Formula One returns to Miami for its fourth year from May 2 to 4, 2025. In addition to the adrenaline on the track, much of the excitement also takes place off-track— extending to the realms of food, music, culture and nightlife throughout the city.
Here are some of the most exciting events happening during Miami Race Week this year:
Carbone Beach
Carbone Beach— Major Food Group’s star-studded beachfront supper club — returns to Miami Beach for its fourth year from May 2 to 4. Presented by American Express, each of the three evenings will begin at 7:30PM with a cocktail hour, followed by a seated dinner for tables of eight to 14 people, with a menu prepared by Chef Mario Carbone.
In addition to enjoying Carbone’s classic dishes— spicy rigatoni, baked clams, linguini ravioli, and veal parm to name a few— surprise, live performances are expected from some of the industry’s biggest names. Last year saw The Chainsmokers, Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, LL Cool J, and Pitbull— and McLaren driver Lando Norris celebrating his Miami Grand Prix victory by joining the party on Sunday night. Individual tickets can be purchased via Resy with an American Express card; tickets of 10 and more can be coursed through the Carbone Beach.
Massimo Bottura and Virgilio Martinez at The Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club
Two of the most celebrated chefs in the world, Massimo Bottura of Osteria Francescana in Italy and Virgilio Martinez of Central in Peru, will come together once again for Once Upon A Kitchen at The Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, on May 2, organized by Gr8 Experience. They will be joined by the hotel’s executive chef Marco Calenzo and Bottura’s Miami-based team, led by Bernardo Paladini, executive chef at Torno Subito. The evening will begin with cocktails at the Champagne Bar, followed by a multi-course dinner in the hotel’s original ballroom. Tickets can be purchased here.
Nourish at 1 Hotel South Beach
A platform for sustainable luxury, Nourish will be taking place at 1 Hotel South Beach’s Tala Beach— coinciding with the property’s 10th anniversary. Live-fire cooking, a sustainable raw bar and culinary offerings will come from chefs Adam Sobel and Leanne Wong, current stars of Tournament of Champions; James Beard award-winning chef Kelly Whitaker; homegrown Miami chef and multi-James Beard nominated chef Jose Mendin of Casa Isola and Pubbelly Sushi; and Kamado Joe’s Eric Gephardt alongside Dave White, firing up Westholme wagyu and Kvarøy salmon.
The beverage program will feature Ace of Spades Champagne, Silver Oak and Twomey wines, and rare Spanish vintages dating back more than 50 years. Premium spirits and cocktails will include a tasting of recently launched Santa Almagia’s $350 small batch mezcal, handcrafted from wild agave and produced in Santa Catarina Minas, a village in the municipality of Ocotlán, Oaxaca, known for their use of ancestral methods in mezcal production. Tickets can be purchased here; the event is in support of The V Foundation.
Sebastian Ingrosso and The Chainsmokers at Palm Tree Club Miami
Kygo’s waterfront hotel and restaurant, Palm Tree Club, in Miami’s North Bay Village will be hosting sunset performances by Sebastian Ingrosso on May 2nd, and The Chainsmokers on May 3rd.
Rick Ross, Diplo, Nelly, 50 Cent, and Afrojack At E11even
Twenty-four hour club E11even is rolling out a five-night lineup featuring Rick Ross (April 30) Diplo (May 1), Nelly (May 2), 50 Cent (May 3) and Afrojack (May 4). Tickets can be purchased here.
Timbaland, Fat Joe and Sofi Tukker at Delilah Miami
Dinner and show destination Delilah Miami will be hosting a special Race Week edition of Throwback Thursdays featuring Timbaland (May 1); a performance by Fat Joe (May 2); a DJ set by Sofi Tukker (May 3); a live jazz Sunday brunch, and an “After the Race” dinner with a special guest. (May 4). Reservations can be made here.
Pitbull, Kygo, and Sofi Tukker at Hard Rock Live
Hard Rock Live, within the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino complex, will be having performances by Pitbull (May 1), Kygo (May 2), and Sofi Tukker (May 3)— with a poolside party at the hotel. Tickets can be purchased here.