Basel Week 2025: The Guide

Art Basel Miami Beach isn’t just an art fair—it’s a full-blown cultural takeover. From beachside installations to sunset DJ sets and immersive dining experiences, this year’s lineup is stacked with unforgettable moments. Whether you’re here for the art, the music, or just the scene, here’s your day-by-day guide to making the most of Miami Art Week.


Monday, December 1

CLAUDIE x Bartoux Gallery Cocktail Reception
Time: Evening
Kick things off at CLAUDIE with an exclusive preview of Anna Masters’ evocative works in the Main Dining Room, plus Frédéric Pinet’s dreamlike pieces in the Private Dining Room. Sip on a signature cocktail inspired by Masters’ art while rubbing elbows with Riviera Dining Group’s MM Members and VIP guests.


Tuesday, December 2

“An Ode to How Art Basel Used to Be” by Coldsnow Collection
4-9pm | Alex Slato Gallery (710 NW 55th Street)
Missing the old-school Art Basel vibes? This intimate gathering brings together local artists, designers, and makers showcasing ceramics, paintings, jewelry, and more. Expect bubbles, matcha, and martinis as you browse one-of-a-kind pieces in a refreshingly low-key setting.

Faena Art Opening Night Concert
10pm | Faena Theater
Close out the night at Faena Theater where Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers get access to a special DJ performance and a private VIP balcony. It’s the official kickoff to Art Week with all the glamour Faena is known for.


Wednesday, December 3

Jean Shafiroff x One Art Space: Purvis Young Preview
3-5pm | Hotel Croydon Miami Beach (3720 Collins Avenue)
Get an exclusive first look at works by Purvis Young ahead of One Art Space New York’s 2026 exhibition. Perfect for serious collectors and art lovers looking for something truly special.

OkayPlayer Presents: Friends From New York Hosted by Shaggy
6pm-12am | BitBasel
Shaggy brings that Brooklyn-to-Miami energy for a night fusing music, art, and innovation. Think capture-ready installations, immersive BitBasel digital art displays, and that signature cultural convergence that makes Art Week iconic.

A Night Inside the Imaginarium
7-9pm | The Wolfsonian–FIU (1001 Washington Ave)
Step into the fantastical world of Compass Box and Stranger & Stranger for an immersive evening celebrating design, craftsmanship, and pure imagination. It’s where whisky meets wonder.

Faena Art Edible Library Dinner
5pm | Faena
This is the one. Chase Sapphire Reserve and Faena Art present an extraordinary culinary experience where literature, art, and cuisine collide. Taste, hear, and feel a story unfold in this singular immersive dinner you won’t stop talking about.


Thursday, December 4

Faena Art Private Talk with Es Devlin
4pm | Faena
Get up close with Es Devlin, the visionary artist behind “Library of Us”—a massive 50-foot rotating triangular bookshelf on Faena Beach featuring 2,500 influential books. This private talk and meet-and-greet (for Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers) offers rare insight into one of Art Week’s most ambitious installations.

Back to Basics: SCOPE Official Party Celebrating SPIN Magazine’s 40th Anniversary
7pm | SCOPE Miami Beach (Ocean Drive & 8th Street)
🎵 MUSIC ALERT: SCOPE throws the ultimate Miami Art Week party honoring SPIN’s 40 years of music culture. The lineup is insane—rap duo Clipse, Grammy Award-winning CeeLo Green, international DJ Kaz James, Grammy-nominated Amanda Reifer, Argentinian talent Chiara Parravicini, plus DJ sets from Dee/Ma and Kealin Ellis. Surprise performances guaranteed.


Friday, December 5

Faena Art Sunset Music Series
4pm | Faena Beach
🎵 MUSIC ALERT: Catch a world-renowned DJ as the sun sets over Faena Beach. Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers get access to a private VIP space for the ultimate golden hour experience.

CASA NEOS x Shellona St. Tropez
Evening | CASA NEOS (40 SW North River Dr)
🎵 MUSIC ALERT: This is huge—Shellona St. Tropez makes its first-ever U.S. appearance at CASA NEOS. Electronic duo Adriatique teams up with Shellona’s artistic director John Bellone for a Mediterranean-inspired musical journey that channels those iconic “Sunset Rituals” and festive Tropezian energy. Mark your calendar.

SLAWN x OPAKE: “Heroes, Villains, and Violence”
The Art of Hip Hop Museum (299 NW 25th Street)
London-based artists SLAWN (think KAWS vibes) and OPAKE debut their collaborative exhibition exploring identity, violence, and modern mythology through massive wood-panel works. With pieces starting at $20K and exclusive collectibles, this is a must-see for serious art heads.


Saturday, December 6

CASA NEOS Presents: PAWSA
Evening | CASA NEOS (40 SW North River Dr)
🎵 MUSIC ALERT: The party continues with UK house DJ PAWSA bringing those infectious grooves to CASA NEOS.

MILA Miami x Philip Karto Art Basel Collaboration
Lincoln Road
Check out designer Philip Karto’s limited-edition MILA x Philip Karto ’25 Capsule Handbag Collection displayed throughout MILA Miami’s second and third floors. Plus, a live auction of one unique handbag benefits South Florida Easterseals—fashion meets philanthropy.


Sunday, December 7

CASA NEOS Presents: Marco Carola
Evening | CASA NEOS (40 SW North River Dr)
🎵 MUSIC ALERT: Close out Art Week with techno legend Marco Carola at CASA NEOS. It’s the perfect way to say goodbye to another epic Miami Art Week.


The Takeaway

From Es Devlin’s rotating library on the beach to Clipse at SCOPE, sunset sets by Adriatique, and immersive dining experiences that blur the lines between art and cuisine—Art Basel Miami Week 2025 is serving up culture, creativity, and unforgettable nights. Pack your most Insta-worthy fits, charge your phone, and get ready to experience Miami at its most electric.

See you on the beach. 🌴✨