Where To Party During Art Basel & Miami Art Week

Each year, the global art scene descends on Greater Miami and Miami Beach in early December for Art Basel Miami Beach (December 4-6, 2026) and the wider Miami Art Week. It’s a vibrant and bustling occasion when everyone from gallerists and artists to collectors, celebrities and influencers make Miami their art-filled playground. And that means plenty of parties.

From pop-ups in funky and unconventional spaces to A-list soirees at the destination’s latest hotspots, Art Week is one of the most exciting times of the year for Miami nightlife. Here’s your cheat sheet to some of Miami’s go-to party destinations and Art Basel events that can be relied upon to deliver a great time, and even better people-watching, in 2026.

Miami Beach

NYLON House

One of the most coveted invites during Miami Art Week in recent years is the roving NYLON House pop-up, which has taken over private residences on Star Island and lavish Miami Beach hotels.

A cadre of celebrities, influencers and art and media world A-listers make this party a priority for its buzzy, see-and-be-seen vibes and edgy installations, all hosted by NYLON Magazine. Details on this year’s party are still forthcoming.

Delano Miami Beach

With the return of the Delano this year, the Art Deco hotel known for ushering in a legendary era of South Beach nightlife in the 1990s is poised to throw some of the best Miami Art Week parties of 2026.

Under the guidance of hospitality veteran and chief brand officer Ben Pundole, expect VIP parties and dinners hosted by art-world tastemakers and top publications, as well as a buzzy lobby scene at the Rose Bar and Italian beach club-inspired Gigi Rigolatto throughout the week.

Soho Beach House

A members-only club and hotel with a buzzy pool and beach scene, Soho Beach House is always a vibe during Art Basel Miami Beach. You can expect a series of DJ-fueled, invite-only parties in a tent on the sand overlooking the ocean.

If you want in, you’ll need to be a member (or one of their guests) or savvy enough to garner an invite. You could also book a room at the hotel for special access.

Zebra Club

This fall, Zebra Club will open in a subterranean space with its own nightlife history, at the Townhouse Hotel in Miami Beach. With the promise of a roving martini cart, tuxedo-clad servers and bites by James Beard Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein, it’s a stylish, sexy den for imbibing that’s primed to throw some epic Art Week parties.

More Miami Beach Hotels

Miami Beach’s trendiest hotels are always at the center of Art Basel festivities, and you can expect a lively scene at several, from The Miami Beach EDITION and Faena Miami Beach to the newly reimagined Shelborne by Proper and the Fontainebleau (especially its legendary nightclub, LIV).

Wynwood

Hive

Held annually at the Wynwood Marketplace, Hive brings the art fair festivities to the people by blending art with music and food in a lively atmosphere during Miami Art Week. In years past, its events have included a skate park, sculpture garden and art installations. This year promises more excitement, with a variety of live music, live art and more. Perhaps best of all, tickets are free and come with a drink ticket when you RSVP.

MAD Club

MAD Club has emerged as Wynwood's hottest dance club for late-night parties where DJs alternate between hip-hop, reggaeton and electronic music, with a little classic rock and Top 40 thrown into the mix for good measure. Adjacent sister venue MAD Live is an event and concert space that routinely hosts major acts, from Markus Shulz to Cedric Gervais. During Miami Art Week, MAD will no doubt throw some killer parties with big headliners you won’t want to miss.

Downtown Miami

E11EVEN

Miami’s hedonistic ultra-club, E11EVEN is a near 24-hour affair, part-cabaret, part performance venue – and totally wild. Expect a pulsing dance floor, ample VIP areas, aerialists, live entertainment and headliner DJs across this multi-space venue.

There’s also a flashy rooftop restaurant, Giselle. E11EVEN has hosted everyone from Usher to Diplo, and the Miami Art Week 2026 lineup promises to be epic. The party never has to stop here.

Mama Tried

Mama Tried is a perennial Downtown Miami hotspot thanks to a cool local crowd and relaxed retro-glam vibes. There’s a central bar and gold globe overhead lighting, perfect for gathering for a chill drink after the art fairs during happy hour. Or party late-night as the energy amps up with DJs and a hip, artsy crowd ready to dance. Either way, you can’t go wrong with a visit to Mama Tried during Miami Art Week.

Upper East Side

Upper Eastside Hangout

Situated inside the former Anderson space, the Upper Eastside Hangout is reviving one of Miami’s favorite former nightlife destinations. With a reputation for throwing hip, lowkey parties and a devoted local following, this nightlife spot is already gaining popularity.

The linear indoor-outdoor venue features plenty of different spaces to gather over drinks, bites, music and conversation. For its first Miami Art Week, expect the energy to pick up with a lineup of cool parties attended by an in-the-know crowd.

ZeyZey Miami

This small but mighty venue has lured some of the most exciting touring acts to grace Miami over the last few years. Everyone from Santigold and the Marias to Major Lazer, A-Trak and Sister Sledge has performed on ZeyZey’s outdoor stage nestled among a sprawling banyan tree and charming gazebo bar.

There’s also an indoor disco where underground DJs spin deep tracks until late. You’ll typically find fashionable looking crowds queued up outside of ZeyZey every night of the week during Art Basel, so keep an eye out for party announcements as the dates near.

Hialeah

Factory Town

For the ultimate late-night rave, Factory Town in Hialeah has become a go-to destination for Miami Art Week afters. This massive industrial indoor-outdoor space features five distinct stages for a night out that can feel more like a music festival than a mere nightclub.

Past acts range from Kaskade to Fisher, Armin Van Buren and Odesza. Expect an esciting Miami Art Week lineup with pyrotechnics and a high-energy crowd.