Yes, art world, Art Basel in Miami Beach is almost here. And you can pretend all you want that you're coming to Miami exclusively for the high-brow art and lectures, but nobody's going to judge you if you manage to get some serious partying done while you're in town. This is Miami, and if there's one thing we're really good at, it's partying.
And rest assured, there will be tons of parties during Miami Art Week. From the completely free to invite-only, here isthe most complete collection of musically driven, nightlife events — with a dash of art thrown in, because, you know, we aren't savages. And thanks to a generous 5 a.m. closing time — 24 hours in Miami's Park West district — there's plenty of time for you to make an Art Basel mistake. (Good news is that mistake probably has a flight back to New York to catch on Sunday.)
Check back often for updates, because we will continue to update this list as more events get announced. Don't see your event listed here? Send us an email.
Tuesday, December 1
Slap & Tickle Art Basel with Dave1. 10 p.m., Bardot, 3456 N Miami Ave, Miami; ;bardotmiami.com. Tickets cost $15 to $20 plus fees via showclix.com.
Favela Beach with Mr. Brainwash, Jus-Ske, Ruen, and Reid Waters. 11:30 p.m., Wall Lounge, 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; ; wallmiami.com. Tickets cost $50 to $70 via wantickets.com.
Walls of Change Opening Night, Wynwood Walls, 2516 NW Second Ave., Miami. Free and open to the public from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The Surf Lodge's Snarkitecture party hosted by Out Of Order magazine and editor Dorian Greenspan, the Hall South Beach, 1500 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 10 p.m.; by invitation only.
Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami Opening Night with live performances by Shamir and Poorgrrrl, 4040 NE Second Ave., Miami. By invitation only.
Soho House Kick-Off Party hosted with White Cube and Vinyl Factory, Soho Beach House, 4385 Collins Ave, Miami Beach. 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; by invitation only.
DuJour Magazine party with Hilary Swank, Nan Bush, Bruce Weber, Adrien Brody, and more, Delano, 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. By invitation only.
Wednesday, December 2
Behrouz & Friends Art Basel Edition with Damian Lazarus, Behrouz, and Bedouin, Wall Lounge, 2210 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Tickets $50 via wantickets.com.
A Very Superfine! Kickoff Party with Baio (of Vampire Weekend) and Lauv , presented by Superfine! House of Art and Design, the Citadel, 8300 NE Second Ave., Miami. Tickets $25 via superfine.design/tickets.
Baby's All Basel present by Poplife and Baby's All Right. Location TBA. RSVP at babysallrightmiami.splashthat.com.
The Surf Lodge's Jeremy Scott party, the Hall South Beach, 1500 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 10 p.m.; by invitation only.
Casa Bacardi curated by Swizz Beatz, 35 NE 29th St, Miami. Artists TBA.
William Mackrell's live installation presented by Gen Art, Flaunt Magazine and Dawn of Man, Mondrian South Beach, 1100 West Ave., Miami Beach. 7 to 10 p.m.; by invitation only.
Le Baron Pop-Up, FDR at Delano, 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach.
Thursday, December 3
PAMM presents "Dimensions" by Devonté Hynes (Blood Orange) and Ryan McNamara, Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Open only PAMM Sustaining and above level members as well as Art Basel Miami Beach, Design Miami, and Art Miami VIP cardholders.
Life and Death Art Basel with Tale Of Us, Mind Against, Thugfucker, and special guest Richie Hawtin, Mana Wynwood, 318 NW 23rd St., Miami. Doors 9 p.m.; tickets $15 to $66 via residentadvisor.net.
Connan Mockasin, Bardot, 3456 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Doors 10 p.m.; tickets $15 to $20 via showclix.com.
A Jetset Jubilee with Aeroplane with a super special guest (TBA), presented by Superfine! House of Art and Design, the Citadel, 8300 NE Second Ave., Miami. Tickets $25 via superfine.design/tickets.
Immortal Technique with Hasan Salaam, DJ Static, and El B. 7 p.m. at Churchill's Pub, 5501 NE Second Ave., Miami; ; churchillspub.com. Tickets cost $25 plus fees via eventbrite.com. Ages 18 and up.
Baby's All Basel present by Poplife and Baby's All Right. Location TBA. RSVP at babysallrightmiami.splashthat.com.
Fuck Art Let's Dance with Kim Ann Foxmann , Justin Strauss. Psychic Mirrors (live), and Miami Players Club, Electric Pickle, 2826 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Tickets $10 to $5 via residentadvisor.net.
The Surf Lodge's Shepard Fairey’s Birthday party, the Hall South Beach, 1500 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 10 p.m.; by invitation only.
DJ Mustard. 11 p.m. Thursday, December 3, at E11even Miami, 29 NE 11th St, Miami. Tickets cost $20 to $40 via 11miami.com.
Casa Bacardi curated by Swizz Beatz, 35 NE 29th St, Miami. Artists TBA.
Le Baron Pop-Up, FDR at Delano, 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach.
No. 8 Pop-Up with Chris Bachmann, Jus Ske, and more. Thursday, December 3, at Rec Room, 1690 Collins Ave, Miami Beach.
Friday, December 4
When Pigs Fly presented by Link Miami Rebels with artists TBA, Trade, 1439 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Tickets $15 to $35 via residentadvisor.net.
tINI and Bill Patrick, Heart Nightclub, 50 NE 11th St., Miami. Tickets $20 to $30 via residentadvisor.net.
Paris Hilton, Wall Lounge, 2210 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Tickets $50 to $80 via wantickets.com.
Safe Off/Basel 2015 with Martyn, the Black Madonna, and Diego Martinelli, Electric Pickle, 2826 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Tickets $18.35 to $21.15 via residentadvisor.net.
Miami Nice Art Basel, All-White Yacht Party, South Beach Lady, Hyatt Dock, 400 SE Second Ave., Miami. Tickets $60 via wantickets.com.
Jamie xx and Four Tet, presented by III Points and Young Turks, at Mana Wynwood, 318 NW 23rd St., Miami. Doors 9 p.m. Tickets $25 to $400 via showclix.com.
Miami Hearts Design, hosted by Karelle Levy with a KRELwear living installation, with Afrobeta and Millionyoung, presented by Superfine! House of Art and Design, the Citadel, 8300 NE Second Ave., Miami. Tickets $15 via superfine.design/tickets.
Avey Tare (Animal Collective) DJ set with Byrdipop and Uchi (live), Bardot, 3456 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Doors 10 p.m.; tickets $15 to 20 via showclix.com.
Nakid Magazine Issue Release Party celebrating Jen Stark. 10 p.m. Friday, December 4, at Libertine, 40 NE 11th St., Miami; ; libertinemiami.com. Admission is $10.
Baby's All Basel present by Poplife and Baby's All Right. Location TBA. RSVP at babysallrightmiami.splashthat.com.
The Surf Lodge's André Saraiva party with special performance by Mickey Madden of Maroon 5, the Hall South Beach, 1500 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 10 p.m.; by invitation only.
Casa Bacardi curated by Swizz Beatz, 35 NE 29th St, Miami. Artists TBA.
Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Finale hosted by Russell and Danny Simmons and Rosario Dawson, Beach Tent at Nautilus, 1825 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 8:30 to 11 p.m.; by invitation only.
Bootsy Bellows Pop-Up with Vic Mensa, Devin Lucien, and Balthazar Getty. Friday, December 4, at E11even Miami, 29 NE 11th St, Miami. Tickets cost $20 to $40 via 11miami.com.
Le Baron Pop-Up, FDR at Delano, 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach.
MoMA PS1 party, 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; by invitation only.
Never Never Pop-Up, Nautilus, 1825 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Open until 4 a.m.; by invitation only.
Rumors with Guy Gerber. Friday, December 4, at 1 Hotel, 2341 Collins Ave, Miami Beach. RSVP viaResidentadvisor.com.
Saturday, December 5
Danny Howells, Do Not Sit On the Furniture, 423 16th St., Miami Beach. Doors 10 p.m.; tickets $20 viaresidentadvisor.net.
Crew Love Art Basel with Soul Clap, PillowTalk (live), Nick Monaco, Navid Izadi, Jeremy Ismael, and Miami Players Club, Electric Pickle, 2826 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Tickets $15 to $35 via residentadvisor.net.
Big Times in Little Haiti with Jeffrey Paradise (of Poolside), Gilligan Moss, and Krisp, presented by Superfine! House of Art and Design, the Citadel at 8300 NE Second Ave., Miami. Tickets $25 via superfine.design/tickets.
DJ Mustard & Fabolous. 9 p.m. Saturday, December 5, at Toejam Backlot, 150 NW 21st St., Miami;toejambacklot.com. RSVP via CLSoundtrack@fresh.guestcode.com.
David Squillace. 11:30 p.m. Saturday, December 5, at Wall Lounge, 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; ; wallmiami.com. Tickets cost $40 to $70 via wantickets.com.
III Points Art Basel Concert Series with A$AP Rocky and Kaytranada. 9 p.m. Saturday, December 5, at Mana Wynwood, 318 NW 23rd St., Miami; ; manawynwood.com. Tickets cost $25 to $50 via showclix.com.
Baby's All Basel present by Poplife and Baby's All Right. Location TBA. RSVP at babysallrightmiami.splashthat.com.
Casa Bacardi curated by Swizz Beatz, 35 NE 29th St, Miami. Artists TBA.
Le Baron Pop-Up, FDR at Delano, 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach.
DJ Savi. 11 p.m. Saturday, December 5, at E11even Miami, 29 NE 11th St, Miami. Tickets cost $20 to $40 via 11miami.com.
Never Never Pop-Up, Nautilus, 1825 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Open until 4 a.m.; by invitation only.
Sunday, December 6
The Visionquest Experience with Visionquest (Lee Curtiss, Ryan Crosson, Shaun Reeves), DJ Three, Behrouz, and more, Electric Pickle, 2826 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Tickets $20 to $30 via residentadvisor.net.
Dark Basel with Necro and Madchild. 7 p.m. at Churchill's Pub, 5501 NE Second Ave., Miami; ; churchillspub.com. Tickets cost $20 plus fees via eventbrite.com. Ages 18 and up.
Hard 2 Leave Presents A-Trak. 11 p.m. Sunday, December 6, at E11even Miami, 29 NE 11th St, Miami. Tickets cost $20 to $40 via 11miami.com.
Baby's All Basel present by Poplife and Baby's All Right. Location TBA. RSVP at babysallrightmiami.splashthat.com.
ANTS with Gorgon City and Andrea Oliva. 11 p.m. Sunday, December 6, at Story, 136 Collins Ave, Miami Beach. Ticket cost $30 plus fees via flavorus.com.