Art Basel Miami Beach 2025: Where to Go, What to See & What’s Free
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Art Basel Miami Beach 2025: Where to Go, What to See & What’s Free
The Ultimate Guide to Miami Art Week
(With live updates — check back frequently.)
Miami Art Week returns with its full-force extravaganza: seven days of blue-chip fairs, museum openings, block-long installations, intimate activations, and after-hours programming that turns the city into a nonstop cultural circuit. Whether you’re searching for the prestige of Art Basel, the intimacy of artist-run spaces, a dining experience that doubles as an exhibition, or the all-important free events, this guide helps you navigate it all.
Read all the way through: some of the most exciting discoveries, surprise previews, and free highlights are tucked into the later sections.
THE ART FAIRS
Before diving into the full list of events, here’s a quick glance at the major art fairs shaping the week. For expanded details, including schedules, ticketing, and what to expect at each fair, visit Luxury Guide USA’s full Miami Art Week fair guide.
Art Basel Miami Beach
December 3–7
Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr
artbasel.com/miami-beach | @artbasel
The flagship fair anchors the week with 283 galleries from 43 countries and a revitalized program spotlighting Latinx, Indigenous, diasporic, and digital innovation. Meridians returns with Yasmil Raymond’s curatorial theme The Shape of Time. Zero 10 debuts as Art Basel’s new digital-era platform with support from OpenSea. Expect major museum-level presentations, large-scale works, historical rediscoveries, and the new Gold Awards presented in partnership with BOSS.
Art Miami
December 2–7
One Herald Plaza, NE 14th St & Biscayne Bay
artmiami.com | @artmiamifairs
Miami’s original contemporary art fair continues to draw global collectors with established modern and contemporary works. Expect blue-chip selections, important secondary-market pieces, and top-tier galleries.
Context Art Miami
December 2–7
One Herald Plaza
contextartmiami.com | @artmiamifairs
Sister fair to Art Miami, dedicated to emerging and mid-career talent. A strong stop for discovering new voices and galleries transitioning into higher international visibility.
Design Miami
December 2–7
Convention Center Dr & 19th Street
designmiami.com | @designmiami
Now in its 21st edition, this year curated by Glenn Adamson around the theme Make. Believe. The fair explores visionary design across eras and debuts special commissions, installations, and collectible design galleries.
Untitled Art
December 2–7
Ocean Drive & 12th Street
untitledartfairs.com | @untitledartfair
The 14th edition expands its sectors with ambitious Special Projects curated by Allison Glenn, a renewed Nest section curated by Jonny Tanna with Harlesden High Street, and a strong international gallery roster. Highlights include large-scale works by Cameron Harvey (Official Welcome), Leonel Vásquez (Casa Hoffmann), Cristina Molina (Other Plans Gallery), and Tiff Massey Studios. VIP programming includes panel discussions, on-site performances, and cultural partner activations.
NADA Miami
December 2–6
Ice Palace Studios, 1400 North Miami Ave
newartdealers.org | @newartdealers
Nearly 140 exhibitors from 30 countries bring fresh, experimental, and often museum-level emerging art. The Curated Spotlight section, organized by Kate Wong and supported by TD Bank, highlights nontraditional and community-driven spaces. A must-visit for discovering artists before their major breakout.
Scope Miami Beach
December 2–7
801 Ocean Drive
scope-art.com | @scopeartshow
A beachfront incubator fair centered on contemporary art, wellness, and experiential programming. Known for bold aesthetics and cross-disciplinary discovery.
Pinta Miami
December 4–7
3385 Pan American Drive, Coconut Grove
miami.pinta.art | @pinta.artofficial
The only fair dedicated exclusively to Latin American, Ibero, and Latinx art. A boutique, curated experience rooted in regional histories and innovation.
Prizm Art Fair (Edition XIII)
December 3–5
Multiple venues
prizm.art | @prizmartfair
Dedicated to global artists of the African Diaspora, Prizm returns with Edition XIII: The Brighter Side of the Moon—a week of gatherings, panels, and community-driven programming centered on renewal, imagination, and cultural memory. Instead of a traditional fair, Prizm offers immersive events across Miami, including a VIP preview, an HBCU Social, and a full day of panels at Soho Pool House. Artworks will be available online beginning November 28.
Aqua Art Miami
December 3–7
Aqua Hotel, 1530 Collins Ave
aquaartmiami.com | @artmiamifairs
A beloved fair for discovering young and emerging artists in an intimate courtyard-hotel setting.
INK Miami
December 3–7
Suites of Dorchester, 1850 Collins Ave
inkartfair.com | @inkmiamiamiartfair
Focused exclusively on works on paper. A calm, high-quality fair ideal for collectors who want to explore printmaking and paper-based practices.
Fridge Art Fair
December 2–7
Multiple Miami Beach locations
fridgeartfair.com | @fridgeartfair
A playful, creative, boutique fair known for its themed installations and artist-friendly ethos.
Satellite Art Fair
December 4–7
Geneva Hotel, 1520 Collins Ave
satellite-show.com | @satelliteartshow
A renegade fair bringing experimental works, performances, and multi-sensory installations.
AfriKin Art Fair
November 30–December 7
1600 NE 126th Street, North Miami
afrikin.art | @afrikinnation
A refined fair dedicated to African and diasporic creative practices, with a strong intellectual and curatorial framework.
Miami Art Week™ (Official Programming)
December 2–7
miamiartweek.org | @miamiartweek
Citywide programming with dozens of pop-ups, shows, and special events.
Spectrum Miami
December 3–7
Mana Wynwood, 318 NW 23rd St
redwoodartgroup.com/spectrum-miami | @spectrummiami
Spectrum and Red Dot (below) run concurrently as part of Redwood Art Group’s Wynwood footprint. Spectrum’s curated programs include Art Labs, the Discoveries Collection, Spotlight Program, and Directors’ Picks. Two artists catching attention this year: Silke Bianca (Zen Garden Cycle I + II) and Italian artist, Elidea, the Italian.
Red Dot Miami
December 3–7
Mana Wynwood
redwoodartgroup.com/red-dot-miami | @reddotmiami
A sister fair to Spectrum showcasing galleries, nonprofits, Art Labs, and curated spotlight galleries.
Want more at Mana Wynwood?
Mana Fashion Art Basel Pop-Up (Dec 3–6) — A curated fashion and design marketplace with daily programming and a VIP opening featuring multidisciplinary artist Radmila Lolly.
More details.
ART + TECH
BitBasel
Dec 3 – 7
Sagamore South Beach
bitbasel.com | @ bitbasel
Returning for its sixth edition at the Sagamore South Beach, BitBasel unveils “Fingerprints of Humanity,” a multi-day program at the intersection of digital art, technology, ocean conservation, and space exploration. This year brings major headline events, including the Sea & Space Summit with astronaut-artist Nicole Stott, the high-energy MOOON.PARTY Vol*3, the Art & Fintech Forum, NFT Miami with Superchief NFT Gallery, and the 24th Sagamore Brunch featuring KEF!’s new sculptural installation and live performances by the South Florida Symphony Orchestra.
Just in! The Sagamore South Beach proudly announces the return of the 24th Iconic Sagamore Brunch on Saturday, December 6th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The brunch, part of BitBasel’s sixth edition, “Fingerprints of Humanity,” will bring together more than 1,000 leading voices in art, global visionaries, collectors, and creative leaders. Get tickets here.
MAJOR MUSEUMS & INSTITUTIONS
ICA Miami
December 2, 6–9 PM (VIP Opening)
icamiami.org
ICA celebrates Miami Art Week with five exhibitions: Joyce Pensato, Richard Hunt, Andreas Schulze, Masaomi Yasunaga, and Igshaan Adams. Free admission courtesy of City National Bank. VIP Passholders and ICA Members receive access to the opening night celebration.
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
pamm.org
PAMM’s signature Art Week celebration, PAMM Presents, returns on December 4 with Art Bashment—a waterfront night curated by Rohan Marley and Inner Circle, featuring performances by Silent Addy, Ky-mani Marley, and Zion Marley. The event is invitation-only, open to PAMM Contemporary and above members. Exhibitions on view include new work by Woody De Othello, Elliot & Erick Jiménez, and highlights from PAMM’s collection.
The Bass Museum
November 30–December 7
thebass.org
Extended hours daily with new exhibitions including Jack Pierson: The Miami Years, Sarah Crowner in dialogue with Etel Adnan, Isaac Julien: Vagabondia, and assume vivid astro focus: XI. Free Community Days on November 30 and December 7, plus daily tours and special Dialogues conversations.
Museum of Graffiti
December 3–5 (major programming)
museumofgraffiti.com
The museum marks its 6th anniversary with Origins, featuring never-seen-since-1973 UGA works by PHASE2, FLINT 707, SNAKE 1, and COCO144, paired with JonOne’s El Tiguere solo exhibition. Outdoor activations include TATS CRU panels, Drink Champs live taping, Rust-O spray battles, and an anniversary VIP night.
El Espacio 23
elespacio23.org
A World Far Away, Nearby and Invisible is a major exhibition of works from the Jorge M. Pérez Collection with special programming including a December 2 guided walkthrough and panel on Latin American art.
Locust Projects
locustprojects.org
Tara Long’s LA ESQUINITA transforms the space into a surreal “Sweets & Souvenirs” environment.
Oolite Arts
oolitearts.org
Marking its 40th anniversary with One Is Two and Two Are Many More, exploring Miami’s shifting artistic landscape.
MOAD at MDC (Freedom Tower)
moadmdc.org
Reopened with new exhibitions exploring migration, memory, and Miami’s layered identity.
Saint Week at the Rubell Museum
December 4–6
saintandcitizen.com
A three-day cultural takeover blending music, art, and performance. Highlights include a rare Clipse conceptual set, Solange Knowles’s Saint Heron culinary world-build, conversations with Ty Dolla $ign and LaQuan Smith, and nightlife moments with Kaytranada and DJ Spinall.
GALLERY OPENINGS, SPECIAL ACTIVATIONS & NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS
IPC Art Space (Little Haiti)
irisphotocollective.com/ipc-artspace
Nov 29 | 4 – 8 pm | FREE
IPC Art Space previews Children of the Revolution, a photography exhibition by Marice Cohn Band curated by Carl-Philippe Juste. The show offers an intimate look at the lives of Cuban children from the late Soviet era through 2019, framing innocence against the backdrop of political legacy. Get tickets here.
Yabu Pushelberg: Art Talk with Marcel Dzama (Design District)
yabupushelberg.com
Dec 4 | 12–2 pm | RSVP Required
An intimate conversation with celebrated artist Marcel Dzama inside the Miami Tropic Sales Gallery — a thoughtful midday pause during Art Week for collectors, design lovers, and art storytellers.
Nina Johnson (Little Haiti)
ninajohnson.com
Dec 1 | 6 – 9 pm | FREE
Nina Johnson presents Acid Bath House, a vivid group exhibition curated by Jarrett Earnest, alongside Dara Friedman’s new cosmic-focused works and Emmett Moore’s outdoor design installation. The gallery also debuts at Art Basel Miami Beach with a presentation featuring key artists who have shaped its program. RSVP here.
Miele | The Kitchen Muse (Wynwood Walls Museum)
thewynwoodwalls.com
Preview by invitation only
December 2–3 | FREE
A multisensory pop-up inside Wynwood Walls Museum celebrating food, art, and memory through the lens of high design. The installation showcases architect/interior designer Luis Fernandez and a custom Miele-inspired artwork by Mikael B., who transforms a Miele MasterCool refrigerator into a vivid sculptural canvas. Expect chef-led demos, made-to-order coffee, live illustrations, and a mocktail happy hour throughout the activation.. Read more here.
Wynwood Walls Museum: El Mac × RETNA
ggagallery.com
Opens Dec 2 | FREE
The Wynwood Walls’ official gallery unveils Only Human, a group exhibition exploring how emotion, identity, and cultural perspective shape artistic expression in a digitally driven era. The highlight is the debut of new collaborative works by El Mac × RETNA, reuniting two of the most influential figures in contemporary urban art. Joined by Sandra Chevrier, Simon Berger, Hebru Brantley, Shepard Fairey, Millo, Seth, and others, the exhibition underscores what keeps creativity fundamentally human. Presented inside Goldman Global Arts Gallery, this showcase offers a rare, intimate view of artists whose practices bridge public space and studio work.
Check out our Wynwood Guide to Art, Culture & Nightlife.
Faena Art
faenaart.org
Dec 2 – 7 | FREE
Faena celebrates its ongoing decade-long legacy with programming tied to its past commissions, including your previously published Es Devlin feature. Read more here.
CASA NEOS MM Beach Club x Shellona St. Tropez, and more
December 5–7
casa-neos.com
A Mediterranean-meets-Miami collaboration with Shellona St. Tropez and Adriatique, followed by PAWSA and Marco Carola.
MILA Miami
December 1–7
mila-miami.com/milaartweek
Special collaboration with designer Philippe Carteau plus daily DJ lineups that anchor the late-night scene.
Miami Design District
miamidesigndistrict.com
Katie Stout’s 10th Annual Design Commission, Cartier’s Panthére Into the Wild exhibit, Craig Robins Collection: Walking on Air, and the newly opened Cartier flagship.
CHROMA 2025 at Lucid Design District
Opening Reception: Dec 3 | 4 – 7 pm | FREE
Federdoc Arte & Vino: Dec 5 | 6 – 9 pm | FREE
luciddesigndistrict.com
Lucid Design District presents CHROMA 2025, showcasing 22 international artists alongside new interactive work by Kevin Fletcher. Get tickets for Dec 3 here and Dec 5 here.
WHERE TO DINE (AND HOW TO RECOVER FROM A FULL DAY OF FAIR-TREKKING)
After miles of walking convention centers, beach tents, Wynwood warehouses, and museum corridors, a restorative dinner is essential—and Miami’s dining scene rises spectacularly to the moment. Whether you prefer a celebratory rooftop, a quiet art-filled dining room, or a beachfront club before heading into nightlife, these standout destinations deliver atmosphere, artistry, and the stamina required to do it all over again the next day.
Le Specialità
40 NE 41st St
A Milanese classic reborn in the Design District with radical retro-chic interiors and a notable art collection.
AVA MediterrAegean
2889 McFarlane Rd
A multi-sensory Mediterranean dining experience opening just in time for Art Week.
Claudie
1101 Brickell Ave
Art Week programming includes exhibitions by Anna Master and Frédéric Pinet, plus a signature cocktail inspired by Master’s work.
Casa Neos
40 SW North River Dr
Mediterranean dining, a beach club, and Moroccan rooftop—one of the most in-demand reservations of the week.
MILA
800 Lincoln Road
MediterrAsian dining with a full slate of DJ programming.
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
151 NE 41st St
Miami’s only two-Michelin star destination.
Le Jardinier
151 NE 41st St
Vegetable-driven fine dining rooted in French technique.
Carbone Miami, Contessa, Sadelle’s, Dirty French Steakhouse, ZZ’s Club, Chateau ZZ’s, Carbone Vino
Various addresses
Major Food Group’s full Miami portfolio remains central to the week’s dining map.
Estiatorio Milos
730 1st St
An iconic Greek seafood temple perfect for long dinners after long days.
WHERE TO PLAY (AND KEEP THE NIGHT GOING)
After a full day of art-fair trekking, the city switches gears — here’s where the energy shifts after dark:
Tribeca (Miami Beach) —The annual Bandshell takeover returns December 5–6 with headliners Monsieur Periné and Hermanos Gutiérrez, plus sets by Cucu (EarCandy), Jitwam, and Willy Soul. A sharp, music-driven program with a stylish late-night crowd. More info.
CASA NEOS MM Beach Club (Dec 5–7) — Shellona St. Tropez’s U.S. debut with Adriatique, followed by sets from PAWSA and Marco Carola. Reserve here.
MILA Lounge DJ Lineup (Dec 2–7) — Miguelle & Tons, ANOTR, Dixon, Desiree, Valeron, Kimonos
Museum of Graffiti Outdoor Activations — DJs, live demos, and Drink Champs taping
Satellite Pop-Ups & One-Night Collaborations across Wynwood, Miami Beach & the Design District
Sukeban at Miami Beach Bandshell (Dec 3) – A paid, high-octane performance blending wrestling, performance art, manga aesthetics, and couture-level costuming. Tickets available at sukeban.world.
UNA Vodka: FLORINITY (Nov 30 – Dec 2) — A functional bar-as-artwork by Nicole Nomsa Moyo, previewing at The Standard before its Design Miami debut.
Surf Lodge Sundays at Palm Tree Club (Dec 7) — Montauk’s iconic music series lands in Miami with a headlining set by Rampa of Keinemusik.
FREE HIGHLIGHTS (DON’T MISS THESE)
- Wynwood Walls Museum public hours
- Museum of Graffiti outdoor programming (Dec 3–5 daytime)
- Bass Museum Free Community Days (Nov 30 & Dec 7)
- Oolite Arts public exhibitions
- Fridge Art Fair
- Miami Art Week™ pop-ups and exhibitions
- Many public installations in the Design District and South Beach
YOUR COMPLETE WEEK AT A GLANCE
Miami Art Week is an overload of sensory, cultural, and social experiences. Whether you’re chasing major fairs, intimate studio visits, free installations, or late-night energy, this guide brings it all into one place—everything you need to map out the week, discover what’s new, and know exactly where to go.
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