Time to cut loose and party — Spring Break is almost here… Here’s Skurt’s guide to your ultimate Spring Break 2017 in Miami.
South Beach
You can’t have the full Miami experience without exploring South Beach. It’s the best place to base yourself for your Spring Break — not only impossibly beautiful, but is also filled with some of the hottest Spring Break parties for you to go and explore.
Whether you want to eat, shop, party or just bask in the Miami sun, South Beach has got you covered. Recline in a deck chair, take to the water for a swim, a spot of fishing or some exhilarating water sports. You will find a huge selection of restaurants and bars to enjoy some delicious cuisine and a refreshing beverage by the beach.
The beach itself really kicks off during Spring Break. Revellers bring the tunes on portable speakers (make sure you take a listen before plumping down, some people have questionable taste in music). Don’t forget an Esky for a bevvy or two.
If that all seems a little… informal, there are plenty of parties for you to check out while you are in town too, starting with the Welcome to South Beach club nights being held from the 13th-19th March. Featuring the freshest artists and a few (so far undisclosed) celebrity guest appearances, the club nights will be taking over a number of the area’s hottest clubs, including Dream Nightclub, Batting Cage, High Spades and Ivy Nightclub for some super-hot nights out.
Pool Parties
Pool parties are kind of what Spring Break in Miami is all about right? Dancing, cocktails and all the sunshine you could possible want? Sounds pretty sweet. Wrangle your way into one of the top hotel pool parties and cut loose. Here’s our pick of the parties for you to get a little wet and wild during your trip….
The Highbar at Dream Hotel South Beach host excellent pool parties by their gorgeous infinity pool - think of it as Studio 54 meets Miami. Brilliant white decor with touches of gold - the luxury life at surprisingly affordable prices. The Parazhit Pool Party on March 22nd promises a ten-hour extravaganza showcasing the best artists and talents from the radio station’s roster. Book your ticket here.
Want to party like a baller? The Mondrian South Beach Hotel’s parties are strictly on a first come first serve basis but it’s well worth it for the beautiful pool, hammocks and loungers galore, not forgetting the music, pumped out from some of Miami’s hottest DJs. There’s a $50 minimum spend on food and drink.
The Delano Hotel’s pool parties are free and open to everyone. The pool area is 7,000 square feet (basically, vast), so when it comes to Spring Break, it can really pack in the revellers to put on a party. If you really want to go all out, reserve one of their cabanas or daybeds in advance, otherwise just turn up and enjoy the party.
Rooftop Parties
Spring Break Celebrations come in many forms; pool parties, nightclubs, beach parties and the ever-classy rooftop party. So party in style at Voodoo Rooftop weekly rooftop parties, where the entry is free and the music is fresh. Dance through the week as Voodoo Rooftop host these weekly events on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, along with food and drink specials all night.
Night Clubs
Miami and nightlife go hand in hand, and when it comes to Spring Break, it pulls out all the stops. Party hard at clubs such as LIV and Story who host some of the hottest DJ’s and club nights in Miami. Here are a few of the nights you should be marking in your calendar (and booking your tickets for) right now.
Steve Aoki at LIV
Party with grammy-nominated producer, Steve Aoki at LIV tomorrow night, who will be dropping his biggest electro club tunes to get you in the Spring Break mood. Tickets range from $70-$90 and can be bought here.
Lil John at Story
‘Turn Down for What?’ with Lil Jon and get ready for the hottest takeover in Miami. Get ready to get loud, get crazy and get loose with Lil Jon on March 10th. Tickets are $30 and you can find them here:
https://www.tixr.com/groups/story/events/lil-jon-5134
DMX at E11EVEN
Go old skool with one of the kings of rap as DMX lets rip at E11EVEN on the 11th. It’s not often that you get the chance to get wild and go a bit crazy with one of the legends of late nineties rap - don’t miss it.
Miami Music Week (March 21st-26th)
Watch Miami transform into an EDM paradise as Miami Music Week takes over during the 21st to 26th March. Catch your favourite dance acts at the many venues that Miami Music Week will be taking over. Spend your Spring Break popping and locking to some of the freshest beats on the dance scene.
Miami goes all out during Music Week, hosting thousands of events for you get down and dirty in the name of music. Fancy spending some time out on the water? No problem — check out Six Days of Yacht Parties with Magnetic Grooves. Looking for something a little more urban — hit up Brodinski and friends at Bardot on March 23rd. Check out the full schedule on their site.
To finish it all off, the festival ends with its finale of the Ultra Music Festival, the ultimate festival for lovers of electronic music.
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Ultra Music Festival (March 24th-26th)
Grab yourself a ticket for the hottest electronic festival in Miami, Ultra Music Festival, and experience your Spring Break with a bang. Enjoy an endless line-up of the biggest names in electronic music, such as Chase and Status, Major Lazer, Cypress Hill, The Prodigy and Ice Cube. Don’t miss out on dancing your way from stage to stage at Bayfront Park where you’ll be surrounded by fellow music lovers and Spring Breaker’s, living it up to the fullest! Get a 3-day ticket for $349.95 or experience VIP for $1249.95.
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Wynwood Arts District
Away from the nightclubs, head to the Wynwood Arts District and explore over 70 galleries, bars, retail stores, antique shops and one of the world’s largest open-air-street-art-installations. Wynwood was a former manufacturing district of Greater Miami that has been transformed into a cultural hub showcasing the arts and creative businesses.
In addition to being one of Miami’s hottest art spots, Wynwood also plays host to some great block parties and street festivals. On March 17th, head over to Wynwood for St Pat’s Wynwood Block Party. Feel the luck of the Irish in Wynwood’s pop-up, green beer garden. Enjoy fantastic DJ’s, beer, street art and food truck delicacies at Wynwood St Paddy’s celebration. The block party takes place on March 17th, find out more here….
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