Formula 1 returns to Miami, and Wynwood is once again where the weekend comes alive off the track — with select Race Week events beginning Wednesday, April 29 and continuing through Sunday, May 3.
From free fan festivals and team takeovers to rooftop nightlife, giant-screen watch parties, chef-driven dining experiences, brand activations, DJs, simulators, jumbotrons, yacht cruises, and late-night celebrations, Wynwood has a full weekend of ways to plug into the action.
Whether you are a serious motorsport fan, coming for the Miami Grand Prix atmosphere, or just looking for the best places to watch the race with a cocktail in hand, here is where to go.
Nico Varrone at La Ferneteria Rooftop Miami
La Ferneteria Rooftop Miami
Wednesday, April 29
Free with RSVP
La Ferneteria Rooftop Miami kicks off Race Week early with an appearance by professional race car driver Nico Varrone on Wednesday, April 29.
The rooftop event brings a motorsport-meets-nightlife energy to Wynwood ahead of the Miami Grand Prix weekend, giving guests a stylish way to start the week before the larger neighborhood activations begin.
Tickets: Nico Varrone at La Ferneteria on Posh
Racing Fan Fest at Wynwood Marketplace
Wynwood Marketplace
2250 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33127
Thursday, April 30 – Sunday, May 3
Free admission
Racing Fan Fest returns to Wynwood Marketplace as one of the neighborhood’s largest free off-track race week events.
This year’s festival includes a major headline addition: the Miami Fan Zone presented by Kraken with Atlassian Williams F1 Team, appearing inside Racing Fan Fest for the first time. Fans can expect live Q&As with Carlos Sainz, James Vowles, Luke Browning, and Damon Hill, along with the FW48 livery on display.
The festival will also feature racing simulators, virtual reality experiences, live race streams, DJ performances, food, drinks, and brand activations from Hard Rock Bet, Tajín, Zambos, Carrera Sunglasses, and Peroni. The first 250 guests through the door each day receive a complimentary drink.
Williams Fan Zone entry is free but requires downloading the Williams app and registering in advance.
Hours:
Thursday, April 30: 4:00 p.m. – midnight
Friday, May 1: 4:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 2: noon – 3:00 a.m.
Sunday, May 3: noon – midnight
Special Williams Fan Zone preview: Wednesday, April 29, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
RSVP: Racing Fan Fest on Eventbrite
Audi Revolut F1 Team Miami Experience at MAPS Backlot
MAPS Backlot
342 NW 24th Street, Miami, FL 33127
Thursday, April 30 – Sunday, May 3
Open to the public
Making its American debut this season, Audi Revolut F1 Team has chosen Wynwood as the center of its Miami race-week footprint.
The team’s 10,500-square-foot open-air takeover of MAPS Backlot transforms one of Wynwood’s most recognized production venues into a four-day F1 experience. Guests can expect live Apple TV screenings of every practice, qualifying, and race session, partner activations, and daily sunset DJ sessions beginning at 6:00 p.m.
A mural by Miami-based artist Hoxxoh, completed ahead of opening on April 29, wraps the exterior and continues inside the venue. The experience will also include a live poster-printing station, a Gillette barber corner, and a refreshment bar powered by Perk with local Latin flavors.
Schedule highlights:
Thursday, April 30 from noon: Public opening
Thursday, April 30 evening: Public appearance by driver Gabriel Bortoleto
Friday, May 1 evening: Public appearance by Mattia Binotto, Head of the Audi F1 Project
Thursday, April 30 – Sunday, May 3 from 6:00 p.m.: Daily DJ Sundowner Sessions
Friday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3: Live screenings of all race sessions on Apple TV
Details and RSVP: Audi F1 Team and @audi_f1team
THRōW Social Miami F1 Watch Party Weekend
THRōW Social Miami
2335 N Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33127
Thursday, April 30 – Sunday, May 3
Free entry
THRōW Social Miami is turning race weekend into a full watch party experience.
The venue kicks off Race Week on Thursday, April 30 with an invite-only Miami New Times event in partnership with Peroni, followed by three full days of public programming. Throughout the weekend, guests can watch every major moment on a massive 22-foot jumbotron and multiple screens throughout the venue.
Expect Red Bull racing simulators, interactive games, live bands, DJs, brunch service on Saturday and Sunday, VIP cabanas, drink specials courtesy of Red Bull and Peroni, and a Sunday cigar roller during the main event.
Tickets: Miami Race Weekend at THRōW Social on Eventbrite
Grand Prix Watch Parties & Neighborhood Bars
Grails Miami Grand Prix Watch Party
Grails Miami
2800 N Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33127
Sunday, May 3 | 4:00 p.m. EST
Free | Walk-ins welcome
Grails Miami brings race-day energy to its sneaker-themed sports bar with more than 70 TVs, an expansive outdoor patio, craft cocktails, and full race sound.
No ticket is required, making it an easy place to gather with friends and catch every lap in a high-energy setting surrounded by memorabilia, art-driven interiors, and a crowd that treats F1 like a championship game.
Details: Grails Miami Grand Prix Watch Party
Wyn Wyn at Arlo Wynwood Grand Prix Watch Party
Arlo Wynwood
2217 NW Miami Court, Miami, FL 33127
Sunday, May 3 | 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Ticketed
Arlo Wynwood’s Wyn Wyn bar will host a Grand Prix Watch Party powered by Peroni.
Guests can watch the race across three TVs while enjoying Peroni specials, signature Wyn Wyn bites, and a lively race-day atmosphere. It is a more laid-back, design-forward option for fans who want to experience the Miami Grand Prix in the heart of Wynwood without the intensity of a larger venue.
RSVP: Grand Prix Watch Party at Wyn Wyn on Eventbrite
Cervecería La Tropical Race Weekend Viewing
Cervecería La Tropical
42 NE 25th Street, Miami, FL 33137
Friday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3
Walk-ins welcome
Cervecería La Tropical offers a relaxed race weekend experience in one of Wynwood’s most inviting indoor-outdoor settings.
Originally established in Havana in 1888 and reborn in Miami, the brewery will screen race weekend action on a giant high-resolution LED screen. Guests can enjoy house-brewed craft beers, a Caribbean-influenced menu, live music, and the brewery’s lush tropical beer garden.
It is a great option for anyone looking for a more casual way to catch the race while still staying close to the neighborhood’s F1 energy.
Details: Cervecería La Tropical
Culinary & Dining Experiences
Uchi Miami: Miami Drift Aboard the Stella Maris
Uchi Miami
252 NW 25th Street, Miami, FL 33127
Yacht cruises Miami Harbour
Friday, May 1
Ticketed
Uchi Miami is taking Race Week off land and onto the water with Miami Drift, a one-day culinary experience in partnership with DoorDash Reservations aboard the 100-foot luxury yacht Stella Maris.
Guests can choose between two Miami Harbour cruise times — 12:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. — each designed as a multi-course experience that mirrors the pace and energy of race weekend.
Led by James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole’s Uchi team, the experience will include more than 10 courses of passed tastings, a live sushi bar experience, and a premium open bar.
More info and reservations: Uchi Miami and @uchirestaurants
R House Wynwood: F1 x Cinco de Mayo Weekend
R House Wynwood
2727 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33127
Saturday, May 2 – Sunday, May 3
Reservations recommended
R House is bringing together F1 energy and Cinco de Mayo weekend with back-to-back programming across day and night.
The weekend begins with a race-day-themed twist on R House’s signature Drag Brunch on Saturday and Sunday, complete with a limited-time Pit Stop Punch cocktail. On Saturday evening, the celebration shifts into Saturday Night Icons, featuring a Latin pop-inspired show, 2-for-1 margaritas, and tequila shots.
Known for its lively performances, shareable Latin menu, and art-filled setting, R House keeps the weekend moving from brunch to late night.
Reservations: R House Wynwood
Family Style Food Festival Presented by Complex
Mana Wynwood Convention Center
318 NW 23rd Street, Miami, FL 33127
Saturday, May 2 | noon – 8:00 p.m.
Ticketed
Family Style Food Festival returns to Wynwood as Complex takes over the outdoor grounds of Mana Wynwood for one of the weekend’s buzziest food and culture events.
The festival pairs restaurants with streetwear brands for limited-edition collaborations guests can eat, wear, and experience. This year’s Miami lineup includes vendors such as Double Luck Chinese, Ted’s Burgers, Tina in the Gables, Pari Pari, The Wolf of Tacos, and El Bori, along with DJs including DZA, Silent Addy, Littlerok, and Sheets & Pillows.
A dedicated kids’ area with rides, games, and a caricature studio makes the event family-friendly, while VIP passes include access to a private lounge, open bar, and complimentary bites.
Tickets: Family Style Food Festival Miami on Fever
Make Wynwood Your Race Week Home Base
From free fan festivals and team takeovers to rooftop nightlife, giant-screen watch parties, chef-driven dinners, yacht cruises, drag brunch, craft beer, and late-night celebrations, Wynwood is where Miami’s Grand Prix weekend extends beyond the track.
Come for the race. Stay for the neighborhood.