Best Dance Clubs in Miami

Nightclubs are as much a part of why some people come to Greater Miami & Miami Beach as the sunshine and the beaches. The destination’s top clubs run the gamut – from electronic music superclubs to hidden Latin spots. With so many irresistible beats that make you want to move your feet, choosing the best ones can be a challenge. Here’s our guide to the best nightclubs in Miami.

Live Large at LIV

LIV has been an icon for Miami Beach nightlife for over 17 years – an eternity in the club world. It’s set just off the lobby of the historic Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel in Mid Beach. The biggest names in electronic music have graced the decks at LIV, from Afrojack to Kaskade and Tiesto, but you can also catch hip-hop performers there.

Party All Night at E11EVEN

E11EVEN is truly like no other club in the world. It’s part-superclub, part-cabaret and always a wild time. From Wednesday night until Monday morning, this Downtown Miami night spot never closes, hosting celebrity birthday parties, athletes and performances from the biggest names in electronic dance music and hip-hop. You’ll see Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross one night and the Chainsmokers the next.

Dancing Past Sunrise at Club Space

Miami’s grandest and longest-running warehouse club is Club Space, which first opened its doors in Downtown Miami during the summer of 2000. It’s seen many changes over the past 25 years, but its place as the spot for after-hours dancing has remained. Sunrises on the Space patio are a Miami tradition, where those who’ve been out all night mingle with people who woke up early to catch an early morning set from the likes of Danny Tenaglia and John Summitt.

Music For Every Taste at MAD Club

Wynwood's best dance club for all genres is MAD Club, where you’ll find DJs alternating between hip-hop, reggaeton and electronic music, with a little classic rock and Top 40 thrown in. The party still rages on weekends at MAD Club, with doors opening at 11 a.m. and closing at 5 a.m.

Cocktail Lounge Meets Megaclub at Mode

For those who want a night of big-club energy in Downtown Miami, but aren’t up for the all-night marathon of Club Space, there’s Mode. This spot on South Miami Avenue is a two-story electronic music venue. The upstairs offers a relaxed cocktail lounge with a live DJ, typically playing lounge or tropical house music. Downstairs, you’ll find a more-intimate megaclub, where higher-energy music will keep you dancing all night.

Keep on Dancing at M2

Formerly known as Mansion and Level, M2 Miami, on Washington Avenue in South Beach, was once a movie theater owned by Al Capone. His old projection room is now the ultra VIP area for one of South Beach’s longest-standing club spaces. Catch parties like Bingo Loco or the high-energy BRESH event, mixing reggaeton, 2000s hits and EDM with glitter and balloons. For underground vibes, The Back Room brings local talent and late-night beats.

Dance – Do Not Sit On The Furniture

In case the name was too subtle, understand that the furniture in this South Beach lounge is purely decorative. The idea at Do Not Sit on The Furniture is to get up and move, and if you’re there just to sip drinks and be seen, you’re missing the point. This club curates a roster of local, underground DJs and, in turn, draws a music-savvy crowd there to discover new artists and, more importantly: dance. This place can be tricky to find, as it’s hidden behind a Washington Avenue storefront, but the challenge of discovering it is part of the adventure.

Cut Loose at Ball & Chain

Once upon a time, this Little Havana nightclub was a late-night showcase for Black jazz artists who couldn’t play elsewhere after midnight. Ball & Chain has seen several iterations since then, but has been restored to its former glory as the nightlife centerpiece of Calle Ocho. At night, the pineapple bandstand in the backyard hosts salsa and merengue bands, with plenty of space to dance along.

You Must Go to Mango’s

Mango’s Tropical Cafe is the essence of everything people love about South Beach. It’s a late-night Latin club packed with sexy dancers and sultry music, tucked into an Art Deco hotel on Ocean Drive. If it’s your first trip to Miami, a night at Mango’s is a must, where the pros put on one of the area’s top dance shows before letting the crowd get in on the fun. When you're ready to take a breather from the dance floor, indulge in their delicious Caribbean and Spanish cuisine, then jump back in for Salsa Mia's salsa lessons hosted there daily.

The Latin Beat At Club TipicoBleau

Club Tipico Dominicano is that packed, off-the-beaten-path, no-frills Spanish dance club that visitors dream of finding when they visit Miami. Few ever discover it, though, as the crowd at this Allapattah club is almost exclusively Latin American locals (plus the friends and family who visit them). Here, everyone is welcoming while dancing to salsa, meringue and bachata until almost sunrise. And even if you don’t know the dances, someone will be happy to teach you a few moves so you’ll feel right at home.

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