The best February events in Miami

Celebrity chefs (hundreds of them) and hungry people from around the U.S. descend on South Beach and across the city for Miami’s largest and most famous annual food festival, proceeds from which benefit the Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. It's major. For its landmark 25th anniversary in 2026, SOBEWFF is throwing its biggest party yet with over 105 flavor-packed events. The festival offers even more big-ticket experiences, including the 20th-anniversary rendition of the uber-popular Burger Bash hosted by Rachael Ray and Brooklyn Peltz Beckham. New for 2026, the "Chew on This" live podcast series brings stars like Bert Kreischer and Chiquis Rivera to the Miami Beach Bandshell. Musical energy is higher than ever, featuring a late-night kick-off set by Diplo, a live performance by Rev Run at Guy Fieri's Tournament of Champions, and a festival-closing soundtrack from DJ Cassidy. Expect a return of the fan-favorite Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village on the sand, plus intimate dinners hosted by culinary luminaries like Martha Stewart and Bobby Flay. From an Asian night market and Afro-Caribbean celebrations to playful "Haute Potato" tastings, there are more food and drinks than you’ll know what to do with. Break out your stretchy pants, and buckle up, people. Various locations

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. 

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.

Monster Jam takes over loanDepot park on February 21 and 22, bringing its signature mix of all-out racing, freestyle stunts, and head-to-head competition. Behind the wheel are world-class male and female drivers piloting 12,000-pound trucks through backflips, vertical two-wheel skills, and flat-out dirt-flying runs as they chase the Stadium Championship Series East title—and a spot at the Monster Jam World Finals in Salt Lake City. Time Out readers get a special discount: save 20% on your tickets with code: 20MJ26. (The deal expires February 19th, and is valid for up to eight tickets in a single transaction.) Fan favorites are locked in, including Adam Anderson in the legendary Grave Digger, Jamie Sullivan’s Sparkle Smash, and Tristan England in JCB DIGatron, alongside a deep lineup of trucks like El Toro Loco, Megalodon, and Lucas Stabilizer. Want to see the trucks up close? The pre-show Pit Party (12:30–3:30pm on Saturday) offers meet-and-greets and behind-the-scenes access before the engines fire up. Also, don’t miss the Monster Jam Trackside Experience happening just an hour before the event. It’s packed with driver interviews, pit crew sneak peeks, and giveaways. 

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Grammy-nominated producer Rachel Faro spotlights both legends and rising talent as curator of the 2026 Faena Jazz Series. The eighth edition of the stylish music series in Miami Beach brings six performers from across the globe to Faena Theater's intimate stage, spanning everything from jazz and blues to bossa nova, samba and even swing. The season opens on February 4 with celebrated vocalist Catherine Russell and concludes on June 24 with OKAN, a Juno Award-winning Afro-Cuban duo known for blending folk, jazz and global rhythms. Additional artists include rising vocalist Stella Cole, trumpeter Benny Benack, Brazilian icon João Bosco and mandolin virtuoso Hamilton de Holanda. Tickets for individual Jazz Series performances start at $70, with specially priced season ticket packages available ranging from $390 to $990. Check-in begins 45 minutes before showtime, and performances are open to guests of all ages.