Art Basel Miami Beach 2025: Biggest parties and events

Art Basel Miami Beach is back — and so are the VIP lounges, beachfront installations, A-list dining rooms and star-studded soirées.

Each year, celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Brady, Kylie Jenner and 50 Cent hit the annual art fair before partying it up at private bashes on yachts, in mansions, and at all the hottest spots.

Here’s your Page Six guide to everything buzzy, exclusive and impossible to get into this year.

The Miami Beach Edition

Tuesday, Dec. 2, Wednesday, Dec. 3 and Friday, Dec. 5

The iconic Parisian brand Silencio will return to Basement at The Miami Beach Edition, where guests are invited to celebrate Art Week Miami through the late night with renowned talent.

For three nights, the cultural phenomenon helmed by Arnaud Frisch will program the nightlife outlet with dynamic musical performances and a spirited guest list of creatives commemorating the week of festivities.

Thursday, Dec. 4

Celebrate the launch of the second release from Johnnie Walker Vault: The Couture Blend. This one-of-a-kind sensorial experience draws inspiration from the storied legacy of Johnnie Walker and will feature signature welcome cocktails, a four-course meal prepared by Michelin-starred chef, Jeremy Ford, a guided tasting of the Couture Blend, and a multi-sensorial experience brought to life through a large-scale, sculptural floral installation and a performance by DJ Paperwater.

Friday, Dec. 5

Chef Jean-George Vongerichten will be hosting an Art Week brunch and dinner at Matador Room at The Miami Beach Edition.

Featuring menu classics and new dishes, these exclusive dining experiences deliver a thoughtfully curated, family-style menu that blends signature favorites with bold new seasonal creations.

Nylon House at Miami Art Week

Friday, Dec. 5

Nylon House at Miami Art Week presented by e.l.f. Cosmetics is back again — this time with a special DJ set by electronic duo Adriatique, as well as a surprise performance.

This invitation-only celebration is available through NYLON Membership, which delivers on the newly launched community’s promise of unprecedented access to the moments that shape culture.

“Every year Nylon House is where the worlds of music, art, and culture collide and Miami Art Week is the perfect backdrop,” Lauren McCarthy — Editor-In-Chief of Nylon — said. “We’re setting the stage for another big night that defines what’s next in culture.”

Untitled Art Fair: The Artscape Lounge

Wednesday, Dec. 3-Sunday, Dec. 7

Delta Air Lines and American Express are returning to Untitled Art with The Artscape Lounge, a breezy, beachfront oasis — and one of the week’s most coveted hangouts.

Guests can cool off with complimentary bites and sips curated by five-time James Beard Award winner Michael Solomonov of Zahav and Laser Wolf.

Interactive “Art Atlas” stations, global flavors and gallery collaborations will bring Delta destinations to life, with SkyMiles AmEx Card Members scoring access to VIP perks just by flashing their card.

The Ritz-Carlton

Tuesday, Dec. 2-Monday, Dec. 8

This Art Basel, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach will set the stage for multiple immersive installations, including a sculptural exhibition throughout the lobby by top Italian contemporary artist Loris Cecchini, featuring his signature “Waterbones” in a new exhibit entitled “The New Current.”

After a day of art peeping, guests can retreat to the spa or sunbathe by the elevated pool. 

Explore José Andrés Group’s curated dining program, from ocean-to-table cuisine from DiLido Beach Bar to cocktails at the glamorous Lapidus Bar, and savor lunch or dinner at Zaytinya, a restaurant offering a mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines.

Tuesday, Dec. 2-Monday, Dec. 8

The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour will present Christopher Martin’s “Aqueous,” a captivating exhibition of transparent acrylic paintings where pigment and water choreograph their own ethereal compositions.

After immersing in this aqueous dialogue, unwind at the oceanfront Artisan Beach House restaurant, where a new menu of coastal-inspired cuisine complements the hotel’s artistic atmosphere.

Reserve Padel x The Wellness Oasis™

Tuesday, Dec. 2-Wednesday, Dec. 3

Reserve Padel is partnering with The Wellness Oasis™ presented by Chase for a transformative two-day mental health and wellness pop-up at Reserve Miami Seaplane.

The experience invites guests to immerse themselves in whole-health living — blending mindfulness, movement, self-care, and community — all guided by distinguished experts and advocates in the wellness space, including Lindsay Lohan, Blond-ish and Lauren London.

E11even Miami

Wednesday, Dec. 3- Sunday, Dec. 7

E11even Miami, the famous ultraclub, is the place to see and be seen by celebrities any night of the week, boasting unrivaled theatrics, opulence, service, and top music and entertainment talent. Find the Art Week 2025 line-up of performers below:

Wednesday, Dec 3. – Ty Dolla $ign

Thursday, Dec. 4 – 50 Cent

Friday, Dec. 5 – Diplo 

Saturday, Dec. 6 – Marshmello

Sunday, Dec. 7 – Camelphat 

In addition, the annual E11even Golf Classic at Miami Shores Country Club is taking place on Thursday, Dec. 4 and will be hosted by Ty Dolla $ign, who will also be performing.

Miami Design District

Tuesday, Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 7

The Miami Design District is hosting a number of exhibits worth checking out, including the following installations:

• 10th Annual Design Commission: Katie Stout’s “Gargantua’s Thumb”
• The Craig Robins Collection: “Walking on Air”
• Cartier’s “Panthére Into the Wild Exhibit”
• Cartier’s newly redesigned MDD flagship 

Donde Esteban x The Standard Spa, Miami Beach

Tuesday, Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 7

Donde Esteban, the resort wear brand by Colombian designer Esteban Cortázar, presents “La Tiendita Donde Esteban” pop-up at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach this Miami Art Week.

Inspired by traditional Colombian bodegas, the pop-up captures the vibrant essence of Colombia and Miami’s endless summer spirit. Guests can shop pieces from Donde Esteban’s Resort ’26 and core collections, along with an exclusive Donde Esteban x The Standard Spa, Miami Beach capsule — a playful tribute to tropical ease, laid-back luxury, and cultural vibrancy.

Lee Pivnik Installation – NO VACANCY

Thursday, Nov. 13-Saturday, Dec. 20

Located at The Shelborne By Proper’s Lobby Gallery, Lee Pivnik’s installation with the City of Miami Beach for “No Vacancy 2025” is a tribute to Florida’s remaining aquatic environments that resemble the serene spaces of his family’s memory.

With “Wellspring,” Pivnik constructs a panoramic shrine to the greater Everglades watershed, utilizing video captured across the state, ceramic and stained glass sculptures, and a working model of a fountain he’s designing for aquaponic-farming and bioremediation.

Delilah Miami

Tuesday, Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 7

Delilah Miami — the city’s modern-day supper club known for world-class entertainment, white-glove service, and chef-driven cuisine by Mitchell Hesse — sets the stage for an unforgettable Miami Art Week with a lineup of live performances from big-name talent including Ja Rule, Channel Tres and Waka Flocka, as well as Y2K-themed nights, live painting and more.

1 Hotel South Beach Presents Artist BREAKFAST 

Tuesday, Dec. 2 – Monday, Jan. 5

1 Hotel South Beach and Tala Beach present a site-responsive installation by BREAKFAST, the Brooklyn-based kinetic and data artist whose work transforms live environmental data into evolving sculptural forms.

Curated by NicoleMarie Advisory, the presentation brings together five major pieces exploring how technology and data can deepen our understanding of climate change and its impact on the planet’s fragile ecosystems

Museum of Sex Miami

Tuesday, Dec. 2- May 2026

Museum of Sex Miami, South Florida’s cultural landmark dedicated to exploring the intersections of art, sexuality, and society, has unveiled “Hard Art: Unruly Selections from the Beth Rudin DeWoody Collection.”

This provocative exhibition, curated by Laura Dvorkin and Maynard Monrow, offers a bold, unflinching look at eroticism, power and cultural taboos through the lens of DeWoody’s visionary collection.

Bringing DeWoody’s boundary-pushing vision to life, “Hard Art” features a curated mix of works that provoke, seduce, and unsettle in equal measure.

Faena Art 

Tuesday, Dec. 2- Sunday, Dec. 7

Marking its tenth anniversary in Miami Beach, Faena Art will unveil its most ambitious Art Week commission to date: a series of monumental works by renowned British artist Es Devlin.

Supported by Chase Sapphire Reserve, Devlin’s luminous installations will transform the Faena District into a space for reading, reflection, and encounter, spanning the Faena Beach, Cathedral, and Project Room.

Soho Beach House Miami

Tuesday, Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 7

Soho Beach House Miami is debuting an entirely new permanent art collection – and for the first time, it will be entirely dedicated to photography. Curated as a global showcase, the collection will bring together established names and emerging voices from around the world, reflecting the cutting-edge spirit of Miami and its role as an international cultural hub during Art Basel Miami Beach.

The new art collection curated by Kate Bryan, Chief Art Director, will celebrate a global line-up of talent who champion the power and versatility of photography as an art medium. Key works include those by Isaac Julien, JR, Marilyn Minter, Walead Beshty, Ming Smith, Hank Willis Thomas, René Matic, Dayanita Singh, Thomas Dozol and Douglas Gordon.

Bagatelle Miami River Artist Collaboration & Art Week Programming 

Wednesday, Dec. 3-Sunday, Dec.7

Bagatelle Miami River, the new waterfront destination redefining the legacy of the globally celebrated French hospitality brand, will offer a full week of immersive programming during Miami Art Week 2025.

The restaurant will feature an art installation by Fred Allard, including a painting and multiple sculptures in the lobby and reception, with additional works throughout the space, highlighting Bagatelle’s bold new concept where contemporary art, elevated French-Mediterranean cuisine, and the vibrant energy of the Miami River converge.

The week culminates on Dec. 7 with a brunch and sunset DJ set featuring headliner Jamie Jones, supported by Chloé Caillet and resident DJ Waae.

Liv Miami

Wednesday, Dec. 3-Sunday, Dec. 7

Groot Hospitality’s Liv Miami kicks off Art Basel with a high-energy week of performances from global music icons.

The festivities begin Wednesday, Dec. 3, with a special Basel Edition featuring Gunna. On Thursday, Dec. 4, legendary DJ Tiësto takes the stage, followed by South African house music icon Black Coffee on Friday, Dec. 5.

The weekend culminates on Saturday, Dec. 6, as chart-topping producer John Summit takes the stage, and a special Basel Edition of LIV on Sunday with surprise guests will close out Liv Miami’s Art Week lineup on Sunday, Dec. 7.

Flaunt Magazine Art Week Party with Diplo

Friday, Dec. 5

Flaunt Magazine celebrates Miami Art Week with an exclusive, invite-only party at CC Rooftop Social Club, the new high-energy lounge soaring above Brooklyn Chop House Miami at the Moxy Hotel in Wynwood.

Guests will enjoy panoramic views, premium cocktails, and the electric atmosphere the venues have become known for. A special DJ set by Diplo headlines the night, with McLaren as event partner.

Positioned as Miami’s newest hot spot for dining and nightlife, Brooklyn Chop House + CC Rooftop are set to kick off Art Week as the go-to destination for VIPs, celebrities, and industry tastemakers.

Harbour Club

Tuesay, Dec. 2

Ocean Drive Magazine is throwing its annual Art of the Party bash at Harbour Club. This year’s headliner will be popular DJ duo Sofi Tukker, and celebrity guests are expected to attend.

Tuesday, Dec. 2-Friday, Dec. 5

Harbour Club is partnering with Fouquet’s for a Coffee & Croissants event. To savor the mornings, members and guests are invited to enjoy fresh croissants, pastries, and espresso from Fouquet’s signature cart, a historic and famous Parisian brasserie on the Champs-Élysées, known for its luxurious setting, French cuisine, and celebrity clientele since its founding in 1899.

Capital One Presents ‘Alex Prager’s Mirage Swim Club’

Dec. 3-5

In collaboration with Capital One and The Cultivist, visionary artist and filmmaker Alex Prager brings her cinematic world, The Mirage Swim Club, to life on The Shelborne By Proper pool deck for Art Week, an extension from Prager’s Mirage Factory on Lincoln Road.

The experience immerses guests in a sun-drenched fantasy that blends vintage California glamour with the surreal energy of Miami Beach. Orange-striped cabanas and synchronized swimmers will transform the pool into a living film set, where art, movement, and hospitality intersect.

Dom with Bradley Theodore

Wednesday, Dec. 3

Gramercy Park lounge Dom is heading down south for a pop-up at Casa Matilda, where artist Bradley Theodore will be live painting guests.

The NYC cocktail lounge’s owner Albert Trummer is planning to do some of his pyrotechnics like lighting the bar on fire, one of his signature moves.

The event is co-hosted by Francesco Belcaro and Barry Mullineaux.

Sexy Fish Miami

Thursday, Dec. 4-Friday, Dec. 5

Theodore will also be dazzling guests at Sexy Fish Miami with live painting and projections of his coveted artworks on Dec. 4.

Earlier in the evening, private guests will board a Revolution Marine Group yacht wrapped in Theodore’s signature art, where guests will enjoy Sexy Fish caviar and nuggets served in a limited-edition Sexy Fish Art Miami box, featuring artworks by Theodore on its exterior.

On Friday, Dec. 5, Turkish DJ Mahmut Oran will take the decks at Sexy Fish. 

MILA x Philip Karto Cocktail Reception 

Tuesday, Dec. 2

Renowned artist-designer Philip Karto is unveiling his limited-edition MILA x Philip Karto ’25 Capsule Handbag Collection.

On behalf of Riviera Dining Group, guests will enjoy a curated exhibition of his pieces throughout MILA’s second and third floors, complemented by specialty cocktails, house wine, and signature bites, along with a meet-and-greet with Karto.

The evening will culminate in a live auction of one of his exclusive handbags, with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting South Florida Easterseals.

The Art of Tomatini with Artist Antonio Aricò at LPM Restaurant & Bar

Tuesday, Dec. 2-Friday, Dec. 19

This Art Week, LPM Restaurant & Bar, Miami will partner with cultural platform D’Puglia and visionary Italian artist and designer Antonio Aricò for an inspired harmony of art and gastronomy — The Art of Tomatini.

This collaboration reimagines LPM’s iconic cocktail beyond the glass, bringing its spirit, colors, and playful energy to life. From hand-illustrated napkins and sculptural pepper grinders to ceramic plates and coasters, this collection celebrates the intersection of gastronomy and design and embodies the joyful essence of LPM — the art of living, sharing, and savoring the moment.

Apple Music x Superblue

Saturday, Dec. 6

Apple Music is bringing sound to life through art during this year’s Miami Art Week with an Art Gallery takeover at Superblue.

Apple Music’s Art Gallery will debut an immersive art and sound experience featuring a wide range of works and installations. The gallery space will showcase music’s intersection with art, geography, identity, youth culture, listening practices, and the myriad of complexities around them.

The Celebration of Art & Music event is open to the public.

Material Good 10-Year Celebration

Tuesday, Dec. 2

Material Good, the fine-jewelry brand known for its curation of luxury lifestyle pieces and distinctive design, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with an immersive evening in Miami Beach.

The event will feature a live painting performance and exhibition by artist Van Alpert, with catering by The Joyce.

WE ARE ONA at Andaz Miami Beach

Monday, Dec. 1-Thursday, Dec. 4

WE ARE ONA and Luca Pronzato announce a new collaboration with Designer Sabine Marcelis in partnership with Andaz Miami Beach for a special pop-up during Miami Art Week 2025.

WE ARE ONA presents a new immersive culinary installation in collaboration with Andaz Miami Beach and designer Sabine Marcelis, uniting design, gastronomy, and art in a multi-day dining experience kicking off with a private launch on Monday, Dec. 1.

Curated by founder Luca Pronzato, this edition brings together two creative forces: Designer Sabine Marcelis, acclaimed for her luminous and material-driven approach to form, concepting the design; and José Andrés Group. Together, they will transform the space at Andaz Miami Beach into a sensorial and sculptural environment where food, light, and stone converge in harmony.

Marion Miami

Thursday, Dec. 4

Marion Miami is hosting an Art Week Supper Club experience of artistry and flavor.

The restaurant reimagines its iconic supper club as a sensory journey of art, flavor, and sound. World-renowned DJ duo Mëstiza will take over the decks for an electrifying flamenco-electronic performance that embodies Marion’s signature theatrical spirit. 

CATCH Miami Beach Art Week Edition

Thursday, Dec. 4-Sunday, Dec. 7

Exclusively for Art Week 2025, CATCH Miami Beach will launch special rooftop brunch and dinner features at its acclaimed South of Fifth hotspot alongside the brand’s signature high-energy dining experience.

Selections flown in directly from Japan’s fish market include a Madai Crudo in chicha morada ponzu, and grand Toyosu Tower made up of sashimi pizza with shaved truffle, tuna tartare topped with caviar, and more.

Art Miami

Tuesday, Dec. 2 -Sunday, Dec. 7

Celebrating 35 years as Miami’s original and longest-running contemporary art fair, Art Miami returns Dec. 2-7 at the prestigious waterfront location of One Herald Plaza.

Recognized as a leading destination for acquiring important works from the 20th and 21st centuries, the fair will present more than 150 galleries from 30 countries.

Year after year, Art Miami, together with sister fair CONTEXT Art Miami, has been a central component of Miami Art Week, playing a major role in establishing the city as a cultural hub and attracting a vast collector base, dealers, advisors, curators, and museum professionals for what is widely regarded as the most important week for contemporary art in America.

CONTEXT Art Miami

Tuesday, Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 7

CONTEXT Art Miami, the sister fair to Art Miami, is dedicated to showcasing and supporting mid-career and emerging artists.

Launched in 2012, the fair fosters meaningful dialogue among artists, galleries, and collectors while providing a premier platform for innovative and cutting-edge talent presented by both rising and established galleries.

Wynwood Walls x Art Week

Sunday Nov. 30-Sunday, Dec. 7

Unveiling during Miami Art Week 2025, Wynwood Walls Museum and Goldman Srebnick present, ONLY HUMAN, a theme that explores what remains uniquely human in an age experiencing rapid technological growth. ONLY HUMAN celebrates lived experiences, global perspectives, and the boundless imagination that connects us all.

The exhibition will debut murals and productions by six renowned artists: SETH, Miss Birdy, Cryptik, Joe Iurato, Quake, RISK, and Persue. 

The theme will also extend into the Goldman Global Arts Gallery, which will showcase a curated selection of new works from acclaimed artists Retna, Hebru Brantley, Simon Berger, Sandra Chevrierand

Hakkasan x Koli x Reserva De La Familia 

Thursday, Dec. 4

Chef Hing Fung Matt Chan of the Michelin-recognized Hakkasan and Chef Roberto Rivera Rio of the One-Michelin star Koli present an unforgettable evening in the Pairing Chefs, Pairing Tequila series presented by Reserva de la Familia, the official tequila partner of the Michelin Guide US.

This one-night-only tasting experience features a specially curated menu by both chefs, paired with Reserva de la Familia’s premium tequila expressions — blending 230 years of tequila heritage with the innovation of two culinary visionaries. T

The evening, priced at $295 per person, begins at 6:30 p.m. EST with cocktails and canapés, followed by a multi-course dinner starting at 7:00 p.m EST.

FORA Beach Club at The Shelborne By Proper 

Wednesday, Dec. 3-Sunday, Dec. 7

“The Observer Effect” by Pilar Zeta is opening alongside the Fora Beach Club at The Shelborne By Proper during Art Basel.

On view throughout the week, “The Observer Effect” is a monumental, site-specific installation by Pilar Zeta that transforms the beachfront of The Shelborne By Proper Hotel into an otherworldly landscape of portals, light, and reflection.

Composed of eight large-scale metallic structures, the installation is finished with an iridescent surface that shifts with the movement of the sun — revealing an ever-changing chromatic spectrum that mirrors the fluidity of perception itself.