The best nightlife experiences in Miami come in all sorts of activities and pleasures. Miami’s nightlife scene is amongst the most diverse and robust of any city in the country. The city is packed full of exciting opportunities for daytime adventure but it doesn't stop when the sun goes down.
Whether you're looking for a more adult-oriented experience or something suitable for the kids that won’t last too long into the night, you'll have more than enough options to choose from in Miami. Read on to learn more about what to do in Miami when the sun goes down.
Miami night tours
Ride a bus and take in the city views after sunset
Taking a night tour in Miami is one way to go when you're still undecided on how exactly you want to spend your nightlife in Miami. There are quite a few night bus tours available that will take you to all the most impressive spots in town as the streets are illuminated in vibrant lights.
You'll even find some Miami night tour buses particularly luxurious with live performances being held throughout the tour. Additionally, some big bus Miami night tours serve delicious drinks on board, occasionally for free with the price of admission.
Sunset cruise
Chase a beautiful sunset backed by the Miami skyline
On the cruise itself, you can sit back and relax as you travel across the water with plenty of drinks on offer to take your relaxation comfortably to the next level. Some even offer those drinks for free within certain limits. Most cruise operators in Miami set sail for 2 hours with vessels ranging from sailboats to yachts and catamarans.
Soar up into the skies over Miami
Miami air tours take you up in the sky to take in the beauty of the city from a different angle. Miami turns into a shining beacon once the sun goes down, and the lights from the city illuminate its metropolitan wonder, which can be seen from miles away.
Numerous air tours of Miami are available in which you can take to the skies in a plane. As you find yourself above even the tallest skyscrapers, you will see a perspective of Miami you've never seen before. Plus, the water is especially alluring if you book your air tour around sunset.
Night art walk
An evening stroll with culture, good food, and Miami's fun crowd
Art walks in Miami are a special feature of the city, given especially how illuminated Miami is at night. It’s one of the most popular activities after sunset, with tours that show off some of the best art installations in town from sculptures to paintings that are sure to delight.
Wynwood is especially popular as the vibrant colours of the area’s graffiti-style art tends to stand out, even without the sun shining down on it. In fact, some of the city's artificial lighting only serves to accentuate the local art installations. The art walk is held every second Saturday of the month from 6 pm onwards.
Miami nightclubs
Party the night away in Miami
The nightclubs in Miami are world-famous as being some of the liveliest around. You'll find flashing lights, powerful music with bass you can feel, and a wide variety of drinks to choose from. These nightclubs can serve as a great way to end any nighttime adventure through Miami.
Most attractions in town close around 2 am, but Miami’s nightclubs can stay open until sunrise. Doing so lets you dance the night away if you like, and many places don’t even open their doors until after midnight. Amongst the top names are the celeb-haunt LIV, Nikki Beach Miami, and STORY.
Live jazz
Have a laidback evening with good music
Miami’s evening air is filled with live music and it hosts some hot jazz clubs and Latin music venues that promise a good time. When people think about American Jazz, 2 epicenters that come to mind are New York City and New Orleans. Miami has no shortage of jazz performers as well, thanks to the unexpectedly large jazz scene in town.
It's important to note, however, that the local jazz performances in Miami tend to have a Latin twist to them, especially if you find yourself around Little Havana. Still, clubs, restaurants, and bars with jazz performers are easy to find.
Outdoor films
Watch films in open or drive-in for the nostalgia
You can watch outdoor films in Miami in a variety of ways. In South Beach, you'll find quite a few open-air cinemas that let you relax and watch a film while sitting or laying on a picnic blanket in the park.
Just about every outdoor film offering is comfortable, so your best selection will probably depend on what kind of film you want to see. Most show the latest blockbusters, but only a few show classic favorites and indie flicks. The ultimate outdoor film experience is to be kept seated right inside your own car. One of the best drive-in theatres in Miami is Carpool Cinema Wynwood.
Actor's Playhouse
See a show at the Miracle Theatre
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre is one of Miami's premier performing arts venues. When it comes to quality performances that are both enjoyable and accessible, there's no institution quite like it in the city.
You'll find all sorts of shows being hosted here from children's plays to adult dramas. They even host comedic performances that can keep you smiling for hours. They also offer sensory-friendly productions perfect for children with special needs. The theatre is completely non-profit, which keeps prices down, and they're the largest self-producing professional theatre in the region.
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Senor Frogs
Find fun at this Mexican restaurant
You'll also find several events being held at any given time at Senor Frogs, including all-you-can-eat taco nights and partnerships with local party bus tours. Most patrons usually end up spending hours well into the night thanks to friendly servers who know how to dance, make you balloon hats, and crack a joke known and then.
Night fishing
Catch iconic tarpon under Miami's shimmering city lights
Night fishing in Miami is a popular pastime with tarpon being the main target especially from the late afternoon and onwards. Tarpon fishing is especially popular in the surrounding waters of Miami's shore as well as within the calmer confines of Biscayne Bay.
You can try your hand at catching these massive silvery fish – book a fishing tour at night and take advantage of the fact that tarpons tend to be drawn to the surface when attracted by Miami's shining street lights.