MIAMI BEACH
Miami Beach is a multidimensional city that feels like it was made just for you.
Endless experiences await around every corner of this global destination. Thanks to its rich history and diverse culture, you’ll find a never-ending supply of fun things to do in Miami Beach. Seven miles of white-sand beaches are nestled against a dynamic city filled with beautiful art, architecture, some of the world’s most iconic luxury hotels and a reimagined convention center.
Whether you want to take a Miami Beach Art Deco tour, explore Miami Beach attractions and museums, stroll through outdoor shopping malls, enjoy family-friendly activities, see unique performances in one-of-a-kind venues, embark on your next business venture, or plan your next meeting, there’s a Miami Beach waiting for you.
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MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER
MEET AT THE CENTER OF IT ALL
Conveniently situated only 12 miles from Miami International Airport and six miles from Downtown Miami and PortMiami, the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) is readily accessible to domestic and international travelers alike. Spanning four sunny city blocks in the heart of Miami Beach, the Center offers easy access to the historic Art Deco District, spectacular beaches, inspiring art and culture, luxurious resorts, delectable fine dining and shopping on iconic Lincoln Road. Visit MiamiMeetings.com for more details.
THE ART OF MEETINGS BEGINS AT THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER
The Miami Beach Convention Center is the stunning centerpiece of Greater Miami & Miami Beach’s meetings and conventions offerings. Re-imagined following a $640-million renovation, the enhanced MBCC includes a magnificent new 60,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, 500,000 square feet of flexible exhibition space, expansive pre-function areas that are bathed in sunlight, a dramatic Grand Lobby to support registration and welcome activities, 84 breakout rooms and 2,100 miles of Cat 6 cabling to support all IT communications. Surrounding the MBCC are nine acres of public green area (Pride Park and Collins Canal Park) that can serve as incremental event space, plus $10.2 million worth of inspiring art by internationally acclaimed artists and so much more.
UNCONVENTIONAL MEETINGS AND EVENTS
The Center’s focus on comfortable, flexible spaces, top-notch meeting services, inspiring artwork, invigorating greenery, and a strong commitment to sustainable business practices and green building features sets a new standard for meetings and conventions. The chef de cuisine elevates the traditional food and beverage experience by infusing local flavors into every menu, while the Center’s robust IT infrastructure ensures you are always connected.
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The Miami Beach Convention Center is a destination unto itself: a lively hub of activity connecting the arts, cultural and business communities in tropical Miami Beach. A six-acre green space (Pride Park) lies to the west of the Center, offering a flexible lawn for special events, native landscaping for relaxing in the shade and a lively public plaza. Along the north side, Collins Canal Park offers three acres of lush space lined with stunning interactive sculptures to inspire visitors, perfect for intimate outdoor receptions, while the new Rum Room + Venu provide additional customizable indoor and outdoor event spaces with curated culinary offerings. The Center’s immediate proximity to museums, theaters, concert halls, cafes, gardens and shopping makes it the ideal setting for the discerning planner. Coming soon, the Center’s new connecting headquarter hotel will make hosting conventions in Miami Beach a breeze.
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You’ll find plenty of off-site venues throughout Miami Beach to complement the offerings at the Miami Beach Convention Center. With a range of performing arts venues, museums and attractions, Miami Beach offers a diverse array of options for meeting planners.
1111 Lincoln Road
Seven stories above Lincoln Road, modernism meets Miami’s historic architecture at this renowned parking structure designed by Herzog & de Meuron. Unleash the secret world of the creative minds who transform a raw space into magical occasions ranging from weddings and large cocktail receptions to exhibits and fashion shows.
Art Deco Welcome Center –Miami Design Preservation League
The Miami Design Preservation League operates an auditorium facility on the ocean in the heart of the Art Deco District. It’s available for meetings, dinners, receptions, films and lectures. A large screen, PA system and state-of-the-art projection equipment and sound system are available on-site.
Artechouse
Artechouse is a first-of-its-kind art space that connects art and audience by showcasing experiential and technology-driven works by artists who are forerunners of the new age in the arts and technology. Come and experience a unique, immersive sensory encounter.
The Bass Colony Theatre / Miami New Drama
Miami Beach’s contemporary art museum is an iconic landmark blending art deco and modern architectural features. The freshly renovated venue is available for private use, offering state-of-the-art event spaces and flexible options for social and corporate gatherings. Ongoing exhibitions reflect the spirit and international character of Miami Beach, setting the museum apart as a unique and nontraditional venue.
The Bath Club
Surrounded by three acres of white-sand beach, this hidden gem offers 26,000 square feet of newly reinvigorated event space. Guests will experience a different era as they enter the bougainvillea-filled courtyard and historic rooms.
From a distinctive cocktail reception to an elegant, sit-down meal, this is the ideal venue for a remarkable event.
Close to the Miami Beach Convention Center, this theater anchors the Lincoln Road Shopping District’s cafes, boutiques and galleries. It offers sound and stage facilities, 35mm and HD projectors, four dressing rooms, a box office and a bar. Miami New Drama, a professional non-profit theater company, produces live theater events annually and programs the venue.
Emanuel Luxury Venue
Designed by Art Deco master Morris Lapidus, this versatile 12,000-square-foot venue has been beautifully renovated and restored. It’s the perfect space for corporate and social events, weddings, exhibitions, charitable galas, photo or video productions, and live music.
Faena Forum – Faena Miami Beach Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU
The artistic soul of the Faena District is the Faena Forum, a pioneering landmark showcasing groundbreaking work ranging in fields from art and entertainment to business and technology and beyond. Designed with OMA/Rem Koolhaas, the 43,000-squarefoot Forum is conceived for ultimate flexibility, offering a clean, modern design and more than 1,300 windows embracing the natural light in a highly configurable exhibition space.
This institution collects, documents, preserves and interprets more than 250 years of Florida Jewish history. It is housed in two restored historic buildings that once served as synagogue Beth Jacob, the first synagogue on Miami Beach, dating back to 1929. The buildings are connected by a glass-domed hallway. Both buildings are available for events, with audio/visual equipment, PA system, stage, lighting and sound equipment.
Faena Theater
Inspired by Europe’s historic opera houses, this theater is a grand setting to host live performances, weddings, dinners, product launches and elegant receptions. It has played host to a diverse lineup of acts, from pop stars and music legends to cabaret stars and magicians, securing its reputation as a must-visit venue. With only 150 seats, the intimate theater is an incredible space to experience live musical entertainment.
The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater
With a seamless blend of Miami Beach art deco and rock and roll ambiance, this classic 1950 theater is the perfect location to host your next corporate event, private concert, award ceremony, cocktail reception, product launch, fundraiser or business meeting. Located adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center, the Fillmore Miami Beach accommodates 25 to 2,713 guests.
Miami Beach Golf Club
The 18 holes of this par-72 course are lined with native palm trees and water features. The lush space is covered in blue-green paspalum grass, known to be a highly versatile species of turfgrass that keeps its bright hue and is ecologically friendly. The Miami Beach Golf Club also features a full-service restaurant, fully stocked pro shop and individual lessons taught by golf pros. It’s the perfect venue to host a corporate golf outing or tournament.
Miami Beach Bandshell
This historic outdoor venue is available for rent for corporate and social events, conferences, meetings, activations and team-building retreats. The open floor plan is ideal for small, medium or large groups, with the capacity to hold up to 500 comfortably for a seated dinner. Many amenities, such as a stage, sound, lights, existing power, venue staff and catering, are included in the venue fee.
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Meandering walkways, water features and specialty gardens make this three-acre tropical oasis a perfect location for corporate meetings or gatherings. The Banyan Ballroom (30 x 50 ft.) and adjacent covered terrace (25 x 50 ft.) are popular options, as is the Butterfly Gallery (15 x 50 ft.). Available outdoor spaces include the 5,000-square-foot Great Lawn and 350-foot waterfront Gumbo Limbo Courtyard.
Miami Beach Woman’s Club
Built in 1933, this Mediterranean Revival-style clubhouse was restored in 2015. It is perfect for meetings, receptions, dinners, concerts, weddings and celebrations of any kind. It is located two blocks from the beach and features vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, antique chandeliers, oversized Moroccan doors, and two outdoor patios and terraces.
Museum of Illusions
This attraction offers a one-of-a-kind experience that challenges perception and lets imagination soar with mind-blowing optical illusions. Flash photography is not just allowed, it’s encouraged. This is the place to be to create fun-filled memories.
New World Center
Located in the heart of Miami Beach, this architectural gem was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry to serve as the stunning home of the New World Symphony. Its flexible, futuristic spaces have played host to weddings, conferences, film festivals and more. The building overlooks SoundScape Park, an urban oasis boasting a 7,000-square-foot projection wall and immersive audio systems.
Nikki Beach
The preeminent luxury beach club brand’s flagship location on Miami Beach has established itself as a go-to for corporate events and bespoke private celebrations of all sizes. The oceanfront venue has various outdoor and indoor spaces that are fully turnkey (lighting, sound and décor included) and offers a range of global cuisine and signature cocktails from its restaurant to suit any palate.
O Cinema South Beach
This revered arthouse cinema is a hub of Miami Beach’s independent film culture. It is housed in the former Miami Beach Cinematheque theatre, which also features a gallery, bookstore/library and cafe.
Rum Room + Venu
Rum Room is a neighborhood restaurant available to host special events for any occasion. In addition to the main dining room, which seats 48 guests, the waterside terrace can seat up to 50 guests and provides a memorable backdrop overlooking historic Collins Canal.
Venu, located adjacent to the main restaurant, accommodates up to 100 guests in an airy yet sophisticated space.
Rum Room +Venu is located in one of the oldest public buildings in the heart of Miami Beach on the campus of the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Rooftop Cinema Club South Beach
This open-air rooftop movie theater and event space is located on Lincoln Road, with showings every night of the week. Groups can buy out the entire venue, with food and beverage packages. It hosts corporate parties, film and television premieres, special events and more.
Pride Park
Relax at this new 5.8-acre park, located right across from the Miami Beach Convention Center. Pride Park, which is named in support of the LGBTQ+ community as well as to promote civic pride in the City of Miami Beach, offers a shaded respite with a veterans memorial, walkways, a sculpture by celebrated artists Elmgreen & Dragset, and a central lawn. It’s a great place to unwind while surrounded by nature.
The Wolfsonian–FIU
With more than 200,000 objects, this museum’s collection contains artifacts that transformed the world during the pivotal period of 1850 to 1950. It is housed in a Mediterranean-style building, which has been enlarged and renovated using best-in-class finishes and fixtures. It offers a number of spaces, each with distinct functional and decorative qualities. Full A/V, including an audio system and lectern with an LCD projector, is available.