What’s New in Greater Miami, Miami Beach?

Miami has entered the second quarter of 2026 with new openings, cultural experiences and marquee events that include dining concepts, hotel developments, major festivals, fashion shows and sporting events.

If you’re heading to Miami in 2026, these are the experiences you can look forward to.

Hotel-Hospitality News

• UNFRAMED, Autograph Collection opened in Miami Beach as a premium lifestyle hotel just steps from New World Symphony’s SoundScape Park and The Fillmore, featuring 149 guest rooms and suites, private balconies or outdoor terraces, an open-air atrium and Vilebrequin La Plage, a Riviera-inspired restaurant and rooftop poolside destination.
• Brickell Arch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Miami is the newest addition to Marriott Bonvoy’s Luxury Collection portfolio debuted as a reimagined 201-room property overlooking Biscayne Bay with a rooftop sky lounge and pool terrace, wellness experiences and ADRIFT Mare, a Mediterranean dining concept by Michelin-starred Chef David Myers. 
• El Jardín Inn in Little Havana completed a $4 million renovation with an 18-key neighborhood-focused boutique hotel offering suite-style accommodations with kitchenettes, lush central courtyard and flexible workspaces.
• Fontainebleau Miami Beach debuted two new Presidential Suites alongside the renovation of all guest rooms and suites within the 17-story Versailles Tower and upgrades to existing Presidential Suites in the historic Château Tower.
• The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami completed a major renovation of its spa and wellness sanctuary as part of the resort’s $100 million transformation, introducing sound therapy, daily renewal rituals, a tranquil sensory spa garden and bespoke treatments.
• Acqualina Resort & Residences marks its 20th anniversary with a series of experiences including a reimagined Il Mulino New York, new Seed to Skin Tuscany spa treatments, enhanced family programming and oceanfront Villa Suite offerings.
• Miami International Airport expanded hospitality offerings with Wait N’ Rest, the airport’s first in-terminal sleep rooms.  

New Attractions & Experiences

• During Miami Beach Pride, the city unveiled a relocated LGBTQIA+ crosswalk installation in Lummus Park. With over 3,600 colorful pavers, the installation stands as a renewed symbol of resilience, visibility and community support.
• Palace South Beach and Boucher Brothers inaugurated Gay Beach around 12th Street with new food and beverage offerings and beach chair concierge services.
• Faena Miami Beach’s iconic Faena Theater premiered OBSESSION, a new high-energy production transforming the theater into a multisensory performance space featuring live vocals, dynamic choreography and cinematic visuals.  
• 400 Vinyl Room opened on the ninth floor of Gale Miami Hotel & Residences, introducing an intimate listening lounge inspired by the original “400 Club” at Yamashiro Hollywood and Tokyo’s vinyl bar culture.
• The City of Miami Beach’s newly reimagined Rotunda at The Bass debuted in Collins Park as an intimate arts space and satellite gallery following The Bass Museum’s $5.79 million renovation.  
• HistoryMiami Museum officially reintroduced itself as the Museum of Miami, reflecting the evolving spirit, diversity and global influence of the city.
• The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science expanded its lineup with two major exhibitions, How to Die in Space: An Interactive Adventure Through the Cosmos and Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits.
• The Museum of Sex Miami debuted Utopia: Three Centuries of Sexuality in American Cults and Communes, exploring how sexuality, spirituality and communal living have shaped broader cultural narratives.
• Miami Children’s Museum expands its lineup of interactive programming with Playful Putters, a new exhibit taking guests through the history of mini golf reflecting different eras of the game. Plant Soccer, an interactive play-based environment timed to global excitement around the sport will soon debut.
• Superblue Miami celebrates its fifth anniversary in May bringing large-scale experiential installations to Miami that combine art, technology and sensory exploration.
• Miami Beach Classical Music Festival (MMF) returns from May through July, launching its annual summer concert series with a lineup of large-scale classical performances across multiple indoor and open-air settings in Miami Beach.  
• Miami International Airport continued its MIA LIVE ARTS series in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with live jazz by local nonprofit Jazz Music-in-Action (JAZZMIA) along with country, disco and rock traditions.  
• CityPlace Doral presents “Summer Lovin’,” a free seasonal art installation transforming the open-air destination into an interactive, photo-friendly experience with 186 colorful overhead heart sculptures and more.  
• Thriller Miami Speedboat Adventures features a new 45-minute slow-speed architectural boat tour on Miami’s waterways and skyline cruising through the Miami River, Downtown, Brickell and Brickell Key.
• Florida State Parks’ popular full moon guided kayak tours return, exploring scenic mangroves and waterways under moonlit skies.

New Restaurant Openings & Culinary Milestones

• Willie’s Chicken Shack debuted in Miami Beach, introducing the New Orleans staple’s approach to Southern comfort food.  
• Leonardo opened on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, introducing a 4,500-square-foot Italian restaurant and late-night lounge inspired by the elegance and social dining traditions of 1930s through 1950s Italy.  
• Greek-Mediterranean concept GAIA debuted its first U.S. seafood-forward location in Miami Beach, complemented by NYX, a signature late-night lounge.
• Newly renovated Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel in Miami Beach introduced Solei Beach Club, an 11,500-square-foot oceanfront destination featuring shareable cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, luxury cabanas and a chic open-air setting.
• Il Mulino New York at Acqualina Resort unveiled a comprehensive renovation ahead of its 20th anniversary.
• Wynwood welcomed the first U.S. outpost of Cotidiano, bringing the Guadalajara-born bistro and specialty market to the heart of the arts district.  
• Cervecería La Tropical in Wynwood marked its fifth anniversary with the return of acclaimed Miami Chef Cindy Hutson as consulting chef. Featuring more than 15 new dishes, the refreshed menu highlights Caribbean-inspired cuisine and seasonal ingredients.  
• Fooq’s returns with a new chapter in Little River, marking the revival of the beloved concept originally founded in Downtown Miami in 2015 by restaurateur David Foulquier, serving wood-fired, Persian-influenced modern American cuisine.  
• Mottai, the first U.S. concept from Brazil’s acclaimed Attivo Group, debuted at The Plaza Coral Gables, blending Japanese cuisine with French technique in a contemporary setting.
• The Wagyu Bar, an elevated steakhouse concept from Meat N’ Bone, reopened in the former Café Vialetto space in Coral Gables, marking a new chapter for the brand.  
• Takay will soon debut on Coral Way as an intimate 10-seat omakase counter, offering a chef-led Japanese dining experience.  
• Slow Food Miami celebrated its 15th annual “Snail of Approval” Tasting Party at Carillon Miami Wellness Resort in April, bringing together top local chefs, artisans and purveyors for an evening honoring sustainable, locally sourced cuisine.  

New in Cruising

• Norwegian Cruise Line expanded its fleet with the debut of Norwegian Luna, which began sailing from PortMiami in April.  
• Margaritaville at Sea unveiled an expansive lineup of kid-friendly and family-focused experiences aboard Beachcomber, the line’s newest flagship vessel set to debut from PortMiami in 2027.  

Transportation & Getting Around

• Freebee continues to scale its footprint in Downtown Miami with a major expansion aimed at improving mobility throughout the destination’s urban core adding six new all-electric vehicles and expanding its service routes.
• Brightline announced its launch on the Amadeus Travel Platform, expanding access to its high-speed rail service for thousands of travel advisors and booking partners worldwide.  

Upcoming Events in Greater Miami and Miami Beach

• Florida Grand Opera at the Garden at Miami Beach Botanical Garden | May 21
• Miami Sound Space at Miami Beach Bandshell | May 21
• Miami Es Un Chiste at Miami Improv Comedy Theatre | May 21-31
• Hyundai Air & Sea Show at Lummus Park | May 23-24
• American Black Film Festival (ABFF) at Multiple Venues in Miami Beach | May 27-31
• PARAISO Miami Swim Week at Collins Park | May 28-31
• Asian Culture Festival at Tropical Park | May 30-31
• Wynwood Pride at Wynwood Arts District | Various Dates in June
• Vizcaya Late: Pride Edition at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens | June 5
• CommuniTea Dance at Adrienne Arsht Center | June 7
• The Book of Mormon at Adrienne Arsht Center | June 9-14
• Mango Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden | June 13-14
• Miami FIFA World Cup 26™ Fan Festival at Bayfront Park | June 13 – July 5
• FIFA World Cup 26™ Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium | June 15
• Freedom Plane National Tour at Museum of Miami | June 20 – July 5
• FIFA World Cup 26™ Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde at Hard Rock Stadium | June 21
• FIFA World Cup 26™ Scotland vs. Brazil at Hard Rock Stadium | June 24
• FIFA World Cup 26™ Colombia vs. Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium | June 27

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