December in Miami arrives with effortless elegance. The city transforms into a vibrant blend of art, culture, and coastal glamour as international collectors, creatives, and tastemakers make their way to our shores. From the prestige of Miami Art Week to enchanting holiday experiences, this season offers a curated selection of world-class events that highlight the very best of our city.
Art Basel & Miami Art Week - Dec 2–7, 2025
Description: As the vibrant city of Miami prepares to host the illustrious Art Basel Miami Art Week in 2025, art enthusiasts and collectors from around the world are gearing up for an immersive experience at some of the most prestigious art fairs.
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BLACK COFFEE (Open Air at the Downtown Courthouse) - December 6
Description: Black Coffee returns to Miami for a landmark moment — taking over the historic Downtown Miami Courthouse for Space Basel. As the first African artist to win the Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album, the globally acclaimed DJ and producer continues to redefine the landscape of electronic music, from producing for Drake to holding world-renowned residencies in Ibiza.
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Laser Evenings – Frost Science - Dec 19, 2025
Description: Laser shows set to Holiday Magic, The Nutcracker, Daft Punk & Queen under the Frost Planetarium dome.
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Shakira – Hard Rock Live Hollywood - Dec 27–29, 2025
Description: Three nights with Shakira to close out the year.
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Faena Art – Library of Us by Es Devlin - December 2–7
Description: Laser shows set to Holiday Magic, The Nutcracker, Daft Punk & Queen under the Frost Planetarium dome.
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Design Miami - December 2–7
Description: Design Miami is a premier global fair for collectible design — furniture, lighting, objets d’art, and functional artworks — bringing together galleries, designers, collectors, and institutions from around the world.
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Faena Theater Performances - Through December
Description: Experience glamorous live shows, cabaret, and immersive musical performances throughout December, including signature productions like Carmen and RETRO, presented weekly in an intimate, Old-Hollywood-style venue.
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Matisyahu – Festival of Light at the Miami Beach Bandshell - December 20–21, 2025
Description:Celebrate the Festival of Light with two nights of high-energy live music, blending reggae, hip-hop, and spiritual rhythms in an open-air oceanfront setting.
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& Juliet on Broadway - December 30, 2025 – Sunday, January 4, 2026
Description: A fresh twist on Shakespeare's timeless tale reimagines what happens when a legendary heroine chooses to write her own destiny instead of succumbing to tragedy. & Juliet makes its South Florida premiere at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts from December 30, 2025, through January 4, 2026, as part of Broadway in Miami's 20th anniversary season.
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