The best Art Basel parties that you can actually get into
Art Basel is just around the corner, and you know what that means? Miami will come alive with a slew of star-studded private parties closed off to mere mortals. But fear not — even if you’re not a supermodel, movie star, famous artist or a Kardashian, you can still turn up during Miami’s most creative party week. Here’s where to go if you want to party in Miami during Art Basel.
BROWSE: Miami.com Guide – Art Basel
Tuesday, December 5
What: Red Bull Sound Select presenting A.Chal, Kilo Kish, Twelve’len and Nick Leon
When: 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: The Ground, 34 NE 11th St., Miami
Tickets: $3 with RSVP via http://win.gs/2zlvACN or $10 at the door
What: Coyo Taco Presents: 2nd Annual Rum & Bass #ARTBASEL Block Party
When: 7 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Coyo Taco, 2300 Northwest 2nd Ave. Miami, FL 33127
Tickets: $20 via http://bit.ly/2konmDt
Wednesday, December 6
What: Behrouz & Friends featuring Guy Gerber and Behrouz
When: Doors open at 11 p.m.
Where: WALL 2201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
Tickets: $50 here
What: You & Me Art Basel Edition, featuring Neverdogs, Hugo Bianco and Vanjee
When: Doors open at 11 p.m.
Where: ORA 2000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Tickets: $20 here
What: Jazz at The Yard Basel Edition
When: 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Where: The Wynwood Yard 56 NW 29th St., Miami
Tickets: Free, RSVP here
What: The Black Party Art + Fashion
When: 11 p.m.
Where: Art Africa Miami Arts Fair 920 NW 2nd Ave., Miami
Tickets: $20 per person
What: Basement 3rd Anniversary
When: 11 p.m.
Where: The Miami Beach EDITION, at 2901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Tickets: $30
What: DJ Cruz and Stephan M host Villa Azur’s Wednesday Night Dinner Party Art Basel Edition
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Villa Azur 309 23rd St., Miami
Tickets: Free
Thursday, December 7
What: G-Love live, Juke and an opening set from The Goodnites
When: Doors open at 10 p.m.
Where: Blackbird Ordinary, 729 SW 1st Ave., Miami
Tickets: Free
What: Special exhibit and party hosted by ArtNexus
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Pool deck at EAST, Miami 788 Brickell Plaza, Miami
What: G-Eazy live
When: Doors open at 10 p.m.
Where: E11EVEN MIAMI 29 NE 11th St., Miami
Tickets: $20 (ladies) and $40 (gentlemen) here
What: Silent Addy & Kola Champagne presents: Bashment TV
When: Doors open at 5 p.m.
Where: 1-800-LUCKY 143 NW 23rd St., Miami
Cost: Free
What: Diplo live
When: Doors open at 11 p.m.
Where: LIV 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Tickets: $40 here
What: Local art, live jazz, Peruvian food and South American wine
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: UVA wine bar at the Atton Brickell 1500 SW 1st Ave, Miami
Tickets: Free
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What: No Commission Miami, an art gallery celebrating the fusion of sonic and visual art; featuring Swizz Beatz, The Dean Collection & BACARDÍ
Where: Soho Studios, 2136 NW 1st Ave., Miami
When: Thursday through Saturday, from noon -5 p.m.
Admission: Free
RSVP: www.nocommission.bacardi.com
What: Jack-E hosts The Original Thursday Night Dinner Party Basel Edition
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Villa Azur 309 23rd St., Miami
Tickets: Free
What: Basel at The Yard: The Nth Power
When: 8 p.m. – midnight.
Where: The Wynwood Yard 56 NW 29th St., Miami
Tickets: Free, RSVP here
Friday, December 8
What: David Squillace, Rony Seikaly and Jean Claude Ades
When: Doors open at 11 p.m.
Where: WALL 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Tickets: $50 here
What: Basel B.A.E. by SocialXChange feat. compositions from alumni of the nation’s most prominent HBCUs
When: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
Cover: Free
What: Nic Fanciulli (live show), Agoria, Audion, Eagles & Butterflies
When: Doors open at 11 p.m.
Where: Heart Nightclub 50 NE 11 St., Miami
Tickets: $20 here
What: Guy Gerber presents Rumors, featuring Bill Patrick, Lauren Lane, NonCitizens and Dead Tones
When: Noon – 11 p.m.
Where: 1 Hotel Beach Club 2341 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Tickets: Event is free
What: Paulo Velloso and Stephan M host Villa Azur’s Friday Night Dinner Party Art Basel Edition When: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Villa Azur 309 23rd St., Miami
Tickets: Free
What: Basel at The Yard: Electric Avenue feat. Afrobeta, Millionyoung, EONS, and DJ Lolo;
When: 7 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Where: The Wynwood Yard 56 NW 29th St., Miami
Tickets: Free, RSVP here
Saturday, December 9
What: 50 Cent live
When: Doors open at 11 p.m.
Where: ORA 2000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Tickets: $50 here
Details: www.oranightclub.com
What: Lee Burridge presents All Day I Dream featuring Bedouin and YokoO
Where: 1 Hotel 2341 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Tickets: $25 here
What: Haute to Death Basel Takeover: Part III Party
Where: The Anderson 709 NE 79th St., Miami
When: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
What: Secret Society Art Basel Edition
Where: The Anderson 709 NE 79th St., Miami
When: 2 a.m. – sunrise
Tickets: $25 here
What: Gucci Mane live
When: Doors open at 10 p.m.
Where: E11EVEN MIAMI 29 NE 11th St., Miami
Tickets: $30 (ladies) and $50 (gentlemen) here.
What: Loco Dice live
When: Doors open at 11 p.m.
Where: LIV 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Tickets: $60 here
What: Michael Canitrot and Stephan M host Villa Azur’s Saturday Night Dinner Party Art Basel Edition
When: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Villa Azur 309 23rd St., Miami
Tickets: Free
What: Basel at The Yard: Locos Por Hippies featuring Electric Kif and Locos Por Juana;
When: 5 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Where: The Wynwood Yard 56 NW 29th St., Miami
Tickets: Free, RSVP here
What: Rakastella by Innervisions & Life and Death, featuring Dixon, DJ Koze, DJ Tennis, Red Axes, Uchi, Moscoman, Mano Le Tough and more
When: 2 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park 4020 Virginia Key Beach Drive, Miami
Tickets: $85 here
What: Paris Hilton live
When: Doors open at 11 p.m.
Where: WALL 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Tickets: $70 here
Sunday, December 10
What: Hard 2 Leave
When: Doors open at 10 p.m.
Where: E11EVEN MIAMI 29 NE 11th St., Miami
Tickets: $20 (ladies) and $40 (gentlement) here
What: Reggae Sunday Basel Edition featuring Kulcha Shok;
When: 2 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Where: The Wynwood Yard 56 NW 29th St., Miami
Tickets: Free, RSVP here
FOR MORE
Is Art Basel your thing? If so, you’ll want to browse Miami.com’s Art Basel Miami Beach content. Newbies can find out the proper way to pronounce the art fair, while locals can find out when to watch the Wynwood Wall transform. And who doesn’t like ice cream (at a museum)?
This story was originally published November 22, 2017 at 5:11 AM.