Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights on Ocean Drive
This holiday season, experience a series of dazzling spectaculars of music and light as the Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lightsby the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival returns to South Beach December 13 through December 21. The festival will feature live musical performances with a full orchestra and cutting-edge projection-mapping technology where intricate lighting designs and captivating visuals will take over five of South Beach’s most iconic buildings across the 1400 block of Ocean Drive, including The Betsy. The performances (which are free and open to the public) will take place on December 13 at 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m., and December 14, 20 and 21 at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of Michael Rossi, founder and artistic director of the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival, and supported by the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority and the City of Miami Beach, this enchanting production includes special appearances from beloved holiday characters like Santa Claus, the Grinch and Elsa – and snow! Following the show, guests are encouraged to finish their night with award-winning global cuisine at The Betsy’s LT South Beach, helmed by renowned Chef Laurent Tourondel.