The best July events in Miami

If you’re after luxe vibes and a beach-chic crowd this Fourth of July, Bal Harbour Village is hard to beat. On the northern tip of Bal Harbour Beach by the jetty (10301 Collins Ave), you’ll catch one of Miami’s most dazzling drone and fireworks shows, lighting up the sky on July 4th at 9pm and open to all. Around the Village, the resorts are getting festive, too: The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour hosts a poolside BBQ with a live DJ and Tito’s cocktails (July 4 and 5, noon–4pm), while Atlantikos at the St. Regis Bal Harbour will put on a coastal-inspired brunch with elaborate dishes and live stations (July 4, 12:30–4pm). Later, the St. Regis rolls out its rendition of a bougie summer cookout (July 4, evening) complete with BBQ classics, a raw bar and decadent desserts—basically the most stylish fireworks pregame we can imagine.

It's a four-night bender in Miami Beach this weekend as LIV celebrates the land of the free and the home of the bass. The Independence Day festivities kick off on Thursday, July 3rd with a set from EDM superstar DJ Alesso, followed by rapper Roddy Rich performing on the Fourth and Cedric Gervais lighting up the decks on Saturday, July 5th. If you're not in full bed-rot mode, cap it all off with a special edition of the famed LIV on Sunday hip-hop party on July 6th, headlined by STL trap queen Sexxy Red.

Put on those “whiskey glasses” and get ready to rock out with the dude that made ‘em a thing. The Tennessee native is back on the road in support of his fourth studio album, I'm the Problem (2025), stopping in Miami for two nights, July 11th and July 12th, at Hard Rock Stadium. Make sure to get there early to catch major openers Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn and Gavin Adcock, who each twang out so nicely in their own ways.

Coldplay is bringing their spectacular, ancient Greece-inspired Music of the Spheres World Tour to Miami for two nights, on Saturday, July 26th and Sunday, July 27th at Hard Rock Stadium. The massive global tour—their first since the pandemic—supports both Music of the Spheres (2021) and Moon Music (2024), spanning 225 shows in 80 cities across 43 countries. After skipping a tour for their 2019 album Everyday Life due to environmental concerns, the band worked with sustainability experts to dramatically cut CO2 emissions for this run. Expect an epic musical spectacle that incorporates two massive circular screens, four inflatable LED spheres and the Moonrise, an arched video wall that backdrops the entire cosmic production.

Coconut Grove’s reliably fun and family-friendly Fourth of July celebration takes place for the 18th year at Peacock Park. Kicking off at 3:05pm, the party features live music all afternoon, tasty bites from local spots like Meraki, Bartaco and Pura Vida at the first-ever Taste of the Grove food festival, plus kid-friendly play zones and martial arts demos. As the sun sets, the Miami Symphony Orchestra takes the stage with a patriotic set synced to a high-tech drone show, all leading up to a fireworks display over Biscayne Bay. It’s free, all ages and the perfect moment to roll out a blanket and soak in a quintessential Miami summer evening.

Celebrate the Fourth on Miami Beach with a festive night of music and fireworks at Lummus Park. Starting at 8:30pm, the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Symphony Orchestra and Alumni Division singers will fill the oceanfront with Broadway hits and patriotic classics, from the 1812 Overture to “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” Fireworks follow at 9pm, lighting up the sky over the Atlantic. Bring a blanket or beach chairs, pack a picnic or snag a table at one of Ocean Drive’s alfresco spots to take in the free show.

As usual, Magie doesn't skip out on an excuse to throw a party, they're just way more chill about it. To celebrate Independence Day this year, the original Magie natty wine bungalow in Little River hosts a laid-back Fourth of July bash on Sunday, July 6th. From noon to 4pm, hang out in the light-dappled back patio to partake in water balloon games, a raw bar and seafood boil pop-up by the Lazy Oyster and plenty of crushable summer pours from Magie’s curated wine list. The team will also be grilling up backyard BBQ classics, should you need something a little more substantial to soak up all that vino.

Shiso is throwing it back this Fourth of July with a chilled-out daytime BBQ pop-up from 11am to 4pm, starring Chef Raheem Sealey’s Drinking Pig BBQ. Load up on slow-smoked brisket, ribs, pork belly and chicken, plus Drinking Pig's beloved Southern-style sides like mac and cheese, cornbread and baked beans. It’s an à la carte feast, with plates running $7 to $40. Want to lock it in? Text 954-589-3759 to pre-order or snag a sit-down reservation here.