# Miami Music Week: what to do between sessions in Miami

Source: https://eventweekends.com/festival/miami-music-week/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 30 March to 5 April 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Venues across Miami and Miami Beach, Miami, United States, about 7 km from the centre
- **Free time:** Music runs from the afternoon, so mornings and the day after are free.
- **Best base:** South Beach: Art Deco hotels by the sand.
- **Getting there:** Miami International (MIA) has the Metrorail to downtown; South Beach is 20 to 30 minutes by car.
- **Weather:** In March and April, Miami temperatures average about 24°C, with roughly 76 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 20 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Everglades airboat tour; Little Havana food tour; Biscayne Bay boat tour

## Weather and what to pack

In March and April, Miami temperatures average about 24°C, with roughly 76 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 20 min of daylight.
- Sun hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
- A light rain jacket, just in case.
- Earplugs, a power bank and a small backpack; campers add a head torch.

## Airport to venue

Miami International (MIA) has the Metrorail to downtown; South Beach is 20 to 30 minutes by car. Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is 45 minutes north.

Rideshare and the free Miami Beach trolley.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** Downtown and Brickell. On Metrorail, cheaper than the beach.
- **mid:** South Beach. Art Deco hotels by the sand.
- **luxury:** Mid-Beach and Bal Harbour. Oceanfront resorts.
- Hotels we would book: Generator Miami (budget), The Betsy - South Beach (mid), Faena Hotel Miami Beach (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Before the gates open (Tuesday 30 March)

Music runs from the afternoon. Mornings are free: get out on the water or into town.
- Easy outing: Little Havana food tour. Cuban coffee and cigars.
- Free: Wynwood Walls area.

### A day off-site (Wednesday 31 March)

Skip the early acts and take a day trip. Be back for the headliners.
- Half-day: Biscayne Bay boat tour. Celebrity homes from the water.
- Eat: Joe's Stone Crab, Stone crab in season

### Campers: shower, food and a break

Day passes for pools and spas, and a real meal in town.
- Rain or heat backup: Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.
- Eat: Coyo Taco, Wynwood tacos

### Recovery day (Tuesday 6 April)

Slow outings only.
- Easy outing: Art Deco walking tour. South Beach architecture.
- Eat: Time Out Market Miami, Food hall

## Tours worth booking

- [Everglades airboat tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Everglades%20airboat%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-miami-music-week): Alligators and sawgrass.
- [Little Havana food tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Little%20Havana%20food%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-miami-music-week): Cuban coffee and cigars.
- [Biscayne Bay boat tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Miami%20boat%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-miami-music-week): Celebrity homes from the water.
- [Wynwood street art tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Wynwood%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-miami-music-week): Murals and galleries.
- [Key West day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Key%20West%20day%20trip%20from%20Miami&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-miami-music-week): Overseas Highway.
- [Art Deco walking tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Miami%20Art%20Deco%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-miami-music-week): South Beach architecture.
- [Sunset cruise](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Miami%20sunset%20cruise&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-miami-music-week): Skyline at dusk.

## Where to eat

- Versailles: Cuban classics
- Joe's Stone Crab: Stone crab in season
- Coyo Taco: Wynwood tacos
- Time Out Market Miami: Food hall

## With kids

- Frost Science Museum.
- Zoo Miami.
- Jungle Island.

## Rainy-day backups

- Pérez Art Museum.
- Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

## Getting around

- Metrorail, Metromover (free downtown) and rideshare. Brightline trains to Aventura and Fort Lauderdale.

## Questions people ask

### When is Miami Music Week 2027?

The next edition is 30 March to 5 April 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during Miami Music Week?

In March and April, Miami temperatures average about 24°C, with roughly 76 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 20 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Venues across Miami and Miami Beach?

Miami International (MIA) has the Metrorail to downtown; South Beach is 20 to 30 minutes by car. Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is 45 minutes north. Rideshare and the free Miami Beach trolley.

### Where should I stay for Miami Music Week?

For most visitors the best base is South Beach: Art Deco hotels by the sand.

### What else can we do around Miami Music Week?

Good short outings in Miami include Everglades airboat tour, Little Havana food tour, Biscayne Bay boat tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near Miami Music Week?

Family-friendly picks: Everglades airboat tour, Biscayne Bay boat tour. Frost Science Museum.

### How far is Venues across Miami and Miami Beach from Miami centre?

About 7 km in a straight line. Rideshare and the free Miami Beach trolley.

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