These are the best things to do in Miami this weekend

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.

Get a head start on the popular Miami Spice restaurant months (Aug 1–Sep 30) during Taste the Gables. Running from July 1st through the 31st, this year's program includes special menus and deals at more than 70 restaurants across Coral Gables. The City Beautiful's monthlong celebration of local dining invites guests to explore the area's booming culinary scene with three-course prix-fixe lunches starting at $30 and dinners at $45, plus other tantalizing offers. Highlights include Michelin-starred omakase counter Shingo and Bib Gourmand standouts like Zitz Sum and Bachour, alongside newer participants like Kojin and Sra. Martinez.

Bassist-singer-producer Blu DeTiger brings her signature funk-pop sound to Miami via a day-to-night performance at Palm Tree Club. Set against the Biscayne Bay waterfront, expect an energetic live set, flowing tropical cocktails and peak golden-hour people-watching. Seriously, the high-key Miami outfits on display here give the cast of Love Island a run for its money.

The block is hot this weekend at Smorgasburg Miami as Wynwood's popular outdoor food market hosts its first-ever Asian x Latino street festival. On July 26th and 27th, Fast & Flavorful brings together cars, culture and crushable eats from 2 to 11pm. Imperial Moto hosts a bikes-and-coffee pop-up experience at the Smorgasbar while Los De La Fiebre rolls up for an old-school car showcase and El Bori food truck brings the authentic Puerto Rican flavor. Buckle up for dominoes, vinyl DJ sets, a silent disco and cross-cultural flavor bombs, all nestled inside Miami’s largest open-air food market.

Pre-K little ones blast off into the cosmic world of Gyula Kosice: Intergalactic at this month's PAMM Art Storytime. Inspired by Kosice’s futuristic sculptures and glowing, water-filled works, the event includes a kid-friendly tour of the exhibition, a special reading of astronaut Chris Hadfield’s space-themed picture book, The Darkest Dark, and an out-of-this-world art-making activity. Free with RSVP; limited to the first 50 guests. Pre-registration required.

Here's a swoon-worthy event for Miami's hip cross-section of natty-wine-and-lit-lovers. On Sunday, July 27th from 6 to 8pm, cozy up at Books & Books' Coral Gables flagship to enjoy four funky tastings from Florida-based distributor Nada Wine, each thoughtfully paired with a book—from Call Me By Your Name to Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. Tickets are $48 and include all tastings; books sold separately on-site. Ages 21+.

Thank whichever ingenious toddler publicists devised this holiday and celebrate National Chicken Finger Day with a kids-approved outdoor festival at the Miami Children’s Museum. On Saturday, July 27th from 11am to 4pm, partake in free chicken fingers from Raising Cane’s, snow cones, a foam zone and a live performance by the South Florida Gay Men’s Chorus. Little ones can also play volleyball and build at the Imagination Playground in the KABOOM! Peace Park. All in all, a perfect summer day of food, music and fun for the whole fam.

New York’s house and disco evangelist Eli Escobar returns to Downtown Miami on Saturday, July 26th for another epic dance music marathon at the cool kids’ underground hi-fi club, Jolene Sound Room. The party kicks off at 10pm and goes until 4am.

You might not be summering on the Mediterranean coast right now, but Miami is basically the next best thing—especially if you find yourself at this coastal summer-themed rager at Regatta Grove. On Saturday, July 26th, the waterfront party celebrates the sunshiniest citrus fruit, lemons, with a lineup of zesty cocktails and paired bites, lemon jello shots (free with RSVP before 8pm), dessert tastings, themed bars and live entertainment well past the golden hour. Free

ZeyZey in Little River looks like it could be a friend’s bohemian bungalow—if your friend had their own natural wine gazebo, custom sound system and vinyl listening room, shipping container cocktail bar and mainstage for live performances. This weekend, they've curated another lineup of fun parties and eclectic shows, including a downtempo DJ set from Australia's trip-hoppy Chet Faker on Friday, July 25th and a first-ever Miami visit from Brazil's samba-rock legends Os Novos Baianos on Saturday, July 26th.

This casual backyard kiki happens every Sunday afternoon this summer at Willy's Neighborhood Bar, honoring the New York-born gay social tradition that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s. Back then, the dances included tea service (a nod to traditional tea dances of the English countryside) and were a place for singles to meet, since it was illegal for bars in New York to sell alcohol to people known to be gay. Over time, tea dances proliferated everywhere from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to Provincetown, Los Angeles and San Francisco, and Willy's is the latest local spot to carry the torch. The free party features DJs and happy hours from 5 to 7pm. The first 50 RSVPs to check in with the host before 8pm will receive a token to redeem a free shot at the bar.

Before you turn up until dawn, turn down with this free, weekly yoga class set to the chilled-out sounds of local DJs. Let the fresh air and sunlight on Space’s famed terrace cleanse your body before you wreck it with dance and drink. Make sure to BYO mat and water bottle. RSVPs will have priority entry until 4pm. Afterward, anyone on the waitlist can enter until capacity is reached.

LIV has been leading the pack in Miami’s club scene since it debuted in 2008 as the crown jewel of the Fontainebleau Hotel’s unprecedented billion-dollar renovation. This weekend, catch a lineup that boasts some of the most iconic electronic and rap acts in the world, including DJ duo Walker & Royce on Saturday, July 26th, and 50 Cent heading up the always-lit LIV on Sunday hip-hop party on July 27th.

Bodega is celebrating Miami's bountiful mango season the best way we can think of—with free cocktails. Through Sunday, August 31st, hand over a fresh mango to the bartender at any Bodega location (South Beach, Coconut Grove or Coral Gables) and score a free Mango Tango cocktail. The tropical concoction includes Dobel Diamante, 1800 Coconut, mango puree, pineapple and lime juice. No mango? No worries: this refreshing seasonal bevvie is available to purchase for $16. Limit one free drink per guest.

Pioneering modern Peruvian chef Jaime Pesaque brings his vibrant, award-winning Nikkei culinary interpretations to the Magic City for a limited residency on the rooftop of the Four Seasons Hotel Miami in Brickell. Chef Pesaque's Lima restaurant, Mayta, recently ranked No. 39 in the annual World’s 50 Best Restaurants guide. Expect a selection of his signature dishes, like Ceviche Limeño with corvina, leche de tigre, sweet potato and cilantro, served in a lively indoor-outdoor dining room perched in the heart of the city.

Books and boozing have gone hand in hand since the dawn of literature—or so we like to imagine. Available daily through September 21st, the Books & Books Summer Reading Series at The Commodore (inside The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove) invites guests to sip and flip through Miami-inspired reads. Hide away from the summer elements in the handsome hotel bar, order a cocktail crafted by local mixologist Gio Gutierrez, borrow a paired book to enjoy while you sip, then return it before heading out. Boozy bookworms will also score 10% off their next purchase at Books & Books Coconut Grove. Cocktails are $20 each and include the Havana Especial paired with The Last Train to Paradise, the Dérive paired with Seeing Differently: Miami Color Theory and Fuacata paired with Ventanitas: A Window Into Miami’s Coffee Culture. One-off author events include Les Standiford (July 10) and Laura Paresky Gould (August 21).

Think of it as a fun foray into an exciting new technology—or a harbinger of the imminent robot takeover. Either way, this new exhibition at Frost Science aims to fascinate with four thought-provoking sections that trace the evolution of AI and feature everything from research to artistic collaborations. Curated and organized by the City of London’s Barbican Centre and co-produced by Groningen Forum, Netherlands, AI: More Than Human presents works by leading artists, scientists and researchers, exploring what it means to be human, the definition of consciousness, ethics around AI and whether machines will ever outsmart us.

Miami graffiti legend Jona Cerwinske flips the script on failure in Dog Ate My Homework, his new solo show opening on June 7th at the Museum of Graffiti. Instrumental in Wynwood's genesis as a street art mecca, Cerwinske brings his signature black-and-white, super-detailed aesthetic to a playful, immersive exhibition that reimagines classic classroom excuses as bold, satirical masterpieces. Curated by Alan Ket, the show merges street culture and contemporary art while exploring blame, creativity and the beauty of imperfection. A free opening party on Saturday, June 7th includes music by DJ Top Cat, drinks at the Modelo bar and artist-Levi's Trucker jackets while supplies last.

Lest we need another reminder that Miami summers really bring the bugs out, Fairchild is throwing a larger-than-life celebration of our six-legged friends from May 23rd through September 28th. From towering robotic sculptures to a walk-through butterfly pavilion and AR selfie station, hands-on bug encounters and interactive trails, this family-friendly exhibit zooms in on the tiny world of bugs. Select dates will also include the Bugs on Parade insect runway shows, Wander & Glow illuminated nighttime trails, Bug Bites & Brews 21-plus tastings and Big Bug outdoor movies under the stars. Included with general admission; free for members.

On view from May 1 through October 12, ICA Miami debuts a landmark retrospective of Olga de Amaral, the visionary Colombian artist whose 60-year-plus career transformed textile and fiber art as it merged indigenous weaving with Bauhaus design and Modernist abstraction. Presented with Fondation Cartier, the show features over 50 works, from goldleaf Estelas to airy Brumas, including pieces originally commissioned for major public spaces and many never before seen outside Colombia. The show invites viewers to step into a meditative “vertical forest” designed by award-winning architect Lina Ghotmeh, where Amaral’s tactile, light-absorbing works take center stage.

The Dig at Frost Science is the region's only paleontology exhibition and research department, inviting visitors to step into the shoes of a real-life fossil hunter. On view in the museum’s West Wing, this interactive experience lets you explore the science behind prehistoric life through tactile displays, hands-on activities and a team of on-site paleontologists and technicians. Watch trained pros work in a real fossil prep lab, digitally try your hand at cleaning fossils, hear how a living dinosaur may have sounded and marvel at a life-size cast of the “Tufts-Love” T. rex skull—the most complete of its kind ever found. The Dig is included with general museum admission.

R House in Wynwood has earned its crown as the queen of mainland Miami drag brunches. This adults-only spectacle takes over the dining room and patio every weekend with high-energy performances, Latin-inspired eats and bottomless mimosas, sangria and mojitos. Brunch is $60 per person (or $80 for the premium seats) and includes the show, drinks and a family-style feast—just be sure to book early, since it sells out fast. If you do miss your chance to snag a brunch seat, R House also serves up weekly evening drag shows and themed drag bingo nights.

Tuesday and Saturday nights are prime times to get an authentic taste of Miami's vibrant salsa scene at La Pachanga, a free live music and dance party in the heart of Little Havana. The historic Calle Ocho venue opens up its doors, spilling the sounds of Miami's best salsa bands onto the streets as revelers sip excellent mojitos and take to the wooden dancefloor. Ball & Chain also hosts free salsa and bachata dance classes regularly (check their website for the latest schedule), so you can brush up on your moves—or just watch the pros do their thing as they twirl and gyrate around the crowds.

Nestled in the lobby of The Betsy, a Michelin-awarded hotel famed for its arts programming, The Piano Bar hosts Miami Beach’s longest-running live music series. The space's relaxed, Old Havana atmosphere gets amped up by a rotating roster of local and visiting talent, with free public jazz shows nightly through December starting at 6pm. Some of the scheduled musicians include Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist Tal Cohen, composer Leonard Reina, Beau Cornelius, Pato Romero, Brian Murphy and Jim Gasior. Food and drinks are available for purchase from LT Steak & Seafood, The Betsy's on-site restaurant by chef Laurent Tourondel.

In this seductive new production at Faena Theater, free-spirited heroine Carmen finds herself in a labyrinth of two opposing lovers. The provocative, adults-only journey explores themes of devotion, jealousy and betrayal as it blends elements of flamenco, cabaret, fire artistry, cirque nouveau and modern beats, all infused with a Spanish flavor. Master of Ceremonies Mimi Barber lends her soulful vocals to the show, accompanied by an award-winning ensemble and stunning visuals that all come together to breathe new life into this reinterpreted classic.

Miami's biggest night for improv comedy happens every Saturday at Villain Theater in the heart of Little Haiti. Enjoy original, spontaneous live performances from some of the fiercest improvisers across South Florida. Shout out a suggestion and become a part of the action as the theater's talented cast of actors spins hysterical yarns over the course of two Second City-style improv shows. Mingle and sip beers in the lobby lounge in between sets: A ticket grants you access to both the 8:30 and 10pm showtimes.

The Coconut Grove Farmers Market is probably Miami’s most well-known. Every Saturday, Homestead's Glaser Organic Farms transforms an unoccupied corner of Coconut Grove into a full-fledged produce market with dozens of fruit and vegetable stands, a raw bar featuring prepared foods and salads and coolers filled with cold-pressed juices and nut mylks. There’s even velvety vegan ice cream for sale and several rows of picnic tables where you can sit and enjoy your bounty.

Along its periphery, you’ll find other local vendors selling honey, homemade soaps, handmade jewelry and other artisanal items. And the setup and breakdown are so fascinating to watch! Much like the circus leaving town, everyone quickly dismantles their tents and packs up just after sunset, leaving no trace of the bustling day on the empty gravel lot.