The dates when Miami hotels fill up and prices jump: Art Basel week in December, New Year's Eve, Miami Music Week and Ultra in March, the F1 Grand Prix in May and big bowl games. Check here before you pick your travel dates.
Fri Dec 4 – Sun Dec 6Art Basel Miami Beach 2026 · Big event The world's top contemporary art fair, plus a week of satellite fairs, parties and pop-ups across Miami and Miami Beach.
Wed Dec 30 – Fri Jan 1New Year's Eve · Holiday One of the busiest nights of the year downtown; book rooms early.
Fri Mar 26 – Sun Mar 28Ultra Music Festival 2027 · Big event Three days of big-name electronic music on Biscayne Bay; the peak of Miami Music Week. Phase one lineup includes Calvin Harris and Dom Dolla.
December 2027
Thu Dec 30 – Sat Jan 1New Year's Eve · Holiday One of the busiest nights of the year downtown; book rooms early.
Questions and answers
When are Miami hotels most expensive?
During Art Basel week in early December, New Year's Eve, Miami Music Week and Ultra in late March and the Formula 1 race weekend in May. Winter weekends cost more than summer ones.
How do I find a cheaper week in Miami?
Avoid the dates on this page, and prefer Sunday to Thursday nights; weekends cost more almost every week of the year.
Dates come from the organizers; we check them regularly.
