Art Deco Weekend: Jan 9-11, 2026 in Miami Beach, Florida

Festival Hours:
Friday: 12:00 PM– 10:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Art Deco Weekend is a free, community cultural festival celebrating Miami Beach’s iconic architecture, history, arts, and cultural legacy. Produced by the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL), the festival returns in 2026 for its 49th year, continuing a tradition that began in 1977 to spotlight the Art Deco Historic District and advocate for historic preservation.

What began as a grassroots effort to protect Miami Beach’s architectural heritage has grown into MDPL’s largest educational outreach program and one of the city’s most beloved annual events. Art Deco Weekend attracts tens of thousands of residents and visitors each year, offering immersive experiences that connect the public to the stories, people, and places that shaped Miami Beach.

Access a gallery of hi-res photos for press: click here. [credit: Miami Design Preservation League

2026

Festival Overview

Over 50,000 locals and tourists attend Art Deco Weekend each year to enjoy a wide range of free events and activities, including an artisan market, guided architectural tours, classic car programming, lectures and films, sketch walks, family-friendly activities, and live musical performances—each designed to educate and engage the public around Miami Beach’s historic places and the importance of preservation.

Festival Highlights

Dates and Hours

• Friday, January 9: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Saturday, January 10: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Sunday, January 11: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  
  

Location

Ocean Drive and Lummus Park from 5th Street to 14th Place. (artdecoweekend.org)

Sponsored By

The 49th Annual Art Deco Weekend is made possible thanks to the generous support of our 

Title Sponsors:

• • City of Miami Beach

• Miami Dade County

• • Taste of Ocean Drive

• Florida Arts and Culture

Festival Partners 

• The Wolfsonian

• All Swing Productions

• KCC Productions

• East of Collins 

Additional marketing support provided by the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority, along with other local and national sponsors.

Their contributions ensure the continued success of this beloved annual tradition and the continuation of MDPL’s mission to preserve and celebrate Miami Beach’s architectural heritage.

Community Partnerships

This year’s festival includes collaborations with community partners and organizations that help expand the educational and cultural programming throughout the weekend:

• Feinberg-Fisher PTA Kids Zone: A family-friendly area sponsored by MDPL, featuring activities and entertainment tailored for children of all ages.
• Urban Sketchers Miami: Local artists and enthusiasts will capture the beauty of Art Deco architecture and festival life through sketch walks, with sketch classes and demos occurring throughout the weekend.
• Food and Beverage: Curated as part of Taste of Ocean Drive, alongside offerings from Ocean Drive cafes housed in historic Art Deco buildings.
• MDAS
• Ocean Rescue
• Flamingo 

Festival Events and Activities

• Artisan Market: Featuring antiques, vintage items, original art, and handcrafted goods. (More info)
  
  
• Guided Architectural Tours: Explore Miami Beach’s Art Deco Historic District. (More info)
  
  
• Classic Car Show: Presented by the Antique Automobile Club of America South Florida Region.
  
  
• Lectures: In partnership with The Wolfsonian–FIU, MDPL’s lecture and film programming explores architecture, design, Miami Beach history, and preservation through expert-led talks and screenings.
  
  
• Live Music and Dance Performances: Featuring a rotating lineup of performances throughout the weekend. (More info)
  
  
• Family-Friendly Activities: Including a Kids’ Zone, sketch walks, and other interactive programming for all ages.
  
  

About the Miami Design Preservation League

Founded in 1976, the Miami Design Preservation League is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting, and promoting the architectural, cultural, social, and environmental integrity of Miami Beach and the surrounding areas. Art Deco Weekend, established in 1977, is MDPL’s largest educational outreach program and a cornerstone of its preservation initiatives.

For more information, including a detailed schedule of events and volunteer opportunities, please visit artdecoweekend.org.

Press Contact

Meg Lousteau
Executive Director
Miami Design Preservation League
E: meg@mdpl.org
P: 504.621.4080