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Photograph: Valerie Chaparro
Photograph: Valerie Chaparro

The best things to do in Miami this week

Get up and out the door with our hand-picked guide to the best events in Miami this week.

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Pick a neighborhood in Miami: South Beach, Coconut Grove, Wynwood or Little Havana. No matter the night of the week, this Magic City is brimming with things to do. This weekend is stacked — the Montreux Jazz Festival Miami brings world-class live music to Coconut Grove's waterfront, MODA Miami rolls into the Biltmore with hundreds of rare collector cars and luxury experiences, and the Winter Party Festival keeps the energy going across Miami Beach with its beloved week-long celebration of music and community.

We've got tons of eclectic activities to jump into whenever the mood strikes—plus festive pop-ups and tourist attractions that even locals approve of. In this list, we've handpicked special events and happenings over the next seven days, enough to have you saying, "This was the best week ever." And if you're looking specifically for weekend events in Miami, we've rounded those up into a handy guide, too.

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What to do in Miami this week

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  • Design District
After sell-out runs in Paris, Rome, and Milan, From the Heart to the Hands: Dolce&Gabbana arrives in Miami, opening February 6 at ICA Miami and running through June 14, 2026. The exhibition offers a rare look inside the creative universe of designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, tracing how their ideas move from inspiration to execution—all by hand. Curated by Florence Müller and produced by MARI, the show brings together more than 300 Alta Moda pieces, set within immersive installations and shown alongside works by contemporary artists, celebrating the artisanry, excess, and exuberance of Italian aesthetics. 
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  • Miami Beach
Gilded and crimson-draped Faena Theater is the ideal venue to experience OBSESSION, a new original production presented by Faena Live in collaboration with the Quixotic performance art collective. Nestled in Mid-Beach, the cabaret-style show blends live vocals, choreography and cinematic storytelling to take guests on a seductive 1.5-hour journey complete with lasers, projected visuals and plenty of theatrical haze. Helmed by emcee Sophia Bollman—whose credits include a stint on NBC's The Voice as part of Team Miley Cyrus and backup singing in Beyoncé's iconic Coachella performances—Faena Theater's 2026 headlining production also features the energetic stylings of Principal Violin and Musical Lead Kostia Lucky. Tickets start at $100 per person and include show admission only (food and beverages sold separately). Guests must be 18 or older, with a valid ID required upon arrival.
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  • Little River
Ready to dive into the "No Days Off" life? Miami's Legacy fitness club in Little River has teamed up with Lululemon to launch Yet. Sessions, a four-week training program designed to build consistency and measurable progress via a packed schedule of high-intensity group classes and sweet incentives like free gear. One of only three gyms in North America selected for the campaign, and the only Florida location, the Legacy headquarters will host Yet. Sessions three times a week—on Tuesdays at 9am, Thursdays at 7:15pm and Sundays at 8am—from February 17 through March 15. Sessions will follow the gym's signature PIT class format, a 60-minute, coach-led workout where you move through 20 stations in pairs. Non-members can join via $35 drop-ins or a $300 full-program pass for all 12 sessions, while members attend as part of their membership. Participants who complete six sessions receive a Lululemon x Legacy top, and those who complete all 12 earn both a top and bottom, while supplies last.
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  • Festivals
  • North Beach
For the third consecutive year, Miami welcomes the stateside edition of the long-running Swiss music festival made famous by artists like Prince and David Bowie. Musician and singer Jon Batiste serves as co-founder and artistic director of the U.S. iteration of the Montreux Jazz Festival, which returns to Coconut Grove and—new for 2026, the Miami Beach Bandshell. The festival kicks off on Wednesday with an all-star celebration of Miles Davis’ music at the Bandshell, followed by Makaya McCraven, performing Thursday evening. Taking over The Hangar at Regatta Grove over the weekend: New Orleans powerhouse Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, led by Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, with special guests on Friday; disco legends Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Grammy-winning pop-rock icons TOTO, and French-Caribbean soul-funk bassist and singer Adi Oasis on Saturday; and Colombia’s electro-tropical favorites Bomba Estéreo alongside Cuban percussionist and singer Pedrito Martinez on Sunday to close things out. Between sets, expect genre-spanning selections curated by DJ Rich Medina, the legendary DJ and co-owner of Wynwood’s vinyl listening bar Dante’s HiFi, plus food and drinks from local restaurants.
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The great Montreal contemporary-circus troupe brings its Luzia production to South Florida, performing cutting-edge acrobatics and tightly choreographed dance numbers amid lavish costumes and set pieces. This show, written and directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, is inspired by the culture of Mexico. Running February 19 through April 25 at Gulfstream Park, Luzia takes audiences through a series of surrealistic scenes, from an old movie set to a smoky dance hall, an arid desert, and even a cenote. It's a dream-like, sensory exploration of Mexico's past and present, packed with awe-inspiring moments—including rain incorporated into acrobatic and artistic scenes (a first for a Cirque du Soleil touring production).
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  • Festivals
  • Miami
In tandem with the holiday season, Jungle Island's enchanting festival of lights returns for a fourth year with a new production featuring more than 37 monumental, handcrafted silk lantern scenes created by a global team of artisans, graphic designers, seamstresses and more. This year, Luminosa takes visitors on a vibrant trail of themed vignettes representing different ecosystems, from the Amazon rainforest to African savannahs, complete with cutting-edge animatronics, holograms and interactive storytelling. The popular Holiday Village also makes a return this year (through January 4), featuring Christmas trees, holiday treats like churro donut holes and coquito, a seasonal bazaar and a 30-foot Christmas tree centerpiece.  When is Luminosa 2025? Luminosa runs from Friday, November 14 through March 7, 2026. The hours of operation are 5:30 to 9:30pm Sunday through Thursday and until 10:30pm on Friday and Saturday. The Holiday Village will also open on November 14 and run through January 4, 2026. This outdoor experience operates rain or shine, with covered areas available throughout the venue.  How much are tickets? Adult tickets range from $30.78 on weekdays to $46.88 on weekends. Child tickets (ages four to 12) range from $21.58 to $33.08. Family bundles and group rates are available, with discounts for seniors, students and military personnel.
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  • Things to do
  • Miami
Diehard Survivor fans and their obliging friends and family will be flocking to Jungle Island this season for a limited-time immersive pop-up celebrating 50 seasons of the pioneering CBS reality series. Launching January 31, the SURVIVOR Ultimate Fan Cafe brings the show to life through hands-on challenges, photo moments, themed food and drinks, exclusive merchandise and more. Following a successful run in Boston, the immersive experience pays proper homage to the Survivor legacy with a mix of fan-favorite physical and mental challenges (all adapted for safe indoor play) and faithful recreations of iconic sets, like the Tribal Council fire pit, a voting confessional booth and a signature Winner’s Wall. Plus, join live watch parties every Wednesday starting February 25. (Rumor has it you might spot an alumnus or two while you're there.) Tickets are available via Bucketlisters and include a food and beverage credit for use during each 90-minute reservation.
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  • Mid-Beach
This bustling vintage market enters its 35th year in 2026 on South Beach's famed Lincoln Road. Approximately every other Sunday (check their calendar for exact dates), 125 vendors convene along the promenade to showcase their wares and barter with discerning shoppers. Find everything from mid-century furniture to Art Deco decor and more. The long-running weekend social presents a solid mix of 19th and 20th-century memorabilia and unique collectibles. While you're there, stock up on locally grown produce, fresh flowers and artisanal goods from the Lincoln Road Farmer's market, which occurs every Sunday from 9am to 6pm.
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  • Performances
  • North Miami
Going strong for over two decades, the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami hosts another edition of its Jazz at MOCA live music series on the plaza. Every last Friday of the month, the free outdoor concert merges art, music and community while platforming Miami's thriving live jazz scene. This month, Lisanne Lyons headlines. Having performed with the Woody Herman Orchestra, Maynard Ferguson Big Bop Nouveau and Arturo Sandoval, among others, she is currently the director and founder of the jazz vocal program at Florida International University. Seating for the show is first-come, first-served and begins at 7pm. Free registration also includes access to the MOCA galleries until 10pm.
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  • Coral Gables
The self-dubbed "Art Basel of car events" rolls back into Coral Gables this weekend for its third year, and if the hype is anything to go by, MODA Miami 2026 might just be its most spectacular yet. Taking place February 27 through March 1 on the manicured grounds of the historic Biltmore Hotel, the multi-day showcase brings together hundreds of the world's finest collector cars, supercars and hypercars alongside luxury brand installations, an RM Sotheby's auction, and some seriously elevated hospitality for VIP ticket holders. It's Miami's version of a concours d'elegance for people who get genuinely emotional about a 1960s Ferrari. Beyond the showfield, the weekend is packed with reasons to linger, from Magic Hour early-access previews and a classic English afternoon tea to the open-air Moda Noche grand finale on Saturday night. Ticket tiers range from basic showfield access ($275) to the Ultimate Access package ($2,985) and kids under 10 get in free. The dress code? Miami Chic — stylish, vibrant and fun.
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