Gaga. Gronk. Shaq: These are the best Super Bowl events in Miami for fans who want to party
Super Bowl LIV is so close we can almost smell the beer and perspiration.
The big event, on Feb. 2 at Hard Rock Stadium, is all about football, of course. But with the football comes the raucous parties and star-studded concerts.
Here’s where you can (probably) go.
Parties
The Official Miami Super Bowl Host Committee VIP Party
Bal Harbour Shops will host this “super” exclusive event, when the tony mall closes its doors and opens up a giant shindig full of fancy food and celebs galore, including the Estefans and The Pointer Sisters.
7-10 p.m. Jan. 30, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., www.balharbourshops.com/vip-party-auction
Pepsi Zero Sugar Super Bowl LIV Party
Harry Styles headlines at this A-list fiesta with an assist from DJ Mark Ronson.
8:30 p.m. Friday Jan. 31 Meridian at Island Gardens on Watson Island, 888 MacArthur Cswy., Miami; $250 at Ticketmaster.Com.
Shaq’s Fun House
Pitbull and Shaq. In the same room. Need we say more? The former Miami Heat star has invited Mr 305 to his circus-like Shaq’s Fun House at Mana Wynwood. “It’s gonna be huge, like 5,000 people,” said Shaq. “We’re transforming this huge convention center in the middle of Miami into my personal carnival.”
9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Jan. 31 at Mana Wynwood Convention Center, 318 NW 23rd St., Miami; Tickets start at $249.99 at shaqsfunhouse.com.
Rosenhaus Sports Super Bowl Kickoff Extravaganza
Rapper and actor 50 Cent hosts a “Welcome to Miami” Kickoff Party with NFL, NBA and MLB all-stars in three extravagantly-themed rooms and an outside deck.
9 p.m. Jan. 31 at Wynwood Factory, 55 NE 24th St., Miami; Tickets start at $100 at eventbrite.com
Leather and Laces
Lil Jon hosts this party that will feature an LED Dance Floor, brand activations, live music, sports stars, models and a guest list of celebs.
9:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Soho Studios, 2136 NW First Ave., Miami; Tickets start at $250 at eventbrite.com
Bootsy Bellows On the Water
David Arquette’s retro-fab Hollywood cocktail lounge/nightclub Bootsy Bellows is no stranger to Miami, popping up typically during Art Basel. But now it’s headed back down for Super Bowl weekend and making its temporary home on Virginia Key. Post Malone is headlining this hootenanny along with Irie, Zack Bia and more. Comedian Kevin Hart will host.
10 p.m.-4 a.m. Jan. 31 at 4200 Rickenbacker Cswy., Virigina Key; Tickets start at $1000 at bootsysb.com.
Wet Republic Ultra Pool Pop-Up
Las Vegas-based pool party Wet Republic heads to DAER dayclub at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood for a party featuring DJ/Producer Martin Garrix.
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 1 at 5700 Seminole Way, Hollywood; hardrocknightlife.com; $75-$100
Gronk Beach
When you think of Rob Gronkowski, two things come to mind: partying and football. So is it any surprise the former New England Patriots tight end is going to be all over Super Bowl LIV? On Feb. 1, he’ll host his inaugural Gronk Beach music festival, inviting a few hundred of his closest friends (that’s you). Teetotalers need not apply, for realz.
1-7 p.m. Feb. 1 at North Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; Tickets start at from $149.99 at www.GronkBeach.com.
Please Forgive Us Ray Finkle Party
For locals who are lamenting the Miami Dolphin’s sad season(s), this party is for you. KUSH in Wynwood will try to reverse the “Dolphin’s Curse” with a party to plead that the antagonist of “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” lift the hex. At least there will be beer.
3-6 p.m. Feb. 1 at KUSH, 2003 N. Miami Ave., Miami; free.
The LIVexperience Rooftop Party
Miami’s own Trina will perform live at this party on Lincoln Road. The guest list includes NFL and NBA stars who will walk the Black & Gold Carpet before the event.
7 p.m. Feb. 1 at The Skydeck, 605 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; Tickets start at $99 at eventbrite.com.
AT&T TV Super Saturday Night
Lady Gaga will headline AT&T TV Super Saturday Night in Miami the evening before the big game, from the very chic and very VIP Meridian at Island Gardens, a 65,000-square-foot entertainment site on Watson Island in Miami.
8:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at Meridian at Island Gardens, 888 MacArthur Cswy., Miami; Tickets start at $375 at Ticketmaster.com
Taste of the NFL
Bring your appetite. This starry event features something for the foodie and sports lover. There will be signature dishes from over 30 of America’s top chefs, as well meet and greet opps with a bunch of NFL Players, Hall of Famers and Legends. Win win.
7 p.m. Feb. 1 ;The Diplomat Beach Resort, 3555 S Ocean Dr., Hollywood, www.tasteofthenfl.com. Tickets: $700.
Uncle Luke’s Super Bowl Experience
Four different tents: The Club tent with Strawberries and King Waggy Tee; Grown Folks tent with Biz Markie and The Amazing Chico; The Players Club tent with DJ Nasty from 99 Jamz; Legends of Hip Hop tent with Too Short, Juvenile, Uncle Luke, JT Money and Scarface.
9 p.m. Feb. 1 at Nomi Red Garden, 12351 NW 7 Ave., Miami; Tickets $25-$500 at eventbrite.com
Big Game, Big Give
“Breaking Bad” stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul join Michael Bay as celebrity co-hosts of Big Game Big Give by The Giving Back Fund. The premiere A-list event is Feb. 1, at a private, $65 million mansion on Star Island in Miami Beach. More than 100 sports legends, NFL players and celebrities (including Jamie Foxx) are confirmed to attend and walk the red carpet. NFL Hall of Fame legend Jim Brown will be presented with a philanthropic award by Super Bowl XXXV MVP Ray Lewis. Brown will also get a key to the city by Mayor Francis Suarez.
BGBG: 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 1, location undisclosed. Tickets, $3,000; givingback.org
Sports Illustrated hosts ‘The Party’
Sports Illustrated’s annual marquee event will have hot musical acts like The Black Eyed Peas (Will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, sans Fergie) and Marshmello with live video mixing by DJ Irie.
9:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at The Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; Tickets from $500 at SportsIllustratedTheParty.com.
Maxim
“Closer” singers The Chainsmokers are the headliners of The MAXIM Big Game Experience, popping up in a 40,000 square foot tent set up on Virginia Key Feb. 1. The theme is “Havana Nights” so dress accordingly. Rick Ross will also be along for the ride.
10 p.m.-4 a.m. Feb. 1 at 4200 Rickenbacker Cswy., Virigina Key; Tickets start at $1,250 at maximsb2020.com.
Rolling Stone Live: Miami
Expect performances by Ciara, DJ Khaled and friends and Paris Hilton with DJ Vice plus a fashion show, classy cocktails, a backstage experience for the chosen few and endless amounts of revelry.
10 p.m to 3 a.m. Feb. 1 at the SLS South Beach, 1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; $499-$899 at bit.ly/RollingStoneLiveMiami
Cardi B at E11EVEN
The hottest rapper in the game hosts the party at downtown Miami’s 24-hour nightclub.
10 p.m. Feb. 1 at 29 NE 11th St., Miami; Tickets start at $100-$150.
Ultimate Tailgate Party with Lil Jon
Get warmed up for the big game at South Florida’s coolest new day club, DAER, located inside the new guitar hotel in Hollywood. Lil Jon hosts the festivities.
11 a.m. Feb. 2 at 5700 Seminole Way, Davie; Tickets start at $15-$20
Concerts
SiriusXM & Pandora Opening Drive Super Concert Series
Pandora and SiriusXM are kicking off football’s biggest weekend with two free exclusive concerts on back-to-back nights in Miami before the Big Game. Grammy Award-winning duo The Chainsmokers will perform Jan. 29, and breakout star Lizzo will perform Jan. 30. The event is open exclusively to Pandora listeners and SiriusXM subscribers who are 21 and over.
9 p.m. Jan. 29 and Jan. 30 at the Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. For Chainsmoker Tickets, click here. For Lizzo tickets, RSVP here.
Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest
Metal rockers Guns N’ Roses will be doing their thing like only they can at the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest. Not into Slash or Axl’s antics? Maroon 5 and DJ Khaled provide the assist.
Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at AmericanAirlines Arena, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami; Tickets start at $50 at Ticketmaster.com.
Vewtopia
We knew Cardi B would make it down for the biggest sporting event of the year. Our girl will headline Vewtopia Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. The rapper will jam with Da Baby, Chris Brown, Meg Thee Stallion and Migos.
Jan. 31-Feb. 1 at 19261 NW 27Ave., Miami Gardens; Get tickets here.
Delano Live Presented by TIDAL
Lil Wayne will perform a concert hosted by streaming service Tidal.
8 p.m. Jan. 31, Delano, 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; Tickets start at $75; www.tixr.com
Fan Fests
NFL Super Bowl Experience
An interactive theme park for football fans with pick up games, youth football clinics, merch, meet & greets with NFL players, photo opps, contests and a chance to take a photo with the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Jan. 25-26 and Jan. 29-Feb. 2 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; Tickets $20-$60.
Super Bowl Live
But Super Bowl Live, a block party presented by Verizon, is open to anyone with even the slightest interest in football. Best part? It’s free. The event features pre-game parties in Tailgate Town, watercraft stunt shows on the bay, evening parades, fireworks, pep rallies, musical performances including headliners Fitz and the Tantrums on Feb. 1.
Jan. 25-Feb. 1 (closed Jan. 29) at Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; For info and hours visit www.miasbliv.com
SuperFest Miami LIVE
A fan fest in Miami Gardens that will feature a music festival with Cardi B, Migos, Meg Thee Stallion and more plus family friendly activities, rides, games, food, immersive entertainment and a Watch Party on Super Bowl Sunday.
Jan.30-Feb. 2 at 19101 NW 27 Ave., Miami Gardens; Tickets and info at www.superfestmiami.com
Super Fan Fest
A free event celebrating the big game featuring tailgating, live music, games, food trucks, contests, a beer garden and more.
Jan 30-Feb. 2 at The Wynwood Marketplace, 2250 NW Second Ave., Miami; www.superfanfest.com
This story was originally published January 2, 2020 at 12:14 PM.
