The city known for non-stop celebrations would obviously host some of the best festivals in the world, experience these unique events that were created in Miami.
FACEBOOK Ultra Music FestivalThere is more to Miami than the pristine beaches, these eight festivals are what Miami is all about: artistic, lights, dance and delicious food. From the Ultra EDM Music Festival to the South Beach Jazz Festival, there is something for everyone on this list. Tickets sell out quickly, so be sure to plan accordingly, months in advance for the best experience.
Ultra Music Festival
Photo by Ultra Music Festival FacebookSince 1999, the Ultra Music Festival has been attracting massive crowds of EDM lovers to its outdoor concerts every March in Bayfront Park. David Guetta, DJ Snake, DJ Fisher and many more iconic artists are frequently in the lineup. Ultra has expanded to host in nearly every major destination across the world. Across three days, guests can expect to hear from 150 artists on 6 stages.
Rolling Loud Music Festival
Photo by Rolling Loud FacebookThe largest hip hop event in the country, Rolling Loud Music Festival has been around since 2015 and takes place at the Hard Rock Casino every July. Saweeti, Playboi Carti, Future, Kendrick Lamar, and many more artists like typically play across the four stages in the span of three days. Aside from Miami, the concert is also in Portugal, Toronto, and the Netherlands.
South Beach Jazz Festival
Photo by South Beach Jazz Festival FacebookThe South Beach Jazz Festival occurs every January and was founded by David New, a blind and deaf entrepreneur paralyzed from the waist down until he defied all odds to slowly regain his hearing and learned how to walk. The mission of the festival is disability awareness, so pride is shown in presenting world-renowned musicians from the entire spectrum of jazz including traditional, contemporary, and Latin American cutting edge acts.
International Mango Festival
Photo by International Mango Festival FacebookThe International Mango Festival takes place inside the Fairchild Botanical Gardens in July. Mangoes are collected from around the globe to offer samples, auctions, and a mango fruit market to guests. Enjoy lectures and demonstrations to show how to pick the best mangos, the wide variety of fruit species, and mango merchandise. There is also a Kidway area for children to play with interactive displays and a face painting booth.
Winter Party Festival
Photo by Winter Party Festival FacebookThe Winter Party Festival takes place every March in Miami Beach where the annual, week-long celebration of music, dance, and community, is produced by the National LGBTQ Task Force to raise critical funds for the LGBTQ+ movement. Founded in 1994, it all started with a beach party that received massive support and since then has grown to what we know today.
Miami Beach Pride Festival
Photo by Miami Beach Pride Festival FacebookMiami Beach Pride was established by former Miami Beach Mayor Matti Bower in 2008 as an initiative of the Miami Beach Gay Business Development Council. The pride festival takes place every April and is free to attend thanks to donations and sponsors. Across two days, visitors can enjoy 16 food stalls, two concert stages, and a wide variety of vendor stalls selling everything from clothing, jewelry, to pride merchandise.
Miami Film Festival
Photo by Miami Film Festival FacebookSince 1983, the Miami Film Festival has taken place every March to celebrate small filmmakers. All films shown are taken into a voting poll to pick the best film by the end of the 9-day long festival. Cash rewards for winning the competition can reach up to $100,000. The following film legends have all given award presentations and speeches at this event: Pedro Almodovar, Rita Moreno, Riz Ahmed, Aldis Hodge, Javier Camara, Andra Day and more.
Calle Ocho Music Festival
Photo by Calle Ocho Festival FacebookAlso called Carnaval Miami, the Calle Ocho Music Festival is an annual event during every March and lasts for one day. It began in the 70’s when a group of Miami kids wanted to change the world, so they created the Calle Ocho. As the festival gained popularity, it quickly became the largest Hispanic festival in the country. With the support from the Miami Herald, it became possible to fund projects to forever change children’s lives from summer camps to college scholarships. Enjoy local cuisine from small vendors, handcrafted jewelry, domino and soccer competitions and many more activities to enjoy while at the event.
