#1 Music, Theater & Dance Event
Now in its 31st year, what started out as a small industry gathering for electronic music pros to learn and network has grown into the flagship for a week of parties and concerts that draws 100,000 EDM fans to Miami Beach. Next: March 2017
#2 Music, Theater & Dance Event
This year, 165,000 people attended the electronic music festival, which featured a spider-shaped stage and appearances by DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, and more. Next: March 26-26, 2017
#4 Music, Theater & Dance Event
Now in its fourth year, the country music festival expanded to three days from two and draws tens of thousands of country music fans to Fort Lauderdale Beach Park to see performers including Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Next: April 2017
#6 Music, Theater & Dance Event
Organizers added a third day to the festival this year, which attracts around 80,000 music fans who experienced a joint performance by Usher and Babyface. Next: Spring 2017
#7 Music, Theater & Dance Event
Miami’s City Theatre and Adrienne Arsht Center are co-presenting the 21st annual festival of 10-minute plays. Next: June 2-July 3, 2016
#8 Music, Theater & Dance Event
The 15th anniversary of the festival spotlights top performers and directors in the Latin dance world. Next: July 27-31, 2016
#9 Music, Theater & Dance Event (new to the list)
The fourth edition of the three-day celebration of music and art at Wynwood will feature installations, lectures, panels, demos, and 136 musical acts on five stages. It drew 20,000 attendees last year. Next: October 7-9, 2016
#10 Music, Theater & Dance Event
The Rhythm Foundation’s 14th annual Transatlantic Festival this year featured performances by Beirut, Psychic Mirrors, Chantil Dukart, and other modern world musical acts. Next: Spring 2017
#11 Music, Theater & Dance Event (new to the list)
The 31st edition of the showcase of Latino theatrical companies will focus on plays and performers from Uruguay, following a 30th anniversary festival last year that highlighted Brazilian theater. Next: July 7-July 24, 2016
