Miami has become one of the top music festival cities in the world. The combination of year-round warm weather, outdoor venues, and a culture that treats music as a lifestyle has attracted festivals across every genre. From the EDM spectacle of Ultra to the hip-hop dominance of Rolling Loud to the indie-electronic blend of III Points, there is a major festival nearly every month.
This guide covers every major music festival happening in or near Miami in 2026, with dates, pricing, survival tips, and honest assessments of whether each one is worth the investment. For all Miami events beyond music, see our Miami events and festivals guide.
The biggest electronic music festival in the world’s biggest electronic music city.
Ultra has been the flagship Miami music event since 1999. The main stage production is staggering. The RESISTANCE stage (techno/house) has its own devoted following and often features more interesting music than the main stage.
Survival tips:
The largest hip-hop festival in the world.
Past headliners include Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, and Future. July heat is extreme; hydration is non-negotiable. The crowd skews young (18-25). Getting in and out is the biggest pain point; rideshare surges to $60-$100 post-festival.
Miami’s homegrown indie-electronic festival.
III Points is the festival that locals actually look forward to. Smaller, cooler, and more curated than Ultra or Rolling Loud. Past headliners include Radiohead, Aphex Twin, and LCD Soundsystem. The Wynwood setting adds a neighborhood-party feel.
When Alex moved to Miami from Portland in 2024, he attended Ultra his first March and III Points in October. “Ultra was impressive but I felt like I was watching a concert on a TV screen from 200 feet away,” he says. “III Points felt like the festival was made for me. I saw Aphex Twin at midnight in a warehouse in Wynwood. I have gone to III Points every year since and skipped Ultra.”
The unofficial EDM conference surrounding Ultra.
MMW is not a single festival but a week of club events, pool parties, label showcases, and afterparties surrounding Ultra. Over 300 events across the city. Many of the best sets happen at club events, not at Ultra itself.
Key events during MMW:
| Festival | When | Genre | Tickets | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tortuga Music Festival | April | Country, rock | $200-$400 | Fort Lauderdale Beach |
| Okeechobee Music Festival | March | Multi-genre | $250-$400 | Okeechobee (3 hrs north) |
| Afro Nation Miami | May | Afrobeats, dancehall | $100-$250 | Miami Marine Stadium |
| Jazz in the Gardens | March | Jazz, R&B, soul | $65-$150 | Miami Gardens |
| Grovetoberfest | October | Beer + music | $50-$80 | Coconut Grove |
| Item | Budget Per Day |
|---|---|
| Ticket (amortized) | $100-$170 |
| Food/drinks inside | $40-$80 |
| Transportation | $30-$60 |
| After-party (optional) | $20-$60 |
| Daily total | $190-$370 |
Ultra Music Festival (55,000+ daily, EDM) and Rolling Loud (75,000+ daily, hip-hop) are the two largest. III Points is the most critically acclaimed and locally beloved.
Ultra typically takes place the last weekend of March. The 2026 dates are expected to be March 27-29 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami.
It depends on what you value. Ultra for EDM spectacle, Rolling Loud for hip-hop, III Points for music discovery. Miami Music Week offers hundreds of events, many free, as an alternative to Ultra’s ticket price.
Find all events in our Miami events and festivals guide and plan your stay with our where to stay guide. Visit wemiami.com for local tips.