As the air begins to cool (by Florida standards) and Miamians prepare for the holidays, the city’s social calendar kicks into high gear with an array of events for every age and hobby. The NASCAR Cup Series, the Miami Beach Polo World Cup, and the Luminosa Light Festival, in addition to memorable concerts and Thanksgiving specials, are all highlights this month.
Keep reading for our top Miami events in November 2026 spanning sports, arts, culture, music, and charities for a sparkling start to the most wonderful time of the year.
Blackbook’s Picks for the Top Miami Events in November 2026
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Thanksgiving Specials
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Sports
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Arts & Culture
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Concerts & Performances
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God of Carnage, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Common & Florida Grand Opera | Adrienne Arsht Center
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Tony Robbins, Doja Cat, The Neighbourhood & John Summit | Kaseya Center
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El Cuarteto de Nos, Jack White, Chino y Nacho & Aitana | The Fillmore
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Il Volo, UB40, Sebastian Maniscalco, Sting & Marcello Hernandez | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
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Charities & Galas
— Thanksgiving Specials
Thanksgiving Brunch | Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club
November 26 at 9001–9111 Collins Avenue in Surfside
Settle in with family and friends for an elegant, Italian-inspired buffet at the famed Lido Restaurant at The Surf Club. Hot and cold stations, seasonal specialties and delectable desserts coupled with the eatery’s refined, oceanfront atmosphere will make this a brunch to remember. From noon to 8 p.m.
Life Time Turkey Trot Miami 5K/10K & Kids Race | Tropical Park
November 26 at 7900 SW 40th Street in South Miami
Start Thanksgiving morning with a jolt of energy at the Life Time Turkey Trot, welcoming 5K and 10K runners plus tots (of the human, not tater, variety). Awaiting at the finish line will be oversized Jenga and Connect 4, food and refreshments, face painting, and a kids’ bounce house. Participants receive a souvenir Finisher medal and a race t-shirt.
— Sports
NASCAR Championship Weekend | Homestead-Miami Speedway
November 6–8 at One Ralph Sanchez Speedway Boulevard in Homestead
After a six-year wait, NASCAR Championship Weekend returns with its Next Gen cars. The iconic Homestead-Miami Speedway was home to the Cup Series from 2002 to 2019, attracting motorsport fans from all over the world to cheer on some of the country’s speediest cars.
Along with the Cup Series, spectators will also enjoy the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. The VIP Experience lifts the veil even more, with Garage & Pit Passes and meeting opportunities with NASCAR superstars.
E1 Miami GP | Miami Seaplane Base
November 11–14 at 1000 MacArthur Causeway in Watson Island
Now in its third official year, the E1 World Championship returns to Miami for the season’s penultimate round, where 10 teams and 20 RaceBirds face off against the iconic Biscayne Bay backdrop to clinch critical championship points. Sports legends such as Tom Brady and LeBron James are some of the names from the star-studded list of team owners, but only one team can emerge victorious.
Miami Beach Polo World Cup | Collins Park
November 12–15 at 2100 Collins Avenue in South Beach
Eight teams, 10 nations, and over 120 beautiful Thoroughbred horses make up the most famous beach-polo tournament in the world, now in its 20th edition. Attendees can look forward to three days (following the invitation-only opening event) of magnetic matches and upscale events that fuse polo, fashion, and dining in a luxurious setting.
— Arts & Culture
Manoucher Yektai: The Stranger and the Tree | The Institute of Contemporary Art
April–November 22 at 61 NE 41st Street in Design District
November is the last chance for art enthusiasts to take in the abstract expressionism of Iranian painter Manoucher Yektai at his first solo museum exhibition in the US. A founding member of the New York School, Yektai’s work depicts still life, landscapes, and portraits filled with color on impastoed canvases. This particular showcasing includes some rarely-seen-before paintings from 1948 and 1949.
Luminosa Light Festival | Jungle Island
Starting November 13 at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail in Watson Island
Adventure with loved ones or journey alone through the magical lightshow installations at the Luminosa Light Festival, consisting of an hour-long trip through lit-up sculptures of animals and nature set against a lush, tropical backdrop.
Coral Market at Merrick House | Coral Gables
November 14 at 907 Coral Way in Coral Gables
Thoughtfully curated vintage furniture, fashion, and collectibles await at this year’s Coral Market. If shopping isn’t in the cards, the grounds are also open for a relaxing stroll dotted by the city’s charming historic homes. All vendor fees support the maintenance and preservation of the Merrick House.
14th Annual Vintage Auto Show | Deering Estate
November 15 at 16701 SW 72nd Avenue in Palmetto Bay
In collaboration with the South Florida Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America, car connoisseurs can gather at the Deering Estate for a show-stopping exhibition of vehicles from 1965 and older. Attendees are also treated to crafts, lawn games, a scavenger hunt, and a screening of the documentary On This Land: The Charles Deering Estate.
Miami Book Fair | Downtown Miami
November 15–22 at 300 NE Second Avenue in Downtown Miami
Bookworms will be happy to welcome back Downtown’s annual Miami Book Fair, organized by Miami-Dade College. This street fair brings together authors, publishers, bookstores, and readers for eight days of riveting talks, literature-themed events, and entertainment, including an opening-day block party to kick things off.
— Concerts & Performances
God of Carnage, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Common & Florida Grand Opera | Adrienne Arsht Center
November 5–22, 6, 12, 14–17 & 15 at 1300 Biscayne Boulevard in Arts & Entertainment District
From November 5 to 22, Broadway hit comedy God of Carnage presents an English-language take on American society, portrayed through two schoolchildren, their parents, and a civilized conversation that spirals into absurdity.
On November 6, Knight Concert Hall celebrates Antônio Carlos Jobim’s infectious bossa nova legacy with the Frost School of Music’s Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra, Brazilian jazz group Trio da Paz, Grammy Award-winning vocalist and pianist Eliane Elias, and clarinetist Anat Cohen.
On November 12, Grammy-, Emmy-, and Academy-award-winning artist Common plays genre-bending renditions of his hits alongside Miami’s Nu Deco Ensemble. Expect emotional performances of “Glory,” the theme song from 2014’s Selma, and “Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop),” a critically acclaimed collaboration with Erykah Badu.
From November 14 to 17, Florida Grand Opera takes on Lucia di Lammermoor, an 1835 classic that speaks to the tragic story of forbidden love, based on Sir Walter Scott’s historical novel The Bride of Lammermoor.
On November 15, Miami Symphony Orchestra introduces its Grand Season Opening, which debuts the MISO Steinway Artist Series. Globally renowned pianist Tian Jiang will be supplementing the evening with a performance of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s romantic Piano Concerto No. 2.
Tony Robbins, Doja Cat, The Neighbourhood & John Summit | Kaseya Center
November 5–8, 11, 12, 20 & 21 at 601 Biscayne Boulevard in Downtown Miami
From November 5 to 8, author, coach, and motivational speaker Tony Robbins helps audiences discover their inner strength through introspection exercises and other self-discovery tools as part of his Unleash the Power Within immersive event.
On November 11, the Ma Vie World Tour lands in Miami with Doja Cat and special guest Latto. The American rapper will be performing hits from her latest album “Vie” as well as crowd pleasers such as “Say So,” “Juicy,” and “Agora Hills.”
On November 12, The Neighbourhood brings a burst of indie edge to Downtown as part of the Wourld Tour, performing songs from the band’s latest release, 2025’s Ultrasound, plus chart-toppers like “Sweater Weather” and “R.I.P. 2 My Youth.”
On November 20 and 21, Miami-based house DJ and producer John Summit lights up the stage with the CTRL Escape Tour. Expect high energy and an expansive atmosphere.
Music in Motion | New World Center
November 6 at 500 17th Street in South Beach
Contemporary dance meets female empowerment in this New World Symphony Fellows-curated presentation, where an all-female dance group moves to interpretations of renowned pieces such as Cinderella (2014) and Khirkiyaan (2017).
El Cuarteto de Nos, Jack White, Chino y Nacho & Aitana | The Fillmore
November 14, 17 & 18, 20 & 29 at 1700 Washington Avenue in South Beach
On November 14, eclectic Uruguayan band Cuarteto de Nos heads to the Jackie Gleason Theater to continue its Tour Puertas, which has moved through Latin America and Spain since 2025 and will extend to New York and Mexico before ending later this month. The set list includes up to 22 songs, from classics like “Me amo” to new favorites like “Miren para allá!”
On November 17 and 18, White Stripes frontman Jack White, accompanied by opening act Cat Power, performs songs from his seventh studio album, Frozen Charlotte. For two nights, the iconic garage-rock vocalist and guitarist will shake up Miami Beach with his signature indie sound, including his latest single “Dollar Bill.”
On November 20, Venezuelan pop duo Chino y Nacho touches down in the Magic City to captivate audiences with an indubitably energetic performance featuring songs from Latin Grammy-winner “Mi niña bonita.”
On November 29, Spanish singer Aitana dazzles the stage with electropop tunes in her praised The Cuarto Azul World Tour, which began in May in Santiago and will culminate in February in Paris.
Il Volo, UB40, Sebastian Maniscalco, Sting & Marcello Hernandez | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
November 10, 15, 19–22, 25 & 27–29 at 1 Seminole Way in Hollywood
On November 10, world-renowned Italian operatic-pop trio Il Volo returns to Miami with performances from 2024’s Ad Astra album and cherished reprieves of “O sole mio” and “Grande amore,” a Eurovision original.
On November 15, English reggae band UB40 draws in audiences to promote the upcoming album Unstoppable. Expect a night of 20 covers ranging from “The Way You Do the Things You Do” by The Temptations to Neil Diamond’s famous “Red Red Wine.”
From November 19 to 22, stand-up comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco, known for his unmistakable accent and physicality as well as roles in movies like Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman, engages fans with more familiar stories and anecdotes drawing from his Italian-American background.
On November 25, musical legend Sting, alongside guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas, performs spellbinding rock hits which have garnered him 17 Grammy Awards and a well-deserved place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
From November 27 to 29, comedy sensation, SNL cast member, and Miami native Marcello Hernandez demands a phone-free set for optimal bouts of rolling-in-your-seat laughter. Drawing from his childhood in a Cuban-Dominican family, Hernandez will perform in English and also dedicate one day to monologuing exclusively in Spanish, which, according to a recent interview with Amy Poehler, is the language he’s funniest in.
— Charities & Galas
Beautiful Gala | The Wall Art Gallery
November 14 at 50 NW 27th Street in Wynwood
Supporting the Healing Concert Series and Kids Project, nonprofit organization Artistic Voices’ Beautiful Gala aims to bring people together with live music and empower young audiences with meaningful experiences. Enjoy dinner, champagne, a live concert, dancing, and a special auction at this meaningful celebration of art and community.
The 69th Annual Vizcaya Ball | Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
November 21 at 3251 South Miami Avenue in Coconut Grove
This black-tie affair serves as a fundraising ball for the preservation of Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, one of Miami’s most beloved historic landmarks, and its myriad educational resources. Architecture, sculpture, and manicured gardens coalesce into an immersive artistic masterpiece for one extraordinary evening.
— Conclusion
Miami’s dazzling holiday season is just getting started. If our list of top Miami events in November 2026 piqued your interest, stay tuned for next month’s impressive catalog of festive adventures and picture-perfect moments at the Magic City.
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