Goth parties are having a moment in Miami

Another surprising find, Domicile in Little Haiti is a new-ish nightclub in a raw, industrial-style warehouse space complete with metal scaffolding ripe for climbing. Music is the main event here, with sweaty dancing as a close second. Check out their Instagram for regular collabs with Malicia Goth Nights, one of Miami’s longest-running parties for creatures of the night. “We’re always adding different twists to Malicia, stepping out of bounds to explore what Goth is,” says Legion. “Some parties lean industrial, others more ‘80s — but it’s always a big dance party.” You’ll find Dominguez on the dancefloor, too. “I love having a night off and heading out to Domicile for the Malicia Party. So much fun!”

Goth night in Little Havana may sound like an oxymoron, but it is in fact a real thing – and a fun thing, too. Local watering hole Bar Nancy offers a more casual introduction to the scene with monthly STRANGELOVE parties, dark wave DJ sets, and occasional Goth karaoke nights mixed into its wildly-varied social calendar. This place fills up quickly, so come early for an excellent cocktail and “coffin classics” before things take a turn for the dark side. The later it gets, the heavier the music – just the way we like it.

For a tiny cocktail bar, this place has some serious music chops. Along with its weekly jazz night, the aptly-named Corner Bar in Downtown hosts monthly goth parties with Miami’s own DJ Rippin Kittin at the helm. The party rocks on from 10 pm to 5 am, perfect for all you nocturnal bats. 

Part local party, part community board, Hexed Miami has been a go-to resource for South Florida’s Goth scene for over 14 years. Organizers are celebrating big this year with a range of party collabs and live music events all season long. Check out their Facebook and Instagram pages for all the coffin counterculture in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and beyond.