Where To Party During Art Basel & Miami Art Week

During Miami Art Week and Art Basel Miami Beach, acclaimed galleries, celebrated artists, passionate collectors, celebrities and influencers buzz through the destination. 

In short, it’s one massive party. From pop-ups at the latest hot spots to star-studded VIP parties, it’s an exciting time for Miami’s nightlife. Here's our guide to the fun you don’t want to miss.

The Miami Beach EDITION

The Miami Beach EDITION in Mid Beach has become a perennial hot spot for Art Basel parties, from private dinners at Matador Room to major shindigs poolside or in the lobby. 

The semi-subterranean Basement also promises to be hot during Art Week with its novel nightclub, ice-skating rink and four-lane bowling alley. Through the years, it’s hosted celebrities like Questlove, Carl Cox, Soul Clap and more. 

There’s sure to be an equally exciting lineup this year.

Medium Cool

Medium Cool has solidified its reputation as the South Beach nightlife cool kid, nailing the ideal balancing act: It’s a high-energy lounge with a low-key vibe, run by a local team with an emphasis on cocktails. 

The energy amplifies late-night when DJs preside over the intimate space and the crowd is ready to flirt and groove. It will no doubt throw some of the best parties with visiting DJs throughout Miami Art Week.

MILA

A South Beach hot spot, MILA is a high-energy rooftop lounge, restaurant and cocktail bar near Lincoln Road. 

Dinner parties transform into DJ-fueled dance parties as the night progresses, so MILA promises to be a prime place to pop bottles with a splashy crowd during Miami Art Week. 

With a Japanese wabi-sabi design incorporating natural objects and processes, MILA has also collaborated with artists and designers on objects throughout.

Mad Club

Mad Club has emerged as Wynwood's hottest dance club for late-night parties. DJs alternate between hip-hop, reggaeton and electronic music, with a little classic rock and Top 40 thrown in. 

Its adjacent sister venue, Mad Live, routinely hosts major acts, from Markus Shulz to Cedric Gervais. During Miami Art Week, Mad will no doubt throw some major parties with big headliners you won’t want to miss.

Hive

Situated on the Mana Wynwood campus in Wynwood, Hive takes the art fair concept to new heights by blending art with music, food, culinary talents and a festive atmosphere. 

In years past, their Wynwood Marketplace parties have included a skate park, sculpture garden and art installations. 

This year promises to be exciting with a variety of immersive experiences, live music and art and more.

Mama Tried

Mama Tried is a perennial Downtown Miami hot spot thanks to the cool crowd enjoying its retro-glam vibes. There’s a central bar and gold globe overhead lighting, perfect for gathering at happy hour for a chill drink after the fairs. 

Or stop by late-night as the energy amps up with a DJ and a hip, artsy crowd ready to party. Either way, you can’t go wrong with a visit to Mama Tried during Miami Art Week.

Lost Boy

Another popular Downtown Miami hangout, Lost Boy is a sprawling den for tippling that feels like an eclectic ski lodge, complete with a pool table, dartboards and plenty of cozy spots to lounge. With its solid locals scene and late-night food menu, many Art Week nights out will end here.

E11EVEN

Perhaps Miami’s ultimate nightclub, E11EVEN is a 24-hour affair (Wednesdays through Mondays): part cabaret, part ultra-club and totally wild. Expect pulsating excitement on the dance floor, ample VIP areas, aerialists, live entertainment and headliner DJs across this multi-space venue in Downtown Miami. 

It’s also home to Giselle, a flashy rooftop restaurant. E11EVEN has hosted everyone from Usher to Diplo, and its Miami Art Week lineup promises to be thrilling. The party never has to stop here.

Soho Beach House

A members-only club in Mid Beach with a hotel, multiple restaurants and a lively pool scene, Soho Beach House is famous for drawing a high-profile crowd and throwing memorable parties. 

During Art Basel Miami Beach, it usually hosts a series of DJ-driven, invitation-only parties in a tent on the sand overlooking the ocean. 

Want in? You’ll need to be a member (or know one), score an invite, or book a hotel room for special access.