The best Art Basel Miami satellite art fairs to lock in for 2025

The best fair for design fanatics is back. The esteemed Design Miami returns to the Art Basel-adjacent Pride Park for its 2025 program. This year's 20th-anniversary curatorial theme, "Make Believe," celebrates the convening power and gravitational effect Design Miami has had on the world of avant-garde design over the last two decades. Expect to browse around 50 collectible design galleries, plus curios, special projects and collaborations that highlight design as a risk-taking venture. Convention Center Drive and 19th St, Miami Beach

When is it? Wed, Dec 3 1–7pm; Thu, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 6 11am–7pm; Sun, Dec 7 11am–6pm

Time Out tip: Design Miami is among the smallest fairs to stroll. You could comb every inch of the show and its luxury brand activations in about an hour. But feel free to stop and listen to a cutting-edge design talk and take a moment to admire the works; good design deserves time.

Consistently ranked among the buzziest fairs during Art Week, SCOPE Miami Beach returns to the sand in 2025 to celebrate 24 years with an ambitious program of immersive installations and cutting-edge digital art experiences. Peruse more than 80 galleries showcasing contemporary and modern art across the 50,000 square-foot main exhibition hall. You’ll also find dedicated spaces for large-scale and experimental works, plus a full bar with signature cocktails, light bites and a VIP lounge with premium amenities and concierge service. On the beach at Ocean Drive and 8th St, Miami Beach 

When is it? Tue, Dec 2 noon–8pm (VIP preview); Wed, Dec 3–Sun, Dec 7 11am–8pm

Time Out tip: Plan to spend around three hours exploring the full fair, which often features daily live music and wellness activations, too.

Entering its 23rd edition in Miami, the edgy New Art Dealers Alliance is recognized for elevating the voices of underexposed, emerging artists worldwide by showcasing their work and the young gallerists who represent them. This year's fair at Ice Palace Studios includes nearly 140 galleries, art spaces and nonprofit organizations spanning 65 cities and 30 countries, from Shanghai to Caracas. Ice Palace Studios, 1400 North Miami Ave

When is it? Tue, Dec 2 4–7pm; Wed, Dec 3–Fri, Dec 5 11am–7pm; Sat, Dec 6 11am–6pm

Time Out tip: While you're there, take some time to lounge out on the pretty lawn, where you can grab a beer and some lunch, take in a funky performance art piece and people-watch the NYC art hipsters.

Another big fair on the sands of Miami Beach, Untitled aims to be an inclusive, collaborative platform for discovering contemporary art by both emerging and established artists. This year’s 14th edition includes a whopping 162 galleries, including several non-profits and exhibitors based outside of mainstream art hubs. Aside from the art, robust daily programming like an on-site live podcast series, artist talks and young collectors’ happy hours attract art-lovers from all walks of life. On the beach at Ocean Drive and 12th St, Miami Beach 

When is it? Tue, Dec 2 10am–7pm (VIP preview); Wed, Dec 3–Sat, Dec 6 11am–7pm; Sun, Dec 7 11am–5pm

Time Out tip: If you can handle more art, pop over to the World Erotic Art Museum just a couple blocks away, where you'll find an impressive collection of erotic art from 300 BCE to the present.

Courtyard-facing rooms of South Beach’s charming Aqua Hotel are transformed into gallery spaces for the 19th-annual Aqua Art Miami, which brings an intimate and local vibe to Art Week with its focus on young, emerging and mid-career artists. This year’s program includes over 30 exhibitors, from Shanghai’s Tree Art Space to Paris’ Act Contemporary and Provincetown’s ArT LoVe GaLLerY. Aqua Hotel, 1530 Collins Ave, Miami Beach 

When is it? Thu, Dec 4 noon–9pm; Fri, Dec 5 and Sat, Dec 6 11am–9pm; Sun, Dec 7 11am–6pm

Time Out tip: Make your way through mini-galleries filled with international and local exhibitors, then gather in the breezy Art Deco courtyard to discuss your favorites. Yet to be announced, daily programming typically includes plenty of performance art.

This provocative, artist-helmed fair with a fiercely DIY spirit returns to South Beach, taking over the entire Geneva Hotel next door to Aqua Art Miami. Expect a more authentic and accessible environment than the traditional fairs, where direct connections are intentionally fostered between artists and collectors. Full details have yet to be announced, but previous editions have featured over 30 installations and performances, including a meat installation, live music stages, VR projects, and, wait for it, vagina plates. Geneva Hotel, 1520 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

When is it? Thu, Dec 4 4–10pm; Fri, Dec 5, Sat, Dec 6 noon–10pm; Sun, Dec 7 noon–6pm

Time Out tip: When the clock strikes 10pm, Satellite switches gears from business to pleasure, hosting a buzzy after-party that goes until 2am each night at the lobby bar of the same location. Full Program to be announced shortly.

Billed as “two fairs under one roof,” Spectrum and Red Dot are among the longest-running fairs during Miami Art Week, together covering more than 100,000 square feet of indoor exhibition space in the heart of Wynwood. This year, over 35,000 attendees will flock to see works showcased by over 230 exhibitors. Mana Wynwood, 2217 NW Fifth Avenue at NW 22nd St

When is it? Thu, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 6 noon–8pm; Sun, Dec 7 noon–6pm

Time Out tip: A ticket to these fairs is probably the best bang for your buck during all of Art Week, granting access to thousands of artworks plus free admission to nine partner museums across South Florida, including PAMM, the Bass and MOCA. 

Miami’s OG art fair—and the second most attended in the world—returns to its illustrious bayfront location for a 35th edition featuring a huge lineup of investment quality paintings, drawings, design, sculpture, video art, photography and prints. The exhibitors include nearly 160 different galleries showcasing contemporary and modern works. You’ll also find multiple hospitality areas for casual dining and relaxation, including cafés, bars and a lounge overlooking Biscayne Bay. One Herald Plaza, NE 14th St 

When is it? Tue, Dec 2 4–9pm; Wed, Dec 3–Sat, Dec 6 11am–7pm; Sun, Dec 7 11am–6pm

Time Out tip: Art Miami is a high-traffic fair that's directly connected to Context Miami, so give yourself a good amount of time to make your way through. 

If Art Basel is for the upper-crust art aficionados, Context (and its parent fair, Art Miami) is for the more everyday appreciators, with a laid-back and approachable vibe in the heart of Downtown. Context places emerging and mid-career artists front and center. This year's exhibitor list features nearly 70 innovative and cutting-edge galleries from around the world, plus yet-to-be-announced installations, outdoor sculptures, special projects, talks and more. One Herald Plaza at 14th St 

When is it? Tue, Dec 2 4–9pm; Wed, Dec 3–Sat, Dec 6 11am–7pm; Sun, Dec 7 11am–6pm

Time Out tip: If you're actively avoiding the beach (or have already tackled it), you could make a day out of exploring both CONTEXT and Art Miami, which are both located in the Arts and Entertainment District and accessible via public transportation. 

This non-profit fair brings together international artists, designers, performers and scholars to showcase their talents for seven days straight. Positioned between Miami Shores and Aventura, AfriKin presents a program of exhibitions, immersive installations and dialogues that encourages patrons to experience Miami Art Week through the lens of Africa and its diaspora. Scott Galvin Community Center, 1600 NE 126th Street, North Miami

When is it? Mon, Dec 1–Sun, Dec 7 11am–9pm

Time Out tip: AfriKin Art Fair 2025 culminates on Sunday evening with AfriKin Fashion: Resistance on the Runway, a fashion show and ceremonial reclaiming of heritage produced by Senegalese designer Rama Diaw.

Founded in 2013 in New York’s Lower East Side, today’s Fridge Art Fair remains dedicated to presenting inclusive and anti-commercial art in tandem with Art Basel Miami. This year, “Faith, Freedom, and Careless Whispers: The George Michael Experience” will take place across multiple venues, including South Beach’s LGBT Visitor Center, Habitat Hyett on Lincoln Road, and Ocean Drive’s iconic drag brunch institution, Palace Bar. Expect a whirlwind of special exhibitions, site-specific installations, performances and partnerships that blend fine art, pop culture and community while honoring George Michael’s legacy as a groundbreaking cultural force.

When is it? Tue, Dec 2 6–10pm; Wed, Dec 3–Sat, Dec 6 1–7pm 

Time Out tip: Founded by artist Eric Ginsburg on the principle that “Art is for all,” Fridge is free to visit—and dog-friendly!

For its 19th edition, the eminent fair for Ibero and Latin American art returns to The Hangar in Coconut Grove, the historic base of Pan American Airlines. Here, Pinta presents programs, initiatives and curators to ensure the visibility of Latin American artists in a global context. Over 35 international exhibitors are divided into three sections: Main (contemporary works), Radar (deeper explorations of artists) and NEXT (emerging voices and experimental practices) for an intimate and highly focused affair. The Hangar, 3385 Pan American Drive

When is it? Thu, Dec 4 3–8pm; Fri, Dec 5, Sat, Dec 6 noon–8pm; Sun, Dec 7 noon–6pm

Time Out tip: If you're new to the area and want to explore more, check out our full guide to Coconut Grove, which has been ranked among Time Out's Coolest Neighborhoods in the World.