Around Town to the Autodrome: The Ultimate 2026 F1 Miami Race Week Guide

Celebrating five years of Formula 1 culture (enter: endless Champagne and caviar) in the Magic City, the 2026 F1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix brought more than 275,000 spectators to the Miami International Autodrome at Hard Rock Stadium for Race Weekend in 2025, but the city is zooming with fan fests, racing team activations, parties, DJ sets, foodie happenings and more throughout Miami Race Week. Whether you’d rather stick to off-track events or want to make the most out of your time on the circuit, our in-depth guide will help you navigate the way.

Around Town Action

Get Revved up at Official Fan Fest

For the first time in its five-year residency, the F1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix will host an Official Fan Fest on the sands of Lummus Park, featuring five fully loaded days of free programming that bring the action from the Miami International Autodrome (MIA) to Miami Beach. Expect driver appearances, livestream viewing, and an on-site MIA apparel shop, along with a champagne garden and an array of food and beverage experiences—including the Heineken 0.0 Flavors Sampling Tour and Jack Daniel’s and Herradura cocktails from an Airstream bar.

Stop by Dermalogica’s D1 Pit Stop for a professional facial analysis with samples and shopping curated by Ulta Beauty, pose by the Instagram-worthy Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team car — and get decked in Aston Martin Racing Green — join the Red Bull Fan Zone to try pit stop challenges, reaction time tests and race simulators, and take advantage of meet-and-greets with Red Bull athletes and other IRL moments to pose with a Visa Cash App Racing Bulls show car and a Ford’s off-road F-150 Raptor and Bronco Raptor. And if you haven’t already, you’ll have a chance to check out a Waymo self-driving car and soak up some rays in the dedicated lounge area.

Wednesday, April 29, through Sunday, May 3, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and noon to 6 p.m. from Friday through Sunday. Admission is free.

Official Fan Fest at Lummus Park is located at 1130 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit the event website .

F1 Fever at Aventura Mall

Make the most out of your shopping spree and jumpstart Miami Race Week at the Aventura Mall. On Thursday at 6 p.m., BOSS and the Aston Martin Formula 1 Team will take Center Court with an open-format Q&A with decorated F1 champ Fernando Alonso, plus snacks and sips, a limited-edition gift with purchase and exclusive signed items by Alonso. On Friday, former driver and managing director of F1 Academy Susie Wolff with Lissie Mackintosh will stop by The Apple Store for a chat enhanced by beats and a Cadillac photo op. Launch into Saturday starting at 9 a.m. at Driven at Aventura: Cars & Coffee to get your jolt and peruse up to 150 luxury vehicles at The Abbey, then pop by Adidas starting at noon to check out an Audi car, snap pix in the photo booth and shop for official Audi and Mercedes merch.

Thursday, April 30, through Saturday, May 2. Times vary.

Aventura Mall is located at 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL, 33180. For more information, visit the event page.

A High-Energy Race Week Kickoff with Charly Jordan

The night before the official on-track action, head to Arkadia Day Club, where Red Bull and Bacardi will join forces to fuel a Race Week Kickoff Party with Charly Jordan on the decks. The sunset-to-after-dark soiree will serve up bites, bevvies and beats, along with plenty of high-octane vibes.

Thursday, April 30, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets start at $39.19.

Arkadia Day Club at Fontainebleau Miami Beach is located at 4441 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33140. For more information, visit the event website.

Sushi Sail Away with Uchi x DoorDash

Bougie sushi lovers will undoubtedly appreciate Miami Drift: Uchi x DoorDash, a floating one-day resto pop-up aboard the Stella Maris yacht for a luncheon or sunset dinner at sea. Embark from the Miami Beach Marina and indulge in a 10-plus-course, omakase-style meal featuring dishes like A5 Wagyu nigiri with caviar, bluefin tuna and sake crudo, paired with free-flowing curated cocktails and champagne pours galore.

Friday, May 1. Times vary. Tickets are $275 per person.

Miami Beach Marina is located at 300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139 . For more information, visit the DoorDash reservation page.

Chase the Good Life at Delilah Miami

Returning to the Miami Race Week scene, Chase Sapphire Reserve and Delilah Miami rejoin forces for an elevated evening steeped in bubbly, immersive racing-themed moments and a performance by Swae Lee. Cardmembers are invited to enter the exclusive Chase Sapphire Reserve Room, where mixologists will shake and stir specialty cocktails alongside a dramatic raw bar. On the way out, don’t forget to grab your swag bag.

Friday, May 1, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $150 per person.

Delilah Miami is located at 301 Brickell Key Drive, Miami, FL 33101. To make reservations, visit OpenTable.

LIV It Up With John Summit on Race Day Eve

Where do we go when the lights go out? With a massive roster of EDM hard hitters coming in hot throughout Miami Race Week, hometown headlining hero John Summit returns to the decks at LIV Miami for the first time since his last razzle dazzle to close Art Basel. On the heels of his full-on Miami Music Week bender (starting at Club Space and closing Ultra’s Main Stage), Summit returns to Miami—after a month on tour—to drop hits, remixes and new releases from his second studio release, CTRL ESCAPE, which debuted April 15.

Saturday, May 2, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tickets start at $516.59.

LIV Nightclub is located at 4441 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33140. For more information, visit the event website.

Get Your Race Day Brunch & Watch Party On at Amazónico and Selva

Fuel up for the big race at Brickell’s stunning Latin American-infused eatery, Amazónico, which begins with the launch of its new flavorful brunch paired with inventive sips. The afternoon levels up on the rooftop with a watch party that flows into high-end lounge Selva, where you can root for the race in style.

Sunday, May 3. Brunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; the Rooftop opens at 2:30 p.m. Brunch must be reserved in advance for $95 per person and watch party tickets are $50.

Amazónico and Selva are located at 800 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131 . For brunch reservations, visit OpenTable, and for watch party tickets, visit the event page.

Shut It Down at Factory Town With Martin Garrix

After the Race Day celebration ends at Hard Rock Stadium, head to Hialeah and keep the after-party going with Martin Garrix at Factory Town for his big debut. The grand finale takes over the Infinity Room with support from Miss Monique and SLUGG presents Getbusy in the Chain Room. This is your chance to go out with a blowout…

Sunday, May 3, at 10 p.m. Tickets start at $79.99.

Factory Town is located at 4800 NW 37th Ave, Miami, FL 33142 . For more information, visit the event website.

On the Miami International Autodrome Circuit

All Aboard the MSC Yacht Club

The most highly anticipated on-track build since the Paddock Club’s big reveal in 2023, the new MSC Yacht Club is the towering focal point of this year’s reimagined Marina. The ship-within-a-ship concept will sport a five-deck super yacht—with views of Turns 5-9—brought to life with an immersive visit and unparalleled hospitality unique to every other club, lounge or race house at the MIA. Anchoring the culinary program, Bagatelle is on-site to curate French Riviera-inspired fare, with the option to reserve a seat at the Chef’s Experience on Deck 2, plus there’s a Deck 3 Jack Daniel’s Bar with custom cocktails and shaded seating.

A Rare Chance to Go Off Grid

Nestled on Turn 8, the Marina continues to make waves with the launch of Off Grid, a new 5,000-square-foot trackside villa that invites 200 exclusive guests per day to savor seamless VIP hospitality. Expect haute cuisine from Harbour Club’s a’Riva and Nikai; luxury tastings, rare pours, premium cocktails, and some of the most sought-after spirits in the world from Diageo Rare & Exceptional (think: Johnnie Walker, Tequila Don Julio and Zacapa Rum, alongside expressions from iconic Single Malt Scotch distilleries Lagavulin, Talisker, The Singleton and Port Ellen); hand-rolled, limited-edition cigars by Arturo Fuente, and Imperial Moto on hand with ongoing coffee service.

Jet Into Paddock Club with Ferrari

VistaJet and Ferrari are landing the sky-high hospitality trackside. The members-only VIP experience is extending top-of-the-line F&B hospitality and access to all the highly coveted activations, perks and gifting inside the Paddock Club, along with behind-the-scenes pit lane walks, high-speed Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps, plus practice session, Qualifier, Sprint and Grand Prix viewing access throughout Race Weekend. Ferrari fans can level up the experience behind-the-scenes with Scuderia Ferrari’s world, plus meet-and-greets with Charles LeClerc, Lewis Hamilton, ambassadors and the team principal.

Recharge at Red Bull Energy Station

If you’re looking for an upgrade from the Oracle Red Bull Racing Team grandstands, there’s no better place to be than Red Bull Energy Station. With world-class catering and innovative cocktails from DO & CO, classic, new and limited-edition Red Bull energy drinks, exciting views of Turns 11 and 12, multi-level indoor-outdoor access, live feeds, racing simulators, swag, and surprise musical acts and DJs, equipment, cars and driver suits on display, this hospitality house has it all. Not to mention, appearances by Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar (Oracle Red Bull Racing) and Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad (Visa Cash App Racing Bulls), so you can fangirl or fanboy to your heart’s content.

Go Hard (and Kick Back) at Hard Rock Beach Club

Back with an experience unlike anything else on campus, Hard Rock Beach Club, at Turns 11, 12, 13 and 14, returns with its trackside haven, melding non-stop excitement with laid-back amenities (like daybeds and cabanas). There’s deck and pool access, F&B service, trackside views and live race Jumbotron broadcasting, but the entertainment is second to none. Friday’s lineup includes Nelly and Zedd (who, ICYMI, also headlines Factory Town with Cassian Friday night), Saturday brings the one and only DJ Diesel (aka Shaquille O’Neal) and Marshmello, while Sunday showcases Loud Luxury and Kane Brown to close it out.

Amex Heads Trackside

Launching trackside this year, Amex is dialing in with a three-pronged activation for Card Members (and a guest). Bookmark the Amex Racing Club popping up in the F1 Fan Zone with a two-story build hosting immersive skill games, giveaways, and a much-appreciated place to relax and reset with massage chairs, chilled towels, a beauty bar and mocktails. Next, the Amex Trackside Lounge (reservations required) will be located near the Start/Finish with premium viewing access for one session each day. Finally, the Amex Lounge at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, within Hard Rock Stadium, invites Platinum Card Members (reservations required) to a climate-controlled refuge with snacks and premium beverages for one hour each day. As an added bonus, if you want to stay fully plugged in across campus, you can pick up a complimentary American Express Race Radio from five locations on the circuit.

Take a DIY Lap on Campus

If you’d rather take a lap at your own pace, a campus pass gives you the best opportunity to embark on a self-guided tour of the full footprint, without investing in one experience, giving you more flexibility. If you’re not sure where to go, you’ll be thrilled to hear that the 2026 campus will be segmented into familiar ‘neighborhoods’ to help guide the way.

Interpreting this map (download the app!) is critical to answering the most important question: where do you want to eat?

Some notable stops to make include Ball & Chain in Little Havana (West Campus); Pubbelly Sushi and Doggi’s Arepa Bar in Brickell (North Campus); Miami Slice in Coconut Grove (The Fountains and Promenade); Havana 1957, Cortadito and Cafe Americano in Miami Beach (The Beach); The Salty, Sushi MAS and Cowy Burger in Wynwood (East Campus) and Zuma Miami partnered with Mercedes at the Miami Club, and the list goes on. Plus, new on the scene this year are Apocalypse Barbecue and Amazónico, along with House of Flava, La Vela, Reggae Beets and others from the Community Restaurant Program.

Then, toast and wash it all down at the Ketel One Cocktail Club, Hendrick’s Vivarium Bar, Jack’s Garage, and the Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Garden (don’t skip the Golden Goat Caviar). With more than 100 F&B vendors this year, you’d better bring your appetite — and prepare to crush those daily step goals!

The F1 Miami Crypto.com Grand Prix takes place at Hard Rock Stadium from Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3 (Race Day). Campus hours and pass prices vary each day.

The Miami International Autodrome is located at 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33056. For more information, to buy passes and to plan your experience, visit the official event website.