One of the biggest weeks of the year is fast approaching in Miami, bringing in some of the hottest names from all over the world into town. From celebrities, DJs and more, the 2018 Miami Music Week is shaping up to be nothing less than extraordinary. However, with so much going on, it’s hard to narrow down where to spend your days and nights of the week. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite spots hosting the best parties to help. Here’s a look at the ultimate haute guide to Miami Music Week 2018:
LIV
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As can be expected, Miami’s No. 1 nightclub will be headlining some of the hottest names of the week including longtime MMW veterans Cedric Gervais, Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano on Wednesday; Hardwell on Thursday; Tiësto on Friday; and David Guetta on Saturday. For tickets, click here.
1 Hotel South Beach
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The 1 Hotel brings some of the greatest world-renowned DJs to their acclaimed venue, offering the perfect rooftop vibe with ocean views as guests celebrate MMW in style. This year, they’ve partnered with Diskolab to present new programming. Headliners and events include Thomas Jack on Wednesday, March 21st afternoon; Kaskade’s Sunsoaked party on Thursday afternoon; All Day I Dream of Southern Beaches on Friday; the legendary No Sugar Added (NSA) party on the 1 Hotel beach on Friday; and Anjunabeach Miami on Sunday. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
STORY
Another can’t-miss destination during MMW is David Grutman‘s South of Fifth hot spot, STORY nightclub. Headliners for the week include Marshmello on Tuesday, Black Coffee on Friday, Marco Carola and Nic Fanciulli on Saturday and the Chainsmokers on Sunday to close out the weekend in true Miami fashion. To purchase tickets for any of these events, click here.
FAENA FORUM
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The breathtaking Miami Beach cultural mecca is serving as this year’s hub for the Winter Music Conference. Faena Forum, located in the Faena District, will hosts three days of panel discussions including The Artist Panel—Electronic Music’s Top Stars Huddle Up to Talk Shop; Agent & Promoter—Learn How Deals for Artist Performance Take Shape; Publicity 101—Social Media, The Blogosphere, Music News and more; Sync and Licensing—Getting Your Music in Front of New Audiences; A&R—How the Best in the Business Find New Talent; Radio Streaming—New Revenue Sources and Metrics for Success.
For more information about WMC, click here.
WALL
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WALL prepares an over the top Miami Music Week with confirmed headlining acts including The Modern Love Affair with Damian Lazarus and Lee Burridge kicking off the EDM week at Favela Beach on Tuesday, March 20. The week continues with It’s All About The Music with Marco Carola and Lauren Lane on Wednesday, March 21 and vivacious duo Nervo and The Him on deck on Thursday. On Friday, WALL welcomes the return of Instagram sensation-turned DJ Gianluca Vacchi and friends Sebastian Yatra, Willy William, Mark & Kremont, Nicola Zucchi and a surprise guest. Guy Gerber and Martin Buttrich take over on Saturday, and Benny Benassi closes out the week with an electric bash on Sunday, March 25.
Miami Beach EDITION
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The trendy Miami Beach EDITION is bringing an all-star lineup to Basement Miami, featuring parties from Tuesday-Sunday throughout the big week. The schedule includes: Tuesday—Mayan Warrior with Holmar, Dramian, Concret and Mandrake; Wednesday—Hot Creations with Jamie Jones and Lee Foss; Thursday—Idris & Daley Present Hot Since 82, Idris Elba and special guests; Friday—Basement Presents Seth Troxler, Damian Lazarus, Jackmaster and Jasper James; Saturday—Basement Presents Bedouin, Audiofly and Thugfucker; Sunday—Carl Cox Presents His Disco, Funk & Soul Event.
For more information and tickets, click here.
Doheny Room at Delano
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The hip nightlife destination located at the iconic Delano Hotel will be hosting five day-to-night extravaganzas featuring some of the hottest DJs in the world. Beginning Wednesday, March 22nd, Chocolate Puma will kick off MMW in high style followed by a very special surprise guest who will be hitting the turntables on Thursday. On Friday, guests are invited to enjoy the sonic stylings of Berlin musical group, House of M.A.N.D.Y, who will kick-start the weekend. To close out the highly-anticipated week, celebrated DJ Stefan from DADA LIFE will be performing as MACHINE MADE for his first solo performance in Miami ever alongside Baggi and Dean Mason, who will be spinning a unique set for Saturday’s celebratory finale presented by Denial Events. Other highlights at the hotel include Klingande Playground at the Delano Beach Club on Sunday, A-Trak at FDR on Saturday and so much more. For ticketing inquiries, please visit here and for table inquiries please email: DohenyRoomDelanoTables@sbe.com
Nautilus
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The Nautilus South Beach will transform into Spinnin Hotel presented by Spinnin Records for the week, hosting pool parties from March 20th-25th featuring DJs in partnership with Diskolab. The week-long event includes Spinnin’ Sessions on Wednesday, March 21, Robin Schulz and Friends on Thursday, March 22, Heartfeldt Pool Party on Friday, March 23, Sander Van Doorn Presents on Saturday, March 24 and Spinnin’ Deep on Sunday, March 25. Power 96 will also be on property covering the event through the week with live interviews.
Rockwell
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To party while benefitting a good cause, head to celeb-favorite Rockwell, where the club and DJ Chuckie will partner for an evening to benefit Fxck Cancer on Saturday, March 24th. Looking to make a difference in the lives of so many who have been affected by cancer, nightclub ownership and the renowned DJ will band together for the 3rd year in a row to bring a best-in-class party for a cause. For an entry fee, starting at $40, guests can gain access to one of Miami Beach’s most exclusive nightlife venues and be entertained by DJ/Producer Chuckie’s exclusive hip hop set. The celebrity-loved evening enclave will bring Miami’s notables and surprise guests for the special celebration, with all proceeds benefitting the foundation. For ticketing inquiries please visit here. (All ticket proceeds will be donated to the Fxck Cancer Charity). For VIP Info email vip@rockwellmiami.com
SLS South Beach
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Always a happening location for MMW, the sbe hot spot, SLS South Beach, will be hosting five days worth of world-renowned DJ parties at Hyde Beach poolside featuring Luciano & Friends on Wednesday; Armin Van Buuren on Thursday; Diplo on Friday; Nervo on Saturday; and Carnage on Sunday to close out the week.
ORA
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One of Miami’s newer nightlife destinations, ORA, will also be showcasing an impressive lineup of artists throughout the week, from Art Department & Friends on Wednesday, Protocol Miami on Thursday, and Loco Dice on Friday, to MMW veteran Erick Morillo on Saturday (who will also be celebrating his birthday that evening) and Mark Knight to close out on Sunday.
