Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights

The Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights returns for a free, family-friendly celebration of music, lights and festive cheer across multiple evenings on December 3, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 at Lummus Park and The Betsy Hotel on Ocean Drive. Presented by the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival (MMF) under the direction of Artistic Director Michael Rossi, this annual festival combines classical music, festive characters and cutting-edge projection mapping to transform South Beach into a dazzling holiday wonderland.

Each evening features three performances at 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., with special appearances by Santa, the Grinch, and Elsa to delight audiences of all ages. The event’s highlight is its groundbreaking projection mapping, where dynamic visuals illuminate the façades of iconic South Beach buildings, creating an immersive experience synchronized with live classical music performances. On December 14, the evening will also include remarks from city officials, drone shows and three classical music concerts, with VIP seating available on 14th Street across from The Betsy.