Art Basel Miami 2025: The Ultimate Black Travelers Guide
Art Basel Miami Beach 2025, one of the world's most prestigious art events in Miami, runs from December 5 to 7, bringing together leading artists and galleries in sunny South Florida. Expect stunning installations and sculptures, innovative digital works, and a diverse range of cultural events that extend beyond the main exhibition.
By Kirk PepiNov. 25 2025, Published 3:01 p.m. ET
Here's Bleu Magazine's short guide to Art Basel Miami 2025 for Black travelers, with festival highlights and details on how you can get to the event.
Event Overview
With 287 galleries from 44 countries and territories, this year's Art Basel Miami will showcase works from more than 4,000 artists, featuring exhibitors such as Gagosian, David Zwirner, and El Apartmento—the first Cuban gallery to participate in the event's history.
Anyone with a ticket can attend from December 5 to 7, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Invitation-only previews will take place from December 3 to 4.
Official Art Basel hotels include the Grand Beach Hotel Miami Beach and the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach.
Miami Art Week Highlights
Beyond Art Basel, you can check out other events that take place during Miami Art Week, which runs from December 1 to 7. This annual cultural celebration takes place throughout different neighborhoods in the city, featuring fairs, exhibitions, and food trucks.
Some of this year's highlights include Design Miami, which celebrates its 20th year. The fair, held from December 2 to 7 at Convention Center Drive & 19th Street, provides a platform for international design galleries, making it a must-see for collectors interested in furniture, lighting, and other items. photoMIAMI, a renowned photography show, is open to the public from December 6 to 7 at the Miami Art Week Gallery at 2300 N. Miami Avenue.
Getting There
Art Basel Miami takes place at the Miami Beach Convention Center, situated at 1901 Convention Center Drive. You can travel there by car, rideshare, or public transportation. To reduce traffic congestion, the city will provide water taxis and shuttle services that connect hotels, parking lots, and other areas to the convention center.
Learn more about how to get to Art Basel Miami 2025.
Exploring Miami
There's plenty to see and experience during this year's Art Basel Miami and Miami Art Week. If you want tips on other things to check out in Magic City, take a look at this official Miami 2025 travel guide.
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