Friday the 13th is just around the corner, and Miami is ready to explode with a night of unholy revelry. Whether you’re into screeching guitars, dark-wave beats, or want to explore the freakier side of Miami nightlife (hello, fetish parties!) this weekend is packed with some of the city’s best-kept secrets, hidden gems, and must-attend events for those in the know. 

From thrashing at a metal show, supporting the local music scene, or exploring the diverse culture that makes our city one-of-a-kind, this is the guide for you! So grab your band tees, lace up your boots, and prepare to dive headfirst into Miami’s music scene this weekend:

THU, SEP 12

— Muy Fuerte y Muy Dulce: A Ventanitas Happy Hour at Hoy Como Ayer
— Something Chill at MODE
— Basement Music with James Wyler at MODE
— RE:FLECT w/ Max Stern & Haumea at Jolene Sound Room Miami
— Steel Panther at Culture Room

Muy Fuerte y Muy Dulce: A Ventanitas Happy Hour at Hoy Como Ayer on Sep 12

FRI, SEP 13

— St. Paul and The Broken Bones with special guest Soulpax at the Bandshell
— 8FM: 80s Miami Art Deco Retro Futurism with ProblemChild, LucidLuna, and SpiceCrime at Sherry Frontenac Oceanfront Hotel
— Super Natural Fest at The Manor Nightclub
— STRUT Featuring @jarobiwhite @atcq @djdluxe + @car0zilla at the Arlo Hotel
— Scream Queen Academy: Back to School Fetish Party at The Manor Nightclub
— Sinego, Nicola Bernardini, Siegel at Jolene Sound Room Miami
— MARAUDA at Kemistry
— Apache B2B Calussa + Julya Karma and 2 NOMADS at Jungle Island
— In Rotation at Under Over
— Sueco: Attempted Lover Tour with SUICIDAL-IDOL at Revolution Live
— Axis, Deflect, Slow Fire Pistol, and Smelter at Gramps
— Freaky Friday with Cathedral Bells, J.L.G, HADEE., & Violet Silhouette | Plus local vendors at The Sandbox
— Korn with Gojira and Spiritbox at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

Freaky Friday with Cathedral Bells, J.L.G, HADEE., & Violet Silhouette | Plus local vendors at The Sandbox on Sep 13

SAT,  SEPTEMBER 14

— Los Amigos Invisibles live at the Bandshell
— 90S SOULTRAIN with miss purple shampoo, SDRV, and more at Sherry Frontenac Oceanfront Hotel
— MOLD! Homecoming show plus release party with Mr Floyd Larry + Fox Gloves and DJ sets by King Jeva and Ben Katzman at Helmet One
— DIE SEXUAL + RETRACTOR! After Party: DJ Dino & Ciguapa 305 at The Sandbox
— Eva Peroni + DJ Set by Manumat at ZeyZey
— JKYL & HYDE at Kemistry
— Dip N’ Groove at a secret location 👻
— Qloaqa Letal with Vagra, Killed by Fl, Sociedad Bastarda, and Headfoam at Gramps
— The Kitchen Club: Old Skool Reunion at Bar Nancy
— Arrival From Sweden: The Music of ABBA at the Broward Center

Flyer by @fantomasengendro | MOLD! Homecoming show plus release party with Mr Floyd Larry + Fox Gloves and DJ sets by King Jeva and Ben Katzman at Helmet One on Sep 14

SUN,  SEP 15

— An Evening with Öof Tatatá at Gramps
— HIBIKI – Echoes of the Drum at the Broward Center 

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