Where to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks in Miami this year

The Magic City’s answer to New York’s ball drop is the giant illuminated orange that lowers from the side of the InterContinental Hotel in Downtown—turning Bayfront Park, Biscayne Boulevard and the surrounding areas into our own. It's maybe as jam-packed as NYC, but significantly warmer and heavy with Latin performances all night long. The event is free to attend (though of course there are VIP options because... Miami). Bring the family or go kid-free to enjoy the largest New Year's concert and fireworks show in Miami.

Start time: Official details have yet to be announced, but typically the festivities kick off at 8pm.

It’s free, it’s family-friendly, and it’s cultural, too! Pack your picnic baskets and head to Collins Park for a beachfront New Year’s Eve bash with live music and lustrous fireworks. Presented by the City of Miami Beach, the annual event will once again feature a free performance by Orchestra Miami and its 42(!) local musicians, plus Latin jazz music by Latin Grammy-nominated band, Negroni’s Trio, and singer Marinel Cruz.

Start time: Festivities start at 8pm with a string quartet performance, followed by the full orchestra at 10pm leading up to a spectacular fireworks show at midnight. 

Don your swankiest ensembles for The Biltmore Hotel’s annual New Year’s Eve soiree. Festivities begin at the historic hotel’s Granada Ballroom, where midnight revelers enjoy a premium open bar and decadent desserts starting at 10pm. As the clock winds down, head outside to watch celebratory fireworks illuminate the sky above the iconic Coral Gables golf course. Tickets from $200, ages 21+. 

Start time: The party starts at 10pm, with fireworks launching as midnight approaches.

Mirror, mirror on the (disco) ball, who’s got the beachiest party of all? Ring in 2025 with a toes-in-the-sand celebration at Nikki Beach, an Ocean Drive landmark since 1998. At this year’s Midnight Mirrorball party, guests can savor a three-course dinner, pop bottles in a VIP cabana, catch a private fireworks show and dance to live DJ sets from 8pm well into the New Year. Prix-fixe dinner packages start at $850 for two guests, and general admission tickets at $100 per person. Ages 21+.

Start time: Fireworks are scheduled to go off as the clock strikes midnight

Looking for a low-key party with high-rise views? Consider the Night Swim Rooftop Bar, a casual candy-striped lounge at the citizenM hotel in Miami Worldcenter. This breezy indoor-outdoor bar has some of the best views of Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay, offering front-row seats to several NYE fireworks shows across the city. Best of all, NYE at Night Swim is open to the public, no tickets required. 

Start time: Whenever the Downtown fireworks show begins

¿Quieres bailar? Boogie on down to Coconut Grove for Noche de Discoteca at Level 6, a lavish rooftop lounge and Spanish-inspired restaurant with views of Biscayne Bay and the city skyline. Book the last dinner seating (from 8pm onward) for a three-course dinner with champagne, and premium seats for fireworks later. Your dinner reservation also includes access to the open bar from 10pm to 12am, and live entertainment all night (morning?) long. Pro tip: guests who dine at sister restaurant Amal will also receive access to Level 6’s rooftop fiesta! Late dinner seating at Level 6 is priced $195 per person. General admission for the two-hour open bar only, $125 per person. Cash bar after midnight. 

Start time: The open bar kicks off at 10pm, which gives ample time to catch a buzz before midnight fireworks start going off over Biscayne Bay.

Coconut Grove’s waterfront hangout, Regatta Grove, will set sail into 2025 with groovy DJ sets, cocktail specials, and an epic fireworks show over Biscayne Bay. General admission tickets start at $50 and include anytime entry with a glass of bubbly upon arrival. Groups can also book high-top tables and sofa lounges with bottle packages starting at $600. Walk-ups welcome. Ages 21+.

Start time: Doors open at 8pm, fireworks as the clock strikes midnight 

Night at the Garden (formerly NightGarden) is a neon-lit playground spanning 83 acres of enchanted tropical trails, brought to life by interactive vignettes, magic snowfall, and a giant talking tree. For New Year's Eve, the whimsical installation at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden hosts a family-friendly party with live entertainment and a private fireworks show.

Start time: To be announced, but last year's show started at 9:30pm 

New Year’s Eve is hot, hot, hot at the Cabaret Caliente Gala, a fabulous NYE fete at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Key Biscayne. The evening begins with a decadent buffet dinner complete with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, and an open bar for a bit of imbibing. The gala also promises cabaret performers, local DJs spinning Latin and Top 40s, and dazzling views of fireworks shows over the Atlantic. All ages. Adult tickets with buffet and open bar at $555 per person. 

Start time: Event starts at 8pm

Feelin’ fancy for 2025? Celebrate in style at Faena Miami Beach, where a real-life mammoth skeleton is the centerpiece of an epic New Year’s Eve party. The luxury resort has multiple vantage points for its private fireworks show, each including open bar and live musical performances. Before the pyrotechnics, guests can treat themselves to a multi-course dinner at one of Faena’s glamorous restaurants, or party it up in the leopard-clad Living Room. Tickets from $395. 

Start time: Celebrations begin at 8pm.

Get as close to the fireworks as you can on a New Year's Eve cruise through Biscayne Bay. One of Florida's largest party yachts, the South Beach Lady, sails past Downtown, South Beach and Fisher Island, giving you the ultimate vantage point to catch the city’s most dazzling pyrotechnic displays. Four and a half hours of food, booze and music sweeten the deal. Tickets starting at $295 per person. All ages welcome.

Midnight is just the start of Miami’s fireworks extravaganza. At the W Miami hotel in Downtown, you’ll get a panoramic view to watch pyrotechnics pop off all night long. The W’s NYELECTRIC 2025 party also offers a four-hour premium open bar, festive party favors, local DJs, and plenty of VIP packages to ring in the New Year like a ballin’ Brickellista. Tickets from $169, ages 21+.  

Start time: Event runs from 9pm to 1am

Area 31 boasts one of the city’s most spectacular views—the Miami skyline is laid out in front of you from the 16th floor of the EPIC Hotel—making it one of the best spots to watch fireworks on New Year's Eve. To catch the show, you're going to want to book the second seating, when Chef Sezer Deniz and his team will prepare you a decadent four-course dinner under the stars. Request an outdoor seat in advance for a sure shot at the show. Tickets priced at $260 per person with optional $35 outdoor seating add-on.