First, we wouldn’t be doing our job well if we didn’t make it clear that there is only one official Art Basel, which is a trademarked event that takes place officially within the City of Miami Beach and is hosted at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This year, expect over 280 galleries from more than 40 countries showcasing works by thousands of emerging, mid-career, established and blue-chip artists, which runs from December 5 – 7th, 2025. Learn more here.
However, Miami Art Week runs from December 1-7, and features dozens of satellite fairs and events with third-party pop-ups to leverage the momentum. From contemporary art and design to film, fashion, business, and sound, the week is less a schedule and more a sensory map — a choose-your-own-adventure in creativity and thought.
At Black Professionals Network, we understand that our community is as multidimensional as the art that draws us together. We show up for culture, for community, for connections — and for the rooms where visionaries gather. Whether your interests lean toward gallery openings, intellectual panels, business activations, or the late-night parties, we curated this guide so you know exactly where your kind of vibe will be.
Use it to navigate Art Basel and Miami Art Week with intention, confidence, and style. In this guide:
- Events to Enjoy Luxe Curations
- Events to Explore Black Art
- Events to Party with Your Tribe
- Events to Deals & Business
- Black-Owned Places to Eat
Events to Enjoy Luxe Curations
Library of US by ES Devlin presented by FAENA
Faena will present, on its beachfront, a 50-foot-tall revolving library titled The Library of Us, which Es Devlin has stocked with 2,500 books that have influenced her. The compass-like installation will be open to the public December 2 through December 7, and visitors will get to sit and read on stools set on a track that revolves so that they encounter one another in the process.
Dates: Dec. 2nd – 7th. Address: 3201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140. Cost: Free and open to the public.
Saint Week by Saint & Citizen
Saint & Citizen is a sound forward media platform focused on storytellinG, collaboration and experiences that intersect culture and curate connections between creators and community. Its going to be a mix of art, music, film, and some top tastemakers. Across all three days, enjoy uninterrupted access to intimate sessions with Nelson Makamo, Prince Gyasi, and Niska Garoute, three visionary creators shaping the global art landscape. Expect raw process, personal storytelling, and the kind of creative dialogue you rarely get to witness up close.
Dates: Dec. 4th – 6th, varied times. Address: 1100 NW 23rd ST, Miami, FL 33127 (Rubell Museum) Cost: $49-$1,500. Learn more here.
BTS Film Fest with Hype Williams
A one-day film festival bringing production crews to the main stage during Art Basel Miami. We focus on workshops, product demonstrations, and real-world industry discussions with professionals in the field. This is for filmmakers, creative professionals, movie buffs, and lovers of all things art.
Dates: Dec. 4th, 2pm – 9pm Address: 90 NW 72nd St, Miami, FL 33150 (Loop Studios Miami) Cost: $99. Learn more here.
Cartier: Panthère Into the Wild
Cartier: Panthère Into the Wild, on view December 5-7, traces the evolution of the legendary panther through a series of multi-sensory rooms. The installation explores the emblem’s earliest appearance on a wristwatch, the creative visionaries who shaped its form and the craftsmanship that transformed the feline into a enduring symbol of power and elegance. Archival pieces from the Cartier Collection appear alongside flora- and fauna-inspired creations, offering a rare look at the artistry behind the Maison’s menagerie.
Dates: Dec. 5th – 7th, 11am – 9pm. Address: 23 NE 41st. (Miami Design District) Cost: Museum access. Learn more here.
LVMH: The Studio Miami
LVMH The Studio Miami is an immersive five-day art gallery experience returning for its fifth year. This pop-up gallery showcases works from artists from all walks of life and hosts impactful panel conversations with visionary entrepreneurs, culture creators, and LVMH North America leaders. The initiative fosters community, encourages dialogue, and champions inclusivity by amplifying diverse perspectives where art, culture, and luxury intersect.
Dates: Dec. 3rd – 7th, 10am – 6pm. Address: 140 NE 39th ST – 3rd Floor (Palm Court Event Space) Cost: Free and open to the public. Learn more here.
ADDICT and ADIDASY3
This Art Week, Addict opens its Bal Harbour Shops boutique for a night built around intention, precision, and strict exclusivity. A live performance by Rich the Kid. Expect the signature aesthetic of Y-3 fused with Addict’s DNA.
Dates: Dec. 4, 7pm – 11pm. Address: 9700 Collins Ave #219 (Bal Harbour Shops) Cost: Free – registration required. Learn more here.
Events to Explore Black Art
Afrikin Art Fair
Curated by Joseph L. Underwood. This exhibition is a curated selection of works by artists from Africa and its Diaspora that represent the dynamism of creativity from the continent today. Finding a sense of self and belonging from the works they create, these ~60+ artists all speak to a sense of home.
Dates: Nov. 30 – Dec. 7, Various times. Address: 1600 NE 126th, North Miami, FL 33181 (Scott Galvin Community Center Cost: Various pricing. Learn more here.
DOPE ART with BET
DOPE ART is not entertainment. It is ART incarnate. A day of alchemy ,where color speaks, canvas sings. Illustration becomes language. Interpretation becomes dialogue. Depth unveils revelation. In partnership with Eventnoire, PRIZM, OUTFRONT, Ariyo Group; in harmony, amplifying the canvas of vision.
Dates: Fri., Dec. 5 from 9:00am – 8:00pm Address: 105-107 NE 25th St, Miami, FL 33137 (Soho Pool House) Cost: $0. Learn more here.
Art Beat Miami
Art Beat Miami is produced by Marie Louissaint and curated by Lobey Art & Travel, a network of artists and entrepreneurs promoting art and advocating for the financial stability of artists. Art Beat Miami is an experience of art, cultural exchange, food, fashion, and music inspired by Haiti and artists worldwide. During Art Basel/Miami Art Week, the Little Haiti community invites you to discover multidisciplinary works of art by internationally recognized artists virtually. Enjoy live music, food, mural exhibitions, fashion shows, special events, and conversations with artists. Plus a chance to win a free trip to Barbados.
Dates:Dec. 3 – Dec. 7 Address: 600 NW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33136 (Brightline Miami Central Station) Cost: Various pricing. Learn more here.
Soul Basel Overtown
Soul Basel 2025 is taking over Historic Overtown with 12+ vibrant activations celebrating art, fashion, music, and storytelling! This year’s lineup transforms public spaces into canvases of African-American culture, resilience, and innovation, featuring youth-led murals, runway shows, immersive exhibitions, and interactive tours.
Dates:Nov. 29 – Dec. 7 Address: Various locations. Cost: Various pricing. Learn more here.
13th Annual Art of Transformation
Now in its 13th year, the Art of Transformation (AOT) stands as a premier showcase of world-class art from across Africa and the African Diaspora. Set in the heart of historic Opa-locka, this vibrant cultural experience transforms two city blocks into an open-air museum of exhibitions, performances, and community celebration.
Immerse yourself in six dynamic exhibitions across five unique venues, featuring a full schedule of artist talks, panel discussions, live performances, and social gatherings that capture the spirit of innovation and unity in the Diaspora.
Dates: Dec. 3 – Dec. 6 Address: 675 Ali Baba Ave (The Arc) Cost: Various pricing. Learn more here.
Revolt Art Fair
Dual Currency: Defiance by Design positions Black artists as the architects of cultural and economic value. This isn’t just an exhibition—it’s a declaration that Black creativity sets the terms, defines the market, and leads the cultural economy. Experience over 50 Black artists showcased across two mediums: physical displays throughout the exhibition space and a global artist spotlight on digital screens.
Dates: Dec. 4 – Dec. 6 Address: 71 NW 14th St, Miami, FL 33136 (Ice Palace Studios) Cost: Select events open to the public. Learn more here.
LOUD Week
LOUD Love of Urban Design® celebrates creatives thriving in their artistic industries with fashion shows, artist exhibitions, networking socials, press interviews, panels, social media blitz, pop-up shops, and more. Organized by Karine Melissa and supported by City of Miami Gardens Councilwoman Linda Julien.
Dates: Dec. 3 – Dec. 6 Address: Miami Gardens City Hall Cost: Select events open to the public. Learn more here.
Roots & Revival
Dates: Dec. 4, 6pm – 10pm Address: Miami Gardens City Hall Cost: $25. Learn more here.
Events to Party with Your Kin-Folk
Jerk x Jollof: Miami Edition
Jerk x Jollof is where Caribbean heat meets West African pulse — a party powered by culture, flavor, and bass lines you feel in your chest. The vibe? Unapologetically vibrant.
Dates: Thurs., Dec. 4, 8 pm – 2 am Address: 1000 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136 (The Urban) Cost: $0 – $1,500. Bottle service available. Learn more here. Age: 21+
Headliner presents Jay-Z Musical Tribute
Celebrate Hov’s legacy during Art Basel Week in Miami. One night of iconic hits, and pure Hov-inspired vibes!
Dates: Thurs., Dec. 4, 10pm Address: 158 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127 (Lunasol) Cost: $0 – $35.70. Bottle service available. Learn more here. Age: 21+
Basel B.A.E.
Art, music, and community converge in Overtown as Basel B.A.E returns to The Urban for its ninth edition. Presented by Socialxchange and sponsored by Art of Black Miami, the Southeast Overtown Park West CRA, and Maker’s Mark, the annual Black Art Experience highlights the depth and range of contemporary Black creativity during Miami Art Week.
Dates: Fri., Dec. 5, 8 pm – 1 am Address: 1000 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136 (The Urban) Cost: $0 – $855. Bottle service available. Learn more here.
UNC’s Family Dinner & Roast
Dinner with Unc means laughs, flavor, and culture. Join social media star Kimmy Kreations and Chef Nancie Greene for a remix of McCrispy Strips and Snack Wraps, plus comedy from Deon Cole and friends. Add a live podcast hosted by Kenny Burns and you’ve got an unforgettable night with Unc — powered by McDonald’s.
Dates: Fri., Dec. 5, 6pm Address: TBA Cost: $0 Learn more here.
REVOLT House Party
The Art part for the culture. Turn up at the REVOLT House Party 2025 during Miami Art Week! Sounds by DJ PeexWeezy, DJ Pat Lax and DJ Vybz.
Dates: Sat., Dec. 6 from 7pm – 11pm Address: 71 NW 14th St, Miami, FL 33136 (Ice Palace Studios) Cost: $0 Learn more here.
Caviar & Collard Greens Party
Caviar and Collard Greens has hit Nashville, New York, and Chicago, and now it’s bringing this signature party to Miami. C&C is committed to curating atmospheres that exude the vibrancy of Black professional culture and excellence — bringing together founders, wealth managers, doctors and surgeons, attorneys, engineers, real estate developers, and brand-building entrepreneurs alike. And no, we’re not serving literal caviar and collard greens — the name is the energy: luxury meets culture, brilliance meets bass, and the top of every industry shows up ready to unwind and dance the night away like we’re back in the 99s and 00s.
Dates: Sat., Dec. 6, 10 pm – 4 am Address: 31 NW 36th, Miami, FL 33127 (MITA) Cost: $0 – $500, Bottle service available. Learn more here. Age: 21+
Nothin’ But Bangers Snack Wrap Let Out
The ultimate Basel after-party! Unc’s Snack Wrap Let Out brings throwback vibes with Yung Joc, Case and DJs Benjamin Walker & Unruely spinning nothing but bangers. Expect nostalgia, energy, and iconic McDonald’s flavors all night long. RSVP now for the finale of Unc’s Arte Haus experience!
Dates: Sat., Dec. 6th, 9pm – 2am Address: Wynwood Marketplace Cost: $0 Learn more here.
Black Coffee Open-Air Show
A landmark open-air takeover brings Black Coffee to the steps of the Miami-Dade County Courthouse as Club Space presents a special Space Basel edition programmed for Miami Art Week. The Johannesburg-born DJ is known for a deep, percussive sound that blends Afro-house rhythms with atmospheric textures, creating a distinct style that has shaped dance floors from Ibiza to global festival stages.
Dates: Sat., Dec. 6, 10 pm Address: 73 West Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130 (Miami-Dade County Courthouse) Cost: $100 – $200. Learn more here.
Love Languages
Basel week ends where the city feels most alive. Lovers Lounge returns to Bargean for our closing party, a night shaped by emotion, energy, and the people who built this room with us all year. After Dark flows into love songs all night with Mikeflo. Table service available and highly recommended as Sundays continue to fill quickly.
Dates: Sun., Dec. 7, 7 pm-2 am Address: 1010 SW 8th St, Miami (Bargean) Cost: $0 but Bottle Service Available. Learn more here.
Events to do Business
The Future of Commerce presented by WRTH
On December 3rd, WRTH kicks off its official launch with a Future of Commerce takeover that will redefine what a Miami event can feel like.
This isn’t your typical party—it’s a showcase of Miami’s cultural pulse, our ascent in tech, and the creators rewriting the rules of how the world buys, sells, and builds.
Expect futuristic energy, a powerhouse panel at the intersection of fashion, tech, culture, and commerce, specialty food and drinks, live sneaker customizations, interactive experiences, major announcements, and a room packed with innovators, founders, and creative leaders.
Dates: Thur., Dec. 4, 6pm – 10pm Address: 1368 N Miami Ave (Tomorrowland) Request to join here.
Creative Capital
Creative Capital is a funding-forward networking event series designed to empower entrepreneurs in the dynamic landscape of funding powered by Miami Growth Machine, NFTCLT, YVE Hotel, and Edmonds Honor Bourbon. This special Miami edition aligns with Miami Art Week and Art Basel, connecting founders with the city’s vibrant creative, investment, and cultural communities.
Dates: Thur., Dec. 4, 12:30 pm – 4 pm Address: 146 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 (Yve Hotel Miami) Cost: $0 Learn more here.
Black-Owned Places to Eat
You are definitely going to need a bite to keep up with your experiences. Here are recommendations that support our very own.
- Casa Matilda Steakhouse (Miami Beach)
- Las’ Lap Miami (Miami Beach)
- Red Rooster (Overtown)
- Lorna’s Caribbean and American Grill (Miami Gardens)
- Little Greenhouse Grill (Overtown)
- Brooklyn Chop House Miami (Wynwood)
Editor’s Note
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