As thousands of fans are about to gather in Miami for the MMW, WMC & Ultra, we hand picked the shows which should be on your to go list.
March is the busiest time of the year for the sunshine state and hundreds of events are taking place, however some of them do clearly stand out for us, the 10 best gigs with very special artists in very special venues, Miami people get ready to dance until dawn!
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15 March | Mind Against & DJ Tennis | Electrik Pickle
Plot and Pop Life team up for a hot Life & Death showcase in the venue where so many high profile artists have debuted and now all of them define the undergound dance music genre, Electric Pickle.
Mind Against | DJ Tennis
16 March | Tuskegee + Detroit Love | Trade
Miami rebels join forces once again to present Seth Troxler, The Martinez Brothers Stacey Pullen and Carl Craig all under the same roof, that’s what we call a spectacular line up! When New York and Detroit meet properly in Miami, this Wednesday gig at Trade is pure craziness every year.
Carl Craig | Stacey Pullen | Matthew Dear | Erno | Seth Troxler b2b The Martinez Brothers | Bas Ibellini | Jesse Calosso
17 March | Sub-Motus: Remember | Sub-Motus Patio
London based DJ Francesca Lombardo is well known for her deep emotional sets, her recent performances at Burning Man were simply mind-blowing! Expect the unexpected with massive international acts.
Francesca Lombardo | Till von Sein | Danny Howells | Patrice Baumel | Baez | Loudsilence
17 March | Ovum Miami | Do Not Sit on the Furniture
Ovum is back in Miami for the 21st time during the WMC. House Music legend & Ovum head boss Josh Wink surprised everyone with Loco Dice last year, the 2016 edition will be sure an epic night!
Josh Wink | Manik | Sean Miller | Secret Special Guest.
17 March | Paradise Miami | Mana Wynwood
Jamie Jones worldwide brand, Paradise official is back in Miami. New venue Mana will be surely a great fit as it has become the place to go for the real underground dance music fans in South Florida.
Jamie Jones | The Martinez Brothers | Steve Lawler | Lee Foss | Bob Moses | Matthew Dear | Skream | Stacey Pullen | Cassy | Popof | Patrick Topping | wAFF | Nathan Barato | more
18 March | Elrow Miami | Mana Wynwood
Elrow, Swarn and Minimax are linking up for an open air gig during 12 hours. Amsterdam big timer Joris Voorn is headlining with surprise guest to be announced shortly, stay tunned!
Joris Voorn | Pan-Pot | Matthias Tanzmann | Fur Coat | Kenny Glasgow | D’julz | Serge Devant | Citizenn | De la swing|more
19 March | John Digweed | Treehouse
Bedrocks owner John Digweed all night long in that very cool venue Treehouse Miami, surely an event not to miss.
John Digweed (all night)
19 March | Music On | Story Miami
Well-known party in Ibiza, Music On, has become an institution in Miami. Techno legend Marco Carola will surely deliver another killer marathon set with longtime friend Paco Osuna
Marco Carola | Paco Osuna
19 March | Luciano & Friends | Hideout Day Club at Maps Backlot
Disko Lab is hosting this event from 4pm to 4 am, be prepared for some groovy House & Techno. Cadenza & Vagabundos master mind Luciano brings his Ibiza vibe to the art district of Miami.
Art Department | Martin Buttrich | Cesar Merveille | Francesca Lombardo | Julia Govor
20 March | Sunday School For Degenerates “The Reunion.” | Surfcomber Hotel
Miami Music Partners is hosting an exclusive show at the Surfcomber hotel. Register for Class as the ultimate debauchery is back for a massive pool party. 11 am to 10 pm.
ALX | Caleb Calloway | Cassy | Guti | Kenny Glasgow | Lee Curtiss | Ryan Crosson | Stacey Pullen | Victor Calderone | wAFF