Quick Hits: A Haute Guide to Doing Miami Music Week

One of the biggest weeks of the year in Miami is finally upon us, and admittedly, it can be a bit daunting. With places to go every day of the week and multiple parties and happenings taking place, it’s hard to choose just one. That’s why we’ve rounded up a haute list of Miami Music Week events and parties to make things a bit easier for you. Here’s our top picks of how to spend your week from day to night in the Magic City:

DELANO

The iconic hotel has been named the official Miami Music Week Hotel for the third year in a row. Here’s what they have lined up:

WHEN:

Tuesday, 3/21

FDR at Delano // Firebeatz & Friends

Wednesday, 3/22

Delano Beach Club // Axtone (ULTRA Pool)

FDR at Delano // Shiba San X MK

Thursday, 3/23

Delano Beach Club // Heldeep Records presents Oliver Heldens (ULTRA Pool)

FDR at Delano // TIGA NONSTOP

Friday, 3/24

Delano Beach Club // Guy Gerber presents RUMORS

FDR at Delano // Guy Gerber presents RUMORS (ULTRA CarryOn)

Saturday, 3/25

Delano Beach Club // Claude VonStroke presents The Birdhouse

FDR at Delano // EDX presents NoXcuses (ULTRA CarryOn)

Sunday, 3/26

Delano Beach Club // Klingande’s Playground 

TIME:

Delano Beach Club: 2pm – 12am

FDR at Delano: 11pm – 5am

WHERE:

Delano

1685 Collins Ave

Miami Beach, FL 33139

SLS SOUTH BEACH

Right new door, the SLS South Beach will keep the party going strong all week long as the ultimate electronic dance music destination with a larger than life DJ squad. Also, if you’re a JetSmarter member, there’s some awesome package options for you that week in partnership with the hotel. Here’s the lineup:

WHEN:

Wednesday, 3/22 

Luciano Meets Guy Gerber

Thursday, 3/23

Afrojack ft. special guest Ty Dolla $ign 

Friday, 3/24

Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike

Saturday, 3/25

NERVO

Sunday, 3/26

Carnage

TIME:

11am — 11pm

WHERE:

Hyde Beach

SLS South Beach

1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

THE DECK AT ISLAND GARDENS

Miami’s favorite waterfront destination known for its Ibiza-style parties will of course be bringing in a serious line up from Wednesday-Sunday. Thursday and Sunday will be extra special. Here’s the scoop:

Thursday, March 23:

Yacht Life presents KRYOMAN OVERBOARD: World-renowned Kryoman will perform along with a star-studded DJ lineup at The Deck at Island Gardens on Thursday, March 23 from 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Sunday, March 26:

Leave the chaos on the beach… get your final Miami Music Week fix and escape the Ultra madness in the most luxurious waterfront setting at The Deck at Island Gardens. Guests can expect the regular “Sundays at The Deck” party, but with a bit more oomph. Start the day with Chef Alfredo Alvarez’s Sunday brunch buffet from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., and leading into the sunset party from 5 p.m. – 1 a.m., where Miami’s elite join for special deep-house sets and live music performances, alongside the delicious al fresco dining.

THE W SOUTH BEACH / WALL

THE MUSIC LOUNGE by BMF Media + iHeart Media returns with another exciting Miami Music Week lineup and exclusive events presented by Heineken, Boohoo, Deep Eddy Vodka, V-Moda, and Denon DJ on March 23rd & 24^th at W South Beach Hotel & Residences.

Although the official lineup is not yet released, previous year appearances have included Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki, Disclosure, Laidback Luke, Kaskade, Axwell Ingrosso, Alesso, Calvin Harris, Above & Beyond, Dirty South, Hardwell, NERVO, and Kygo, to name a few. This year’s lineup is destined to be just as impressive.

Full details for WALL are also not officially released, but here’s what we know:

Confirmed headlining acts include Behrouz and Friends, including Audio Fly and Blondish, who will kick off its EDM week-long celebrations on Monday, March 20, followed by Favela Beach: The Modern Love Affair with Art Department, Damian Lazarus, Lauren Lane and Bedouin on Tuesday, March 21, Italian DJ Marco Carola on Wednesday, March 22, WALL’s Dark Light Sessions with Fedde Le Grand and friends, internationally acclaimed charismatic twin DJ duo Nervo on Friday, March 24 as they perform their new single “In Your Arms” and other chart topping hits, Erick Morillo’s birthday bash with surprise DJs rotating all night on Saturday, March 25, and Benny Benassi closing out the week on Sunday, March 26.

1 Hotel Miami Beach

The gorgeous 1 Hotel rooftop is the ultimate destination for MMW parties. Just like last year, it will host the Sirius XM Lounge.

Wednesday, March 22

3 PM – 9 PM

Private Beach

Returning to 1 Hotel South Beach for its second year, the SiriusXM Music Lounge, a popular 2-day listening lounge and live radio broadcast celebrating Miami Music Week. Broadcasting live from the 1 HotelSouth Beach, the SiriusXM Music Lounge will celebrate its 11th anniversary broadcasting live from Miami Music Week. Featuring live DJ sets and interviews with the world’s biggest DJs, the two-day event will air live from 1 Hotel South Beach, at the hotel’s Private Beach Club, on SiriusXM’s “UMF Radio”

Thursday, March 23

3 PM – 10 PM

Private Beach

The SiriusXM Music Lounge, a popular 2-day listening lounge and live radio broadcast celebrating Miami Music Week. Broadcasting live from the 1 Hotel South Beach, the SiriusXM Music Lounge will celebrate its 11th anniversary broadcasting live from Miami Music Week. Featuring live DJ sets and interviews with the world’s biggest DJs, the two-day event will air live from 1 Hotel South Beach, at the hotel’s Private Beach Club, on SiriusXM’s “UMF Radio,” (Ultra Music Festival Radio”)

Other places to make sure to check out: The Confidante (by day), The Nautilus (by day), Basement (by night), LIV (by night) and STORY (by night).