Best Labor Day Weekend Parties in Miami

Labor Day originally became a holiday to celebrate workers' contributions to the United States' success. At some point, it became the unofficial end of summer and a marker to return to school. Whatever its origins, Labor Day has become the lonely three-day weekend oasis of the holiday-less stretch of the calendar between the 4th of July and November. You've got an extra day to sleep in and stay out late, so we thought we'd look at where to celebrate into the wee hours with the best Labor Day Weekend Parties in Miami.

Alok at LIV

The Brazilian DJ and producer looks to start the weekend right with his mix of deep house music and EDM. He'll undoubtedly play his most-streamed productions like "Hear Me Now" and "Never Let Me Go," along with deeper cuts to get you moving deep into Saturday morning. 11:30 p.m. Friday, August 29, at LIV, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Tickets cost $49 to $304 via livnightclub.com.

DJ Diesel (Shaquille O'Neal) at E11even

We all love Shaq for his contributions to the Miami Heat's first championship in 2006. But O'Neal also followed the tradition of Miami Heat starting centers moonlighting as DJs started by Rony Seikaly. As DJ Diesel, Shaquille O'Neal brings the high-energy playfulness he had on the hardwood to the dance floor at 8 p.m. Friday, August 29, at E11even, 29 NE 11th St., Miami; 305-829-2911; 11miami.com. Tickets cost $56 to $84 via tixr.com.

MOLD!, Ben Katzman, Palomino Blond, & Dime at Gramps

You can celebrate live local rock with a quadruple bill of hometown heroes taking the stage at Wynwood. Headliner MOLD!ise celebrating their new album release and wrapping up their Summer Moldy Tou,r which took them all around the Southeast. 7 p.m., Saturday, August 30 at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; gramps.com. Tickets cost $20 via eventbrite.com.

Richie Hawtin, Paco Osuna & Adiel at Club Space

Headlined by the British-Canadian DJ Richie Hawtin, Club Space is bringing a trifecta of electronic dance music to Downtown. The veteran Hawtin is best known for his forays into techno. Paco Osuna from Barcelona also made his name throughout the century with techno, while Adiel, who makes her way from Italy, is more influenced by house music. 11 p.m. Saturday, August 30, at Club Space, 34 NE 11th St., Miami; clubspace.com. Tickets cost $14.99 via dice.fm.

Steve Aoki and Zed's Dead at Daer Nightclub & Dayclub

If you want to make a full day and night out of it, take a trek up to the giant guitar-shaped hotel off the Turnpike for a couple of EDM heavy hitters. In two separately ticketed events, you have Steve Aoki spinning for the day walkers at noon, and at 10:30 p.m., Zed's Dead will be grooving for the nightcrawlers. Steve Aoki 12 p.m. and Zed's Dead 10 p.m., Saturday, August 30, at Daer Dayclub, 5700 Seminole Way, Hollywood; hardrocknightlife.com. Tickets cost $60 to $103 via tixr.com.

Parrot Fest 2025 at Jimmy Johnson’s Big Chill

Did you know August 30 was Jimmy Buffett Day? If you want to take a trip to the Keys, you can celebrate the legacy of Margaritaville with all kinds of Parrotheads at Parrot Fest 2025. The event features live music from Southern Stampede and DJ sets from DJ GQ. 11 a.m., Saturday, August 30, at Jimmy Johnson’s Big Chill, 104000 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo; Admission is free with RSVP via jimmybuffettday.com.

Lady Gaga at Kaseya Center

The artist formerly known as Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta has become just as well-known as a movie star in roles in A Star Is Born and The House of Gucci, but she's back to her day/night job of being a pop star with three headlining nights at the Kaseya Center. Her Mayhem Ball has her playing all her hits from "Born This Way" to "Poker Face" with all the elaborate production value she made her Lady Gaga name on. 8 p.m. Sunday, August 31; Monday, September 1; and Wednesday, September 3; the Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000; kaseyacenter.com. Tickets cost $593 to $994.20 via ticketmaster.com. 

Labor Day Roller Disco at Miami Beach Bandshell

Nothing says old school end of summer fun like roller skating. Loud music and spinning in circles to your heart's content are always a maker of memories. Admission to the roller disco is free to everyone. If you have your own skates, the evening won't cost you a thing; if you don't skate, rental is available. If you're a Miami Beach resident, with identification, even skate rental is free. 5 p.m. Sunday, August 31, at Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; Miamibeachbandshell.com. Admission is free.

Urge Labor Day at 440 Rooftop

Gay party promoter Urge has Sunday night festivities going deep into Monday morning all he way until 5 a.m. Anne Louise, Cesar Hernandz, and Liza Rodriguez will be the disc jockeys of the night, as they promise at this rooftop party, "the beats hit harder, the boys get wilder, and the night goes way later." 10:30 p.m. Sunday, August 31, at 440 Rooftop, 31 NW 36 St., Miami; Tickets cost $52 via dice.fm.