Best Dance Clubs in Miami

Join the party on the dance floor and find out firsthand why Miami is world-renowned for its high-energy dance scene. Whether you’re looking for a mega-club with headlining DJs, a chill lounge to let loose or a funky Latin spot to test your salsa skills, Miami’s got a dance club for you.

Mega-Clubs

LIV, Mid Beach

When it comes to an epic party in the Mid Beach area of Miami Beach, there’s no place like LIV. Situated inside the fabulous Fontainebleau Miami Beach, the massive two-level mega-club beneath an impressive domed ceiling has hosted nearly every celebrity to come through Miami. With headlining entertainment that has included everyone from Lil’ Wayne to Tiësto, expect a high production value with the best sound system in the game, costumed dancers, laser lights, confetti showers and more while you’re bouncing on the dance floor.

E11EVEN Miami, Downtown Miami

One of Miami’s wildest nightlife destinations, E11EVEN Miami is situated inside a massive entertainment complex in Downtown Miami. Billed as an “immersive” experience, E11EVEN Miami is part cabaret and part nightclub, featuring dancers, DJs and other performers as the main event. Superstars from Snoop Dogg to Drake and Cardi B have all hosted parties here.

Club Space, Downtown Miami

For after-hours revelers who never want the fun to end, Club Space has long been their refuge. The warehouse-like space in Downtown Miami keeps the party going well past the break of dawn. Hosting best-in-class DJs at all hours, the dance party at Club Space truly takes you to another dimension.

Mr. Jones, South Beach

Situated at the foot of the pedestrian stretch of Lincoln Road near Washington Avenue in South Beach, Mr. Jones is a high-energy nightclub where revelers pop bottles and dance on banquettes late into the night. The glittering club is dripping in mod chandeliers, disco balls and mirrored walls where flashing lights, CO2 cannons and confetti showers are all a part of the program. With a regular lineup of superstar hip hop artists, from Kodak Black and Offset to 50 Cent and Rick Ross, table reservations are highly recommended to secure entry.

Story, South Beach

LIV’s sister club, Story, promises an equally epic night on the southern end of South Beach where a massive DJ booth, pulsating lights and live entertainers complement the beats. Story has hosted everyone from Guy Gerber, Dubfire and Lee Foss, to Skrillex, Steve Aoki and Calvin Harris.

Latin Clubs

Mango’s Tropical Cafe, South Beach

On legendary Ocean Drive in South Beach, Mango’s Tropical Cafe is one of those Miami experiences everyone has to have at least once. Step inside to the sounds of salsa and flamenco music and, chances are, a woman bedecked in ruffles and a full headdress will be tangoing on the bar with a man in skintight sequin pants. Order a piña colada and enjoy the show or hop on the dance floor to try out your own moves.

Club Tipico Dominicano, Allapattah

For a taste of the Dominican Republic’s nightlife spirit, head to Allapattah’s longstanding Club Tipico Dominicano, established in 1985. By day, it’s a restaurant serving Dominican specialties, like stewed oxtail, queso frito and mofongo. By night (Saturdays and Sundays, in particular) it transforms into a high-energy dance club with house DJs spinning Latin favorites.

Ultra Lounges

Bodega, South Beach

At Bodega in South Beach, tacos come with a twist. The food truck-like façade is a front for a secret speakeasy dance club. Specializing in tequila cocktails, this club has an approachable yet high-energy vibe with DJs and late-night dancing. And remember, when hunger strikes, the taco stand is right outside.

Brick, Wynwood

With an expansive open-air patio in the heart of Wynwood, Brick is both a beer garden and an al fresco nightclub. With a full food menu and extensive beer and whiskey list, the vibe quickly goes from casual hangout to crowded dance floor with DJs spinning beneath the stars into the wee hours.

Do Not Sit On the Furniture, South Beach

A funky nightlife destination in South Beach tucked away behind an unassuming storefront off Washington Avenue, the beauty of Do Not Sit On the Furniture is its emphasis on underground DJs and its lack of pretension. The intimate space encourages mixing and mingling with fellow partygoers for a night out filled with the unexpected.

Treehouse Miami, South Beach

Treehouse Miami has long held down the fort on 23rd Street as an underground destination for hardcore techno, trance and electronic music. With an alley-like entrance, the relatively intimate space puts the DJ booth front and center with jungle-like vines dangling from the ceiling and flashing lights above a packed house of revelers bouncing to the beats.

Hip Local Nighttime Hangouts

1-800-LUCKY, Wynwood

A hip Asian food hall in Wynwood, 1-800-LUCKY is set in an expansive indoor-outdoor space that’s popular both day and night. While the main draw might be the half dozen or so food stalls, there’s also the occasional high-energy scene, especially on the weekends, with DJs spinning in the courtyard, plus a private karaoke room for your own personal dance party.

Sweet Liberty, South Beach

Tucked away off Collins Park, Sweet Liberty is a favorite hideaway for South Beach locals. The airy industrial space boasts a kitschy, tropical vibe with exposed rafters and palm tree wallpaper set against a bar lined with glittering bottles. The killer cocktail menu is complemented by delicious snacks (you have to try the cauliflower nachos). The vibe is low-key yet spirited, with a great lineup of live musicians and indie DJs that keep the dancing going late at night.