Miami Beach is gearing up for a unique holiday season filled with art, culture, and festive celebrations, offering a warm escape and vibrant experiences from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. Recently awarded the Travel Weekly Magellan Silver Award for top U.S. city destination, Miami Beach will welcome visitors with holiday lights, art installations, and exclusive dining events.
Visitors can enjoy Thanksgiving beachside, with luxury hotel brunches and dinners from iconic spots like the Fontainebleau Miami Beach and The Setai. Restaurants including Joe’s Stone Crab and Nikki Beach will serve seasonal prix-fixe menus, blending holiday flavors with Miami Beach’s coastal charm.
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Highlights of the season include:
- No Vacancy 2024: This annual public art exhibition, running from November 14 to December 12, transforms Miami Beach’s hotels and public spaces into immersive installations, featuring works from international artists at venues like The Faena, The Betsy Hotel, and W South Beach.
- SCOPE Miami Beach 2024: The renowned art fair returns December 2-8, with curated projects, panel discussions, and VIP events, set along Miami’s sandy shores.
- Urge Miami Thanksgiving Festival: From November 29 to December 2, this LGBTQ event hosts five parties, with proceeds benefiting the Winter Party and Miami Beach Gay Pride.
- Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights: From December 11 to January 1, this celebration on Ocean Drive includes projection mapping displays, live performances, and holiday-themed characters across five buildings, including The Betsy Hotel.
The city’s iconic shopping districts, like Lincoln Road, will shine with holiday lights and offer special Black Friday sales, while many hotels, such as The Ritz-Carlton South Beach and The Miami Beach EDITION, will feature seasonal packages and exclusive event access, including New Year’s Eve fireworks.
“This season, visitors can immerse in Miami Beach’s one-of-a-kind holiday atmosphere,” said Grisette Marcos, Executive Director of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority. For travel planning, the award-winning EXP Miami Beach Tours App provides an interactive guide to all Miami Beach offers.
For more information, visit miamibeachvca.com or follow @experiencemiamibeach on Instagram.
Source: Experience the Holiday Season in Miami Beach: Exclusive Events and Award-Winning Attractions Await
