Miami Art Week: Percussion Pop-Up Concert
2025-12-05 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | New World Symphony, 500 17th Street, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Take a beat between gallery stops during Miami Art Week! Drop by SoundScape Park between 7 and 8 p.m. for a musical breather featuring New World Symphony Fellows. Enjoy recorded orchestra concerts and live percussion performances. Free swag while supplies last! Don’t miss additional NWS Fellow pop-up performances that evening on nearby Lincoln Road from 7 to 9 p.m. The New World Symphony’s WALLCAST® Concerts allow concertgoers to experience great music while enjoying an evening under the stars in SoundScape Those events are free and do not require a ticket because of support from the Knight Foundation, Wege Foundation and the NWS Resilience Fund.

New World Symphony Fellows live on Lincoln Road
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | 660 Lincoln Road, 660 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
The New World Symphony Fellows take over the Euclid Oval for a live performance on Lincoln Road! Don’t miss a pop-up performance by gifted classical musicians. They will play both classical and popular music.

Monsieur Periné
2025-12-05 20:00 - 23:00 | Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 33141, United States
Tribeca Festival at Art Basel Miami Beach presents Monsieur Periné featuring an 11 piece band. Monsieur Periné is a Grammy-winning Colombian band known for their eclectic fusion of Latin, jazz, swing, and pop sounds. Fronted by vocalist Catalina García, the group blends traditional Colombian rhythms with modern influences, creating vibrant, danceable music!

Hermanos Gutiérrez
2025-12-06 20:00 - 23:00 | Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 33141, United States
Guitar duo Hermanos Gutiérrez is made up of brothers Estevan and Alejandro Gutiérrez, who create cinematic music rooted in Western and Latin American sounds. Born to an Ecuadorian mother and a Swiss father, the brothers grew up in Switzerland and their music is deeply influenced by their blended cultures. Their music draws inspiration from spaghetti westerns, Latin music and surf rock. Don’t miss them!

Painting with the Pros
2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | The Bass, 2100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, United States
A special Miami Beach Art Week event at The Bass Creativity Center involves the NFL Players Association (NFLPA)’s Professional Athletes Foundation! During this event, children and their families will paint with former NFL Players and work on a group art project led by local artist David Sexton. Painting with the Pros is recommended for ages 7 to 15. This event is free. Pre-registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is very limited, so register today!

Carmen Tomassetti Trio
2025-12-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Lummus Park between 14th Street and 14th Place, 1441 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Head to Ocean Drive on Dec. 7 for a performance featuring Carmen Tomassetti Trio as part of the Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series, a free, weekly concert series presented by the Ocean Drive Association. Bring a blanket or lawn chair ahead of the 5 p.m. start time. Carmen Tomassetti has been performing for three decades on countless stages including inside cruise ships. These Sunday events take place in Lummus Park between 14th Street and 14th Place or inside The Betsy Hotel when it rains.

Jazz vocalist Nicole Henry
2025-12-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 33141, United States
Jazz vocalist Nicole Henry performs at her 12th annual winter fundraising concert on Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Miami Beach Bandshell. Don’t miss her award-winning voice and an evening meant to uplift and inspire. Proceeds from the concert support local initiatives, continuing a tradition that blends artistry with community impact. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, and the event will take place rain or shine!

Here There Are Blueberries -- final weekend
2025-12-11 19:30 - 2025-12-14 14:00 | Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
The Miami New Drama season opens with “Here There Are Blueberries”, an award-winning show about a mysterious album featuring Nazi-era photographs that arrives at the desk of a U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist. As curators unravel the shocking truth behind the images, the album soon makes headlines and ignites a debate that reverberates far beyond the museum walls. Based on real events, Here There Are Blueberries tells the story of these historical photographs—what they reveal about the perpetrators of the Holocaust and our own humanity. “Here There Are Blueberries” is written by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich and conceived and directed by Moisés Kaufman. The Miami New Drama production is made possible with the support of Frank Lowy, Gary Wasserman, Midnight Theatricals, and Michael P.N.A. Hormel.

Open Studio at The Bass
2025-12-13 12:30 - 16:30 | The Bass, 2100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, United States
Take a break during your next museum visit and drop in to The Studio in the Creativity Center for self-guided art-making activities, design challenges, books and more! The Studio is open from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Drop in art-making activities are included in the museum ticket.

Handmade ceramic bell workshop
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Join the Miami Beach Botanical Garden to assemble your own unique clay bell and add a touch of charm to your home! This hands-on workshop enables participants to design a personalized wind chime made from 5 to 6 beautifully handmade ceramic pieces. Under the guidance of Miami-based artists Tania and Lizette, select from a variety of unique ceramic elements and assemble them into a one-of-a-kind wind chime. All materials are provided as well as light refreshments. Come ready to create!

Honeck: Mahler 4 at New World Symphony
2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:30 | New World Symphony, 500 17th Street, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Gustav Mahler’s Fourth Symphony is a masterpiece of joy and wonder and cnductor Manfred Honeck makes his triumphant return in a program of orchestral gems from his homeland of Austria. Ticket holders for Saturday, Dec. 13 may attend a free pre-concert chat with NWS Fellows and staff at 6:30 p.m. in the New World Center’s Truist Pavilion. No pre-concert chat will take place on Sunday, Dec. 14. That concert starts at 2 p.m.

Ela Taubert
2025-12-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 33141, United States
Colombian singer Ela Taubert will bring her powerful voice to the stage as part of her “Preguntas a las 11:11 Tour”. From acoustic moments to high-energy anthems, Ela’s performance will also include visuals. You won’t want to miss this concert!

The French Market South Pointe Park
2025-12-14 09:00 - 17:00 | South Pointe Park, 1 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Head out to the French Market South Pointe Park on Sunday, Dec. 14! Presented by the French American Association of Crafts & Trades, this free outdoor event transforms South Pointe Park into a European-style marketplace featuring local artisans and small businesses. Check out freshly baked breads, pastries, specialty foods, apparel for all ages, handmade accessories and original artwork.

Urban Sketchers Miami Lincoln Road meetup
2025-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 | 551 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Meet up with fellow talented sketchers at the Lincoln Road Antique Market, first outside of the H&M store. The group will sketch the market as well as the holiday decorations. Bring your supplies and enjoy!

"The Art of Architecture" lecture featuring Elisa Turner
2025-12-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Art Deco Museum, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Don’t miss the Miami Design Preservation League’s upcoming “The Art of Architecture” lecture on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 at the Art Deco Welcome Center, located at 1001 Ocean Drive on Miami Beach.

At the event, award-winning art critic and art journalist Elisa Turner will discuss her new book, “Miami’s Art Boom: From Local Vision to International Presence” (University Press of Florida, October 2025), which celebrates the creative forces that propelled Miami’s visual arts scene onto the international stage.

Featuring more than 100 of Turner’s best profiles, reviews and stories, the book explores the artists, curators, galleries and museums, and the public and private funding, that have shaped Miami into this global hub — before and after the arrival of Art Basel Miami Beach in 2002. We look forward to seeing you then!

Baroque music festival
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Normandy Fountain, 7802 Rue Vendome, Miami Beach, FL, 33141, United States
The April Baroque Festival at Normandy Fountain was a success, and so the Velveteen Ensemble is coming back for an encore performance! Dress in your Baroque best!

Wolfsonian-FIU Culture Crawl Free Guided Tour
2025-12-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
For December’s Culture Crawl, learn more about The Wolfsonian’s current exhibitions during a free guided tour starting at 6:15 p.m. The Wolfsonian-FIU is partnering with the City of Miami Beach and neighboring institutions to present free monthly evenings.

Third Thursdays at The Bass: The Nightclub
2025-12-18 18:00 - 21:00 | The Bass, 2100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, United States
TheNightclub opens at The Bass for a site-specific installation of ephemeral experimentation where art and community converge. The evening will blur the lines among artist, curator and audience. Complimentary admission with RSVP, though seating is limited.To learn more about TheNightclub, visit https://www.thenightclub.info/

Free guided tour at Wolfsonian-FIU
2025-12-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
The Wolfsonian-FIU will participate in Culture Crawl this month, together with the City of Miami Beach and neighboring institutions, to present free monthly evenings of à la carte culture. You can ride on the complimentary trolley service, or take a bike or walk and take in the best of South Beach’s art, performances, screenings and tours. Learn more about The Wolfsonian’s current exhibitions during a free guided tour starting at 6:15 p.m.

TheNightclub at The Bass
2025-12-18 18:00 - 21:00 | The Bass, 2100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, United States
TheNightclub at The Bass is a site-specific installation during “Live From Planet Earth”, which uses online webcameras and surveillance devices from around the world and questions how the infinite availability of images and the use of ecological technology triggers a change in spectatorship. Live streamed images obtained from earthcams and continuous 24/7 livecams create an ongoing and immersive loop of geographies. Landscapes from Latin America, the Caribbean, South East Asia and other parts of the world are transferred into a single one night only site-specific exhibition.

Jazz in the Jungle featuring Munir Hossn & GypsySamba
2025-12-19 20:00 - 23:45 | Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Let the night sweep you away with swinging melodies, tropical ambience and unforgettable vibes under the stars!

Sounds of the Season
2025-12-20 19:30 - 20:30 | New World Symphony, 500 17th Street, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
A beloved holiday tradition returns to the New World Symphony — the Sounds of the Season, an evening of festive music from around the world. If you’re bringing a child ages 4 to 8, email tickets@nws.edu or call 305.673.3331 to purchase family tickets and arrive no later than 6:45 p.m. for a short pre-concert orientation.

Matisyahu - Festival of Light
2025-12-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 33141, United States
Matisyahu brings his Festival of Light back to Miami Beach for two nights — Dec. 20 and 21! Expect to hear hits, fan favorites and new material. Don’t miss these special shows on the final two nights of Hanukkah!

MDPL and Wolfsonian-FIU's Art Deco Weekend talks
2026-01-10 11:00 - 17:00 | Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
The Miami Design Preservation League and the Wolfsonian-FIU present a day of talks during the annual Art Deco Weekend on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s theme, Land, Air & Sea, explores how Art Deco shaped everything from ocean liners and airplanes to sleek cars and modern interiors. At 4 p.m., the Wolfsonian will have a library open house featuring Koizumi Kishio’s 1930s plates of Tokyo, a display curated by FIU art history professor Lidu Yi’s students. For the full festival schedule, visit artdecoweekend.org. Each talk is available as a separately ticketed program. Click the links below to purchase tickets: 11 a.m. Deco-in-Motion, 1:00 p.m. Bend it Like Breuer, 3:00pm the Unlocking an Art Deco Bedroom at 4 p.m. Library Open House

English Only
2026-01-29 20:00 - 2026-02-22 15:00 | Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
In this play, go back to Miami in 1980, when streets are tense and the fight for the soul of the city has begun. Based on explosive true events, English Only unfolds in the wake of the Mariel boatlift, when 125,000 new arrivals to South Florida ignited a campaign to make English the county’s sole language. Don’t miss this gripping portrait of a region at a crossroads.
