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Miami Agenda: Cultural and Gastronomic Events in the Coming Months

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From cultural and sporting festivals to gastronomic celebrations. (Getty Images)

Miami is gearing up for a fall and winter filled with cultural, sporting and culinary events that will appeal to residents and visitors alike. From celebrations of Hispanic heritage to sports tournaments, Miami offers a diverse agenda that invites you to enjoy the city from multiple perspectives.

Miami Spice Restaurant

  • period: Until September 30th
  • This event allows guests to enjoy special fixed-price menus at over 60 restaurants in Greater Miami and Miami Beach. With dishes ranging from local cuisine to international flavors, Miami Spice seeks to make the city’s gastronomic offerings accessible to everyone.
Miami Spice Restaurant Months lets you enjoy special fixed-price menus at more than 60 restaurants in Miami and Miami Beach. (Archive)
Miami Spice Restaurant Months lets you enjoy special fixed-price menus at more than 60 restaurants in Miami and Miami Beach. (Archive)

Most popular spas in Miami

  • period: Until September 30th
  • An initiative offering spa treatments starting at $109 at various spas in Miami and Miami Beach. Services range from massages to facials, promoting wellness and relaxation during the summer and fall months.
Miami Spa Months offers spa treatments at various spas in Miami and Miami Beach. (Illustration info)
Miami Spa Months offers spa treatments at various spas in Miami and Miami Beach. (Illustration info)

Classic Orange Blossom

  • date: September 1
  • location:Hard Rock Stadium
  • A college football game between the Alabama State University Hornets and the North Carolina Central University Eagles. This event celebrates a tradition dating back to 1933, highlighting the heritage and culture of historically black colleges and universities.
The Orange Blossom Classic revives a tradition with a college football game between the Alabama State University Hornets and North Carolina Central University. (Orange Blossom Classic)
The Orange Blossom Classic revives a tradition with a college football game between the Alabama State University Hornets and North Carolina Central University. (Orange Blossom Classic)

Miami International Auto Show

  • period: From 1st to 8th September
  • location:Miami Beach Convention Center
  • One of the largest car shows in the world, covering over one million square metres, attendees will be able to see the latest car models, test drive electric cars and enjoy a collection of classic cars in the Memory Lane exhibition.
The Miami International Auto Show runs from September 1-8 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. (Archive)
The Miami International Auto Show runs from September 1-8 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. (Archive)

celebrate pride

  • period: From October 1 to 14
  • Miami’s first Hispanic and Indigenous LGBTQ+ festival coincides with National Hispanic Heritage Month. The festival features art, music, dance, and theater, as well as community initiatives to support the Latinx and LGBTQ+ community.
Celebrate Orgullo, Miami's first Hispanic and Indigenous LGBTQ+ festival. (Illustration)
Celebrate Orgullo, Miami’s first Hispanic and Indigenous LGBTQ+ festival. (Illustration)

Miami Carnival Parade and Party

  • date: October 13
  • locationMiami-Dade County Fairgrounds
  • Miami’s annual Caribbean Carnival celebration, with a parade and concert. Over 18,000 masked revelers, extravagant costumes, calypso and soca music are among the main attractions.
Miami Carnival parade and party, with over 18,000 masked people and Caribbean music. (JMCVB)
Miami Carnival parade and party, with over 18,000 masked people and Caribbean music. (JMCVB)

NASCAR Cup Series 400 Weekend

  • Dates: October 26 & 27
  • location:Homestead-Miami Freeway
  • The action this weekend is centered around races in the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series. The main event is the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, the 27th, which is part of the NASCAR playoffs.
Homestead-Miami Speedway will be the stage for the NASCAR Cup Series 400. (GMCVB)
Homestead-Miami Speedway will be the stage for the NASCAR Cup Series 400. (GMCVB)

Latin Grammy

  • date: November 14
  • locationCassia Center
  • The most prestigious awards show in Latin music returns to Miami, celebrating its 25th anniversary. The week leading up to the event includes events such as the Leading Ladies of Entertainment and the Best New Artist showcase, culminating in the awards ceremony.
The Latin Grammys celebrate their 25th anniversary. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
The Latin Grammys celebrate their 25th anniversary. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Beach Polo World Cup Miami Beach

  • period: From 14 to 17 November
  • locationMiami Beach between 21st and 22nd Streets
  • The largest tournament of its kind in the world, it is held on the sands of Miami Beach. Elite polo teams compete while spectators enjoy exclusive social events and parties.
The world's best polo players will compete in Miami Beach. (Archive)
The world’s best polo players will compete in Miami Beach. (Archive)

Miami Book Fair

  • period: From 17 to 24 November
  • location:Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
  • A literary fair that brings together more than 400 writers from all over the world. For eight days, visitors can attend readings, panel discussions, workshops and a street fair featuring books and literature-related products.
The Miami Book Fair brings together more than 400 authors from around the world at Miami Dade College. (Wolfson)
The Miami Book Fair brings together more than 400 authors from around the world at Miami Dade College. (Wolfson)

Breaking News Miami Thanksgiving Festival

  • period:From November 29th to December 2nd
  • An LGBTQ+ festival and party featuring three major nightly events, a beach party on Sunday and a closing event on Monday morning. Held in Miami Beach, this festival attracts participants from all over the world.
URGE Miami, one of the world's largest LGBTQ+ festivals. (Illustration)
URGE Miami, one of the world’s largest LGBTQ+ festivals. (Illustration)

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