Miami Music Week 2026: Pool Parties, Club Takeovers & Ultra
Miami Music Week is the most concentrated electronic music industry gathering on Earth — a 6-day event each March where 200+ events at hotel pools, nightclubs, warehouses, rooftops, and open-air venues create a non-stop electronic music marathon that culminates with the Ultra Music Festival’s 3-day weekend. Major record labels (Anjunabeats, Drumcode, Dirtybird, Hospitality), top DJs, and the global EDM industry descend on South Beach for what serious dance music fans consider the most important week of the year. This 2026 guide covers everything to plan a Miami Music Week experience.
Miami Music Week: Key Details
2026 Dates: March 24–29, 2026 (Tuesday–Sunday)
Anchor Event: Ultra Music Festival, March 27–29 (Friday–Sunday) at Bayfront Park
Total events: 200+ across the 6 days
Venues: Hotel pools, nightclubs, warehouses, rooftops, beachfront tents
Audience: 200,000+ across the week — global electronic music industry, DJs, fans, brands
Industry significance: The week determines next year’s electronic music trends
Miami Music Week: Major Events & Labels
Anjunabeats Takeover
Above & Beyond’s label takes over MAD LIVE Miami with Amy Wiles, Genix, Grum, Leena Punks. Trance and progressive house heads should plan around this.
Drumcode at Factory Town
Adam Beyer’s Drumcode label hosts a warehouse takeover at Factory Town. Premier techno label and venue combination — among the most-anticipated events of Miami Music Week.
Experts Only at Club Space
21-hour marathon takeover of Club Space, March 24 at 11 PM through March 25 at 8 PM. All three rooms operating under Experts Only banner. Among the longest single sets at Miami Music Week.
Glitterbox at Sagamore Hotel
Disco and house pool party at the Sagamore Hotel South Beach. Glitterbox lineup includes Derrick Carter, Gerd Janson, Skream. Daytime dancing in the sun.
Hot Since 82 Pool Takeover
Hot Since 82 hosts a poolside event at Sagamore. Expected major underground house lineup.
Other Major Events
Dirtybird — House label takeover at SLS Hotel pool.
Anjunadeep — Sister label to Anjunabeats with a separate event focus on melodic house.
Hospitality — D&B label hosting drum and bass-focused events.
Diynamic — Solomun’s label.
Defected Records — House music institution.
RESISTANCE — Ultra’s techno-focused stage extends events throughout MMW.
Miami Music Week: Pool Parties
Pool parties are perhaps the most beloved Miami Music Week tradition. Major hotels host all-day pool events with internationally renowned DJs:
SLS Hyde Beach Pool — Major pool party tradition. Various labels host different days.
Faena Pool — High-end pool party experiences.
The EDITION Miami Beach Pool — Trendy daytime parties.
Loews Miami Beach — Family-friendly hotel hosts pool parties for major labels.
Nautilus Pool — Smaller, more intimate.
Sagamore Hotel South Beach Pool — Historic hotel; Glitterbox-favored venue.
1 Hotel Pool — Wellness-focused pool with select events.
The Standard Pool — Boutique-feel pool parties.
Pricing: $50–$200 per pool party day pass. Premium VIP/cabana experiences $500–$2,000.
Buying: Most pool parties sell tickets via Eventbrite, RaveLink, or directly through hotel concierge.
Miami Music Week: Club Takeovers
Major Miami clubs host label-curated takeovers throughout the week:
Club Space (Downtown): 24-hour techno marathon programming. Experts Only, Drumcode, RESISTANCE.
LIV (Fontainebleau): Mainstream EDM headliners.
STORY (South Beach): Mainstream EDM + label takeovers.
E11EVEN (Downtown): 24-hour ultraclub continues operating but with MMW programming.
Treehouse (South Beach): House and techno-focused programming.
Mayami Wynwood: Smaller venue but tasteful programming.
Cover charges $30–$150 depending on venue and night. VIP table service $1,500+.
Miami Music Week: Warehouse & Underground
The most coveted MMW experiences are warehouse and underground events:
Factory Town — Major warehouse venue near Hialeah. Drumcode and other techno-focused labels host marathon events here.
Wynwood warehouses — Various unmarked spaces; Dirtybird, Anjunadeep, and similar labels host secret sets.
Boxelder — Smaller intimate Wynwood spot.
Drumcode warehouse — Specific venue that pops up annually.
Warehouse events tend to be RSVP-only or invitation-based for industry insiders. Some are publicly bookable but require fast action when announced.
Miami Music Week: Where to Stay
Strategic options based on your priorities:
South Beach (most central to pool parties): SLS, Faena, Edition, Loews, Sagamore, 1 Hotel, Nautilus.
Brickell/Downtown (closer to Ultra/Club Space): Conrad, JW Marriott Marquis, Mandarin Oriental.
Wynwood: Arlo Wynwood, Ace Hotel — best for warehouse-event access.
Pricing: Hotel rates spike 100–200% during MMW. $400–$1,500/night premium hotels; $200–$600 mid-tier.
Booking: 4–6 months in advance for any reasonable rate.
Miami Music Week: Sample 6-Day Plan
Tuesday March 24: Arrive Miami. Light dinner. Experts Only marathon at Club Space (11 PM start).
Wednesday March 25: Sleep until noon. Pool party at SLS or Faena. Evening label takeover at LIV.
Thursday March 26: Glitterbox at Sagamore (afternoon pool). Drumcode at Factory Town (evening warehouse).
Friday March 27 (Ultra Day 1): Light morning. Ultra entry 4 PM. After-party at Mayami Wynwood.
Saturday March 28 (Ultra Day 2): Brunch + pool. Ultra 4 PM. After-party.
Sunday March 29 (Ultra Day 3 + closing): Recovery. Ultra final day. Closing party at Treehouse.
Miami Music Week: How to Find Events
1. RaveJungle: The most comprehensive MMW event database. Daily updated.
2. Resident Advisor: Industry-focused event listings.
3. EDM.com: Major industry publication with MMW guides.
4. We Rave You: Comprehensive MMW guides updated weekly.
5. Beatport: Industry pulse — knows which DJs/labels are programming.
6. Eventbrite + DICE: Direct ticket purchases.
7. Industry Twitter/Instagram: Follow @ultra, @factorytownmia, @clubspace, label accounts.
8. Hotel concierge: Often have access to private events.
Miami Music Week: Survival Tips
1. Pace yourself. 6 days of late nights is exhausting. Skip 1–2 days for recovery.
2. Hydrate aggressively. Electrolyte mix, water bottles. Avoid heavy drinking.
3. Real meals between events. Festival/club food is overpriced and unsatisfying.
4. Earplugs. Loop or Eargasm-brand. Save your hearing for next year.
5. Power bank. Phones drain fast in crowds; you need them for ride-share.
6. Group strategy. Designate meeting points. Cell service fails in crowds.
7. Pool party gear. Bring 3 swimsuits to rotate. Wet swimsuits in luggage are gross.
8. Don’t drive. Surge pricing on Uber/Lyft is intense (3–4x). Plan around walking + rideshare.
Miami Music Week vs Ultra: Which to Plan Around?
Ultra Music Festival is the headliner — 3 days at Bayfront Park with major DJs. See our Ultra Music Festival Miami guide.
Miami Music Week is the broader 6-day experience. Includes Ultra plus 200+ peripheral events.
Best for serious EDM fans: Plan 6 days, attend everything possible.
Best for casual fans: Plan 3 days around Ultra weekend.
Best for industry: Plan 6 days plus extra industry conference time.
Best for budget: Plan 3 days, focus on free pool parties + Ultra.
Plan Your Miami Trip
For more, browse our complete Miami Events Guide, plus deep dives on the Ultra Music Festival, Art Basel Miami 2026, the Calle Ocho Festival, the Miami Grand Prix, and our best clubs in Miami guide.
For comprehensive event listings, visit Miami New Times’ Music section.
Miami Music Week arrives just as spring break winds down, and the two crowds overlap in the last days of March, when Miami Beach’s spring break parking rates and beach checkpoints may still be in force. If you plan to drive onto the island that week, read our spring break in Miami guide first; the parking and towing charges alone can change where you decide to stay.