It was only yesterday that the decision to postpone the 2020 edition of Ultra Music Festival was made by Miami’s elected leaders and Ultra representatives. Before the meeting on Wednesday, Mayor Francis Suarez and Commissioner Joe Carollo wanted to postpone the 3 day event due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus or COVID-19. This comes one day after Ultra announced the cancellation of the first edition of Ultra Abu Dhabi.
Ultra has yet to comment on their social media platforms as they are ironing out possible legal issues that may be tied into the decision. The plan to postpone until 2021 will effectively cancel the 2020 edition. This will be the first time in the festival’s 21 year history that Ultra will not have a large scale event in the greater Miami area.
Miami Music Week is our favorite time of the year and if you are a house music enthusiast, it’s your favorite time of the year too. For a week in March, Miami is filled to the brim with day and night parties ranging from house, techno, trance, and everything in between. It’s the beginning of festival season and the time where artists test new material for the first time. As of today’s date of publication, no adjustments have been made and these events are still happening.
Below is our list of the must go-to events!
MARCH 18th
Mau5trap Presents
Venue: Delano South Beach
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Artists: Deadmau5, BSOD (Deadmau5 & Steve Duda), i_o, No Mana, Blackgummy, Moguai, Sian, Speak Honey, Kindrid, C.H.A.Y
Descend
Venue: National Hotel
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Artists: ALX, Anfisa Letyago, Julian Jeweil, Oscar L, Popof, Reinier Zonneveld (Live)
DJ Mag
Venue: Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
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Artists: Cassy, Duck Sauce, Heidi Lawden, J.Worra, La Fleur, Meduza, Seth Troxler + Very Special Guest
Basement Leak Miami Presented by Shiba San
Venue: FDR at Delano
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Artists: Shiba San
MARCH 19th
In the Mood
Venue: Shelborne Hotel South Beach
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Artists: Nicole Moudaber b2b Special Guest, Pan-Pot, Luigi Madonna, Hector, Jesse Calosso, Jean Pierre, Endo
MK Area 10
Venue: National Hotel
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Artists: MK, Lee Foss, Anabel Englund, KC Lights, Leftwing : Kody, Martin Ikin, Nightlapse, Weiss, Plus VERY Special Guests!
Catch and Release
Venue: SLS South Beach
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Artists: Fisher and Special Guests Erick Morillo and Skream, alongside Andrea Olvia, Martin Ikin & Rebuke
Circoloco
Venue: Island Gardens
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Artists: Antal, Dj Tennis, Interstellar Funk, Seth Troxler, Shanti Celeste, Palms Trax
Heldeep
Venue: Shore Club Hotel
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Artists: Oliver Heldens, Ares Carter, Autograf, Bakermat, CID, Firebeatz, GAWP, Glass Petals + Special Unannounced Guests & B2B sets
All Gone Pete Tong
Venue: Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
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Artists: Pete Tong b2b Guy Gerber, ?!?!? b2b Damian Lazarus, Hot Since 82 b2b Michael Bibi, ANNA b2b Eats Everything, BLOND:ISH b2b William Djoko, Will Clarke b2b Sita Abellán, Alex Kennon (Official) b2b Layla Benitez
Paradise
Venue: Club Space
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Artists: TBA
MARCH 20th
All Day I Dream
Venue: 1 Hotel South Beach
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Artists: Lee Burridge, Gorje Hewek & Izhevski, Hoj, Newman
Defected
Venue: Shore Club Hotel
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Artists: Amine Edge & DANCE, Catz n Dogz, Darius Syrossian, Ferreck Dawn, Josh Butler, Monki, OFFAIAH, Rive Starr, Roger Sanchez, Sam Divine, Sidney Charles, Simon Dunmore + Mystery Headliner
Kaskade Pool
Venue: SLS South Beach
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Artists: Kaskade with special guest Loud Luxury, alongside Brohug, CID, Felix Cartal, LOKII
Nervous Records
Venue: SLS Brickell
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Artists: Danny Tenaglia, Oscar G, Josh Wink, Cassy, Harry Romero, Joeski, Doc Martin, Ralph Falcon, Teddy Douglas, George Vidal
Repopulate Mars
Venue: Kimpton EPIC Hotel
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Artists: Lee Foss, MK, Latmun, Prok / Fitch, Ben Sterling, Detlef, Huxley, Kaysin, Martin Ikin, Natalia Roth, Rossi, Mason Collective, Richy Ahmed, John Summit
Rumors
Venue: Island Gardens
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Artists: TBA
Toolroom In Stereo
Venue: Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
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Artists: Mark Knight, Chus and Ceballos, MatthiasTanzmann, CJ Jeff, Dombresky, Franky Rizardo, Leftwing:Kody, Martin Ikin, Rafa Barrios
Kaskade Night
Venue: STORY Miami
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Artists: Kaskade
Dirtybird Players
Venue: Club Space
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Artists: TBA
MARCH 21st
Get Lost
Venue: TBA
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Artists: Ae:ther, Alinka, Almagamation Sound System, Archie Hamilton, Art Department, Audiofly, Audiojack, Axel Boman, Bedouin, Butch, Carl Craig, Carlita, Cassy, Chaim, Culoe De Song, Damian Lazarus, Danny Daze, DAVÍ, Denney, Dennis Cruz, Desert Hearts (Mikey Lion, Lee Reynolds, Marbs, Porky), Diplo, DJ Holographic, DJ Three, Doc Martin, Eli & Fur, Felix Da Housecat, Francisco Allendes, Goldcap, Guy Gerber, Harry Romero, Hernan Cattaneo, Hot Since 82, Jenia Tarsol, Jennifer Cardini, Joeski, Kemikal Ali, Magit Cacoon, Martin Buttrich, Nick Warren, Öona Dahl, Pete Tong, Richy Ahmed, Rony Seikali, Serge Devant, SIS, Soul Clap, Tibi Dabo, Tiga, Visionquest (Lee Curtiss, Ryan Crosson, Shaun Reeves, Seth Troxler), wAFF, Waï
Desert Hearts
Venue: Kimpton EPIC Hotel
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Artists: Josh Wink, Alex Kennon, Ardalan, Doc Martin, Jonathan Cowan, Josh Butler, Lauren Lane, Lubelski, Max Chapman, Wyatt Marshall, Mikey Lion, Lee Reynolds, Marbs, Porky
Green Velvet Presents La La Land
Venue: Shelborne South Beach
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Artists: Dajae, Eskuche, Green Velvet, Joeski, Justin Martin, Layton Giordani, Mihalis Safras, Prok & Fitch, Rebuke, Tiga
Luciano & Friends
Venue: 1 Hotel South Beach
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Artists: TBA
Music On
Venue: Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
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Artists: Marco Carola, Joseph Capriati, Hot Since 82, Lauren Lane, Ben Sterling, Jesse Calosso, Jean Pierre
Elrow RowsAttacks
Venue: Magic City Innovation District – Little Haiti
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Artists: Claptone, Detlef b2b Latmun, Special Guest, Francisco Allendes b2b Chelina Manuhutu, Special Guest b2b wAFF, Joris Voorn, Martin Ikin b2b Weiss, Meduza, Very Special Guest, Richy Ahmed b2b Special Guest, Special Guest, Yousef b2b Sidney Charles b2b Josh Butler, Bastian Bux, Eskuche, Toni Varga
Claude VonStroke
Venue: 1-800-LUCKY
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Artists: Claude VonStroke
The Martinez Brothers
Venue: Story Miami
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Artists: The Martinez Brothers
MARCH 22nd
BPM
Venue: Island Gardens
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Artists: Deep Dish (Miami Music Week exclusive), Avision, Ben Sterling, Dakap, Danny Tenaglia, Davide Squillace, FIIN, Jean Pierre, Jesse Calosso, Marco Faraone, Mason Collective, Neverdogs, Rony Seikaly, Stacey Pullen, Vanjee, + Surprise Guests & Special B3B Sets!
Ants
Venue: National Hotel
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Artists: Andrea Oliva, Francisco Allendes b2b Franky Rizardo, Ilario Alicante, Joris Voorn, Matthias Tanzmann b2b Martin Buttrich
Chris Lake’s Blackbook
Venue: Shelborne Hotel South Beach
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Artists: TBA
Erick Morillo
Venue: Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
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Artists: Erick Morillo + CRAZY Special Guest, DJ Steve Lawler, Detlef, Harry Romero, Lauren Lane, Natalia Roth
Cafe Mambo Ibiza Takeover
Venue: Mokai Lounge
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Artists: DJ Steve Lawler, Sidney Charles, Prok & Fitch, Josh Butler, OFFAIAH, Alice Clark + Special Cafe Mambo Guests
Nothin’ But An Old School Pool Party
Venue: Kimpton EPIC Hotel
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Artists: Questlove, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kenny Dope (exclusive miami performance), Toddy Terry, Eli Escobar, Inlighten
Victor Calderone’s Birthday Party
Venue: Flord Miami
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Artists: TBA
24 Hour Closing Party
Venue: Club Space
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Artists: Marco Carola, Loco Dice, Paco Osuna +Special Guests