Art Deco Weekend: Jan 18-20, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida

Festival Hours: Saturday 10am – 8pm ; Sunday 10am – 8pm ; Monday 12pm – 8pm

Art Deco Weekend is a free community cultural festival celebrating Miami’s architecture, history, arts, and culture. Organized by the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL), the festival will celebrate its 48th year in 2025 with the theme: Art Deco Centennial 1925-2025

MDPL started Art Deco Weekend in 1977 to bring attention to the beautiful Art Deco architecture along Ocean Drive and throughout Miami Beach. This signature event is MDPL’s largest educational outreach program of the year and a major part of the organization’s initiative to preserve, protect, and promote historic preservation in the Art Deco District and greater Miami.

Over 50,000 locals and tourists enjoy a variety of free events and activities including the artisan market, guided architectural tours, classic car show, lectures, films, sketch walks, kids club, dog walk, and a variety of entertaining musical events by local and national performers. All with the mission to educate the public about the Art Deco Historic District, the history, and culture of Miami Beach and historic preservation.

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2025

This year’s festival commemorates the Art Deco Centennial, marking 100 years since the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, the event that helped introduce Art Deco to the world.

Festival Highlights

Dates and Hours:

Saturday, January 18: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Sunday, January 19: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Monday, January 20: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Location: Ocean Drive and Lummus Park between 5th and 12th Streets. (artdecoweekend.org)

Theme: Art Deco Centennial 1925-2025, celebrating a century of Art Deco’s influence on architecture, design, and culture.

Sponsored By

The 48th Annual Art Deco Weekend is made possible thanks to the generous support of:

City of Miami Beach

Original Miami Beach Antique Show

Additional marketing support from Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority, and other local and national sponsors.

Their contributions ensure the 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 offers exciting additions and collaborations:

Feinberg-Fisher PTA Kids Zone: A family-friendly area sponsored by MDPL, featuring activities and entertainment tailored for children of all ages.

Health and Wellness at Muscle Beach: Fitness enthusiasts can enjoy demonstrations, wellness programs, and activities promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Food and Beverage by SWARM: Attendees can savor delicious food and refreshing beverages curated by SWARM, alongside offerings from Ocean Drive cafes housed in historic Art Deco buildings.

Urban Sketchers Miami: Local artists and enthusiasts will be capturing the beauty of Art Deco architecture and festival life through sketch walks, with sketch classes and demos occurring throughout the weekend.

Featured Local Artist Exhibit: Ana Andras, a member of Urban Sketchers Miami, will present a special exhibit showcasing her work.

The Lincoln Road Antiques Market: Taking place on Sunday, January 19, this beloved market will complement the festival’s celebration of Art Deco design with antiques and collectibles.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Programming: On Monday, January 20, MDPL is partnering with the Miami Beach Black Affairs Advisory Committee and Miami Beach OnStage! to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, highlighting the contributions of Black artists and the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement. Artists include Mike Cady, LeNard Rutledge Jazz Ensemble, and Acute Inflections. 

Miami Vice Tour and Screening: On Friday evening, the night before will be all about the 80s with a special tour. This will include visits to film locations from the popular series that helped propel Miami Beach’s renaissance. A documentary screening of the 40th anniversary event held in 2024 will be screened at the Betsy on Sunday.

And much more…!

These partnerships and additions bring a diverse array of experiences to festival-goers, ensuring that there is something for everyone at Art Deco Weekend.

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 and Films: In partnership with The Wolfsonian–FIU, this year’s lecture series will explore the origins, impact, and global significance of the Art Deco movement, featuring prominent historians and curators.

Live Music and Dance Performances: Including swing dance lessons by 4-time World Swing Dance Champion Yuval Hod. (More info)

Family-Friendly Activities: Including a Kids Zone, sketch walks, and the popular Arf Deco Dog Parade.

Special Exhibitions

Henry Hohauser: Designing Paradise: An exhibition at the Art Deco Museum highlighting the work of Henry Hohauser, a key architect of Miami Beach’s Art Deco aesthetic.

Global Celebrations

Art Deco Weekend 2025 will kick off a year-long series of international events celebrating the Art Deco Centennial, including:

Napier Art Deco Festival in New Zealand (February 2025)

World Art Deco Day events in April, sponsored by the International Coalition of Art Deco Societies

17th World Congress on Art Deco in Paris, France (October 2025)

Plans for a Miami-Mumbai celebration in 2025, highlighting the shared Art Deco heritage of these two renowned destinations.

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, volunteer opportunities, and a full list of The Wolfsonian–FIU lectures, please visit artdecoweekend.org.

Press Contact:

Daniel Ciraldo

Executive Director

Miami Design Preservation League

E: daniel@mdpl.org // P: 305-672-2014