The Miami Takeover (MTO) is returning to Miami Beach this Summer from July 25-28, 2025 with an exhilarating three-day cultural and music event series that celebrates Black culture, art, community and Go-Go music in collaboration with the Greater Miami Conventions and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) and delivers an official event of the Art of Black Miami Beach event series in accordance the Miami Beach Visitors and Convention Authority (MBVCA).
Founded by three HBCU-educated Black entrepreneurs, Wylie Kynard, Antwoine McCoy, and Vincent Peden, MTO has developed a niche for curating events that cater to HBCU graduates, Black professionals and cultural tastemakers. “Everything goes back to Florida A&M University and our alma mater’s motto: Excellence with Caring. This continues to be our guiding principle, emphasizing a commitment on nurturing community and culture through events,” said Wylie Kynard, partner at The Miami Takeover LLC.
Official Miami Takeover Event Lineup
FRIDAY | July 25, 2025
- Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Community Service Kickoff Event | 9AM – 11 AM | Charity event in collaboration with the Miami Beach Police Athletic League, Inc. for this fourth annual dental screening and cleaning event for 100 children under the age of 12. Learn more by emailing smiles@themiamitakeover.com.
- Miami Meet & Greet Splashdown | 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Z Ocean Hotel | 1437 Collins Drive, Miami Beach | Enjoy happy hour food & drink specials, music, games, art and networking.
- Miami Nights in White (All White Party Event) | 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. | The Urban | 1000 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL | VIP sections, interactive board games and a dance floor with HBCU happy hour drink and food truck specials available.
Saturday | July 26, 2025
- Art of GoGo Culture Fest Presented by The Miami Takeover (MAIN EVENT) at the Miami Beach Bandshell | 7275 Collins Ave, Miami Beach | 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Live musical performances from the Junkyard Band, Marcus Blake, Top5, Rod Royal, Demont Pinder, and the Black Passion Band.
- Can We Talk: The All Black R&B Party | 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. | Club M2 | 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach | Hosted in collaboration with No Sleep South Beach, guests are encouraged to dress in their best all-black ensembles.
- Sunday | July 27, 2025
- Miami Takeover Community Service Beach Sweep | 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Marseilles Hotel | 1741 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL RSVP online
- Splash Daytime Pool Party | 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. | The Backyard Pool Club located at the Marseilles Beachfront Hotel (1741 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL).
All events are 21+ for entry. Early bird discounted tickets are available for a limited time with promo code “MTO2025” at checkout on www.themiamitakeover.com.