Miami Worldcenter to Celebrate Grand Opening with a Star-Studded Concert and Block Party Presented by Openbank by Santander

Downtown Miami’s $6 billion retail, dining & entertainment destination to host free concert featuring Alesso, Flo Rida, Nicky Jam, Shaggy, Lee Greenwood and Miami’s own DJ Irie.

Thursday, May 22, 2025 @ 7:00pm – 850 NE 2nd Avenue; Tickets are Free with RSVP

WHAT:

Miami’s newest lifestyle destination, Miami Worldcenter, is rolling out the red carpet for an unforgettable opening celebration – and everyone is invited to the party! The 27-acre $6 billion development – more than a decade in the making – is redefining Downtown Miami with world-class dining, retail, luxury residences, hotels, and entertainment.

A free concert hosted by Miami’s own DJ IRIE and DJ SCOTTY B will kick off with a moving rendition of “God Bless the U.S.A.” by Grammy Award-winning artist LEE GREENWOOD, followed by performances by international superstars FLO RIDA, NICKY JAM, and SHAGGY. The night will include a fireworks spectacular, laser light show, special FX, confetti storm, and more – all culminating in an electrifying block party performance by ALESSO. Guests will also enjoy food and beverage tastings and immersive street activations hosted by dozens of retail and dining tenants now open at Miami Worldcenter.

WHEN: Thursday, May 22, 2025 (Doors open at 6:00PM Concert begins promptly at 7:30PM)

WHERE: 850 NE 2nd Avenue Downtown Miami

TICKETS: FREE with required RSVP: ACCESS EVENTBRITE TICKETS

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION:

Use of public transportation and ride sharing is strongly encouraged. Miami Worldcenter is easily accessible and within walking distance from the Brightline, Metrorail, Tri-Rail, Metromover, and trolley systems. Parking will be available in nearby garages (644 NE 2nd Avenue and 888 NE 2nd Avenue).

SPONSORS: Miami Worldcenter’s Grand Opening Celebration is proudly presented by Openbank by Santander, a new digital bank that’s simple, secure and powered by a top global bank. Ray-Ban is the official eyewear provider, bringing iconic style to Downtown Miami’s newest lifestyle hub. CitizenM is the preferred partner hotel, welcoming guests with modern comfort and design. Official beverage sponsors Lucky Strike and E11EVEN Vodka will elevate the experience. Nestlé is also a proud sponsor, providing complimentary Essentia Ionized Alkaline Water for event guests. Rentyl Resorts, the official hospitality sponsor, where you can “live life on vacation.”

RETAIL, RESTAURANTS & ENTERTAINMENT: Miami Worldcenter is home to iconic global brands, world-class dining, public art displays, and entertainment for all ages. This pedestrian-oriented corridor offers nearly 300,000 square feet of street-level retail, dining, and lifestyle experiences designed to energize the heart of Downtown Miami.

Anchored by Downtown Miami’s first Apple store, Miami Worldcenter is home to a curated collection of premier retailers including Sephora, Lululemon, Ray-Ban, Lucid Motors, Free People, Savage X Fenty, The Container Store, Posman Books, HŸP Sneakers & Streetwear, The Spot Barbershop, Openbank by Santander, SkinSpirit, Blo Blow Dry Bar, Bijoux et Montres, and Club Studio.

The culinary lineup showcases a diverse mix of global flavors and formats – from signature destinations like Maple & Ash, Sixty Vines, Earls Kitchen + Bar, Serafina, Go Greek Yogurt, Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, and Starbucks, to local favorites including Juvia, Brasserie Laurel, Chug’s Express, and El Vecino Cigar & Cocktail Bar.

For entertainment, families and visitors alike can enjoy Lucky Strike Bowling and the immersive, multi-sensory Museum of Ice Cream – making Miami Worldcenter a destination for shopping, dining, and play that reflects Miami’s vibrant energy and global appeal.

RESIDENTIAL & HOSPITALITY: Miami Worldcenter is planned to bring more than 11,000 residential units to market over the course of the multi-phase development. Several luxury apartment and condominium towers are already completed, with thousands of additional units actively under construction or in planning. On the hospitality front, more than 1,100 hotel rooms are expected across the site, with the citizenM Miami Worldcenter hotel now open and additional hospitality destinations slated to debut in future phases.

LOCATION: Positioned within walking distance of Miami’s top cultural and entertainment landmarks – including Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), the Frost Museum of Science, the Adrienne Arsht Center, and the Kaseya Center (home of the Miami HEAT) – Miami Worldcenter is Downtown’s new heartbeat.

DEVELOPMENT TEAM: Miami Worldcenter was brought to life by master plan developers Miami Worldcenter Associates, led by Managing Partners Art Falcone and Nitin Motwani, in partnership with Los Angeles-based CIM Group, a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Together they have assembled a best-in-class development team that is transforming Miami’s urban core into one of the country’s largest mixed-use lifestyle destinations. Learn more at www.miamiworldcenter.com.

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