Miami Festivals 2026 & 2027
Miami has 11 festivals with confirmed dates on the 2026-2027 calendar below, each linked to its official source. Pick the ones that fit your window, then build the rest of the trip around them.
The Miami festival calendar leads with these:
- Miami Carnival 2026Oct 11carnival parade
- Ultra Music Festival Miami 2027Mar 26 - Mar 28music festival
- 70000 Tons of Metal 2027Jan 14 - Jan 18music festival
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Festival calendar
October 2026
- Oct 11
carnival parade
- Oct 16 - Oct 17
music festival. Returning each year to the hipster haven of Wynwood in Miami, Florida, III Points brings an eclectic mix of modern music for festival attendees in South Florida.
November 2026
- Nov 13 - Nov 15
film festival. Short Film Festival in Miami.
December 2026
- Dec 1 - Dec 6
art fair. One Herald Plaza (NE 14th Street & Biscayne Bay).
- Dec 1 - Dec 6
art fair. One Herald Plaza at NE 14th Street.
- Dec 2 - Dec 6
art fair. 1530 Collins Avenue, Aqua Hotel.
- Dec 2 - Dec 6
art fair. 1400 North Miami Ave Ice Palace Studios.
- Dec 2 - Dec 6
art fair. To close out each year, the art world—and industries like fashion and entertainment—descend on Miami Beach in early December for a bevy of art fairs.
January 2027
- Jan 14 - Jan 18
music festival. On 70000 TONS OF METAL everyone is a VIP and you can come and go to any and all events as you please.
February 2027
- Feb 26 - Feb 28
music festival. A reimagined, 21+ beach festival experience for the sophisticated party-goer and fan of dance music.
March 2027
- Mar 26 - Mar 28
Ultra Music Festival Miami 2027
music festival. For EDM fans around the world, Ultra in Miami is a must-stop on the international circuit.
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Dates to verify
These are useful leads, not source-backed dates. Check with the organizer before booking around them.
Jan 5 - Jan 6 · Planning lead · exact date needs evidence
Haitian Compas Festival / Flag Day Parade
May 18 · Planning lead · exact date needs evidence
Oct 10 · Planning lead · projected date
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