#1 Music, Theatre & Dance Event
The electronic music ĂĽber-event will mark its 30th year in 2015, having gradually grown into a conference with a full week of associated parties held all over Miami and attracting 100,000 people. Next: March 2015
#2 Music, Theatre & Dance Event
A violent trampling incident in 2014 led to calls from some Miami politicians to ban the mega-popular electronic music festival, but organizers say it will go on next year as planned. Next: March 27-29, 2015
#3 Music, Theatre & Dance Event (up from #4)
West Palm Beach’s signature arts and music festival brought out more than 165,000 people this year for performances from big-name acts such as Robin Thicke, Ellie Goulding, and Kid Rock. Next: April 29-May 3, 2015
#4 Music, Theatre & Dance Event
Miami Hispanic Ballet’s signature dance event brings 200 artists from around the world to Florida each summer and will mark its 20th anniversary next year. Next: Summer 2015
#5 Music, Theatre & Dance Event
Hosted by comedian D.L. Hughley, the 10-year-old event offers a diverse roster of artists extending well beyond the realm of jazz; the 2014 lineup included LL Cool J, Anthony Hamilton, and Jamie Foxx. Next: March 21-22, 2015
#6 Music, Theatre & Dance Event
One of the area’s most anticipated dramatic events, City Theatre and the Adrienne Arsht Center team up for the annual celebration of pint-size plays. Next: Summer 2015
#8 Music, Theatre & Dance Event
From live theater performances in a repurposed school bus to capoeira on the sidewalk, the vibrant world-music festival fills Miami Beach with eclectic sounds each spring. Heineken is the festival's title sponsor. Next: April 2015
