📍 What's Happening Miami

Things to do in Miami

Everything we can verify across Miami's public calendars for the next 30 days, updated twice a day.

Friday, October 16

American Rhythms

Fri, Oct 16–18 · Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL

Classical precision, jazz-inflected movement and new choreography come together as Miami City Ballet opens its 2026-27 season at the Adrienne Arsht Center.

$106.47

Saturday, October 17

Alta Joda Fest Miami

Sat, Oct 17 · ZeyZey Miami, 353 NE 61st St., Miami, FL

Cumbia, reggaeton, RKT and cuarteto drive an Argentina-centered late-night party at ZeyZey Miami.

$12.78

Backyard Bash: Season Kickoff Concert

Sat, Oct 17 · The Moss Center, 10950 SW 211th St., Cutler Bay, FL

Reggae legends, outdoor seating and a family-friendly lawn concert open the Moss Center’s 2026-2027 season.

Free

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Birding

Sat, Oct 17 · Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, 1200 S. Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, FL

Birders can spend a morning exploring Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park with a guided field trip focused on the species and habitats of Key Biscayne.

Price: see link

Artist Talk: Woosler Delisfort & Carl-Philippe Juste

Sat, Oct 17 · Little Haiti Cultural Complex, 212-260 NE 59th Terrace, Miami, FL

Photography, visual art and performance frame a conversation about artistic expression and censorship at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex.

Price: see link

Sunday, October 18

An Evening with Alexia Nader

Sun, Oct 18 · Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, FL

Author Alexia Nader discusses The Meaning of Daughter , her new multigenerational novel tracing a Lebanese-Haitian family across Haiti, New York and Miami.

Free

Awaken In Nature Daylong Mindfulness Autumn Retreat

Sun, Oct 18 · Patch of Heaven Sanctuary, 21900 SW 157 Ave, Miami, FL

Guided meditation, mindful movement, sensory exercises and sound healing create a full day of digital disconnection within Patch of Heaven Sanctuary’s 20-acre preserve.

$141.63

Wednesday, October 21

AEW Dynamite

Wed, Oct 21 · Watsco Center, 1245 Dauer Dr., Coral Gables, FL

All Elite Wrestling brings its flagship weekly show to the Watsco Center for a live night of professional wrestling in Coral Gables.

$82.8

All Arts Show at Leisure City Lounge

Wed, Oct 21–28 · Leisure City Lounge, 29301 SW 152nd Ave., Homestead, FL

Comedy, live music and open-mic performances share the stage during a weekly showcase of South Florida talent at Leisure City Lounge in Homestead.

Free

Thursday, October 22

Alvaro Diaz: Omakase Tour

Thu, Oct 22 · The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL

Puerto Rican artist Álvaro Díaz brings the cinematic world of OMAKASE to The Fillmore Miami Beach.

$56

Anuel

Thu, Oct 22 · LIV, Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Miami Beach, FL

Latin trap and reggaeton take over LIV during Mentirosa Thursdays as Anuel AA headlines the official Billboard Latin Music Week after-party at Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

$49.84

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida: Dracula

Thu, Oct 22 · Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura, FL

Gothic atmosphere, dramatic choreography and theatrical imagery bring Bram Stoker’s iconic vampire tale to the ballet stage.

Price: see link

Saturday, October 24

Adrian Uribe: 50 y Pico Tour

Sat, Oct 24 · The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL

Character comedy, improvisation and new stories come together in a career-spanning stage show from Mexican actor and comedian Adrián Uribe.

Price: see link

Ancient Roots, Common Resonance

Sat, Oct 24 · Marshall L. Davis, Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Ave., Miami, FL

Sacred drumming traditions from West Africa and India come into conversation through rhythm, history and live demonstration at the Marshall Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center.

Price: see link

Bill Baggs Haunted Hike

Sat, Oct 24 · Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, 1200 S. Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, FL

Carnival rides, lighted performers, tram rides and a nighttime haunted trail bring Halloween programming to Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne.

Price: see link

Sunday, October 25

Best Baguette and Croissant Competition

Sun, Oct 25 · National Hotel Miami Beach, 1677 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL

Florida bakers put their baguettes and croissants to a public taste test during an annual competition devoted to French baking traditions.

$36.2

A Cappella on the Beach

Sun, Oct 25 · Lummus Park, Between 14th Street and 14th Place, Miami Beach, FL

Unaccompanied vocal music takes over the lawn at Lummus Park in Miami Beach for a beachside choral performance led by Ryan and Cindy Ellis.

Free

Before I Do: Closing Night Film & Party

Sun, Oct 25 · Little Haiti Cultural Complex, 212 NE 59th Terr., Miami, FL

A wedding weekend unravels into romantic complications and second chances in Gary Jaffe’s comedy Before I Do , screening as the Closing Night selection of the 2026 OUTshine Film Festival.

$43.08

Wednesday, October 28

An Italian Wine & Gastronomy Soirée

Wed, Oct 28 · Fontana, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL

Ten Italian wines, chef-prepared dishes and live saxophone music come together for an evening devoted to regional Italian food and wine at Fontana at The Biltmore Hotel Miami in Coral Gables.

Price: see link

Bad Gyal: Más Cara World Tour

Wed, Oct 28 · The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL

Spanish singer and songwriter Bad Gyal opens the U.S. leg of her Más Cara World Tour at The Fillmore Miami Beach.

Price: see link

Thursday, October 29

Art Talk: Masterpieces from the Museum Berggruen

Thu, Oct 29 · Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL

Twentieth-century modernism comes into focus in a gallery talk examining the artists, relationships and collecting vision behind Picasso–Klee–Matisse: Masterpieces from the Museum Berggruen .

Free

A Festa: Brazilian Grooves On Wax

Thu, Oct 29 · The Sylvester, 3456 North Miami Ave., Miami, FL

Brazilian disco, funk, boogie and regional rhythms return to the turntables at The Sylvester for an all-vinyl session devoted to music from Brazil.

Price: see link

Friday, October 30

Affion Crockett

Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1 · Miami Improv Comedy Theatre, 3450 NW 83 Ave., Doral, FL

Sketch comedy, stand-up and sharp character work come to Miami Improv Comedy Theater in Doral for a weekend of performances by Affion Crockett.

Price: see link

Aline Umber b2b Krol (All Night Long)

Fri, Oct 30 · Jolene Sound Room Miami, 200 East Flagler St., Miami, FL

French electronic project Aline Umber and producer Krol settle into an all-night back-to-back session of house, techno and groove-driven club music at Jolene Sound Room Miami.

$10

Annual Designer Sale at Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1 · Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL

Designer fashion and accessories are discounted during a three-day annual sale at Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Free

Saturday, October 31

A Wicked Halloween on the Bay Aboard Seafair Megayacht

Sat, Oct 31 · Seafair Megayacht, Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL

A Halloween cruise aboard the Seafair Grand Luxe pairs Biscayne Bay views with dancing, live entertainment, food and drinks across multiple decks.

Price: see link

Sunday, November 1

17th Annual City of Aventura's Young Stars Showcase

Sun, Nov 1 · Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura, FL

Young vocalists from across South Florida take the stage at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in a showcase devoted to emerging local talent.

$29.5

Afroman

Sun, Nov 1 · ZeyZey Miami, 353 NE 61st St., Miami, FL

Humorous storytelling, laid-back hip-hop and cult-favorite songs come to ZeyZey’s outdoor Zaku Stage with a performance by Afroman.

Price: see link

Thursday, November 5

A Floral Extravaganza with Master Florist Mario Fernandez

Thu, Nov 5 · Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ, 3010 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables, FL

Holiday floral design takes center stage during a demonstration by florist Mario Fernandez of Belle Fleur at Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ.

$49.87

An Evening of Discovery: The Science Behind Pixar

Thu, Nov 5 · Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL

Pixar’s blend of storytelling, technology and scientific innovation sets the theme for an evening of dining, presentations and philanthropy at Frost Science.

Price: see link

Friday, November 6

Ben Katzman Homecoming

Fri, Nov 6 · Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL

Miami musician Ben Katzman returns home for a genre-blurring concert that pairs heavy metal, punk and pop with an interactive nod to his time on Survivor .

$20.92

Beyond the Pages: The Vortex

Fri, Nov 6 · The Wolfsonian - FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL

A journey through the Colombian jungle reveals the beauty of the landscape alongside the violence and exploitation of the early 20th-century rubber trade.

Free

Saturday, November 7

4X4 Building the Future of Dance

Sat, Nov 7 · Sanctuary of the Arts, 410 Andalusia Ave., Coral Gables, FL

Four choreographers bring distinct approaches to movement and creative process to the stage at Sanctuary of the Arts in Coral Gables.

$18

808 Life: DJ Assault + DJ Godfather

Sat, Nov 7 · The Ground Miami, 34 NE 11th St., Miami, FL

Detroit ghettotech meets Miami bass and electro during a late-night 808 Life takeover at The Ground.

$10

Allyson Briggs & The Dan Gabel Big Band

Sat, Nov 7 · Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL

Vocalist Allyson Briggs and trombonist Dan Gabel bring classic jazz, Great American Songbook standards and golden-age big band style to the Banyan Bowl stage.

Price: see link

Barbecue, Bourbon & Blues

Sat, Nov 7 · North Miami Athletic Stadium at FIU North Campus, 2555 NE 151 St., North Miami, FL

Regional barbecue traditions, bourbon tastings and live blues music come together for an outdoor food festival in North Miami.

Price: see link

Tuesday, November 10

Adobe Max 2026

Tue, Nov 10–12 · Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL

A global gathering of creative professionals brings design, technology and innovation to the Miami Beach Convention Center for a multi-day conference.

Price: see link

Friday, November 13

18th Annual William M. Schiff Art Show

Fri, Nov 13 · The Palace, 1 Andalusia Ave., Coral Gables, FL

Local artists showcase their work during an evening exhibition at The Palace in Coral Gables.

Free

Absolute Journey, the Journey Tribute

Fri, Nov 13 · Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura, FL

Journey’s arena-rock catalog returns in a tribute concert built around soaring vocals, layered guitars and familiar singalong choruses.

$45.27

Art in the Park

Fri, Nov 13 · Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, FL

Live music, visual art and food come together in Ponce Circle Park as a longtime Coral Gables cultural gathering returns after more than a decade.

Free

Saturday, November 14

2nd Saturday Day of Action: November Clean-Up

Sat, Nov 14 · Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, 1200 S. Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, FL

Volunteers can help remove litter and maintain beaches and public areas during a monthly cleanup at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.

Free

A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert

Sat, Nov 14 · The Moss Center, 10950 SW 211 St, Cutler Bay, FL

Jazz piano, holiday music and the familiar sound world of Vince Guaraldi come together in an annual concert inspired by A Charlie Brown Christmas .

Price: see link

Argentina Experience Weekend

Sat, Nov 14–15 · Hialeah Park Casino, 100 E. 32nd St., Hialeah, FL

Live music, Argentine food, open-fire cooking, wine, mate and family programming come together for a two-day celebration of Argentine culture at Hialeah Park.

Price: see link

Asado Argentino

Sat, Nov 14 · Hialeah Park Casino, 100 E. 32nd St., Hialeah, FL

Open-fire cooking, Argentine food, wine and live music take over Hialeah Park for the fourth edition of the Campeonato del Asado Argentino.

Price: see link

Sunday, November 15

Annual Vintage Auto Show

Sun, Nov 15 · Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 AVE, Palmetto Bay, FL

Vintage automobiles from 1965 and earlier will be displayed across the historic grounds of Deering Estate during an annual outdoor car show in partnership with the Antique Automotive Club of America - South Florida…

Price: see link

Ongoing exhibits & runs

Act One: Standards & Survival

Fri, Oct 16–31 · Fantasy Theatre Factory at the Sandrell Rivers Theater, 6103 NW 7th Ave., Miami, FL

Actress and vocalist Marlo Vashti portrays Billie Holiday, Nina Simone and Ella Fitzgerald in a one-woman theatrical performance combining jazz, biography and dramatic storytelling.

Price: see link

Abraham Cruzvillegas: Autocontusión

Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Jul 25 · The Bass, 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL

Mexican artist Abraham Cruzvillegas examines improvisation, displacement and the changing life of cities through a large-scale installation at The Bass in Miami Beach.

Price: see link

Amalia Pica: Lecturas Posibles

Fri, Oct 16 – Fri, Feb 12 · The Bass, 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL

Visitors can draw and write across the walls, furniture and objects of an interactive library installation by Amalia Pica at The Bass in Miami Beach.

Price: see link

America Touched, America Seen

Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Nov 1 · Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, FL

Artists who are blind or visually impaired explore touch, movement, imagination and national identity in an intergenerational exhibition at the Coral Gables Museum.

Price: see link

America250: Celebrating American Innovation

Fri, Oct 16 – Thu, Dec 31 · Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL

American scientific discovery comes into focus through a museum-wide poster exhibition highlighting 250 innovators, researchers and changemakers.

Price: see link

Anina Major: The Sacred Mangrove

Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Aug 1 · Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL

Bahamian artist Anina Major transforms the tradition of palm-leaf weaving into an immersive ceramic installation rooted in Caribbean memory, labor and ecology.

Price: see link

Assume Vivid Astro Focus: XI

Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Aug 29 · The Bass, 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL

Floor-to-ceiling patterns, video projections, sculptural elements and a modular stage transform a gallery at The Bass into an immersive environment shaped by color, performance and collective participation.

Price: see link

Basquiat: Figures, Signs, Symbols

Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Jun 6 · Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL

Jean-Michel Basquiat’s figures, coded language and visual symbols take focus in PAMM’s major presentation of ten works from the Kenneth C.

Price: see link

Bass Babies

Sat, Oct 17 – Sat, Nov 21 · The Bass, 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL

Toddlers and their caregivers explore art, music and sensory play through hands-on activities at The Bass in Miami Beach.

$20

A Palace Affair Sunday

Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Dec 27 · Palace Bar & Restaurant, 1052 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL

Music, dancing and regal-themed attire shape a weekly Sunday gathering at Palace Bar & Restaurant on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach.

Price: see link

BCC Fitness Sundays

Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 15 · Brickell City Centre, 98 SE 7th Street, Miami, FL

BCC Fitness Sundays Brickell City Centre continues its Wellness Series with an exciting lineup of fitness experiences.

Price: see link

Baila Little Havana con Marisol Blanco

Tue, Oct 20 – Tue, Dec 29 · Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3rd St., Miami, FL

Afro-Cuban dance traditions come to life in a weekly class at the Koubek Center led by dancer and master instructor Marisol Blanco.

$32.96

All Women Open Mic

Tue, Nov 3 – Tue, Dec 1 · Villain Theater, 5865 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, DE

Performers across creative disciplines can take the mic at a monthly open stage centered on women and other non-male artists at Villain Theater in Little Haiti.

Free

Assembly: Roots and Dub Reggae

Fri, Nov 6 – Fri, Dec 3 · Dunns-Josephine Hotel, 1028 NW 3rd Ave., Miami, FL

Roots reggae, dub selections and Jamaican sound system culture come together for a monthly gathering in Historic Overtown.

Price: see link