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Top 17 Miami Music Festivals For Your Bucket List

Florida, Miami, Music Festivals

Looking for the coolest and best music festivals in Miami in 2024? Well, you’ve come to the right place, as we’ve compiled the ultimate guide to Miami Festivals that are guaranteed to impress. 

World-famous for its beach parties, vibrant nightlife, enigmatic arts scene, and rich Cuban culture, Miami is a destination where entertainment is easy to find. More than 14 million tourists travel to Miami yearly to experience the hype of this popular location called “The Magic City.”

Experience the hype by attending one of these exciting music festivals in Miami, where fun is guaranteed, and the memories made are cherished and long-lasting! 

Also, be sure to read my guides on the Best Music Festivals USA, EDM Festivals, Country Festivals, and Metal Festivals for more epic trip-planning inspiration!

Miami Music Festivals

Top 17 Miami Music Festivals


1) Ultra Music Festival

Ultra Music Festival in Miami

Credit: Ultra Music Festival

When: March 22 – 24, 2024

Where: Bayfront Park Amphitheater, Miami

https://ultramusicfestival.com/  

https://www.facebook.com/Ultra/ 

Prepare for the experience of a lifetime at one of the most hyped music festivals in Miami!

Featuring world-class performers in its lineup, like Swedish House Mafia, Zedd, and Gryffin, the Ultra Music Festival is where people travel from all over the globe to get a taste of headliners and favorite hits. Across the three-day event, a majestic display of blood-pumping international dance music, mind-blowing visuals, and bone-shaking bass are spread across numerous stages. 

Thousands upon thousands of people cross the gates into the Ultra Music Festival, with millions of viewers watching from the live stream. Get ready to have the time of your life at the ultimate Miami adventure, THE one and only – Ultra Music Festival!

ULTRA MIAMI 2023 (Official 4K Memories Clip)

2) Miami Music Week

Miami Music Week - Miami Music Festivals

When: March 21-26, 2024

Where: Various locations across Miami 

https://miamimusicweek.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/MiamiMusicWeek/ 

Welcoming music enthusiasts, from celebrities to locals, worldwide, Miami Music Week, is one of the most popular music festivals in Miami!

The week-long hyped event is the perfect music utopia, where non-stop parties, concerts, and showcases hit the city. Famous performers step on stage at multiple venues across Miami, with hot names like Idris Alba, Diplo, and San Holo showing off their talents to the crowd. 

Superstars flock to Miami Music Week, where up-and-coming talent and established artists display their skills for fun, partying, and business. So whether you’re looking to soak in the water at a pool party, throw your hands in the air at a concert, or socialize with fellow music enthusiasts, Miami Music Week is the place to be! 

Miami Music Week 2023 at E11EVEN


3) Rolling Loud Festival 

Rolling Loud Festival USA 2023

Credit: Rolling Loud Festival

When: July, 2024

Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami 

https://www.rollingloud.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2816423711741868/ 

The world’s largest hip-hop festival, the Rolling Loud Festival, is one of the loudest and most hyped-up festivals in Miami for obvious reasons!

More than 100 favorite hip-hop artists from across the globe travel to Miami to hit the stage and perform at the Hard Rock Stadium. At this magnetic venue, festivalgoers are never too far from the airport or the beach, with easy access to all the fun and excitement after flying into the Magic City.

Take a chance and buy a ticket to the Rolling Loud Festival to see major stars on the lineups like Kodak Black, Lil Yachty, and A$ap Rocky for an unforgettable festival! 

Rolling Loud Miami 2019 Aftermovie


4) III Points Festival

III Points Festival Miami

Credit: III Points Festival Miami

When: October, 2024

Where: Miami, Florida 

https://www.iiipoints.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/iiipoints/

“III Points has become a staple in Miami’s cultural landscape, now seen as a landmark event for the region’s music community each year. This year’s festival promises to be a celebration of all that III Points has built over the past decade and a glimpse into what the future holds.”

Taking over the hipster hub of Wynwood, the III Points Festival is one of the most eclectic and unique music festivals in Miami!

Focused on discovery, celebration, and the enjoyment of music, the arts, and technology, this festival is a wondrous joining of a diverse group of people seeking to share their passions. The intriguing mixture of music genres and artistic expression guarantees a one-of-a-kind setup for memory-making and entertainment. 

This music festival primarily focuses on electronic music while serving other grand lineups of rock and hip-hop. 

III Points 2023 Official Trailer


5) GroundUP Music Festival

GroundUP Music Festival in Miami

Credit: GroundUP Music Festival

When: February 2-4, 2024

Where: Miami Beach, Miami 

https://groundupmusicfestival.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/GroundUpFest/ 

The GroundUP Music Festival is the only music event in Florida named by the New York Times as one of the “Top 10 Definitive Music Moments of The Decade”. A Miami arts veteran, an artistic director, and a bandleader in 2017 founded it with the intention of creating an attendee-focused and artist-centric festival. 

At this event, a unique blend of music genres is intertwined to establish an unrivaled festival experience in the beachy and vibrant Miami scene. The dedication of the GroundUP Music Festival is to defy the limitations of genre labeling by incorporating an authentic lineup of hard-to-define artists. 

Snarky Puppy - Belmont (2023 GroundUp Music Festival)


6) Jazz in the Gardens Music Fest 

Jazz in the Gardens Festival Miami

When: March 9-10, 2024

Where: Miami Gardens, Miami 

https://jazzinthegardens.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/JazzInTheGardens/ 

Packed with icons in the jazz and R&B music genres, the Jazz in the Gardens Festival joins together people from all over the globe to celebrate art, music, and culture in Miami!

Considering one of the most essential jazz and R&B music festivals in Miami and the world, this event is something everyone should take advantage of. The hottest artists in these genres travel to Miami to kick it and show off their talents on stage in front of a crowd in an absolutely soulful performance. Some noteworthy names in the industry that have performed at the Jazz in the Gardens Festival include Keyshia Cole, Sean Paul, and Erykah Badu. 

The 16th Annual Jazz in the Gardens - March 11-12, 2023


7) Groove Cruise Miami

Groove Cruise Miaim Music Festival

When: January 24-28, 2024

Where: Miami to the Bahamas

https://www.groovecruise.com/miami 

https://www.facebook.com/groovecruise/ 

A life-changing event, the Groove Cruise Miami sails off from Miami to the Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas to get down and groovy at an exclusive private island for the party of a lifetime!

As the world’s largest premier floating dance music festival, this is not a festival to miss. The non-stop dance music stretches for 96 hours, with 70+ DJs breaking the beat down for an exceptional time. The theme parties and beach destination dance floor are an unrivaled setting for a music festival experience.

Check out the awe-inspiring lineup of significant artists like Diplo and Tiësto on a trip of a lifetime aboard the Groove Cruise Miami!

Groove Cruise Miami 2023 AfterMovie


8) Art With Me Festival 

Art With Me Festival Miami

When: December, 2024

Where: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, Miami 

https://miami.artwithme.org/ 

https://www.facebook.com/artwithmefestival/ 

What began in Tulum, Mexico, has expanded its reach to the sand-dusted streets of Miami! The Art With Me Festival is an international festival that encourages attendees to embrace the magical aspect of the world. From dance and art to gastronomy and each other, this breathtaking festival opens up new worlds to mind-blowing experiences while celebrating creativity, positivity, and uniqueness. 

Vibrant lights decorate the grounds, where the atmosphere invigorates, inspires, and replenishes. Prepare for the time of your life with dance classes, large-scale art installations, yoga sessions, exceptional music, and vendors selling crafts and organic foods at the Art With Me Festival!


9) The Friendship Cruise

Friendship Cruise Festival Miami

Credit: Oh Dag Yo Photography | www.OHDAGYOPHOTO.com

When: January 6 – 10, 2024

Where: Miami to Belize

https://thefriendship.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/Friendshipamf/ 

Meet your favorite artists in person at The Friendship Cruise, launching off from Miami to cruise over to Belize!

On this five-night cruise, passengers aboard get to have the party of a lifetime on a voyage over to the exclusive private island of Harvest Caye and an overnight stay in Belize. On board, guests can access insurmountable entertainment with laser tag, a two-level racetrack, an aqua park, a sunrise sermon DJ set, and a Spiace H2O deck featuring a full production. 

Get ready to dance the day and night away aboard The Friendship Cruise to prominent artists like Skream, Armand Van Helden, and Boyz Noize at one of the top music festivals launching off from Miami! 

The Friendship 2020 (Official Aftermovie) + 2023 Announcement


10) Outlaw Country Cruise

Outlaw Country Cruise Festival Miami

Photo by @WillByington © 2023 – Outlaw Country Cruise 

When: February 4 – 10, 2024

Where: Miami to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, and San Juan, Puerto Rico

https://www.outlawcountrycruise.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/outlawcountrycruise 

Every day and every hour is a happy hour aboard the Outlaw Country Cruise!

For six nights, passengers on the Outlaw Country Cruise sail across the sea and through the Caribbean to land at Puerto Plate, the Dominican Republic, and finally, San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the ultimate vacation, cruise, and music festival experience. This event is jam-packed with entertainment and activities to keep you expecting more thrill and fun with friends, family, and strangers alike. 

Aboard the Outlaw Country Cruise, guests can observe SiriusXM Sessions at Sea radio tapings, masterfully crafted collaborations, and other exceptional performances by talented artists. All while basking in the salty breeze, refreshing drinks, and great vibes! 

Born On The Bayou ft. Kyle Gass of Tenacious D // Live from the Outlaw Country Cruise


11) Winter Music Conference 

When: March, 2024

Where: Miami Beach, Miami

www.wintermusicconference.com

“The annual gathering that helped give birth to an entire industry from its humble beginnings back in 1985 is now stronger than ever with a renewed sense of purpose and direction under the umbrella of Miami Music Week. The Winter Music Conference will return to Miami in March 2024 with insightful programming for music industry professionals and consumers.”

WMC | Ultra Miami | Winter Music Conference - Recap of all the parties and nightlife


12) Vibra Urbana

 

When: February 17-18, 2024

Where: Dade County Fair & Expo, Miami 

https://www.vibraurbanafest.com

THE BIGGEST REGGAETON FESTIVAL IN THE US!

“Billed as the biggest Reggaeton festival in the U.S., Vibra Urbana returns to Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition grounds on February 17 and 18. The two-day festival will be headlined by heavyhitters Anuel AA and Rauw Alejandro. The lineup also features 30+ chart-topping urban acts (with more to be announced) that include Arcangel, Farruko, Ivy Queen, Jay Wheeler, Young Miko, to name a few. Doors open at 1:00 PM.”

Vibra Urbana 2022 Recap


13) We Belong Here Miami 

When: February 24-25, 2024

Where: Virginia Key Beach, Miami

https://www.webelonghere.world/settimes/

“A reimagined, 21+ beach festival experience for the sophisticated party-goer and fan of dance music. You’ve found where you belong.”

We Belong Here Miami 2023 - Aftermovie (Kaskade, Lane 8, James Hype + more)


14) Cruise To The Edge

When: March 8-13, 2024

Where: Miami – Jamaica – Grand Cayman (festival cruise)

www.cruisetotheedge.com

“We are pleased to announce that the amazing Cruise to the Edge will be back in 2024! Sailing out of Miami, Florida, March 8 – 13, 2024, on the Norwegian Pearl, we visit two Caribbean gems, George Town, Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios, Jamaica. In addition to these great ports, we will also have two music filled days at sea which will give you plenty of time to hang with fellow cruisers and artists without feeling rushed to get it all in!”

Cruise To The Edge 2022 (3 Hour Video)


15) Summer of ’99 Cruise 

When: April 18-22, 2024

Where: Miami – Bahamas (cruise festival)

https://www.summerof99cruise.com

“Summer of ’99 Cruise will depart from Miami and travel to Nassau, Bahamas, aboard the Norwegian Pearl. This 5-day rock cruise will feature main headliner, Creed and their very special guests.”

Summer of '99 Creed Cruise 2024 Announced!


16) EDSea

When: November 2-6, 2024

Where: Miami – Bimini (cruise festival)

https://www.edsea.com

8 STAGES 4 NIGHTS 1 STOP IN PARADISE

“Set sail with on the Electric Sea as the magical world of EDC meets paradise! From Miami to the Bahamas, with stops at the beautiful islands of Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau. EDSea cruise is set to light up the Norwegian Joy with Immersive Art, Performers, Themed Stages, Artist Activities, Non-Stop Music & more!”

EDSea 2023 Aftermovie


17) Rock The Bells Cruise 

When: November 13-17, 2024

Where: Miami – Bahamas (cruise festival)

https://www.rockthebellscruise.com

“Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience is returning November 13-17, 2024 for another 4 days of non-stop Hip-Hop. Enjoy the same immersive experience with live performances, and parties with some of the most iconic MCs, DJs and Producers in Hip-Hop, but even BIGGER the second time around! The full lineup is dropping in 2024. Sign up for the mailing list to be the first to know!”

ROCK THE BELLS CRUISE 2023 Highlights & Recap Part 2


Am I missing any epic music festivals in Miami? 

Miami is one of the most popular and visited cities in the USA, and new festivals/ events are popping up all the time! So I’d love to hear from you guys if I’m missing any specific Miami Music Festivals that should be added to the list!


Looking for more music festivals in North America?

My website is filled with tons of amazing posts like this that go over the best events, concerts, and music festivals all over.  Take a look through some of these articles below and start planning your next epic music festival experience!

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July 28, 2023/by Dave
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