Every December, Miami Beach turns into the center of the art world for a week. Art Basel Miami Beach anchors it, and a ring of satellite fairs, gallery parties and pop-ups fills the rest of Miami Art Week. Hotel cash rates climb with it, which is exactly when points can save the most. Here are the confirmed 2026 dates and our picks for where to stay on points, checked as of October 2026.
Art Basel Miami Beach 2026: key facts
| Public days | Friday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 |
| VIP days (invitation only) | Wednesday, Dec. 2, and Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026 |
| Venue | Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach |
| Size | 272 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and territories |
| Tickets | Sold through Art Basel’s official online ticket shop; availability is limited |
Art Basel’s exhibitor announcement lists public-day hours of 11am to 6pm. One third-party guide says general entry starts at noon, with 11am entry reserved for a higher “First Access” ticket, so check the hours printed on your ticket type. The official pages we opened did not show ticket prices; check the ticket shop for current options. The 2026 floor is also smaller: Art Basel says the fair takes up about 12% less space, with about 10% fewer exhibitors in its main Galleries sector.
Miami Art Week: the other fairs
| Fair | 2026 dates | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Design Miami (22nd edition) | Dec. 1 to 6 | Miami Beach |
| NADA Miami (24th edition) | Dec. 1 to 5 | Ice Palace Studios, Miami |
| Untitled Art, Miami Beach | Dec. 2 to 6 (VIP and press preview Dec. 1) | On the sand at Ocean Drive and 12th Street |
These dates come from each fair’s own website. Smaller fairs also run that week; check their sites directly, since third-party guides often list only “typical” dates.
Getting there on points
Miami International (MIA) is American’s big Latin America hub. That makes it easy to reach on AAdvantage miles or on British Airways or Iberia Avios, which can book American flights. Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the main alternative; JetBlue calls itself FLL’s largest airline. Spirit Airlines, long a major carrier at FLL, shut down on May 2, 2026, so older route maps for the airport are out of date. From MIA, Visit Florida says Metrobus Route 150 runs to Miami Beach every 30 minutes for $2.25, which is handy if you’re traveling light.
Where to stay on points
Andaz Miami Beach (World of Hyatt)
Our top points pick. The Andaz opened in May 2025, replacing The Confidante Miami Beach, and has 287 rooms and suites on the oceanfront in Mid-Beach. AwardWallet lists it as Category 6, and in June 2026 it reported standard rooms at 20,000 to 40,000 points a night under Hyatt’s new chart, which took effect for bookings made from May 20, 2026. Under that chart, the price depends on one of five levels, so expect Art Week dates to price near the top. It wasn’t on the May 2026 category-change lists we reviewed.
The Miami Beach EDITION (Marriott Bonvoy)
At 2901 Collins Avenue, the EDITION is oceanfront with two pools, a spa, restaurants from Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and even a bowling alley and ice rink. Marriott lists valet parking at $65 a day. Marriott prices awards dynamically, and Art Week is one of the most expensive weeks of the year in Miami Beach, so search your exact nights with “Use Points” checked and compare with the cash rate.
Conrad Miami (Hilton Honors)
If you’d rather stay on the mainland, the Conrad is on Brickell Avenue, about a mile from Downtown Miami. It works well if your week includes NADA and other mainland events, but plan for traffic on the causeways to Miami Beach. Hilton awards are dynamic.
Kimpton EPIC Hotel (IHG One Rewards)
At 270 Biscayne Boulevard Way, the EPIC sits on the water in Downtown Miami, about 0.4 miles from Bayfront Park according to IHG. Like Marriott and Hilton, IHG uses dynamic award pricing, so check your dates.
Practical tips
- Book now and keep it refundable. Art Week hotel demand is high; most points bookings can be canceled, so lock in a room and keep watching.
- Stay near the fairs you care about. Art Basel, Design Miami and Untitled are in Miami Beach; NADA is on the mainland. Traffic between the two can be slow during Art Week.
- Do the math on resort fees. Many Miami Beach hotels charge daily resort or destination fees on cash stays; check whether your points stay is charged the fee before you book.
- Check fair sites the week before. Hours, ticket types and entry rules can change close to the event.
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Our take
Miami Art Week is one of the best times to use points in South Florida, because cash rates spike while Hyatt’s chart sets a ceiling. If you can find Andaz Miami Beach award space for Dec. 3 to 6, we’d take it. The EDITION is the splurge for Marriott loyalists, and the Conrad and Kimpton EPIC suit travelers who want to stay on the mainland. The downsides: crowds and traffic are heavy all week, Hyatt’s 2026 chart makes peak nights more expensive than before, and dynamic pricing at the other three chains can make points poor value on the busiest nights. Run the numbers before you transfer.
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Sources
- Art Basel: Miami Beach
- Art Basel: Miami Beach tickets
- Art Basel: Exhibitors and showfloor for the 2026 Miami Beach edition
- travel.art: Art Basel Miami Beach 2026 visitor’s guide
- Design Miami
- NADA
- Untitled Art
- One Mile at a Time: Andaz Miami Beach now open
- AwardWallet: Andaz Miami Beach review
- On Points With Kids: World of Hyatt award chart changes in 2026
- SuiteSmile: World of Hyatt award category changes 2026
- Marriott: The Miami Beach EDITION
- Hilton: Conrad Miami
- IHG: Kimpton EPIC Hotel
- JetBlue: Fort Lauderdale expansion
- NPR: Spirit Airlines ceases operations
- Visit Florida: Getting around Miami
- Chase: How to transfer Ultimate Rewards points
Prices, points rates, schedules and entry rules change often; confirm details with the airline, hotel or organizer before you book. Points Capital is not a financial advisor.
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