MIAMI EVENT CALENDAR 2026–2027
Last checked: October 3, 2026 · every date links to its source
When are Miami's biggest event weeks?
The largest Miami-area event weeks from late 2026 to mid 2027 are the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (Oct 28 – Nov 1, 2026), Art Basel Miami Beach (Dec 4–6, 2026), the Miami International Boat Show (Feb 10–14, 2027), the Miami Open (Mar 14–28, 2027) and the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix (Apr 30 – May 2, 2027). Each draws crowds that brands plan activations around. The full list, with venues and sources, is below.
Booking around Miami event weeks
How far ahead should we book racing simulators for a Miami event week like Art Basel?
You can book racing simulators with as little as 24 hours of notice, and we reply to every inquiry within 24 hours. Our rental fleet is 10 full-motion rigs, so for weeks like Art Basel or the Miami Grand Prix it pays to ask early. Delivery is free within 50 miles of Miami, and every booking has a $2,000 event minimum, plus tax and insurance.
| Booking lead time | As little as 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Reply time | Within 24 hours |
| Fleet | 10 full-motion rigs |
| Free delivery | Within 50 miles of Miami |
| Event minimum | $2,000, plus tax and insurance Source: SimsForHire pricing |
Event Dates by Month
October 2026
| Event | Dates | Venue | Who attends | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (67th) | Oct 28 – Nov 1, 2026 | Broward County Convention Center, Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina and Pier Sixty-Six, Fort Lauderdale | The organizer reports over 100,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors at the 2025 show. | flibs.com |
November 2026
| Event | Dates | Venue | Who attends | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hospitality Show | Nov 2–4, 2026 | Miami Beach Convention Center | Hotel and hospitality industry trade show. | MBCC calendar |
| NASCAR Championship Weekend | Cup Series championship race Nov 8, 2026The speedway’s own site blocks automated checks; dates are from the season schedule summarized on Wikipedia — confirm with the track before booking. | Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead | Season finales for all three NASCAR national series return to Homestead in 2026. | Wikipedia (2026 Cup schedule) |
| Adobe MAX | Nov 10–12, 2026 | Miami Beach Convention Center | Adobe's creative conference: 200+ sessions on design, branding, photography and video, per Adobe. | max.adobe.com |
December 2026
| Event | Dates | Venue | Who attends | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Basel Miami Beach | Dec 4–6, 2026The MBCC calendar books the fair Dec 2–6. | Miami Beach Convention Center | International modern and contemporary art fair; the centerpiece of Miami Art Week. | artbasel.com |
| Design Miami | Dec 1–6, 2026The MBCC calendar lists Dec 2–6. | Miami Beach Convention Center campus | Collectible design fair (22nd edition). | designmiami.com |
| Art Miami + CONTEXT | VIP preview Dec 1 · public Dec 2–6, 2026 | One Herald Plaza, downtown Miami | Contemporary and modern art fairs during Miami Art Week. | artmiami.com |
| NADA Miami | Dec 1–5, 2026 | Ice Palace Studios, Wynwood | Art fair of the New Art Dealers Alliance. | newartdealers.org |
January 2027
| Event | Dates | Venue | Who attends | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCMA Convening Leaders | Jan 10–13, 2027 | Miami Beach Convention Center | Meeting and event-planning industry conference. | MBCC calendar |
| Capital One Orange Bowl (CFP semifinal) | Jan 14, 2027 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens | College Football Playoff semifinal. | orangebowl.org |
| Cosmoprof North America Miami | Jan 26–28, 2027 | Miami Beach Convention Center | Beauty industry trade show. | MBCC calendar |
February 2027
| Event | Dates | Venue | Who attends | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami International Boat Show | Feb 10–14, 2027 | Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Yacht Collection, Sailor's Cove and Pride Park | The organizer reports 1,000+ exhibiting brands. | miamiboatshow.com |
| Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival | Feb 25–28, 2027 | Miami and Miami Beach | Food and wine festival; the organizer lists 105+ events. | sobewff.org |
March 2027
| Event | Dates | Venue | Who attends | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eMerge Americas | Mar 2–4, 2027The MBCC calendar lists Mar 3–5. | Miami Beach Convention Center | Tech conference; the organizer reports 20,000+ attendees from 60+ countries. | emergeamericas.com |
| Miami Open | Mar 14–28, 2027 (subject to change) | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens | Professional tennis tournament; the organizer reports 420,000+ attendees at the 2026 edition. | miamiopen.com |
| Ultra Music Festival | Mar 26–28, 2027 | Bayfront Park, downtown Miami | Electronic music festival during Miami Music Week. | ultramusicfestival.com |
April 2027
| Event | Dates | Venue | Who attends | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seatrade Cruise Global | Apr 5–8, 2027 | Miami Beach Convention Center | Cruise industry; the 2026 edition had 12,500+ attendees and 650+ exhibitors, per the organizer. | seatradecruiseevents.com |
| Formula 1 Hard Rock Miami Grand Prix | Apr 30 – May 2, 2027 | Miami International Autodrome, Hard Rock Stadium campus, Miami Gardens | Formula 1 race weekend on a 5.41 km temporary circuit, per Formula 1. | Formula 1 |
May 2027
| Event | Dates | Venue | Who attends | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consensus (CoinDesk) | May 4–6, 2027 | Miami Beach Convention Center | Crypto, finance and tech conference; the organizer expects 15k attendees. | coindesk.com |
November 2027
| Event | Dates | Venue | Who attends | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR Championship Weekend | Cup Series championship race Nov 14, 2027From the 2027 schedule summarized on Wikipedia — confirm with the track before booking. | Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead | NASCAR season finale. | Wikipedia (2027 Cup schedule) |
Not announced yet
- Art Basel Miami Beach 2027: no official dates as of October 3, 2026 (check here).
- Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2027: no official dates as of October 3, 2026 (check here).
- Miami Music Week 2027 (2026 ran Mar 24–29): no official dates as of October 3, 2026 (check here).
Racing Simulators at Miami Event Weeks
We have worked two of these weeks: Art Basel 2025 with Vossen × OFFSPEC, and an F1 fan fest in Miami. We also ran a Hard Rock Miami activation at the Miami International Autodrome — the Grand Prix circuit — with 8 rigs (6 full-motion, 2 non-motion) for 1,000+ guests in one day.
Delivery is free within 50 miles of Miami, which takes in Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, Fort Lauderdale and Homestead; farther away, the delivery fee is quoted on request. We deliver, set up, staff and tear down. Booking lead time can be as little as 24 hours, and the event minimum is $2,000, plus tax and insurance (see pricing and the instant estimate).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2027 Miami Grand Prix?
April 30 – May 2, 2027, at the Miami International Autodrome on the Hard Rock Stadium campus in Miami Gardens. Formula 1 lists the event as the Formula 1 Hard Rock Miami Grand Prix 2027.
When is Art Basel Miami Beach 2026?
Art Basel lists the fair for December 4–6, 2026 in Miami Beach; the Miami Beach Convention Center calendar books it December 2–6. Design Miami (Dec 1–6), Art Miami + CONTEXT (VIP Dec 1, public Dec 2–6) and NADA Miami (Dec 1–5) run the same week.
When is the Miami International Boat Show 2027?
February 10–14, 2027, across the Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Yacht Collection, Sailor’s Cove and Pride Park (Miami International Boat Show).
When is the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2026?
October 28 – November 1, 2026, across the Broward County Convention Center and several Fort Lauderdale marinas, including Bahia Mar and Pier Sixty-Six (FLIBS).
Can SimsForHire bring racing simulators to an event during these weeks?
Yes. Delivery is free within 50 miles of Miami, which takes in Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, Fort Lauderdale and Homestead; farther away, the delivery fee is quoted on request. Booking lead time can be as little as 24 hours, and the event minimum is $2,000, plus tax and insurance. Send your dates and we reply within 24 hours to confirm availability.
Sources
Each source was opened and checked on October 3, 2026. Dates change; confirm with the organizer before you book.
- flibs.com — Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (67th)
- MBCC calendar — The Hospitality Show
- Wikipedia (2026 Cup schedule) — NASCAR Championship Weekend
- max.adobe.com — Adobe MAX
- artbasel.com — Art Basel Miami Beach
- designmiami.com — Design Miami
- artmiami.com — Art Miami + CONTEXT
- newartdealers.org — NADA Miami
- MBCC calendar — PCMA Convening Leaders
- orangebowl.org — Capital One Orange Bowl (CFP semifinal)
- MBCC calendar — Cosmoprof North America Miami
- miamiboatshow.com — Miami International Boat Show
- sobewff.org — Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival
- emergeamericas.com — eMerge Americas
- miamiopen.com — Miami Open
- ultramusicfestival.com — Ultra Music Festival
- seatradecruiseevents.com — Seatrade Cruise Global
- Formula 1 — Formula 1 Hard Rock Miami Grand Prix
- coindesk.com — Consensus (CoinDesk)
- Wikipedia (2027 Cup schedule) — NASCAR Championship Weekend
- MBCC calendar — Art Basel Miami Beach, Adobe MAX and The Hospitality Show listings
- MBCC calendar — Design Miami listing
- MBCC calendar — eMerge Americas and Miami International Boat Show listings
- Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix — Official event site
- Miami Music Week — Official site
- Wikipedia — Homestead–Miami Speedway (return of all three series finales in 2026)