Miami Art Week returns to Miami Beach, FL, from Dec. 1-7, 2025, with Art Basel once again anchoring the citywide celebration and bringing culture, community, and creativity together.
Art Basel is a highly anticipated event that unites art lovers, collectors, curators, and artists from around the world, AFROTECH™ previously reported. While the Miami installation is considered the premier art show of the Americas, the international fair also takes place annually in Basel, Switzerland; Hong Kong, China; and Paris, France.
This year’s edition of Art Basel Miami runs Dec. 5-7, with preview days Dec. 3-4 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The 2025 fair will feature 283 leading galleries from 43 countries and territories across the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, according to a press release.
Building on its vibrant cultural landscape, the show will further energize Greater Miami with a week of museum-quality exhibitions and collaborations from leading names in the creative industries.
“The strength and caliber of this year’s exhibitors reaffirms Art Basel Miami Beach’s centrality within the global art ecosystem,” Bridget Finn, director of Art Basel Miami Beach, said in the press release.
“This edition reflects the vitality of artistic production across the Americas — which continues to shape contemporary art practice, patronage, and discourse worldwide — and the fair’s role as a critical gateway for introducing pioneering international artists and perspectives to the American market. It is bold, rigorous, and attuned to the moment,” she added.
This year, the Art Basel Awards — the first global honors recognizing excellence across the contemporary art industry — will make their debut, the news release states.
“The 2025 edition foregrounds the multiplicity of American art — not as a single narrative but as a constellation of perspectives,” Vincenzo de Bellis, Art Basel’s chief artistic officer and global director of fairs, said in a statement.
“From Indigenous modernisms to emergent diasporic practices and digital forms, the fair traces how artists throughout the Americas continue to reshape global artistic imagination,” he continued.
As always, the week is packed with special installations and exclusive brand moments — complete with good food, curated drinks, celebrity performances, and everything in between. Here are some of the events to look forward to.
1. Capital One
Capital One invites guests to celebrate the intersection of creativity and entrepreneurship on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET.
Celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin, founder of OUAI Haircare, will host, tracing her personal journey in the industry while honoring a new generation of entrepreneurs and cultural visionaries shaping the future of business and brand-building.
Inspired by Capital One and The Cultivist’s partnership with acclaimed artist Alex Prager and her Mirage Factory — a cinematic installation that blends nostalgia and glamour to channel Hollywood’s Golden Age — the experience brings together leading creatives, tastemakers, and small-business innovators who are redefining what it means to build a brand today.
The evening wraps up with a surrealist-inspired, intimate dinner at the newly opened Pauline at The Shelborne by Proper, featuring dishes by acclaimed Chef Abram Bissell, known for his work at Eleven Madison Park.
2. IKEA x Art Basel
IKEA U.S. is inviting guests to tap into their playful side with GREJSIMOJS, their newest immersive collection, and to be among the first to discover the Color of the Year at this exclusive, invite-only event on Dec. 4.
Expect music, iconic IKEA snacks, and a series of photo-ready rooms designed to make the experience unforgettable.
3. Saint Week Art Basel
From Dec. 4-6, Saint & Citizen’s three-day cultural takeover brings some of the most influential names in music, fashion, art, and performance to Miami Beach.
This year’s programming will feature a conceptual performance by Clipse (Pusha T and Malice) that merges sound, memory, and installation, plus late-night sets from Miguel and KWN.
As for conversations, Ty Dolla $ign will speak from a creative’s perspective; Kaytranada and DJ Spinall explore the intersection of nightlife and ritual; Prince Gyasi and Nelson Makamo share insights as generational African artists; LaQuan Smith and Skims’ founding partner Emma Grede discuss fashion legacy and the industry’s future; and Damson Idris and Jamaal Burkmar examine performance, identity, and artistry.
Closing the weekend, Solange Knowles and her multidisciplinary hub, Saint Heron, present “Saints Table,” a world-building culinary experience led by Chef Charlie Mitchell that delves into ritual, design, and creative lineage — principles that Saint Heron embodies daily.
4. McDonald’s x Arte Haus
On Dec. 3, 5, and 6, McDonald’s will team up with Arte Haus — a Miami-based creative collective celebrated for championing emerging Black artists — for a multi-day cultural takeover that blends food, art, and community.
The curated journey begins with a kickoff dinner hosted by celebrity Chef Kwame at his Miami restaurant, featuring signature dishes, cocktails, and conversations with featured artists.
Throughout the week, guests can also enjoy a family dinner and roast session with comedians Deon Cole, Teccara Williams, Lance Woods, and Comedian CP. A backyard brunch experience follows, with live performances from 2Chainz, the FAMU Band, and Justine Skye, alongside art installations and McDonald’s menu items creatively remixed by Chef Kwame, Chef Kimmy Kreations, and Chef Nancie Greene. The weekend wraps up with performances by Case and Yung Joc.
5. Delta Air Lines and AMEX
For its third year, Delta Air Lines and American Express return to Untitled Art from Dec. 3-7 with The Artscape Lounge, a beachfront oasis offering complimentary bites and beverages curated by five-time James Beard Award–winning chef, Michael Solomonov, that aims to inspire future travels.
The lounge experience is elevated through artistic collaborations with participating Untitled Art galleries, while Delta SkyMiles® American Express Card Members unlock additional exclusive perks simply by showing their Card at entry. Each room in the lounge highlights a different and specifically curated global art destination served by Delta.
Access to The Artscape Lounge requires a valid Untitled Art digital VIP pass or a purchased Untitled Art ticket. Entry is available for up to two guests and extended to Untitled Art VIPs, Delta SkyMiles® American Express Card, Delta SkyMiles® Medallion, American Express Platinum, Business Platinum, Centurion, and Business Centurion Card Members, as well as Delta SkyMiles® Program Members.
6. NYLON House presented by e.l.f. Cosmetics
NYLON House returns to Miami Art Week with an invitation-only event headlined by Adriatique, bringing together art, music, and cultural trendsetters on Friday, Dec. 5, at 9 p.m. ET.
Access is available through NYLON Membership, the newly launched program offering unprecedented entry to NYLON-hosted events, brand activations, and year-round perks, including VIP entry to parties at Miami Art Week and early access to reservations and concerts.
“Every year, NYLON House is where the worlds of music, art, and culture collide, and Miami Art Week is the perfect backdrop. We’re setting the stage for another big night that defines what’s next in culture,” said NYLON Editor-In-Chief Lauren McCarthy.
The event is presented by e.l.f. Cosmetics and its world of Glow Reviver Lippie Land — an immersive amusement park featuring photo-worthy moments, carnival games, and glam touch-ups for lip lovers.
For more information on NYLON Membership, click here.
7. NFL Artist Replay
The National Football League (NFL) returns to Miami Art Week from Dec. 5-7 with an expanded NFL Artist Replay experience, a three-day celebration where football, art, and creativity intersect.
Curated by entrepreneur Kendall Hurns, this year’s showcase features six artists — Calvin Clausell Jr., Kayla Mahaffey, McFlyy, Joseph Anthony Perez (Sentrock), and Sydnie & Haylie Jimenez — whose works explore how creativity shapes the league’s cultural impact beyond the field, according to a news release. For the first time, current Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Marco Wilson and NFL legend Martellus Bennett will debut original artwork.
The weekend kicks off with a private gallery event on Friday, Dec. 5, followed by public gallery hours on Saturday, Dec. 6, and Sunday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, where visitors can view the artwork and attend live panel discussions featuring NFL legends as artists and collectors before rounding out the weekend with a Miami Dolphins watch party.
“Utilizing our platform as a league to highlight amazing artists with a passion for football has become another important way for the league to connect with new fans and communities,” said Ian Trombetta, NFL senior vice president of social, influencer, and content marketing, in a release shared with AFROTECH™.
Sportswear brand starter returns with its Maker’s Studio inside the gallery, blending heritage style with contemporary art and culture, allowing visitors to purchase limited-edition pieces and customize merchandise.
Fans interested in attending can register here.
8. CultureHouse x MIA
On Dec. 5, from 6 to 10 p.m., CultureHouse — an exclusive event series and community platform for creatives, entrepreneurs, and investors that blends innovation and culture, co-founded by venture capitalist Marlon Nichols and football player Rodney B. Williams — brings a unique experience of sports, tech, and venture to Art Basel Miami.
9. REVOLT House Party
The REVOLT Art Fair will feature over 60 works by Black and Brown artists that center identity, expression, and global diasporic creativity.
On Friday, Dec. 6, from 7 to 11 p.m. ET at Ice Palace Studios, guests can experience Miami nightlife through an art-and-tech lens at the REVOLT House Party, featuring DJ sets and digital and AI-driven installations.
Reserve a spot here.
10. Art Miami
Art Miami is the city’s longest-running contemporary art fair and the world’s second-most-attended, according to its website. This year’s edition runs from Tuesday, Dec. 2, through Sunday, Dec. 7, at its waterfront home at One Herald Plaza in downtown Miami, reaffirming its status as a premier destination for acquiring important 20th- and 21st-century works in collaboration with top international galleries.
To purchase tickets, click here.
11. CONTEXT Art Miami
CONTEXT Art Miami, the sister fair to Art Miami, supports emerging and mid-career artists by fostering an open atmosphere and meaningful dialogue with leaders in the arts community, its website states.
Together, CONTEXT Art Miami — held concurrently with Art Miami from Dec. 2-7 — and their collaborative efforts create a distinct platform that offers leading primary dealers and their artists a unique opportunity for international marketing and promotion.
