Lincoln Road
Lincoln Road, Miami Beach’s culture epicenter, kicks off 2026 with a packed January calendar built around creativity and community. The programming is anchored by Live on Lincoln Road, the promenade’s signature free music series featuring local jazz, Latin and pop artists (January 2, 3 and 23), plus the Lincoln Road Art Walk (January 15 and the third Thursday of every month), aligned with the City of Miami Beach’s Culture Crawl and showcasing major public artworks and gallery activations. Other marquee happenings include the 10th anniversary of the South Beach Jazz Festival(January 8-11) with student showcases (January 10) and an all-day Lincoln Road grand finale (January 11), Raw Figs figure drawing (January 17), Open-Air Tango with free lessons and dancing under the stars (January 18), and Nike + South Beach Run Club (January 22), alongside recurring favorites such as the Lincoln Road Antique & Collectible Market (January 11, 18 and 26), theLincoln Road Farmers Market (Sundays at 9 a.m.), and free community yoga (Sundays at 10 a.m.).
Ocean Drive’s New Year Festivities
This January, Ocean Drive is presenting a series of free art installations, events and live performances that reflect Miami Beach’s cultural charm. Supported by the Ocean Drive Association, highlights include the free Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series every Sunday at 5 p.m., New Year’s Eve fireworks over Lummus Park, a New Year’s Day orchestra concert by the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival at 6 p.m. at Lummus Park, and a free open-air, 100 Years of Art Deco exhibition at Galeria Ocean Drive on view through January 31.
Instagram:@oceandrivemb
Address: Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Grand Opening of BrightStar Credit Union in Miami Beach – January 15
BrightStar Credit Union, one of South Florida’s largest and fastest-growing credit unions, is expanding into Miami with the opening of its first-ever branch in Miami Beach. On January 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., BrightStar will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration with the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. Following the ribbon-cutting at 11:30 a.m., light bites will be served.
Instagram:@brightstarcu
Address: 827 Arthur Godfrey Road, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Hotel Continental Miami Beach Trivia Nights – January 7 and Every Second Wednesday
Put your thinking cap on and head to Hotel Continental Miami Beach for General Knowledge Trivia hosted by Trivia Nation (starting Wednesday, January 7, at 7 p.m., and continuing every second Wednesday of the month). Designed with a Jeopardy! and Trivial Pursuit vibe and questions for all ages, this lively showdown is perfect for friend groups, coworkers, families or solo players ready to join a team on the spot. Even better: There’s $100 in prizes up for grabs each month, plus drinks and bites available from Divebar, the hotel’s self-pour standout, with happy hour pricing until 8 p.m. Set in the newly renovated Hotel Continental, a 1948 Mid-Beach gem blending retro-chic design with modern comforts, trivia night is your excuse to make a weeknight feel like a mini getaway. Tickets are free and open to the public. Reserve your spot HERE.
Instagram: @hotelcontinentalmiamibeach
Address: 4000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140
STAMPED: MLK Weekend at Arlo Wynwood – January 18
On Sunday, January 18, from 5-11 p.m., Arlo Wynwood welcomes locals and visitors to Higher Ground for a special MLK weekend edition of STAMPED, an #UnapologeticallyAfrican rooftop celebration spotlighting the sound, style and creative force of the diaspora. The event will bring together some of the culture’s biggest DJs and creators for six hours of pure enjoyment. Set against Higher Ground’s atmospheric open-air rooftop, guests can expect an energetic, culturally rich experience designed for dancing, connecting and celebrating community under the Miami sky. Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite, starting at $22 per person.
Instagram: @arlohotels
Address: 2217 NW Miami Court, Miami, FL 33127
Arlo’s Living Room Gallery: 1905 Contemporary at Arlo Wynwood – January 22
Blurring the lines between hotel, gallery and community gathering space, Arlo Wynwood will transform its third-floor gallery space into a living exhibition as it hosts Arlo’s Living Room Gallery in partnership with 1905 Contemporary. The limited-time exhibition presents a study in constructed photography, featuring works by Tyler Shields, Jeffrey Czum and Nick Mele, whose distinct practices explore color, imagination and the art of image-making beyond the traditional frame. Curated by Jasmine Arakel, Arlo’s Living Room Gallery series features rotating displays of artworks from some of the most celebrated galleries in Miami, New York and Chicago, allowing guests and visitors to experience and appreciate collector-grade art in a welcoming and accessible environment. A special opening event will take place on Thursday, January 22, from 6-8 p.m. Guests are invited to view the new installations, attend a panel discussion with the artists at 7 p.m., and mingle with fellow creatives over drinks. The event is free and open to the public, and artwork will be available for purchase. RSVP on Eventbrite!
Instagram: @arlohotels
Address: 2217 NW Miami Court, Miami, FL 33127
Retro Pilates at The Gates Hotel South Beach – January 24
Set along the tranquil Collins Canal on Collins Avenue, The Gates Hotel South Beach is hosting a Pilates & Lattes event on Saturday, January 24. This morning of movement will include wellness activations, goody bags filled with premium products and networking activities. Guests can also unwind with a refreshing mocktail during a post-workout poolside hangout. Situated just steps from Miami Beach’s best dining, shopping and cultural destinations, The Gates Hotel combines timeless art deco-inspired architecture with midcentury-modern elegance, offering a fantastic backdrop for this immersive experience. Additional event details will be available HERE.
Instagram: @gatessouthbeach
Address: 2360 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
Yin Flow & Vibrations at The Gates Hotel South Beach – Every Other Thursday in January
Step into a sanctuary of stillness and sound at The Gates Hotel South Beach during Yin Flow & Vibrations led by Maye Martinez. This deeply restorative class blends gentle yin yoga with the healing vibrations of sound therapy, creating the perfect environment to release stress, tension and emotional heaviness. Guests will begin with a meditative yin yoga flow, featuring long-held, supported poses that open the hips, spine and heart while calming the nervous system and encouraging inner stillness. The practice then transitions into a sound healing journey with crystal singing bowls, chimes and other vibrational instruments that soothe anxiety, reset the mind and cleanse the energetic body. Open to all levels, the class is offered on January 8 and January 22 against the serene backdrop of the Collins Canal. Guests are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, blanket and eye mask for added comfort. Additional event details will be available HERE. No prior yoga experience required.
Instagram: @gatessouthbeach
Address: 2360 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
Heatwave Happy Hour at The Elser Bay Terrace – Before Every Miami Heat Home Game
Elevate your pregame with the Heatwave Happy Hour at The Elser’s Bay Terrace from 5-7 p.m. before every Miami Heat home game. Enjoy High Noon seltzers ($9 each; $50 buckets), along with select wines ($8), domestic brews ($5) and imported brews ($8). Fuel up with Mini Beef Empanadas ($10), Shrimp Tacos ($10) and Truffle Fries ($9). Located on The Elser’s expansive rooftop sun deck, the Bay Terrace is the premier pregame destination to bask in the majestic views of Biscayne Bay. The Elser is ideally situated within walking distance of the Kaseya Center and conveniently close to the Brightline train station. Discounted same-day, last-minute Miami Heat tickets are available at the front desk; pricing varies by game. January home games include January 3, 4, 13, 15, 17, 28 and 30. View the Miami Heat’s full schedule HERE. Regular happy hour at The Elser is also available Monday through Thursday from 5-7 p.m.
Instagram: @theelserhotelmiami
Address: 398 NE Fifth St., Miami, FL 33132
Karma Yoga at Arlo Wynwood – Every Monday
Start the week grounded and energized with a free Karma Yoga experience every Monday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Arlo Wynwood’s serene yoga deck. The community-driven, all-ages yoga flow led by Camila Palomeque, founder of Wellness Muse Social Club, features guest instructors and DJ Tropiks. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a curious beginner, the session offers an uplifting mix of movement, mindfulness and breathwork. Karma Yoga is open to hotel guests and locals alike. Bring a mat and a water bottle for a restorative hour set against the backdrop of colorful Wynwood murals.
Instagram: @arlohotels; @highergroundwynwood
Address: 2217 NW Miami Court, Miami, FL 33127
Bespoke Fragrance Crafting with Tijon at The Gates Hotel South Beach – Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Luxury Miami perfumery Tijon invites guests to an immersive, 30-minute bespoke perfume-making experience at The Gates Hotel South Beach. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., guests are guided by Tijon’s fragrance experts through the alchemy of perfume design, blending the world’s finest oils to craft their own signature scent of base, middle and top notes. For $99 per person, participants name, bottle and take home a 55 mL custom perfume, plus a complimentary gift bag that includes a fragrance from Tijon’s Miami Collection, a line inspired by the city’s colorful neighborhoods and coastal spirit (exclusively available at The Gates Hotel and Tijon’s Coral Gables location) with original packaging artwork by Dominican artist Ramsés Mejía. Guests can book online HERE or directly with the hotel concierge.
Instagram: @gatessouthbeach and @tijonmiami
Address: 2360 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
Thursday Happy Hour at Verde – Every Thursday
Verde at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) offers stunning views of Biscayne Bay and a locally inspired, seasonal menu by Executive Chef Valeri Fuentes of Constellation Culinary Group. The modern-casual restaurant features indoor and outdoor seating with an expansive terrace sheltered under Instagrammable greenery cascading from the roof and lush vegetation surrounding world-class art. Here, guests can enjoy happy hour specials every Thursday from 5-8 p.m., including $10 bites and cocktails, $8 house wine and $5 beers, paired with live music and scenic bay views as the sun sets. The restaurant’s patio, which leads to the museum’s sculpture garden entrance and Maurice A. Ferré Park, is perfect for diners looking to bask in the South Florida weather and immerse themselves in the city’s cultural offerings and views of Downtown Miami.
Instagram: @verdemiami; @byconstellationfl
Address: Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132
Lina Cerrone Gallery Winter Exhibitions – Now Through February 1
Lina Cerrone Gallery, an international contemporary art gallery in the heart of Wynwood, is celebrating its second anniversary with multiple exhibitions, including Mystic Roots by Colombian artist Juliana Plexxo, whose work went to the moon; Quantum Painting by French artist Véronique Barrillot, the pioneer of quantum painting; Oh What Beautiful Flowers by local emerging talent Patrick Penkwitt; and Resonance by graffiti street artist Cedric Bouteiller.
Instagram: @linacerronegallery
Address: 2239 NW Second Ave., Miami, FL 33127
David LaChapelle’s Vanishing Act at VISU Contemporary – Now Through February 1
VISU Contemporary in Miami Beach presents Vanishing Act, an expansive exhibition of more than 30 works by internationally acclaimed photographer David LaChapelle, including the world premiere of nine new pieces, through February 1. Curated by VISU Contemporary owner Bruce Halpryn, the exhibition offers a sweeping look at LaChapelle’s evolving portfolio at a time marked by rapid transformation, environmental tension and cultural overload. As one of only two galleries representing LaChapelle’s work in the Americas, VISU offers an intimate setting for experiencing the artist’s body of work. The exhibition includes new works like “Will the World End in Fire, Will the World End in Ice” (2025) and “Negative Currency” (1990-2025), alongside other pieces such as “Tower of Babel” (2024), “Earth Laughs in Flowers” (2008-2011), “Gas and Land SCAPE” (2012-2014), “Biombos” (1986-2017) and “For Men Will Be Lovers of Self & The Sorrows” (2021). Together, the collection reflects LaChapelle’s signature visual language that merges theatrically, spirituality and social critique.
Instagram: @visu.gallery
Address: 2160 Park Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
NUB Pop-Up at UVA – Now through March 12
UVA Restaurant & Bar at Novotel Miami Brickell is partnering with NUB Restaurante, a Michelin-starred restaurant in the Canary Islands, for a limited-time culinary collaboration. The pop-up, which opened on December 12, is enhancing Miami’s growing Michelin-caliber dining scene while offering guests an exclusive yet approachable experience. The partnership brings together three acclaimed chefs whose backgrounds span continents and culinary traditions: NUB’s Michelin-recognized Andrea Bernardi, who was born in Rome, trained across Europe, and is known for blending Italian precision with inventive technique, earning him multiple Repsol Suns; Fernanda Fuentes Cárdenas (of MasterChef Chile and Top Chef VIP Chile fame), the first Chilean woman to receive a Michelin star, who contributes a Latin American voice to NUB’s European roots; and Cuban native Yohsy Hernandez, executive chef at Novotel Miami Brickell, who adds UVA’s signature perspective by combining French technique with Latin and Mediterranean influences. The pop-up invites guests to enjoy a six-course tasting menu (starting at $130 per person with an optional wine pairing add-on) that showcases the culinary artistry and warm hospitality that continues to position Miami as a global epicenter for exceptional dining. Reserve via OpenTable Experiences.
Instagram: @novotelmiami
Address: 1500 SW First Ave., Miami, FL 33129
“Regenerative Symphony” and “Quantum Lens” by Studio Above&Below at MAD Arts – Now Through March 29
Studio Above&Below, an award-winning London-based art and technology studio internationally recognized for its data-driven, mixed-reality installations that reveal hidden systems of nature and society, presents two installations at MAD Arts: “Regenerative Symphony,” an immersive work envisioning a future reliant on recycling critical minerals, challenging heavy extraction norms of current resources, and “Quantum Lens,” an immersive mixed reality artwork exploring quantum technologies.
Instagram: HERE
Address: 481 S. Federal Highway, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Giant Clyde: A Celebration, a Journey and a Cause – Now Through Mid-February at MAD Arts
Giant Clyde is a 15-foot mobile sculpture by Detroit-based collective Dragon Preserves that completed a cross-country journey from Detroit to South Florida, making surprise stops at roadside landmarks and Americana icons along the way. The tour was documented through photo and video and culminated in an immersive event at MAD Arts, where the sculpture is now on view through mid-February 2026.
Instagram: HERE
Address: 481 S. Federal Highway, Dania Beach, FL 33004