The Miami Beach Convention Center is a multipurpose exhibition and convention centre with four exhibition halls, two ballrooms and a concert venue. Since it opened in 1958, the Miami Beach Convention Center has been the site of numerous historic events, including the Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston boxing bout in 1964 and the WWE WrestleMania Axxess show.
Time your visit to the Miami Beach Convention Center for one of the notable showcases throughout the year, including the annual South Florida Auto Show, Jewelers International Showcase and International Floriculture Expo. Make sure to catch a show the Fillmore Miami Beach, the convention centre’s concert venue. It’s hosted the likes of Lenny Kravitz, Seal and Lana Del Rey in the past.
The Miami Beach Convention Center is surrounded by enticing dining options, including Casa Tua Restaurant with its delicious Italian cuisine and the Mediterranean fare at Cleo South Beach. You can easily duck over to the nearby New World Center to see an orchestral performance.
Getting there
The Miami Beach Convention Center is about 15 minutes’ walk from the centre of Miami Beach and 20 minutes’ drive from Miami International Airport. It’s serviced by numerous bus lines, which stop along 17th Street.