© Getty ImagesThe Cultural Guide to MiamiWe’re in Miami, babyyyyyyy!
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This is VCARB’s Cultural Guide to Miami.
Miami is the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the United States and has the third-largest skyline. It’s the place for culture, arts, trade and finance in the south of the country. Miami, also known as the ‘Magic City’ for its rapid growth during World War 2, is the second-most visited city in the United States after New York, no doubt thanks to PortMiami, the busiest cruise port in the world.
Miami is the only major city in the United States to be founded by a woman, with the land being owned by local citrus grower Julia Tuttle. The city became a key hub of finance and trade during the 20th century and is the 11th richest metropolitan area in the United States.
Tourism is huge in Miami thanks to the city’s prevalence in popular culture, and over 15 million visitors flock to the city each year (many of those for the Miami Grand Prix, no doubt).
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Miami is one of the most diverse cities in the United States and is the setting of countless movies, TV shows, music videos and more. Bad Boys, Miami Vice, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, CSI: Miami and Dexter are just a few of the global big-screen hits set in Miami.
It would be rude not to mention Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI are set in Miami, bringing the culture and lifestyle of the Magic City to millions of gamers across the globe.
Music in Miami is as rich and diverse as the city itself. Miami is regarded as the epicentre of Southern Rap, birthing artists such as Flo Rida, Rick Ross, Denzel Curry and Vanilla Ice. Global superstars such as Camila Cabello, Debbie Harry and Gloria Estefan, the Queen of Latin Pop, all have their roots traced back to Miami.
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Sidney Poitier, the first black actor to win an Oscar, was born in Miami and was one of the last surviving stars from Hollywood’s Golden Age until he passed away in 2022. International movie star Anya Taylor-Joy is also from Miami and has since gone on to star in some of the biggest films of all time, including Dune: Part Two and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
Ultra Music Festival is the world’s premier electronic music experience and takes place in Miami’s famous Bayfront Park, which has also hosted Rolling Loud festival and global stars such as Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott and A$AP Rocky.
For the movie lovers out there, the Miami International Film Festival is a 10-day celebration of independent cinema and is a must-visit in early March. If you’re a fashion-conscious individual, visit during the summer and experience Miami Fashion Week for the largest exhibition of Latin American and Caribbean designers.
Miami has soccer, baseball, hockey, basketball and American football in a chokehold, being home to some of the finest teams to ever grace the sports. The city will also be one of 11 host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Hard Rock Stadium houses the Miami Dolphins and the University of Miami’s football teams and also hosts the Miami Open, an ATP Masters 1000 tennis tournament. The stadium has hosted six Super Bowls and, conveniently, is the venue of our very own sport’s Miami Grand Prix.
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The purpose-built temporary circuit nestles the Hard Rock Stadium with its 19 corners and 3.3-mile circuit and has been in use since 2022. We’ll be visiting Miami for the F1 until at least 2032, and the track is designed to bring as little disruption to the area as possible.
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