Event Dates
From: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
To: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Miami Beach is the high-octane party capital of the world & the most anticipated party of the year is the Winter Party Weekend.
Escape to one of the hottest winter destination, Winter Party Festival in beautiful Miami Beach! Six action-packed days and nights, nine spectacular dance parties with over 10,000 guests from around the world, you just know you’re going to have a good time.
- 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.
Miami Winter Party 2025
- From Wednesday February 26th to Tuesday March 4th, 2025 – Winter Party hosts five signature events over seven days, including the legendary Beach Party, the pool party and after party events and Signature circuit nights by Masterbeat.
- The following parties typically follow the same schedule each year. Awaiting confirmation on venues.
- Winter Party Beach Party is on Sunday March 2nd, 2025.
Ignite Party
- Thursday opening night – 10pm to 5am – Ignite is a Popular Opening Party, get to meet and dance with the new arrivals from around the world!
- The party takes over Exchange Club, just 3-minutes drive from South Beach.
- 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.
Elevate Pool Party
- Friday – From 1 pm – Elevate is the ultimate Miami pool party, held at the luxurious rooftop pool at the Moxy on South Beach.
- Stay at the host hotel for the pool party, The Royal Palms Hotel close to all of the weekend’s events and just steps from beautiful South beach.
Heat Party
- Friday Night – HEAT, a Classic Circuit Event created by Hilton Wolman, guaranteed to be spectacular.
Under One Sun
- Saturday – Wynwood – 12pm to 8pm – Under One Sun is a legendary afternoon party in a brand new location, Wynwood!
- Stay at the Wynwood Hyde Suites if you want to avoid the trip and party closer to the action.
Masterbeat Parties
- Masterbeat hosts the official Saturday and Sunday Night time parties at the M2 Nightclub, each night from 10pm.
- Parties take place at M2, the recently refurbished superclub.
The Beach Party
- Sunday 2nd March, 2025 – The Beach Party – The ultimate gay beach party, a unique daytime event under the Sun!
- The event takes place at the Sands of South Beach, Lummus Park, on 12th street and ocean drive.
AfterGlow
- Monday – Morning from 6 am – Don’t miss the legendary after-hours party at Hilton Wolman’s Afterglow at Studio 60 Nightclub.
Finale, Closing Party
- Monday, March 6th – 10pm to 6am – Level one plays host to the “Finale“, official closing event for Winter Party 2025.
South Beach
- South Beach (SoBe) – Head to the iconic Ocean Drive, with its Art Deco buildings, bustling bars, and LGBTQ+ friendly hotels.
- Home to 12th Street Beach, the unofficial gay beach, known for its rainbow flags and lively atmosphere. Popular spots include Twist, Palace Bar, and Hotel Gaythering.
Wynwood
- Wynwood – Set north of Downtown Miami, the district hosts some of the largest outdoor gay circuit events in Miami. Famous for its street art, galleries, and vibrant murals.
- Home to popular venues, Gramps and The Dirty Rabbit.
Popular Gay Miami Venues
- Twist – Storied Miami Beach spot with seven bars, no cover, and two-for-one happy hours from 3 to 9pm. Located in Miami Beach.
- Bar Gaythering – Lobby bar at the hip gay hotel with a happy hour, karaoke and trivia nights. Situated in Miami Beach.
- Nathan’s Beach Club – Lounge bar with Drag Race watch parties and drag performances, named after a legendary bartender. Found in South Beach.
- R House Wynwood – Popular spot for lively drag brunches hosted by Athena Dion, featuring a festive atmosphere all weekend. Located in Wynwood.
- Palace – Hosts the “world’s best drag brunch” with performances on the outdoor patio and a T dance event. Situated on Miami Beach.
- Azucar Nightclub – Latin LGBT club off Coral Way offering performances like Noche de Cabaret on Sundays. Found just outside South Beach.
- The Manor – Wilton Manors’ large club with loud music and vibrant decor, circuit parties and guest DJs. Located in Wilton Manors.
- Kill Your Idol – Queer-friendly spot with a long history of hosting diverse events like Gender Blender. Located on Española Way in Miami Beach.
- Gramps – LGBT-friendly bar and host of an avant-garde weekly drag party, Double Stubble, every Thursday. Located in Wynwood.
- Hunters Nightclub – Popular Wilton Manors club with a modern space, dance floor, and Fur Fridays happy hour. Found in Wilton Manors, 30 minutes drive from downtown Miami.
Where to Stay for Miami Winter Party?
Stay close to all of the parties. The following hotels make it easy to get to all the events and have high ratings with our readers.
The Setai, The Marlin Hotel, Waldorf Towers, President Hotel
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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.
However if you are in Miami for any length of time, you will need to rent a car.Freeways make it easy to get from one area to another.
2001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Located directly on the beach in Miami’s famous Art Deco district, this resort offers yoga and tai-chi classes. Suites are furnished in Asian-style décor.
Free WiFi and an iPod docking station are provided in every spacious suite at The Setai, Miami Beach. Rooms are equipped with espresso and coffee facilities along with a minibar.
The Balfour Hotel Miami Beach, 350, Ocean Drive, South Beach, Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, 33139
The Balfour Hotel is located on Ocean Drive, home to many shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Guests will find concierge services and valet parking in this design hotel a stocked mini-bar in each of their modern rooms. A 40-inch flat-screen TV and free WiFi are also included.
1200 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
The white sands of
are steps away from this boutique hotel. Features include free high speed WiFi, with a 55-inch TV, and a fully-stocked minibar.Remote-controlled blackout drapes, a spacious closet, and Kashwere blankets come standard at The Marlin Hotel. Private bathrooms house Mistral Verbena scent bath products and spacious showers with pebble flooring and a rainfall showerhead.
860 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Designed in 1937, this restored hotel is located on famed
, directly across from the and 14 minutes' walk from the shops, nightlife, and restaurants of Espanola Way., a flat-screen TV, and minibar come standard in every Room Mate guestroom. Extras include a private bathroom, which includes a full-length mirror and rain shower.
1150 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, &nd 2 bathrooms with a shower. air conditioning, a patio, & sea views.
Miami Beach, FL
The apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath or shower. complimentary WiFi
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2201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
This air-conditioned apartment comes with 1 bedroom, a satellite flat-screen TV, and a kitchenette. Private parking is available at the apartment. an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and free WiFi.
222 14th Street, Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Laid-back ambiance, rustic decor, pool table & jukebox make this SoBe institution a local hangout
217 71st Street, Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Neighborhood Gay sports bar open every day until 5AM with a great selection of beer and liquor at favorable prices. We have multiple TVs, karaoke, and bar games.
1216 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Nathan's gay Bar is a unique experience you won't find anywhere else in South Florida. Get your nostalgia on in this populare bar
1057 Washington AveMiami Beach, FL 33139
TWIST is the infamous South Beach gay club, known throughout the world for its great music, friendly staff, and always being packed with hot tourists and locals alike. TWIST is actually seven bars in one with each bar having its own unique atmosphere and décor. You can literally "bar hop" without ever leaving this two story club.. Its reputation as a "must do" when in Miami is well deserved
1409 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Gay bar GAYTHERING Our drink menu is fresh and curated, simple and to the point. Craft cocktails and beers at prices you would expect from a neighborhood bar. If beer is your thing, our bar bar in Miami offers a mix of local craft beer to stimulate your palate, served in a can or in a bottle. For those of you that don't get crafty, we also have classic American beers. Attention to detail is what our bartenders are most proud of. Each cocktail is meticulously crafted to ensure the utmost in flavor profile and aroma. Fresh ingredients are at the epicenter of our drinks, each a solid representation of vintage recipes with a vigorous shake of sweet local flavor. It’s all part of the experience!
727 Lincoln Rd,Miami Beach, FL 33139
Score is located on Washington Avenue in South Beach. Score offers full bar service, a dance floor and a lounge area on the second floor. With the latest sound and lighting system, DJs from all around the world have played at this hot spot.
1052 Ocean Dr Miami Beach, FL 33139
Palace is the first and only LGBT bar and restaurant on world famous Ocean Drive, in the heart of South Beach's historic Art Deco district. Palace is located directly across from "the gay beach" (12th Street Beach), which means the party always moves from the sand to the Palace. Our queens make sure to keep the party going with over the top drag shows 7 days a week!
1060, Ocean Drive, South Beach, Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, 33139
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