Published: July 24, 2026 at 10:57 PM

MIAMI — The 18th annual Miami Takeover kicked off Friday night in Miami Beach, bringing a weekend of urban music, social events and live entertainment to South Florida.

The multi-day event features R&B and soul performances, parties and a variety of live events throughout the weekend.

Guests arrived early at the Miami Beach Bandshell ahead of the opening night’s festivities.

Before the kickoff, Studio 10 spoke with this year’s hosts and artists, who shared why they say Miami Takeover is the place to be this weekend.

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