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The Short List

If you only do six things this week.

  1. 01
    Miami HEAT Home OpenerWed, Oct 21Kaseya Center

    The 2026–27 season opens at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves. First game of the year at Kaseya. Tickets at heat.com.

  2. 02
    Billboard En Vivo: Fuerza RegidaTue, Oct 20Faena Forum, Miami Beach

    The Billboard Latin Music Week live showcase. One night only, one of the biggest acts in Latin music right now. Part of the week's industry circuit.

  3. 03
    The Doobie Brothers: Walk This Road TourTue, Oct 20Hard Rock Live, Hollywood

    A proper farewell run from one of the great American rock bands. Mid-week, mid-size venue, full catalog. Tickets via Ticketmaster.

  4. 04
    Premios Billboard de la Música LatinaThu, Oct 22James L. Knight Center, Downtown Miami

    Live on Telemundo and Peacock. The Latin music industry's biggest awards night lands in Miami. Blue carpet starts early — plan accordingly.

  5. 05
    Teddy Swims: The Ugly TourFri, Oct 23Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise

    One of the breakout soul-pop stories of the past two years in a proper arena setting. Friday night, full production. Tickets at ticketmaster.com.

  6. 06
    Faena Jazz: Sammy Figueroa & Aymée NuviolaWed, Oct 21Faena Hotel, Miami Beach

    The week's most slept-on event. A percussion legend and one of the most powerful voices in Cuban music, in the Faena's intimate jazz setting.

Week of October 19

Miami Events Database

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680+

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Galleries, screenings, theater, and fairs

420+

Food, Drink & Festivals

Dining events, tastings, and outdoor fests

590+

Sports & Motorsport

HEAT, F1, Inter Miami, boat shows

310+

Family & Community

Parks, markets, and neighborhood events

280+

Fashion, Wellness & More

MIAFW, wellness summits, and beyond

420+
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Halloween 2026

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Thanksgiving 2026

Holiday dispatches, local dining logs, and family escapes.

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December 4–6, 2026

Miami Art Week 2026

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Insider Tools

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Skyline Shadow Analyzer

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Match 38 Miami venues by sound level — from whisper-quiet to full-blast concert floors.

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Don't Sleep On This

Multi-week runs, major museum installations, and seasonal dining windows closing across South Florida in the next 5 days. We track the calendar so you don't miss the final encore.

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Marcus Samuelsson — Back to Green Dinner

Marcus Samuelsson's Back to Green dinner at HUB Miami is a ticketed farm-to-table experience with one of the most recognized chefs working today. Intimate, intentional, and genuinely worth the price.

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Premios Billboard de la Música Latina

Premios Billboard de la Música Latina takes over the Kaseya Center for one of the biggest nights in Latin music. Red carpet, live performances, and the full awards ceremony — this is a proper event.

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Chayanne — Bailemos Otra Vez Tour

Chayanne's Bailemos Otra Vez Tour is one of the most anticipated Latin shows of the year. He sells out arenas across the Americas and Miami is no exception — if you have a ticket, clear your night.

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The High-Low Matchmaker

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PGM Itineraries

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First Stop

Oct 22

Ride and Dine! Hard Rock Cafe Miami and Big Bus Tours Miami

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Second Stop

Oct 22

NOMA Annual Conference: Leading Edge 2026 — Miami

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Third Stop

Oct 22

Indigo Hands: Author Presentation with Sita Singh

Palm Springs North Branch Library — Miami-Dade Public Library System · Oct 22

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Wynwood's Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Trail
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Wynwood's Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Trail

Sixteen Wynwood businesses are building altars for Celia Cruz, Selena, Dolly Parton, Jimi Hendrix, and more — a free, self-guided walk running October 30 through November 8. This is the most culturally resonant thing happening in Miami this week.

Brightline Buzzer Beater — Heat Home Opener Tonight
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Brightline Buzzer Beater — Heat Home Opener Tonight

The Miami Heat open their 2026–27 season tonight vs. the Timberwolves at 7:30 PM. Brightline's Buzzer Beater game-day trains run from Orlando, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, and Aventura — skip the parking, arrive on time.

FLIBS 2026 Opens in One Week
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FLIBS 2026 Opens in One Week

The 67th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opens October 28 — floating pickleball, helicopter shuttles from FLL, 50+ boat debuts, and the FOX Sports Best of Show competition. Tickets online only at flibs.com.

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Television Icon

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Television Legend

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Hollywood Star

Remembering Matthew Perry: A Look Back on His Career as 'Friends' Celebrates 30th Anniversary

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Brickell · Wynwood · Coconut Grove · Coral Gables

Eight free routes covering the neighborhoods PGM covers most. Runs until midnight on weekends. The move for gallery nights, restaurant hops, and late-night bar crawls.

Wynwood · Grove · Coral Gables

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The Long Haul

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Miami ↔ Fort Lauderdale ↔ West Palm ↔ Orlando

The only reason to leave Miami without renting a car. Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, Palm Beach events, Orlando theme parks — all reachable without touching I-95.

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Gallery & Social Scene

Visual snapshots, red carpets, and frames from the crowd.

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John Fogerty and Band at Hard Rock Live

John Fogerty and Band at Hard Rock Live

John Fogerty at Hard Rock Live

John Fogerty at Hard Rock Live

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