🌴 Miami Weather in March

Miami in late March is warm but not unbearable, and rain can come out of nowhere.

🎒 MMW Packing List

Beyond the basics, here's what you'll need specifically for Miami Music Week.

Essential Items

• Valid ID — Most events are 21+, some are 18+. Always carry an ID
• Comfortable shoes — You'll probably walk 20,000+ steps daily
• Portable charger — Better to be prepared than disconnnected
• Sunscreen (SPF 30+) — Reef-safe preferred for ocean swims
• Sunglasses — Good quality, polarized if possible
• Swimsuit — For the pool parties or jsut a day at the beach/pool
• Rain poncho — You'll be glad you brought it!
• Ear protection — High-fidelity earplugs keep your hearing safe
• Extra Credit Card — Keep a spare in your hotel room safe in case one goes missing

Festival Essentials

• Small crossbody or similar pack — Easy access, secure
• Credit Cards — Most venues are cashless
• Electrolyte packets — Liquid IV, Pedialyte, etc.
• Gum or mints — Trust me on this one
• Hand fan — Lifesaver when it's packed and hot
• Phone tether — Prevent theft in crowds
• Hydration Pack — Stay hydrated without while keeping your hands free

Recovery Kit

• Pain relievers — Ibuprofen, Advil, Tylenol
• Vitamins — B12, C, multivitamins
• Eye drops — For dry, tired eyes
• Melatonin — Reset your sleep schedule
• Aloe vera — For inevitable sunburn
• Sleep Mask — Sleep through the bright SoFlo sun with ease

💰 Saving Money at MMW

MMW can drain your wallet fast. Here's how to stretch your budget.

Before You Go

1. Buy tickets early — Prices increase with each tier
2. Book lodging early — Rates increase closer to March
3. Split your lodging — Coordinate with friends to save on hotels/rentals
4. Use flight price alerts — Google Flights, Hopper
5. Check your travel cards — Some travel credit cards offer specials on lodging/flights for specific areas

During MMW

1. Pre-game at your place — Drinks at venues are $15-20+
2. Eat outside venues — Festival food is marked up 3x
3. Hit grocery stores — Publix for breakfast, snacks, drinks
4. Walk when possible — South Beach is walkable, save on Uber
5. Leave before surge pricing — Uber surges 2-4x after events
6. Share rides — Split with new friends going the same way
7. Skip VIP unless it's worth it — The main floor is where the party's at anyway!

Free & Cheap Events

• Day parties with RSVP — Some pool parties or events have free tiers
• Wynwood art walks — Free during the day
• Beach — It's free and it's beautiful

🛡️ Safety & Wellness

Your safety is the top priority. Take care of yourself and look out for others.

Stay Safe

• Stay hydrated — Miami heat + dancing = dehydration risk
• Buddy system — Be careful leaving events alone, especially late night
• Share your location — Use Find My Friends or similar with your crew
• Set meeting points — Cell service fails in crowds
• Watch your drinks/favors — You never REALLY know what someone has
• Secure your belongings — Pickpockets are active at festivals
• Trust your instincts — If something feels sketchy, don't be afraid to leave or seek support

Health Tips

• Pace yourself — It's a marathon, not a sprint. 7 days is long
• Sleep when you can — Even a few hours helps
• Eat real food — Don't just survive on snacks
• Take breaks — Skip an event if you need recovery time, or explore chill areas
• Protect your hearing — Earplugs are cool, tinnitus isn't
• Sunscreen, reapply — Early onset sunburn can ruin a great week

🔮 Insider Tips

The stuff that separates first-timers from veterans.

Ultra Festival

• Turn on Notifications — The app will let you know when gates open
• Bottlenecks are REAL — Plan extra walking time for your must-see sets
• Main stage front row — Get there early for headliners at Mainstage, it will get PACKED
• Screenshot set times — Cell service is terrible inside
• Water refill stations — Learn their locations, stay hydrated
• Update your Phone Background — Use the photos app to markup a photo (maybe set times) with a memebr of your crew's number in the event your phone gets lost.

Pool Parties

• Arrive at open — The best spots go fast
• Dress code exists — Some venues can be really strict and will turn you away for certain attire
• Cabana/daybed — Worth splitting with a group for shade + table if available
• Bring waterproof pouch or ziploc — Keep you phone/charger safe and dry

Club Events

• Club Space terrace at sunrise — Bucket list experience
• Factory Town week pass — Worth it if you're doing multiple nights
• Check specific rules — Each venue may have unique guidlines
• Some events will sellout — Consider buying a ticket early and reselling it later if you're unsure about your plans

General MMW

• Check Reddit (r/UMF) — Great source for announcements
• Follow artists on socials — They post secret sets
• Make friends — Some of the best memories come from people you meet
• Take photos, but be present — Don't watch the whole set through your phone
• Look out for one another — Check in on your friends and neighbors and be kind
• Check out a new DJ — Whether you follow your friends or go solo, try something new!