Date night in Miami: the Arsht Center, PAMM's free Thursday nights, Frost laser shows, Vizcaya Late, live music at Lagniappe and dinner in Coconut Grove.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Every venue is listed from its own website: address, hours and what it offers. Hours and programs change; check the linked page before you go. We list no prices and do not rank venues.

A night out in Miami can be a show on Biscayne Boulevard, a museum that stays open late, dinner in Coconut Grove, then live music. These are options in the City of Miami, all linked to the venue’s own page.

Quick list

  • Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd.: box office 305-949-6722
  • PAMM, 1103 Biscayne Blvd.: free Thursdays after 5 p.m., open to 9 p.m.
  • Frost Planetarium Laser Evenings, 1101 Biscayne Blvd.
  • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave.
  • Lagniappe, 3425 NE Second Ave.: live music nightly
  • Ball & Chain, 1513 SW Eighth St.: 305-643-7820

Theaters and shows

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Broadway in Miami, Jazz Roots, classical music, dance and the Live at Knight series; the full season is on its calendar. Box office 305-949-6722.

Museums after dark

  • Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd. Open until 9 p.m. on Thursdays, and free after 5 p.m. that night. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
  • Frost Planetarium Laser Evenings, Frost Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd.: music laser shows under the dome on select nights. The next is 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, including a Halloween Spooktacular show. Laser show tickets do not include museum admission.
  • Vizcaya Late, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave.: evening events at the bayfront estate. The next is Vizcaya Late: Spooky Edition, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, with outdoor film screenings.

Dinner

From the restaurants’ own pages:

  • Los Felix, 3413 Main Highway, Coconut Grove. Dinner 5:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday, 5:30 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; closed Monday. 786-391-1598.
  • Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, 130 NE 40th St., Design District. Dinner 5:30 to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday. 305-676-0894.
  • Versailles, 3555 SW Eighth St., Little Havana. Open until midnight, and until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. 305-444-0240.

Wine, music and late nights

  • Lagniappe, 3425 NE Second Ave. Wine, food and live music every night, 9 p.m. to midnight. Open until 2 a.m. Sunday to Thursday and 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday. No reservations.
  • Ball & Chain, 1513 SW Eighth St. Live Latin music and dancing on a nightly lineup; book a table for larger groups.
  • The Citadel, 8300 NE Second Ave. Rooftop open from 6 p.m. Thursday, 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon Sunday.

More venues are on our live music and nightlife guide.

Seasonal

Valentine’s Day events are on our Valentine’s Day page, and Zoo Lights and Luminosa lantern nights on our holiday lights page.

What this means for you

  • Thursday: PAMM is free after 5 p.m. and open to 9 p.m.
  • Walk-in music: Lagniappe takes no reservations.
  • Plan the ride home: see our getting around Miami guide.

More: brunch in Miami and free things to do.

Frequently asked questions

What are good date night ideas in Miami?

A show at the Adrienne Arsht Center, PAMM’s free Thursday evenings after 5 p.m., a laser show at the Frost Planetarium, a Vizcaya Late evening, or live music and wine at Lagniappe.

Is PAMM open late?

Yes. The Pérez Art Museum Miami is open until 9 p.m. on Thursdays, and admission is free after 5 p.m.

What is Vizcaya Late?

Vizcaya’s evening events at its museum and gardens. The next is Vizcaya Late: Spooky Edition, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.

What time does Lagniappe close?

Lagniappe, 3425 NE Second Ave., is open until 2 a.m. Sunday to Thursday and 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday, with live music from 9 p.m. to midnight.