Annual Events in Miami and Miami Beach

Events make holidays more interesting and varied. We collected information about some interesting events in Miami and Miami Beach. We wish you a pleasant vacation.

See also: The best hotels in Miami or Cheap hotels in Miami Beach.

World of Travel EXPO

June 13-15, 2023.
World of Travel EXPO Miami (WTE) 2023 will be a marketplace for the global trade companies to meet and conduct business with regional and international countries.
The Miami Airport Convention Center.

Miami Broward Carnival

Dates: September 30; October 06 - 08, 2023.

Miami Broward One Carnival is one of the most colorful events in the city. The Caribbean-American community holds a colorful carnival in Miami every year. The festival is held, as a rule, in early October. The most interesting carnival events are held in the Columbus Day. The culmination of the carnival is the carnival parade and festival, which are held on Sunday.
Learn more.

Miami International Auto Show

Dates: September 1 - 10, 2023.

Automobile exhibition in Miami was held every fall since 1971. It will be moving to October 15 – 23 in 2022. This is one of the biggest events for car lovers in the USA. Visitors to the exhibition will be able to see the latest achievements of the automobile industry. Here you can see the latest models of cars, trucks and SUVs from more than 40 of the world's leading automakers.
Learn more about the event.

Halloween in Miami

30-31 October 2022.
Where can I go for Halloween in Miami? Many exciting events are organized on Halloween in Miami every year. If you are planning to attend a party with children, choose a safe, child-friendly event, place and time.

Zoo Boo 2021. Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami. Oct. 30 & Oct. 31, (10 a.m.-3 p.m.).
A Bootanical Halloween. Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables (6-10 p.m.).
Spooky Adventures at Gold Coast Railroad Museum. Families and kids are invited to participate in the costume contest. Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 SW 152 Ave., Miami. (Oct. 30-31, 12-4 p.m.)

Tortuga Music Festival

Dates: April 14 - 16, 2023.
Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival is an annual music festival held at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The festival features an area known as Conservation Village. (Fort Lauderdale is about 25 miles north of Miami.) Water Taxis are the beest way to get to Tortuga. There is no official parking at the music festival. Your can buy 3-Day GA, VIP and SVIP passes or hotel packages (hotel + passes in one!)

Art Deco Weekend

Dates: January 12-14, 2024.

Art Deco Historic District is the heart of Miami Beach (along with the South Beach). Tourists enjoy not only with the sea, the beach and good weather while in Miami Beach. Pay attention to the unique architecture and beauty of old houses.
Art Deco Weekend is an annual festival, with vintage fine arts, musical entertainment, antiques, food, live performances and more.
Come to Ocean Drive and spend time with pleasure.
Learn more about the event.

Miami Marathon and Half Marathon

Date: January 29, 2023.

Miami Marathon & Half Marathon is held in Miami annually. This is a popular event that attracts sports fans and active lifestyles from many countries. Not only runners, but pedestrians and wheelchair athletes come to Miami these days. Choose the distance that you can. Enjoy the beautiful views of Miami and Miami Beach. The start and finish of the race are near
the American Airlines arena (601 Biscayne boulevard, Miami, FL 33132).

Coconut Grove Arts Festival

Dates: February 18-19, 2023.

Coconut Grove Arts Festival is an opportunity to see many works of contemporary artists in one place. This event is not for professionals in the field of fine arts, but for the general public, for you.
Just stroll through the streets, look at the stands of artists, make your own, personal opinion of what you are presented as works of art. Sometimes it is possible to see how art is created.
Good music and varied, tasty food will also be available to you.
Festival is held just south of downtown Miami, along the streets of McFarlane Road, South Bayshore Drive and Pan American Drive.
Address: 2700 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL 33133.

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The South Beach Wine & Food Festival

Date: February 23 - 26, 2023.

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) will be liked by those who like good food, knows how to enjoy the taste, or wants to learn it. A lot of pleasant activities will be organized: demonstrations, tastings, parties, seminars.
It is held in various locations throughout the South beach.

Calle Ocho Festival

Date: March 12, 2023.
Music Festival and Carnaval is canceled due to ongoing pandemic.

Calle Ocho Festival is the largest street festival in Miami and the largest Hispanic festival in USA. It is annual event for music, dance and fun lovers. This one-day fiesta culminates the Miami Carnival. You will meet at the festival: 20 blocks filled with 12 musical stages, international food folkloric dances and a good mood. There is something for everyone to enjoy. Carnaval is powered by Kiwanis Club of Little Havana Miami and Latin community. This is a free event, but you can buy a VIP ticket to get better access.
The festival take place along 8th Street, between 12th and SW 27th Avenues. ( The Southwest Eighth Street is also known as “Calle Ocho”. It is in Miami-Dade County in the Little Havana section of Miami.)

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