SweetHeat Miami

Nonstop fun in the sun. Day-to-night dance parties. Meeting new friends. What’s not to love? Experience everything Greater Miami & Miami Beach has to offer at SweetHeat Miami, a popular Pride celebration that was created by women, for women. Celebrating its 16th year, this women-focused festival features a variety of events happening May 14-20, 2024 in South Beach, Wynwood and Downtown Miami.

What SweetHeat Miami Is All About

“SweetHeat Miami is unique in that it’s the only continuous party in South Beach catering to women. The atmosphere since its start has always been one of celebration, appreciation and acceptance of what women represent both in their personal lives and as a community,” says Myah Mustafa (AKA “DJ Dimples”), founder of SweetHeat Miami. “We’re welcoming to all women… It’s a judgment-free zone where you can let down your hair and have fun.”

Events

SweetHeat Miami features an exciting lineup of daytime parties, twerk workshops and sizzling nightlife with food, drinks, DJs, live music and dancing. Here's the full event lineup:

Tuesday, May 14

Vibes at Zari Cafe
7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Wednesday, May 15

The Connect at Fairwind Hotel
Speed dating on the hotel's rooftop
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Showtime at Wood Tavern
10 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Thursday, May 16

Daybond at Marseilles Backyard
Meet and greet plus ticket pickup
3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Welcome to Miami at Exchange Nightclub
10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Friday, May 17

Sunkissed at Brick
Day party
3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Sweet Hoedown at Electric Lady
Rodeo-themed party
10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Saturday, May 18

Twerk Fit Class at Marseilles Backyard
Stretching and twerk freestyles led by Kayla G
Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Crush On You at Electric Lady
Rodeo-themed party
10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

SweetHeat Uncut at Taboo Miami (GFive)
Strip club
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sweet 16 White Party at Mad Club
10 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

Sunday, May 19

Twerk Fit Class at Marseilles Backyard
Twerk Class led by Kayla G
Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Pier Pressure at TBA Venue
Yacht party
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Catch 22 at Private Location
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Uncensored at Crusoe
10 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

Monday, May 20

Lets Chill at Fairwind Hotel
Noon to 4:00 p.m.

XO at Wood Tavern
11 p.m. to 3 a.m.

The Story Behind SweetHeat Miami

After years of DJ’ing parties and other events in Miami and elsewhere across the U.S., SweetHeat founder Myah Mustafa dreamed of creating a weekend getaway party that would celebrate women from all over the world. Since much of her work life and relationships were centered around South Beach nightclubs, it made sense for South Beach to be the epicenter of the long weekend’s events.

The inaugural SweetHeat Miami event, which kicked off in May 2008, drew more than a thousand women from all over the U.S. The following year surpassed expectations when more than 8,000 women filled the streets of South Beach. By 2015, SweetHeat Miami welcomed about 40,000 women from across the world.

“It goes to show that bright sun, a sandy beach and a beautiful bikini can’t be denied,” Mustafa said. “Miami is the best place in the world. The weather is perfect, and you can visit so many different eclectic neighborhoods beyond South Beach.”

By: Angela Caraway-Carlton