Miami

Open-air canopied entry plaza. Strict clear-bag policy. Summer heat is relentless — hydrate heavily, bring sealed water bottles. Sunscreen mandatory.

Legendary Miami soccer stronghold in Coral Gables. Definitive rally point for European fans. Giant projection screen, communal tables, German beer on draft.

Free admission year-round. Located in the Miami Design District, the ICA focuses on continuous experimentation and provides an international platform for local, emerging, and under-recognized artists. The sculpture garden is a tranquil escape.

One of the world's largest, privately owned contemporary art collections. Now housed in a sprawling campus in Allapattah, it features major works by Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Yayoi Kusama. The onsite restaurant, Leku, is exceptional.

A massive 50,000-square-foot retrofitted warehouse in Wynwood housing the private collection of Martin Z. Margulies. Expect monumental sculptures, installations, and photography. A serious, unpretentious space focused entirely on the work.

Miami's flagship contemporary art museum focusing on international art of the 20th and 21st centuries. The Herzog & de Meuron-designed building is an architectural masterpiece, featuring stunning hanging gardens and sweeping views of Biscayne Bay.

The primary venue for serious electronic music in Miami. A converted industrial complex in Hialeah with multiple rooms, outdoor stages, and consistently strong bookings. This is where the real Miami Music Week action happens — major label and underground acts alike. Not a tourist club. Know what you're going to before you arrive.

Miami's iconic 24-hour venue — open from Friday night through Sunday afternoon without pause. The terrace at dawn is a Miami institution. Techno, house, and the occasional disco edit. Go when the sun comes up.

Ultra's main venue (March annually). The Carl Cox Megastructure and Resistance stages are the ones that matter for house and techno. Arrive for the sunrise sets. Skip the mainstage unless you enjoy EDM for 80,000 people. Tickets sell out months in advance.

Little Haiti's beloved independent record store — vinyl, cassettes, and CDs across every genre. Known for hosting local DJs and building community around music culture. Worth visiting for the vibe alone.

The most important small room in Miami. A boutique venue on South Beach that punches far above its capacity — intimate, immaculate sound, and a booking calendar that reads like a wish list. This is where you catch the selectors you won't see headlining Ultra.

The elevated pre-party dinner option in South Beach. Farm-to-table menu with serious sourcing. Eat before midnight, walk to Do Not Sit in 8 minutes. The right way to start a night on this end of the beach.

The classic late-night pre-game. Open until 5am Friday and Saturday. Excellent tacos, mezcal, and a back bar that's genuinely fun. The perfect buffer between dinner and a 1am Factory Town set.

The morning-after institution. Open from 6:30am, cash only, always packed with locals. A Cuban sandwich and café con leche after a Club Space sunrise set is a Miami rite of passage. Get there before 11am or expect a long wait.

After a long night, the Reach Resort and EAST Miami (both Brickell) offer day-pass pool access with room service. Book ahead during MMW — everyone has the same idea. A critical recovery investment before night two.

Miami's longest-running independent record shop and a genuine institution. Deep house, disco, soul, and electronic. The staff knows the circuit — ask who's playing this week and actually get a real answer. A mandatory stop during Miami Music Week.

Premium gym combining fitness and recovery amenities.