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On the Sunday of the Memorial Day Weekend, Urge brings you the biggest party to kick start the Summer season.
Urge host some of gay Miami’s biggest parties and events. The Urge parties (including Pride, Thanksgiving and NYE) feature the best international DJs, the hottest gogos and attract an international audience from around the world.
- Stay close to the gay bars and beaches of South Beach at the Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel and Spa, an eco friendly resort with great cabanas, excellent on site restaurants and boasts floor to ceiling windows, in large bedrooms, offering great views of the beach.
The Parties
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates – typically on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend (falling on Monday 26th May in 2025)
- Kick start your Summer season of parties at the Saturday night Memorial Weekend edition of URGE!
- Expect epic light and sound and the best production values in the business!
- Dance with the hottest guys in Miami and enjoy an epic stage production with the hottest dancers in town.
- The party runs from 10 pm to 6am.
The Venue
- 2025 Venue to be confirmed.
- Studio 60 – Cavernous dance club with a party atmosphere and excellent light and sound.
- The venue is a 23 minute taxi ride from South beach.
Recommended Hotels in Miami
Discover the very best places to stay and play with our insider’s guide to Gay Miami.
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
The Setai, The Marlin Hotel, Waldorf Towers, President Hotel
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Book your hotel in South Beach!
The Kimpton Vero Beach, is our editors
choice with great pool & beach views.
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The gay scene in Miami is centred around South Beach. The gay beach is located at 12th Street and Ocean Drive. It is not too difficult to find, with the rainbow flags marking the territory between two chair rental spots.
2001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Located directly on the beach in Miami’s famous Art Deco district, this resort offers yoga and tai-chi classes. Suites are furnished in Asian-style décor.
Free WiFi and an iPod docking station are provided in every spacious suite at The Setai, Miami Beach. Rooms are equipped with espresso and coffee facilities along with a minibar.
The Balfour Hotel Miami Beach, 350, Ocean Drive, South Beach, Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, 33139
The Balfour Hotel is located on Ocean Drive, home to many shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Guests will find concierge services and valet parking in this design hotel a stocked mini-bar in each of their modern rooms. A 40-inch flat-screen TV and free WiFi are also included.
1200 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
The white sands of
are steps away from this boutique hotel. Features include free high speed WiFi, with a 55-inch TV, and a fully-stocked minibar.Remote-controlled blackout drapes, a spacious closet, and Kashwere blankets come standard at The Marlin Hotel. Private bathrooms house Mistral Verbena scent bath products and spacious showers with pebble flooring and a rainfall showerhead.
860 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Designed in 1937, this restored hotel is located on famed
, directly across from the and 14 minutes' walk from the shops, nightlife, and restaurants of Espanola Way., a flat-screen TV, and minibar come standard in every Room Mate guestroom. Extras include a private bathroom, which includes a full-length mirror and rain shower.
1150 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, &nd 2 bathrooms with a shower. air conditioning, a patio, & sea views.
Miami Beach, FL
The apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath or shower. complimentary WiFi
101 20th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
There is a dining area and a kitchen complete with a dishwasher, an oven and microwave. A flat-screen TV is provided. Other facilities include a hot tub, fitness centre, a balcony and an outdoor pool.
2201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
This air-conditioned apartment comes with 1 bedroom, a satellite flat-screen TV, and a kitchenette. Private parking is available at the apartment. an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and free WiFi.
222 14th Street, Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Laid-back ambiance, rustic decor, pool table & jukebox make this SoBe institution a local hangout
217 71st Street, Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Neighborhood Gay sports bar open every day until 5AM with a great selection of beer and liquor at favorable prices. We have multiple TVs, karaoke, and bar games.
1216 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Nathan's gay Bar is a unique experience you won't find anywhere else in South Florida. Get your nostalgia on in this populare bar
1057 Washington AveMiami Beach, FL 33139
TWIST is the infamous South Beach gay club, known throughout the world for its great music, friendly staff, and always being packed with hot tourists and locals alike. TWIST is actually seven bars in one with each bar having its own unique atmosphere and décor. You can literally "bar hop" without ever leaving this two story club.. Its reputation as a "must do" when in Miami is well deserved
1409 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Gay bar GAYTHERING Our drink menu is fresh and curated, simple and to the point. Craft cocktails and beers at prices you would expect from a neighborhood bar. If beer is your thing, our bar bar in Miami offers a mix of local craft beer to stimulate your palate, served in a can or in a bottle. For those of you that don't get crafty, we also have classic American beers. Attention to detail is what our bartenders are most proud of. Each cocktail is meticulously crafted to ensure the utmost in flavor profile and aroma. Fresh ingredients are at the epicenter of our drinks, each a solid representation of vintage recipes with a vigorous shake of sweet local flavor. It’s all part of the experience!
727 Lincoln Rd,Miami Beach, FL 33139
Score is located on Washington Avenue in South Beach. Score offers full bar service, a dance floor and a lounge area on the second floor. With the latest sound and lighting system, DJs from all around the world have played at this hot spot.
1052 Ocean Dr Miami Beach, FL 33139
Palace is the first and only LGBT bar and restaurant on world famous Ocean Drive, in the heart of South Beach's historic Art Deco district. Palace is located directly across from "the gay beach" (12th Street Beach), which means the party always moves from the sand to the Palace. Our queens make sure to keep the party going with over the top drag shows 7 days a week!
1060, Ocean Drive, South Beach, Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, 33139
New Gay Club on South Beach with DJs, sexy dancers, live shows, drag acts and a sexy Miami Vibe. Open Fridays and Saturdays. No Cover
1670 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Boasting a glittering tapestry of sun-kissed beaches, vibrant neighbourhoods, and non-stop nightlife, Miami has long been a radiant beacon for the LGBTQ+ community. The iconic gay-friendly South Beach, known for its lively LGBTQ+ scene and colourful Art Deco architecture, truly shines as a premier destination for gay travellers. The following neighbourhoods offer something for all visitors.
20 mins from South Beach. Dynamic, creative trendy district with outdoor street murals & art scene.
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