Every December, Art Basel Miami Beach turns the city into a weeklong collision of creativity — and not just inside the Miami Beach Convention Center, where more than 250 leading galleries descend with blue-chip works, emerging artists, and plenty of spectacle. Across Miami, Art Week spills into hotels, restaurants, rooftops, and beach clubs, transforming the city into a pop-up playground where art, fashion, and food mingle late into the night.
And while the fair may anchor the week, the culinary scene has become its own draw. Major chefs fly in for one-night-only dinners, bars debut limited-edition cocktail collaborations, and brands take over unexpected spaces for immersive food activations that feel as curated as any gallery show. From invite-only chef tables and buzzy restaurant pop-ups to public events that blend art with eating and drinking, the week is as much about the flavors as it is the frames.
Below, an insider-y guide to the best food and drink happenings during Miami Art Week — the ones worth RSVPing to, lining up for, or planning a night around. And there’s even more to see on Resy and OpenTable, as well as the official Miami Art Week and Miami Art Basel website.
Two culinary powerhouses — chef Hing Fung Matt Chan of the Michelin-recognized Hakkasan and chef Rodrigo Rivera Rio of one-Michelin-star Koli in Monterrey, Mexico — team up for a one-night-only tasting menu as part of Reserva de la Familia’s “Pairing Chefs, Pairing Tequila” series. Expect a collaboration that blends Hakkasan’s polished Cantonese flavors with Koli’s modern northern-Mexican perspective, all paired with Reserva de la Familia expressions. It’s a rare Art Week moment where 230 years of tequila heritage meets the creativity of two Michelin-level chefs.
Details: Hakkasan Miami, located in the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Avenue, Thursday, December 4, reservations open on OpenTable, $295 per person, minimum two guests per reservation.
Faena Art Edible Library Dinner with Chase Sapphire Reserve
On December 3, Faena Art and Chase Sapphire Reserve present the Edible Library Dinner — a one-night-only, multisensory dining experience blending performance, literature, and inventive dishes. Exclusive access makes this a standout moment for Sapphire Reserve cardmembers looking for a singular, boundary-pushing Basel evening.
Details: December 3 at 5 p.m.; Faena Art, Miami Beach; exclusive to Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers. More info about all of Faena’s events here.
Alex Prager’s Mirage Factory Presented by Capital One & The Cultivist
Capital One and The Cultivist bring Alex Prager’s cinematic vision to life with Mirage Factory, a surreal, Hollywood Golden Age-inspired installation that invites viewers into a dreamlike world of nostalgia, glamour, and illusion. Public viewing hours on December 4 and 5 allow Miami locals and visitors a rare glimpse into one of Art Week’s most anticipated installations. Capital One cardholders enjoy more access, including live performances, martinis at the Mirage with a surprise musical guest, and a dinner by James Beard-winning chef Dave Beran. The experience extends to the Shelborne by Proper, where Venture X and Venture X Business cardholders can enjoy Golden Hour gatherings, live DJs, and exclusive events, including a surrealist-inspired Venture X Business dinner hosted by Jen Atkin and featuring chef Abram Bissell.
Details: December 4-5, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Alex Prager’s Mirage Factory, 1040 Lincoln Road; public access free during viewing hours, Capital One cardholders can access exclusive
A Night Inside the Imaginarium
Kick off Art Basel Miami Beach with Imaginarium: The Fantastical World of Compass Box Whisky and Stranger & Stranger. Attendees will explore whiskies featured in a rare Bonhams auction and take home a limited-edition whisky created exclusively for the event. Set inside the iconic Wolfsonian-FIU, the experience promises a sensory journey with exceptional spirits.
Details: Wednesday, December 3, 7-9 p.m.; The Wolfsonian–FIU, 1001 Washington Avenue; space is limited.
Solange Knowles will co-host a party during Art Basel Miami 2025. Getty Images
Saint & Citizen x Solange: Saints Table VIP Experience
As part of Saint Week during Art Basel Miami Beach (December 4-6), Saint & Citizen presents an exclusive, invite-only edition of Saints Table, a dining and conversation event co-created with Solange Knowles and Saint Heron. Michelin-starred Chef Charlie Mitchell — the first Black chef in NYC to earn a Michelin star and a James Beard Award winner — leads the culinary program, creating a menu that complements the immersive soundscape and design. Guests can expect a celebration of Black excellence and modern luxury.
Details: Invite-only, part of Saint Week at the Rubell Museum, Miami Beach, December 4-6.
Delta Air Lines x American Express: The Artscape Lounge at Untitled Art
Delta Air Lines and American Express return to Untitled Art, Miami Beach, for their third year with The Artscape Lounge — a beachfront sanctuary on Ocean Drive and 12th Street running December 3-7. This year’s lounge features complimentary bites and beverages created by five-time James Beard Award-winner Michael Solomonov, plus global food-and-drink moments inspired by Delta destinations, interactive art elements from participating galleries, and the chance to create a personalized “Art Atlas.” Delta SkyMiles American Express Card Members receive exclusive offerings upon showing their card, while eligible SkyMiles Members, AmEx Platinum and Centurion Members, and Untitled Art VIPs can all access the space (subject to availability).
Details: December 3-7; Untitled Art, Ocean Drive and 12th Street; complimentary lounge access for eligible Delta SkyMiles Members, AmEx Card Members, and Untitled Art VIPs (subject to availability).
Soho House Art Basel Week
Soho House is rolling out a full slate of members-only Art Basel programming across its Miami Beach spaces. Highlights include a VIP cocktail reception and beachfront party presented by Porsche, bringing high-gloss luxury to the sand with fancy drinks and a special performance by a major hip-hop headliner. Additional events throughout the week will span artist-led moments and signature Soho House nightlife — all designed to keep the creative crowd buzzing long after the fairs close for the day.
Details: Members and invite-only; Miami Beach Beach Tent.
We The Best x Jordan Brand Golf Classic
A signature moment of DJ Khaled’s 2025 We The Best Foundation‑hosted “Weekend,” the third‑annual Golf Classic returns this Art Basel week — bringing together celebrity golfers, athletes, culture icons, and brand energy for a day on the green at Miami Beach Golf Club. (Cincoro Tequila is one of the sponsors.) Expect more than just golf: guest appearances, merch drops, and music‑meets‑sport vibes.
Natural Born Grillers: Apocalypse BBQ at Ray’s Hometown Bar Miami
For a taste of laid-back South Florida flavor during Art Basel, Ray’s Hometown Bar Miami teams up with Apocalypse BBQ for Natural Born Grillers, a backyard-style barbecue experience presented by Resy. Diners can dig into smoked brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and classic sides like mac ‘n’ cheese, cole slaw, cornbread, and esquites, paired with specialty cocktails, wine, beer, or mocktails from Ray’s menu. The event includes branded keepsakes — a reusable cup, a trucker hat, and a poolside towel — and invites attendees to bring swimsuits for a refreshing dip in the Freehand Miami pool.
Details: Ray’s Hometown Bar Miami at Freehand Miami, December 6, 3-8 p.m., tickets on Resy.
Oro Miami will host a collaboration dinner. Oro Miami
Oro Miami x Andy Quinn — Two-Night Collaboration Dinner
For Art Basel Miami 2025, Oro welcomes chef Andy Quinn of the Noortwyck for a two-night culinary collaboration with executive chef Victor Muñoz on December 3 and 4. The immersive six-course prix-fixe menu combines Oro’s globally inspired fine dining with Quinn’s seasonal, wood-fired approach, highlighting locally grown produce, fresh seafood, and premium meats. Diners can expect inventive dishes, including bluefin tuna with pear, yuzu, and anchovy; wagyu monaka with Ossetra caviar; rigatoni fra’davolo with red shrimp and uni butter; Hokkaido scallop with sunchokes and dill; wagyu Wellington with porcini and black truffle sauce; and a playful coffee-and-doughnuts dessert.
Details: Oro Miami, 8 p.m., December 3-4; $225 per person; reservations via OpenTable.
Casa Neos Miami Beach Club x Shellona St. Tropez
On December 5, Casa Neos hosts an exclusive collaboration with Shellona St. Tropez, marking the French Riviera club’s first-ever U.S. appearance. The evening pairs Adriatique with Shellona’s artistic director, John Bellone, for a musical experience that channels Mediterranean summer vibes, infused with Casa Neo’s signature “Sunset Rituals” energy. This one-night celebration brings St. Tropez sophistication to Miami, with plans for Casa Neos to take over Shellona next July.
Details: Casa Neos, 40 SW North River Drive. Friday, December 5: Adriatique & Shellona; Saturday, December 6: PAWSA; Sunday, December 7: Marco Carola.
Delilah Miami — Chase Sapphire Reserve Access & Art Basel Programming
Delilah Miami transforms into a high-glamour, full-production supper club playground during Art Basel, offering a weeklong lineup of dining, music, and immersive performances from December 2–7. Each night is its own spectacle: the week kicks off with the Delilah Live Band on Tuesday and Wednesday, pivots into a playful “Throwback Thursday” with producer Scott Storch and dancers in pink velour Delilah track suits, features Ja Rule on Friday, and shines with a Chase Sapphire Reserve-exclusive Golden Hour set with Channel Tres on Saturday. Sunday closes the week with Waka Flocka joining the Delilah Live Band for a formal “Jazz Night with a twist.” Throughout, chef Mitchell Hesse keeps the menu elevated yet approachable.
For Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers, Delilah offers exclusive access to a private lounge with complimentary drinks and bites, VIP-level entry, and additional perks like a live-artist paint experience, making it one of Art Basel Miami Week’s most coveted nightlife destinations.
Details: December 2-7; Delilah Miami, 301 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, FL 33131; Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers receive exclusive access and VIP perks.
We Are Ona x Andaz Miami Beach: An Immersive Culinary Installation
For Art Basel Miami Beach 2025, We Are Ona unveils a four-day dining experience in collaboration with Andaz Miami Beach, José Andrés Group, and designer-artist Sabine Marcelis. Created by We Are Ona founder Luca Pronzato, the installation transforms an oceanfront space through Marcelis’s sculpture and José Andrés Group’s Mediterranean-meets-Miami gastronomy. Guests will dine at a monumental 23-foot travertine table designed with SolidNature, surrounded by Bocci lighting and Marcelis’s signature works. The experience highlights Aguasal’s standout dishes — from cobia “pastrami” crudo to braised short rib — complemented by House of Suntory beverage pairings.
Details: Andaz Miami Beach, 4041 Collins Avenue; Private Preview (Invite-Only): December 1; Public Dates: December 2-4, Lunch (four courses): Service: 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., Price: $195 Dinner (six courses): Service: 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m., Price: $295. Prices include non-alcoholic and House of Suntory specialty beverage pairings, gratuity, and service charges.
Odell Beckham Jr.’s FRI&NDS returns to Miami.
FRI&NDS Opening Night VIP Reception
FRI&NDS — the influential culture collective founded by Odell Beckham Jr. — returns to Art Basel Miami with one of its most ambitious presentations yet. For 2025, the group unveils a fully immersive Wizard of Oz–themed installation by artist Hebru Brantley at the Miami Design District, reimagining the iconic tale through Brantley’s signature Afrofuturist lens. The showcase also features a standout centerpiece: a custom-stained-glass Ferrari Testarossa by artist Anthony Hart, merging automotive art, craftsmanship, and spectacle.
The VIP Opening Night Reception will be hosted by creative multi-hyphenate Starino, with special DJ performances to be announced. Following the private event, the experience will open to the public December 5–7 from noon to 6 p.m.
Details: Friday, December 5, 6-10 p.m. (VIP Reception), 3930 NE 2nd Ave, Miami Design District, Open to the public December 5-7, 12-6 p.m.
Lavazza brings its signature blend of coffee, culture, and artistry to Miami with a series of experiences throughout Art Basel. At the Lavazza Lounge, attendees can explore the world premiere of the 2026 Lavazza Calendar, an exhibition of Alex Webb’s photography, plus a special December 3 conversation with Francesca Lavazza, Webb, and Vincenzo de Bellis. The celebrations continue in the Miami Design District with the Luxury Living Calendar Experience, a pop-up featuring street-style imagery and interactive recreations of iconic calendar shots. And on December 5, the Lavazza Dolcevita Discotheque brings a morning “café rave” to Luxury Living Miami, complete with specialty coffee recipes, light bites, and an Italian-inspired soundtrack.
Details: Lavazza Lounge: December 3-7, Grand Ballroom at Art Basel; Calendar Talk: December 3 with Francesca Lavazza, Alex Webb & Vincenzo de Bellis; Luxury Living Calendar Experience: December 4 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) and December 5-6 (11 a.m.-6 p.m.), Miami Design District; Lavazza Dolcevita Discotheque: December 5 (11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.), Luxury Living Miami, 50 NE 39th St.
Jon & Vinny’s Ultimate Pizza Party: Art Week Edition — Presented by Resy
Jon & Vinny’s turns Art Basel weekend into a daytime celebration of pizza, art, music, and community. Ticket-holders can drop in for a fun-filled indoor/outdoor experience featuring Jon & Vinny’s favorite pizzas, Helen’s wine and cocktails, passed trays of soft serve and cookies, plus interactive games like wine pong, beer pong, cornhole, a kids’ crafting corner, and pizza-making activities.
Details: Jon & Vinny’s Allapattah, 1100 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127; Friday, December 5, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., ticketed event.
Ruinart Art Lounge: Conversations with Nature, Sam Falls
As part of Ruinart’s Conversations with Nature series, artist Sam Falls brings his site-specific creative process to the Ruinart Art Lounge at Art Basel Miami Beach. Created at Ruinart’s historic Taissy vineyard in the Champagne region using local plants, pigment, sunlight, and rain, Falls’s work explores time, transformation, and biodiversity, reflecting the impermanence of natural phenomena and Ruinart’s commitment to environmental stewardship. The lounge offers a serene, art-filled escape amid the energy of Art Week.
Details: Art Basel Miami Beach, Miami Beach Convention Center. December 5-7.
Casa Dragones Art-Tender Sessions & VIP Collector’s Lounge
During Art Basel Miami Beach, Casa Dragones transforms its presence into a celebration of tequila, design, and contemporary art. The brand will operate two bars — the Plaza Bar and the VIP Collector’s Lounge — each anchored by dramatic chandeliers crafted from hundreds of handcrafted tequila bottles. In the VIP Lounge, attendees can experience the obsidian bar by designer Gloria Cortina, featuring daily Art-Tender Sessions where artists including Tavares Strachan, Sarah Morris, Jose Dávila, and Lindsay Adams serve as guest mixologists, crafting cocktails inspired by their work. Highlights include first tastings of 200 Copas by Casa Dragones, a new cristalino created in collaboration with Colombian singer Karol G.
Details: VIP Collector’s Lounge & Art-Tender Sessions, Wednesday–Saturday, December 3-6, 4-6 p.m.; Casa Dragones, Miami Beach; invite-only.
Palm Tree Club Miami — Art Basel Week Programming
Palm Tree Club Miami, the restaurant, hotel, and live music venue from Kygo and Myles Shears’s Palm Tree Crew, brings a lively mix of food, drinks, and performances to Art Basel Miami Beach. The week kicks off on Wednesday, December 3, with an invite-only set by John Summit, followed by Saturday, December 6, performances from Disclosure and Carlita, and concludes Sunday, December 7, with Rampa headlining the finale. Guests can enjoy curated dining and cocktail experiences alongside the high-energy music, making Palm Tree Club a must-visit spot for Art Week attendees looking to combine nightlife with a culinary touch.
Details: December 3-7; Palm Tree Club Miami, 401 NW 26th St, Miami, FL 33127; invite-only and ticketed events.
Harbour Club Art Basel Programming
Sunset Harbour’s newest and most in-demand private members club is making its Art Basel debut with a music lineup designed to cut through Miami Art Week’s crowded scene. As part of the Harbour Club Music Series, members will get exclusive access to intimate sets from global icons Sofi Tukker, Bedouin, and Guy Gerber, cementing Harbour Club as one of the week’s most coveted, hard-to-get-into destinations.
Details: Members-only performances, December 2-4 at Harbour Club, Sunset Harbour.
Dinner with Friends and Neighbors at Aviv — Presented by Resy
For one night only during Art Basel, Aviv hosts a collaborative dinner featuring James Beard Award-winning chefs Michael Solomonov, Nok Suntaranon, and Gregory Gourdet. Diners will enjoy a cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvres followed by a four-course dinner highlighting each chef’s signature style, making it a rare opportunity to experience three culinary masters in one evening.
Details: AVIV, 2341 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Saturday, December 6, ticketed event.
Banana Daddy Pop-Up at NADA Miami
Miami’s newest banana-based soft serve spot, Banana Daddy, is making its Art Basel debut at NADA Miami with a playful, fully electric ice cream truck pop-up. Attendees can enjoy banana and coconut soft serve sundaes, baked treats, and iced coffees, plus limited-edition Banana Daddy merch — all ahead of the brand’s Midtown Miami flagship opening in January 2026. They are bringing “Big Banana Energy” straight to Art Week.
Details: Ice Palace Studios, 1400 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136; December 2-6.