The best things to do in Miami this week

Bal Harbour Shops is about to get a serious springtime glow-up. From February 27 through March 8, the iconic open-air shopping destination plays host to the worldwide launch of Fleurs de Villes FLORA, a 10-day immersive floral exhibition that transforms the mall and surrounding village into a runway of couture floristry. Produced by internationally acclaimed flower show creators Fleurs de Villes, the free public showcase features more than 25 one-of-a-kind fresh floral installations, including the brand's signature floral mannequins crafted by some of Miami's own local florists. Luxury boutiques like Brunello Cucinelli, Diptyque and Gianvito Rossi will each be adorned with their own stunning arrangements, while a goddess-inspired showstopper inspired by Flora herself greets visitors in the lobby of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort next door. Best of all, guests can vote for their favorite mannequin for a chance to win a luxury overnight stay and a Bal Harbour Shops experience package worth $2,650. Miami is just the first stop on the North American tour, so consider this your bragging rights moment.

Gilded and crimson-draped Faena Theater is the ideal venue to experience OBSESSION, a new original production presented by Faena Live in collaboration with the Quixotic performance art collective. Nestled in Mid-Beach, the cabaret-style show blends live vocals, choreography and cinematic storytelling to take guests on a seductive 1.5-hour journey complete with lasers, projected visuals and plenty of theatrical haze. Helmed by emcee Sophia Bollman—whose credits include a stint on NBC's The Voice as part of Team Miley Cyrus and backup singing in Beyoncé's iconic Coachella performances—Faena Theater's 2026 headlining production also features the energetic stylings of Principal Violin and Musical Lead Kostia Lucky. Tickets start at $100 per person and include show admission only (food and beverages sold separately). Guests must be 18 or older, with a valid ID required upon arrival.

After sell-out runs in Paris, Rome, and Milan, From the Heart to the Hands: Dolce&Gabbana arrives in Miami, opening February 6 at ICA Miami and running through June 14, 2026. The exhibition offers a rare look inside the creative universe of designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, tracing how their ideas move from inspiration to execution—all by hand. Curated by Florence Müller and produced by MARI, the show brings together more than 300 Alta Moda pieces, set within immersive installations and shown alongside works by contemporary artists, celebrating the artisanry, excess, and exuberance of Italian aesthetics. 

Diehard Survivor fans and their obliging friends and family will be flocking to Jungle Island this season for a limited-time immersive pop-up celebrating 50 seasons of the pioneering CBS reality series. Launching January 31, the SURVIVOR Ultimate Fan Cafe brings the show to life through hands-on challenges, photo moments, themed food and drinks, exclusive merchandise and more. Following a successful run in Boston, the immersive experience pays proper homage to the Survivor legacy with a mix of fan-favorite physical and mental challenges (all adapted for safe indoor play) and faithful recreations of iconic sets, like the Tribal Council fire pit, a voting confessional booth and a signature Winner’s Wall. Plus, join live watch parties every Wednesday starting February 25. (Rumor has it you might spot an alumnus or two while you're there.) Tickets are available via Bucketlisters and include a food and beverage credit for use during each 90-minute reservation.

The World Baseball Classic is international baseball's biggest stage — players represent their home countries rather than their MLB teams, and this year Miami is where it all ends. Spanning Tokyo, San Juan, Houston and Miami, loanDepot Park hosts pool play March 6–11, then the quarterfinals, semifinals and championship game. The rosters are genuinely stacked: the Dominican Republic brings Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.; Japan — the three-time defending champion — fields Shohei Ohtani and World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto; and Team USA, widely considered its most talented roster in WBC history, is captained by Aaron Judge alongside Bryce Harper and Paul Skenes. Championship game March 17 at loanDepot Park.

It's carnaval season in Miami! The more refined sibling of Calle Ocho, Carnaval on the Mile takes over Coral Gables' Miracle Mile for a free two-day festival with a decidedly glitzier crowd. Now in its 27th year, the event features three stages with a mix of jazz, funk, Latin jazz and blues, plus over 100 art vendors showing everything from paintings and photography to sculpture and jewelry. Food vendors line the street and kids have their own dedicated zone with face painting, a petting zoo and live performances.

The year is 1587, and the peaceful woodlands of Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach are transformed once again into the buzzing village of Kimmendale. King Robert Rivera and his Royal Court have descended for the 34th annual Florida Renaissance Festival, and it's an especially joyous occasion as knights, nobles and townsfolk gather to witness the handfasting of Prince Aaron of Veridian and Princess Katla Svartulff of Stalgaard. For the uninitiated, the Ren Fest is a portal to the fantastical 16th century, where for eight consecutive weekends you can party like they did in Game of Thrones, with giant turkey legs, endless goblets of mead and, of course, blood-pumping tournament jousting. From February through March, shaded nature trails fill with food stands and pubs, jewelry and crystal shoppes, performance stages, rides, games and a bustling Promenade that runs from 10am until sunset. On Saturdays and Sundays, lace up your festive garb and make the pilgrimage to partake in the revelry. From one-man Shakespearean theater performances to cannon demonstrations, swashbuckling pirate performers, Celtic singers and wise-cracking wenches, no minute of daylight is wasted. Drinking-age adults will appreciate options like the Pub Crawl ticket, which includes a multi-stop tour of the festival's pubs with stories, jokes and toasts along the way. Families will likewise find merriment in kid-friendly activities like the raucous parade each day at 12:30, and the Puppies of Penance...

In tandem with the holiday season, Jungle Island's enchanting festival of lights returns for a fourth year with a new production featuring more than 37 monumental, handcrafted silk lantern scenes created by a global team of artisans, graphic designers, seamstresses and more. This year, Luminosa takes visitors on a vibrant trail of themed vignettes representing different ecosystems, from the Amazon rainforest to African savannahs, complete with cutting-edge animatronics, holograms and interactive storytelling. The popular Holiday Village also makes a return this year (through January 4), featuring Christmas trees, holiday treats like churro donut holes and coquito, a seasonal bazaar and a 30-foot Christmas tree centerpiece.  When is Luminosa 2025? Luminosa runs from Friday, November 14 through March 7, 2026. The hours of operation are 5:30 to 9:30pm Sunday through Thursday and until 10:30pm on Friday and Saturday. The Holiday Village will also open on November 14 and run through January 4, 2026. This outdoor experience operates rain or shine, with covered areas available throughout the venue.  How much are tickets? Adult tickets range from $30.78 on weekdays to $46.88 on weekends. Child tickets (ages four to 12) range from $21.58 to $33.08. Family bundles and group rates are available, with discounts for seniors, students and military personnel.

The name may say jazz, but Miami's beloved two-day festival at Hard Rock Stadium has always been more accurately described as a celebration of Black music in all its forms — R&B, hip-hop, soul, neo-soul and everything in between. Now in its 19th year, the 2026 edition is stacked. Jhené Aiko headlines night one, bringing her signature quiet-storm energy and emotionally charged catalog. Night two closes with Ludacris performing a special 25th anniversary set of his debut album, Back for the First Time — expect a trip. Nelly and Ashanti also headline the weekend, leaning into the early-2000s nostalgia the festival does so well, while legacy acts the Isley Brothers, Stephanie Mills and El DeBarge round out a lineup built to hit deep for a certain generation. GloRilla and Ella Mai also take the stage, and D-Nice hosts a full "Club Quarantine" experience featuring SWV, Robin Thicke, Case and more. A major surprise guest is still to be announced. Beyond the performances, the festival kicks off Friday with an Opening Night Party and a Women's Impact Luncheon, making it a full cultural weekend rather than just a concert.

Ready to dive into the "No Days Off" life? Miami's Legacy fitness club in Little River has teamed up with Lululemon to launch Yet. Sessions, a four-week training program designed to build consistency and measurable progress via a packed schedule of high-intensity group classes and sweet incentives like free gear. One of only three gyms in North America selected for the campaign, and the only Florida location, the Legacy headquarters will host Yet. Sessions three times a week—on Tuesdays at 9am, Thursdays at 7:15pm and Sundays at 8am—from February 17 through March 15. Sessions will follow the gym's signature PIT class format, a 60-minute, coach-led workout where you move through 20 stations in pairs. Non-members can join via $35 drop-ins or a $300 full-program pass for all 12 sessions, while members attend as part of their membership. Participants who complete six sessions receive a Lululemon x Legacy top, and those who complete all 12 earn both a top and bottom, while supplies last.