It’s almost lights out in the 305.
Miami’s biggest parties of the year will kick off next week as Formula 1 returns to the beachfront city.
The who’s who of the sport, entertainment, and business worlds will descend upon South Florida for star-studded fêtes ahead of the May 7 race at the Miami International Autodrome.
Reigning world champion Max Verstappen leads the 2023 points standings, and is the favorite to take home the trophy after standing on the top step in 2022.
Since the inaugural race last year, F1 has well and truly entered the cultural zeitgeist: Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has a song in the iTunes top 10, AlphaTauri launched its season at New York Fashion Week, and Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso was romantically linked to Taylor Swift.
Away from the track, it’s clear Art basel has some serious competition on the Miami social front, with F1 festivities including pricey private dinners, like the $3,000-a-head Carbone Beach and $6,000 per person once Upon a Kitchen event, along with parties at celebrity-loved hot spots, including LIV and E11EVEN.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening across the Grand Prix weekend.
Carbone Beach
As if Carbone Beach could get any more exclusive, the Italian eatery’s $3,000-a-head dinner party in the sand will be “bigger and better” upon its return to the Miami Grand Prix for a second year.
Major Food Group, the creative force behind the celebrity-loved haunt, has once again joined forces with American Express for the ritzy fête, which was attended in 2022 by LeBron James, Venus and Serena Williams, James Corden, David Beckham, Rich Paul, Jamie Foxx, and more.
“Last year was such an incredible event, from the food to the people to the music, that really this year, our goal is to take it even further and make it even better,” Major Food Group co-founder Jeff Zalaznick told Pvnew.
Miami Race Nights at The Fontainebleau
Ludacris, Kaskade, and Verstappen’s pal Martin Garrix will headline a star-studded beachside music experience at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.
BleauLive, in partnership with The Creative and Capture Studios, will transform the iconic hotel pool into a late-night bash from Saturday, May 6 to Sunday, May 7.
Big Race Weekend at LIV
LIV is starting the party early with its Big Race Weekend series on Thursday May 4, featuring “Shower” singer, Becky G.
The party will continue through Sunday, May 7 with “Clarity” chart-topper Zedd, Colombian singer, Maluma, Tiësto and Diddy.
HUMMER House
GMC has teamed up with Miami nightlife king David Grutman for an exclusive, private event, spotlighting the 2024 GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1 SUV.
The invite-only soirée has previously been attended by Paris Jackson, Big Sean, Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns. The event will be catered by Grutman’s renowned celebrity-loved restaurants, Gekkō and Papi Steak.
E11EVEN Race Week EXPER11ENCE
E11EVEN will welcome Formula 1 fans and celebrities alike for five nights of parties during the 24-hour Race Week EXPER11ENCE, powered by Zouk Nightclub Las Vegas.
Revelers will party until the sun comes up, while Rick Ross, DJ Snake, Deadmau5, Tiësto and more special guests provide tunes.
Hard Rock Beach Club
The Hard Rock Beach Club is returning to the Miami International Autodrome with resort-style pools and luxury cabanas at turns 11 and 12 throughout the race weekend.
The exclusive club will also give guests front-row access to performances by the Jonas Brothers, Wisin y Yandel, Cedric Gervais, Tiësto and more.
If you can’t catch the “Waffle House” singers at the track, the trio will take the stage for an intimate concert at Hard Rock Live on Friday, May 5.
once Upon a Kitchen
GR8 Experience is bring once Upon a Kitchen — a $6,000-a-head dinner party — back to Miami Beach.
The culinary experience will be curated by Chef Massimo Bottura of the Michelin Star restaurant Osteria Francescana, along with Juan Manuel Barrientos of Miami’s Michelin-starred El Cielo, Chef Bernardo Paladini of Michelin-starred Torno Subito in Dubai, and molecular biologist Alex Ott, who will concoct a slate of elixirs to be served during cocktail hour.
Lights Out Miami Race Weekend Party
No party in Miami is complete without Diplo.
The music producer will hit the decks at the star-studded Lights Out event on Saturday, May 6, thrown by UnKommon Events and Hurry Up Slowly.
Sexy Fish
Celebrity hot spot Sexy Fish Miami will unveil its new Premium Ludicrous omakase menu in celebration of the race weekend.
DJs Guy Gerber, Birds of Mind, Yokoo, and Shimza will also be on the turntables as part of Sexy Fish’s “One Hell of a Ride” programming across the weekend.
The MAXIM Miami Race Weekend Party
MAXIM will transform Hyde Beach at the SLS South Beach into a chic outdoor lounge on Friday, May 5.
The iconic race weekend party, thrown by Off Grid, will return to the South Florida city, where guests will be treated to performances from Ruckus, DJ Cruz and more surprise guests.
IWC Chrono Challenge
Luxury watchmaker IWC will bring F1 champ Lewis Hamilton and “Barbie” actor Simu Liu together as captains of two celebrity basketball teams on Wednesday, May 3.
The invite-only event, which will be attended by “Jury Duty” actor James Marsden, among other celebs, benefits Miami-based charity, Dibia DREAM.
OFF GRID at SLS South Beach
Off Grid, the racing-focused hospitality concept by famed F1 event producer Peter Klein, is hosting a series of events and DJ performances with SLS South Beach and Hyde Beach Miami.
After kicking things off with the MAXIM Race Weekend party, Orlinski will hit the decks on Saturday, May 6, before the Race Weekend F1 Viewing Party and official Alfa Romeo Closing Night Party round out the programming on Sunday, May 7.
Fabel x AlphaTauri Opening Night
Fabel Miami will host an exclusive dinner party in collaboration with Scuderia AlphaTauri on Thursday, May 4.
Guests will be treated to a multi-course meal prepared by world-class chefs while dining alongside an AlphaTauri race car, which is being lowered onto the rooftop for the event.
We hear drivers Nyck de Vries and Yuki Tsunoda will mingle with attendees, and members of the engineering team will share some insights from life in the fast lane.
CP Group’s ‘Beyond The Paddock’ Experience
The CP Group will bring celebrities, professional athletes and influencers together for the exclusive ‘Beyond The Paddock’ experience in partnership with the Nobu Hotel.
The three-day agenda begins with a luxury shopping experience, followed by a private dinner thrown by Dolce & Gabbana and a day at the track with Mercedes Petronas during the team’s practice sessions.
Nobu Beach House Party
Celebrity-loved restaurant, Nobu, is celebrating the Miami Grand Prix with famed Chef Nobu Matsuhisa at a poolside party on Saturday, May 6.
Guests will take in oceanfront views while enjoying delicious food from Nobu Restaurant, and trying their hand at the race car simulator provided by Maranello Design.
Ocean Drive x Cincoro Tequila Lunch
Ocean Drive is celebrating the release of its May issue — featuring cover star, Mario Carbobe — with an exclusive lunch at Miami hot spot, Contessa.
In partnership with Cincoro Tequila, the intimate affair will include a menu paired with tastings of the top shelf liquor, along with favorites like Rigatoni Lobster Fra Diavola and Grilled Mediterranean Branzino.
PATRÓN Pit Stop
PATRÓN will host a Cinco de Mayo, race weekend kick-off celebration – the PATRÓN Pit Stop – on Friday, May 5, offering local Miami fans over the age of 21 access to star-studded event at a private beachside location.
Superstar Becky G is set to perform and local fans can sign up to attend via Tock. Guests will find out exact location details on the day of the event.
Racing Fan Fest
SWARM presents Racing Fan Fest, the largest off-track fan and live event watch party experience in Miami, located at 2250 NW Second Avenue from May 4 to 7.
The free, four-day event features the immersive and interactive Red Bull Fan Zone presented by Cash App and performances by Argentine singer Maria Becerra on May 5 at 9 p.m. ET and EDM DJ Gryffin on May 6 at 1 p.m. ET.
