YoungArts will host its annual YoungArts Miami Gala on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Rubell Museum, marking the conclusion of National YoungArts Week and bringing together leaders from the arts, business, and philanthropic communities for an evening centered on artistic excellence and long-term support for emerging talent. The gala is expected to welcome nearly 300 artists, cultural leaders, philanthropists, and community figures. The evening will feature performances

Every January, the quiet mountain towns of Park City and Salt Lake City transform into the beating heart of independent cinema—and in 2026, the Sundance Film Festival is gearing up for one of its most meaningful years yet. The nonprofit Sundance Institute has unveiled a vibrant lineup of 90 feature films and seven episodic projects, a sweeping global mix of bold storytelling and fresh voices. In total, 105 projects—plus the already announced Park City Legacy program—will shap

The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs announced The Vasari Project at 25, an exhibition and archival celebration highlighting a quarter-century of visual art documentation in Miami-Dade County. The project is on view through December 18, 2025, at the Miami-Dade Public Library System’s Special Collections and Archives at 101 West Flagler Street in downtown Miami. The Vasari Project, initiated in 2000 by a trio of cultural leaders including art librarian Margar

VISU Contemporary will present Vanishing Act, a major exhibition by internationally acclaimed photographer David LaChapelle , on view from November 29, 2025, through January 31, 2026, in Miami Beach. The exhibition brings together more than 30 significant works from across LaChapelle’s four-decade career, including the world premiere of nine new photographs. Curated by VISU Contemporary founder Bruce Halpryn, Vanishing Act explores the accelerating pace of modern life and th

Pérez Art Museum Miami has selected two works by artist Daniel Ochoa for its permanent collection as part of the 2025 SCOPE Art Show PAMM Prize. The acquisition follows SCOPE Art Show, held in Miami Beach from December 2 to 7, and marks the third year of the museum’s partnership with the fair. Installation view of Quiet Hours at SCOPE Art Show, featuring Daniel Ochoa, Inside Your Body, There is a Light That Never Goes Out (2025) and Biophoton (2025). Courtesy of the artist an

Dance NOW! Miami presented Program I on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Sanctuary of the Arts in Coral Gables, marking the company’s winter season with a program that brought together contemporary ballet, modern dance, and historical repertory. The evening centered on Winter’s Breath, a ballet set to Antonio Vivaldi’s music as reimagined by composer Max Richter. Created in 2015 by Dance NOW! Miami co-artistic directors Hannah Baumgarten and Diego Salterini, the work explo

Miami’s holiday season offers so much. That’s why we created this special guide—to help you make the most of it. Inside, you’ll find festive events, must-try places to eat, and plenty more, all curated especially for the holidays. Enjoy, and share it with friends and family. Holiday Spirit & Santa / Light Shows Miami embraces the season with warm-weather holiday magic, offering visits with Santa, immersive light installations, and festive displays set against tropical backdro

As Miami welcomes 2026, these local favorites and cultural destinations will be open New Year's Day , offering residents and visitors opportunities to explore botanical gardens, enjoy festive celebrations, and savor diverse dining experiences throughout the day. FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN: EXPLORE 83 ACRES OF TROPICAL BEAUTY Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will be open New Year's Day, offering visitors the opportunity to explore 83 acres of rare tropical plants, s

The City of Miami Gardens has launched its first citywide public art initiative with the unveiling of a large-scale mural honoring former Florida State Senator and longtime resident Oscar Braynon II. The project debuted this month at Rolling Oaks Park during LOUD Week, marking a new chapter in the city’s cultural development. Led by Miami Gardens Councilwoman Linda Julien, the initiative was developed in collaboration with Love of Urban Design (LOUD) and coincided with the

Her Majesty Queen Sofía of Spain will travel to Miami on January 28, 2026, to present the Sophia Awards for Excellence during a formal gala at the Pérez Art Museum Miami, marking a major international cultural event in South Florida. The awards, organized by the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute , recognize individuals and institutions that have made lasting contributions to the cultural, artistic, diplomatic, and humanitarian connections between the Spanish-speaking world and

Miami City Ballet is preparing to welcome audiences this December with the return of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, accompanied by a special conversation with Principal Dancers Nathalia Arja and Samantha Hope Galler that explores ballet, mental health, and life inside one of the country’s leading dance companies. The discussion, hosted by Ari Bliss on the Growth, Grace, Gratitude Podcast, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the personal journeys of two principal ballerin

The South Beach Jazz Festival, presented by local non-profit Power Access, celebrates its 10th anniversary  January 8–11, 2026 , with a lineup worthy of its milestone year. The four-day festival will feature Grammy Award-winning and internationally acclaimed artists, and local legends performing throughout Miami Beach at venues including Faena Theater, The Bass Museum of Art, Collins Park, Lincoln Road, and the Miami Beach Bandshell. Free and ticketed performances. Leading th

In 1954, during a period of personal upheaval, Pablo Picasso created a small but significant group of paintings portraying his youngest children, Claude and Paloma. Painted in Vallauris shortly after his separation from Françoise Gilot, the works reflect an intimate moment in the artist’s life, shaped by distance, reunion, and emotional transition. One of these paintings, The Two Children, dated May 14, 1954, is now being shown publicly after decades in private custody at the

Miami-Dade County’s Art in Public Places program has opened major 2025 calls for artists for landmark public art commissions at Miami International Airport and the North Bay Village Hall and Safety Complex, with combined budgets exceeding $6 million.

Miami Design District announces a new AMI Paris kids collection feature, lunch service at Le Specialità, a curated holiday gift guide, and key 2026 cultural events including SOBEWFF, Miami Concours, and a public art tour.

Miami Design District has announced a new collaboration with creative platform Edglrd to bring fresh cultural programming and experiences to the neighborhood.

In April 2005, The Simpsons featured an episode where Marge, embarrassed by her hometown’s reputation for being uneducated and uncultured, invites a world-famous architect to design a new concert hall for the city. The architect, Frank Gehry (playing himself), crumples Marge’s letter in frustration and throws it to the ground. Looking down, the creased paper inspires him, and the episode cuts to a model of a concert hall that copies the shape of the crumpled letter. By buildi

Centered on the theme “Celebrating Air, Land & Sea,” Art Deco Weekend  returns to Miami Beach January 9-11, marking its 49th year honoring the city’s most storied style. The beloved festival invites visitors to step inside history with guided tours of landmark art deco hotels, homes and cultural icons that have doubled as stars in Hollywood films and pop culture for over a century. Credit: Provided by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau www.miamiandmiamibeach.com .

Kickstarter partnered with SCOPE Art Show during Art Basel Miami Beach to present a two-day panel series that examined creative independence, alternative funding models, and the intersection of art, music, and community. The discussions took place December 4–5 at SCOPE’s Ocean Drive location and drew artists, curators, musicians, and cultural leaders into focused conversations on how creative ecosystems are evolving. Across both days, the panels featured Miami-based voices al

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science presents a full slate of December programming, combining extended holiday hours, immersive exhibitions, seasonal events, and family-focused experiences at its downtown Miami campus. Extended Holiday Hours and Seasonal Programming Frost Science extends museum hours throughout the holiday season, offering additional time to explore exhibitions and special activations. Guests can also experience holiday-themed building light shows