Event Dates
From: Sunday, March 1, 2026
To: Sunday, March 1, 2026
Cruise through thousands of guys on the sands of South Beach. It’s a spectacle and the biggest beach party in the US.
Possibly one of the biggest and best gay beach parties you will ever attend, the Miami Gay Beach Party during the Winter Party puts all other beach side events in the shade!
- Stay on South beach, close to the best gay beaches and gay bars and less than 5 to 15 mins taxi to most of the night-time parties.
The Party
- Next Edition: Sunday 1st March, 2026 – 1 pm to 8 pm.
- The Beach Party is the crown jewel of Winter Party, their largest and most popular event. It’s hard to describe the magic of dancing on the sands of South Beach with your chosen family and thousands of new friends from all over the world!
- The Miami Beach party is an experience you have to see to believe, and one you will never forget. Grab your sunscreen, your favorite speedo and we’ll see you there!
- The beach party is a daytime event lasting from 1pm until 8pm, so pack your sunscreen and get ready to party. The day-to-night transition as the sun sets and the lights come up is absolutely magical. It’s an experience you have to see to believe, and one you will never forget.
- Stay steps from the party at Loews Miami Beach Hotel, just 1-minute walk to the beach, featuring spacious rooms, a beautiful pool, and sweeping beach views.
The Location
- The event takes place on the Sands of South Beach, on the famous gay 12th Street Beach.
- 12th Street Beach is loudly and proudly gay. Populated mostly by gay men, you’ll also find some pockets of lesbians and even a few straight women, who enjoy bathing topless away from prying eyes of straight men.
- Look for the rainbow flags by the lifeguard stations.
The Line Up
- DJs Joey With The Mustach, Jace M, and Toy Armada deliver house, big-room energy, and feel-good anthems.
Gay South Beach
- South beach is home to Miami’s gay scene. The South Beach 12th Street Beach is world famous. Book a beach-view room on Ocean Drive and enjoy a unique Miami experience.
Where to stay during Miami Winter Party
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action during the Winter Party events:
The Setai, The Marlin Hotel, Waldorf Towers, President Hotel
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Book your hotel in South Beach!
The Kimpton Vero Beach, is our editors
choice with great pool & beach views.
For further information and advice on
The Winter Party, The Website
The gay scene in Miami is centred around South Beach. The gay beach is located at 12th Street and Ocean Drive. It is not too difficult to find, with the rainbow flags marking the territory between two chair rental spots.
Address: 2001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Address: 350 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
Address: 1200 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Address: 860 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Address: 222 14th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
Address: 217 71st Street, Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Address: 1216 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Address: 1057 Washington AveMiami Beach, FL 33139
Address: 1409 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Address: 1052 Ocean Dr Miami Beach, FL 33139
Address: Events take place at pop-up venues & hired club spaces across Miami Beach
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