It is that time of the year once again as Miami readies to transform into a dance music paradise during Miami Music Week, this year taking place on March 21-26.
Held annually since 2011, Miami Music Week has grown into a one of the most anticipated electronic dance music events each year. Over the years, MMW has seen hundreds of thousands of people making their way to South Florida to catch performances by over 1000 artists in over 200 events held across the city.
This year’s MMW promises to be yet another memorable event with the many artists performing throughout that week. If you’re planning to go to Miami for the festival, here are some of the events we recommend you check out:
Cruise the Miami waters aboard a very exclusive yacht party with Seth Troxler, Dubfire and Carl Craig all B2B! The Biscayne Lady sets sail for the night, with a massive sound system, an open bar, and the sense of freedom and joy that only being on the seas can bring!
Date: March 21
Times: 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Venue: Biscayne Lady (Address: 401 S Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL)
Lineup: Seth Troxler | Dubfire | Carl Craig
Tickets: click the link for tickets and additional information
Anthony Attalla’s ethos for quality electronic music and family party vibes returns to Miami Music Week with a Heart Nightclub take-over featuring several heavyweight guests.
Date: March 22
Times: 11:00 PM – 11:00 AM
Venue: Heart Nightclub (Address: 50 NE 11th Street, Miami, FL)
Lineup: Steve Lawler | Technasia | Anthony Attalla | Cristoph | Denney | Detlef | Pirupa | Simone Liberali
Tickets: click the link for tickets and additional information
Joris Voorn’s brand-new SPECTRUM concept exploded over the first two launch weekends, with four sold-out shows garnering amazing reviews from those in attendance and the press alike. Now the brand is launching a very special intimate party during Miami Winter Conference week to showcase the Spectrum concept featuring Joris Voorn, Yotto and a VERY special surprise guest
Date: March 22
Times: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Do Not Sit On The Furniture (Address: 423 16th St; Miami Beach, FL 33139)
Lineup: Joris Voorn | Yotto | VERY Special Guest
Tickets: click the link for tickets and additional information
Cruise the Miami waters aboard a very exclusive yacht party with Mastermix Miami DJs Jackmaster, Skream and Jasper James. The Biscayne Lady sets sail for the sunset, with a massive sound system and an open bar.
Date: March 22
Times: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Biscayne Lady (Address: 401 S Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL)
Lineup: Jackmaster | Skream | Jasper James
Tickets: click the link for tickets and additional information
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This inaugural edition of Rapture promises to take you into a journey into the astral and metaphysical. This is a fully-fledged first edition festival taking place during MMW.
Date: March 23
Times: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Venue: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park (Address: 4020 Virginia Key Beach Drive, Miami, FL )
Lineup: andhim| Art Department | Audiofly | Carl Craig | Ellen Allien | Francesca Lombardo | Fur Coat | Guy J | Hernan Cattaneo | Matthew Dear | Petre Inspirescu | Rhadoo | Steve Lawler | tINI | Way Out West (Nick Warren & Jody Wisternoff)
Tickets: click the link for tickets and additional information
We attended last year’s Stereo Boat Party and the vibes were electric, with the Spaniards’ loyal following creating an exciting and fun party for everyone on board.
Date: March 23
Times: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Venue: Le Musette (Address: 1635 N Bayshore Dr Miami, FL)
Lineup: Chus & Ceballos | David Herrero | Mathias Kaden
Tickets: click the link for tickets and additional information
The Dirtybird Players return to Trade and it promises to be even bigger and better than before. With two rooms of action and a massive, all-star line-up, this year’s B2B throwdown promises to be another can’t-miss event.
Date: March 23
Times: 10:00 PM – 05:00 AM
Venue: Trade (Address: 1439 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, FL)
Lineup: Claude VonStroke | Justin Martin | Eats Everything | Shiba San | Ardalan | Billy Kenny | Christian Martin | Fancy Fux | J.Phlip | Justin Jay | Kill Frenzy | Lord Leopard | Lux Groove | Pezzner | Sacha Robotti | Sage Armstrong | Walker & Royce | Weiss | Will Clarke
Tickets: click the link for tickets and additional information
Maintaining the high level of party vibes Paradise has been heralded for, Paradise in Space will fully immerse party goers in a complete cosmic experience with a take-over of Downtown Miami’s iconic club.
Date: March 23
Times: 11:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Venue: Space (Address: 34 NE 11th St; Miami, FL 33132; United States)
Lineup: Jamie Jones | Green Velvet | Danny Tenaglia | Art Department | Joris Voorn | Lee Foss | Stacey Pullen | Skream | Patrick Topping | Cassy | Nathan Barato | Lauren Lane | Detlef | Solardo | Latmun
Tickets: click the link for tickets and additional information
Guy Gerber (photo courtesy of Alchetron)
This event showcases the talents of Guy Gerber, one of the most acclaimed Israeli artists today.
Date: March 24
Times: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Venue: Delano Beach Club (Address: 1685 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL)
Lineup: Guy Gerber; other artists TBA
Tickets: click the link for tickets and additional information
With a lineup that screams diversity and quality such as this one, there is no doubt that Hyte will be one of the most attended events of the week.
Date: March 24
Times: 10:00 PM – 10:00 AM
Venue: Mana Wynwood (Address: 318 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL)
Lineup: Black Coffee | Caleb Calloway | Chris Liebing | Danny Tenaglia | Loco Dice | Luciano | Maya Jane Coles |Pan Pot | Tiga
Tickets: click the link for tickets and additional information
It promises to be an especially intimate experience as the two masterminds behind Afterlife take you on a long, sonic journey alongside label mates VAAL.
Date: March 24
Times: 10:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Venue: Trade (Address: 1439 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, FL)
Lineup: Tale Of Us | Vaal
Tickets: click the link for tickets and additional information
PLAYdifferently presents a night and morning that will unleash the creative possibilities of the world’s finest musician on all of our dance floors as these ambassadors of quality create a once in a lifetime experience, spearheaded by PLAYdifferently founder Richie Hawtin’s only appearance of MMW.
Date: March 24
Times: 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Venue: Space (Address: 34 NE 11th St; Miami, FL)
Lineup: David Morales | Fabio Florido | Gaiser | Hito | Julia Govor | Leek | Louie Vega | Luciano | Matador | Nicole Moudaber | Paco Osuna | Pig and Dan | Richie Hawtin | Victor Calderone
Tickets: click the link for tickets and additional information
Felix da Housecat and Jamie Principle at Get Lost Miami. Picture by Crosstown Rebels.
Presented by Crosstown Records, this marks the 12th session of the Get Lost Miami event for MMW, one of the must-attend events of the entire week. Check out our review from last year to get an idea as to why this is one you should not miss under any circumstance.
Date: March 25
Times: 5:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Venue: TBA
Lineup: TBA
Tickets: click the link for tickets and additional information
Justin Martin (photo courtesy of Symbiosis Gathering)
Paradigm returns to the Miami waves with Captain Justin Martin & First Mate Ardalan on deck from the Dirtybird crew for a 4-hour journey aboard the luxury Musette Yacht.
Date: March 25
Times: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue: Le Musette (Address: 1635 N Bayshore Dr Miami, FL)
Lineup: Justin Martin | Ardalan
Tickets: click the link for tickets and additional information
Now on its 3rd consecutive year, this year’s Mosaic looks to be bigger and better with an eclectic lineup that promises quality techno and house all night long.
Date: March 25
Times: 10:00 PM – 05:00 AM
Venue: Soho Studios (Address: 2138 NW 1st Ave Miami, FL)
Lineup: Danyelino | Maceo Plex | Marcel Dettmann | Mike Servito | North Lake | Stephan Bodzin
Tickets: click the link for tickets and additional information
Let’s be honest, this one is going to be a marathon likely to go deep into Monday morning, as Heart Nightclub promoter Travis Rogers stated in our interview with him last month. The lineup is already stacked and the likelihood is that surprise acts may pop in to keep the party going for hours and hours.
Date: March 26
Times: 11:00 PM – 11:00 AM
Venue: Heart (Address:50 NE 11th Street, Miami, FL 33132)
Lineup: Patio / Caleb Calloway | Guti (live) | Kenny Dope | Tiga | wAFF | Yaya | Francisco Allendes | Surprise Guest | Basement/Josh Wink | Ellen Allien | MANIK
Tickets: click the link for tickets and additional information
elrow is known as being one of the most incredible parties in the industry, a brand famous for its psychedelic and colorful approach to electronic music.
Date: March 26
Times: 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Venue: Mana Wynwood (Address: 318 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL)
Lineup: TBA
Tickets: click the link for tickets and additional information
The Martinez Brothers (photo courtesy of the Beathouse Collective)
Date: March 26
Times: 11:00 PM – 11:00 AM
Venue: Space (Address: 34 NE 11th St; Miami, FL)
Lineup: Terrace / The Martinez Brothers + Very Special Guests | The Loft/TBA | The Ground/andhim | Bedouin | Eagles & Butterflies| Matthew Dear
Tickets: click the link for tickets and additional information
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