the Orange Bowl Hall of Fame ceremony, honoring legends like Matt Leinart, Urban Meyer, and Vince Wilfork.
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🎷 January 9-12: South Beach Jazz Festival
One of the most anticipated events on the South Florida music calendar returns to Miami Beach January 9-12, 2025, as the 9th Annual South Beach Jazz Festival, This year’s festival continues to celebrate the rich legacy of jazz while expanding the community’s perspective on individuals with unique abilities. Taking place across multiple venues in Miami Beach, the festival showcases world-renowned and emerging artists from the entire spectrum of jazz. With many events being free and outdoors, the sounds of jazz will enliven the city all weekend long, offering residents and guests of Miami Beach a time to enjoy, listen, and learn. Tickets and reservations at www.sobejazzfestival.com
💃🏻 January 18 – 20: Art Deco Weekend
Today’s Miami Beach is a haven for all kinds of art and artists but, historically, it’s most known for Art Deco. Launched in 1976 by the nonprofit organization, Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL), Art Deco Weekend is a three-day celebration of the design movement – a weekend filled with art, architecture, history, culture, entertainment and more. Art Deco Weekend is a free community cultural festival celebrating Miami’s architecture, history, arts, and culture. Organized by the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL), the festival will celebrate its 48th year in 2025 with the theme: Celebrating Florida’s Historic Communities.
⚡️ January 10: 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.
🏋️ January 23 – 26: Wodapalooza
Wodapalooza (WZA), the world’s premier Functional Fitness Festival, returns this January for four action-packed days of fitness, community, and celebration. From elite competitions to the thrilling Gauntlet race, spectator workouts, seminars, and one of the largest vendor villages in the fitness world, WZA has something for everyone. Whether you’re competing or cheering on athletes from all levels and backgrounds, this festival is the ultimate winter getaway for fitness fanatics—set against the iconic backdrop of Miami Beach. Don’t miss it!
🎭 Now – February 16: Lincoln Road Hustle:
Lincoln Road Hustle: In partnership with Lincoln Road, Miami New Drama presents Lincoln Road Hustle, an exhilarating and immersive theater experience that transforms the iconic Lincoln Road into a live stage. Written by award-winning filmmaker Billy Corben and playwright Harley Elias and directed by Michel Hausmann, this site-specific production immerses audiences into Miami’s fast-paced world of high-stakes real estate deals, daring art heists and unexpected love. As the story unfolds across restaurants, cafés and public spaces, audience members will engage with the dynamic characters in real time. Running from December 6 through February 16, the show is proudly sponsored by the Lincoln Road Business Improvement District, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, the City of Miami Beach and IKE. Tickets are available now for this unforgettable performance.
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🎨 January 18 – 19: The Beaux Arts Festival
Miami’s longest-running juried art festival will be held on the beautiful University of Miami campus. The festival will feature over 150 fine art exhibitors, a children’s art tent, marketplace, a beer garden, food and live entertainment. This free outdoor community event is ideal for all art enthusiasts, offering artwork in a variety of media and price ranges. Expect live music, food vendors and art experiences.
🔬 January 22: nightLAB: Science Swarm at Frost Science
A new night at the museum exclusively for adults (21+) is coming your way. nightLAB is an adults-only science adventure launching at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Downtown Miami on Thursday, January 22. During nightLAB, you’ll expand your senses, engage with new sounds in the Frost Planetarium, and unleash your curiosity with hands-on science interactions.
🎥 January 9-23: Miami Jewish Film Festival
Regularly ranked as one of the best film festivals in the world, the Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) is proud to announce the program for its upcoming 28th edition, which will be a hybrid of virtual and live programming events with 105 films in selection. The festival will screen 88 feature and 17 short films representing 25 countries, including 9 world premieres, 12 international premieres, 12 North American premieres, and 4 US premieres.
🍫 January 18 – 19: International Chocolate Festival
The International Chocolate Festival returns to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables. Chocoholics from all over flock to this beloved event. They not only love the tasting stations but also getting to know the process behind making and growing cacao. Taste your way through chocolate confections, decadent desserts and savory bites. Enjoy entertainment, activities, classes and demonstrations. Indulge in chocolate pairings with wine and spirits that will unlock flavors and delight your palate. Bring your family and friends to explore and discover one delicious chocolate adventure after another!
🏛️ January 9-13: Miami Beach Antique Show
The Original Miami Beach Antique Show is one of the country’s most revered shows of its kind. Taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Center in South Beach, the four-day-long event will feature more than 650 vendors and a packed schedule to enhance the experience.
🏇 January 25: Pegasus World Cup
The hottest party on the international Thoroughbred racing calendar returns to Gulfstream Park on Saturday, January 25, as 1/ST announces the 2025 Pegasus World Cup. Known for attracting world-class Thoroughbred racehorses, A-list celebrity attendees, tastemakers and avid racing fans, 1/ST has once again partnered with David Grutman’s Groot Hospitality and Palm Tree Crew to curate a unique Miami experience, including an unforgettable headline performance by South African DJ, record producer and songwriter, Black Coffee and world-renowned DJ and Producer, Diplo, featuring a live special performance by country and pop singer-songwriter, Dasha, that will appear on the NBC/Peacock race day broadcast.
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🏃♀️ February 2, 2025: Life Time Miami Marathon & Half Marathon
As one of the biggest endurance events of the year, the Life Time Miami Marathon & Half will return on February 2, 2025 for its 22st edition. More than 25,000 people from all 50 states and more than 80 countries around the world will compete in both the 26.2-mile marathon and 13.1-mile half marathon that snakes through the city. With such a gorgeous racecourse, it’s easy to see why the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon has emerged as a top destination race for international runners.
✨ Now- Jan 12, 2025: NightGarden at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
The beloved NightGarden 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.
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🪲 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.
🌟 Now – 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.
January, 2025: 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. You have quite a few to choose from this month with Travis Scott and more.
🎸 January, 2025: 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.
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Miami January 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.
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🏈 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.
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🏒 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!
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🌤️ Miami weather in January
In January, Miami graces visitors with mild and pleasant weather, offering a delightful escape from winter’s chill. With average temperatures ranging from the low 60s to the high 70s Fahrenheit (15-25°C), the city becomes a haven for those seeking a balmy holiday retreat. While the occasional cool breeze may sweep through, the sun-soaked days and comfortable evenings make January in Miami an ideal time to explore its vibrant neighborhoods, relax on the sandy beaches, and partake in the array of outdoor festivities that define this coastal paradise.
What event are you most excited about? We will be updating this list leading up to end of month, so make sure to bookmark the page, check back often and let us know if you would like to be included!
Miami is packed with exciting events that offer something for everyone. Whether you are a music lover, sports fan, or beach enthusiast, there is an event that is sure to capture your interest and provide a memorable experience.
