Miami Beach Events

The Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights will make the holiday season a bit brighter with a blend of music, lights, and projection mapping displays that celebrate the rich tapestry of international holiday traditions intended to captivate audiences of all ages. Taking place from Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – Thursday, January 1, 2026 and presented by the Miami Music Festival. The festival will feature a series of live performances spanning a variety of genres and will include appearances by holiday characters such as Santa Claus, Elsa (Frozen) and the Grinch. The innovative use of projection mapping technology combined with music will create exciting and memorable experiences for all to enjoy. The technology creates vibrant imagery onto 5 iconic buildings along Ocean Drive including The Betsy. The festival will include 6 nights of performances with 16 total concerts in Miami Beach and a final afternoon performance on New Years Day at 5:00 PM. Each of the 8 nights will have three performances at 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM, and 9:00 PM.