[MIAMI] – The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) announces the return of Miami Entertainment Months. The two-month-long program runs from October 1st through November 30th and aims to showcase a variety of events and activities that represent the destination’s dynamic and diverse entertainment scene – through promotions like discounts, BOGO deals, ticket packages and more. From music and theatre performances, to sporting events, outdoor attractions, and live entertainment, there’s something for everyone.
This year, the GMCVB is placing an emphasis on optionality – featuring events, activations and shows for the “Outdoor Explorer,” “Thrill Seeker,” “Social Butterfly.” Programming spans indoor outdoor and socially-distant for every comfort level. For more information and to explore specific deals across more than 25 participants, please visit MiamiTemptations.com.
“Miami Entertainment Months allows for us to maintain and continue the momentum of our very successful summer season and capitalize on the incredible line-up of events and entertainment schedule in the next two months,” said David Whitaker, President & CEO of the GMCVB. “This program showcases the variety and diversity of experiences and the amazing institutions and organizations that bring these performances to life.”
Miami Entertainment Months is one of seven programs within “Miami Temptations,” a series of themed months designed to highlight the best the destination has to offer, through monthly deals and special programming. It follows the lauded Attraction and Museum Months (April-May), Miami Spa Months (July-August), Miami Hotel Months (June-September) and Miami Spice Restaurant Months (August-September) – and is a precursor to Miami Arts, Culture & Heritage Months (December-January).
Highlights From Miami Entertainment Months
- For the Outdoor Explorer:Visitors can explore Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, a European-inspired estate and National Historic Landmark with a Main House and formal gardens overlooking Miami’s Biscayne Bay. Buy one full-price adult admission ticket and get a second adult ticket at 50% off.
- For the Thrill Seeker: Those seeking excitement and adventure can buy three (3) Coopertown Airboat Tickets and get 20% off the entire sale. Coopertown Everglades Airboat Tour take guests through Hardwood Hammock to see wildlife in its native Everglades environment.
- For the Social Butterfly: Guest can enjoy 20% off all Miami Wine Festival Tickets. Sip and savor over wines from all over the world at the annual Miami Wine Festival. This year’s festival will be celebrating over 150 wines, both fine and sparkling, from ten countries.
Miami Carnival
Just in time for the lauded program, the GMCVB will celebrate the return of the 37th Annual Miami Carnival on Oct. 8-10, 2021. This multi-day experience that celebrates the music and pageantry of the Caribbean culture is one of the most anticipated Carnivals held annually.
With three signature events to experience throughout the long weekend, Panorama, J’ouvert, and a costumed Parade & Concert, guest will enjoy live performances from multiple bands, dazzling costumes, and sweet and melodious sounds of the steel pan. This year’s celebration will encompass the same energy that locals know and love. However, it will have a slightly different look and feel to ensure the safety of attending guests.
Best of the Best Music Fest
Also during Miami Entertainment Months, the GMCVB invites everyone to attend the Best of the Best Music Fest as it celebrates its 15th Annual concert on Sunday, Oct. 10 at Miami’s Bayfront Park. The music fest is one of South Florida’s highly anticipated and highly attended Caribbean stage shows. This festival hosts Dancehall, and Reggae artists, including Koffee, Spice, Lady G, Tanya Stephens and more.
The GMCVB is a proud sponsor of this annual heritage festival that continues to be a rich cultural backdrop of the cultural diversity Miami has to offer to positively highlight the Caribbean music influences that are uniquely Found in Miami. For tickets and general information, please visit the Best of the Best Concert.
Miami Entertainment Participants
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
Art Deco Welcome Center – Miami Design Preservation League
Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex
Coopertown Everglades Airboat Tour & Restaurant
Fantasy Theatre Factory at the Sandrell Rivers Theater
Frost School of Music at The University of Miami
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at Miami Dade College
Thriller Miami Speedboat Adventures
Health and safety protocols for each participating venue/offering will be located within their individual partner pages on www.MiamiTemptations.com.
