Name: South Beach Seafood Festival 2026
Start: 2026-10-21T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-24T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Multiple Locations | Check Ticket for Details

South Beach Seafood Festival 2026

The iconic South Beach Seafood Festival Week, created by CI Management, kicks off Miami’s globally-recognized stone crab season every October! Tauted by FORBES as Top 5 Foodie things to do this fall in the US, this is not your typical Seafood Festival, but a curated culinary showcase of the talents of South Florida’s leading chefs and culinary masterminds via a diverse group of events, benefiting a great cause: CI Foundation’s EAT SMART program.

South Beach Seafood Festival

Voted Top Food Festival in the US by Food Network & USA Today, the South Beach Seafood Festival takes over Miami Beach, FL in October!

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<h3>OCTOBER 21-24, 2026 </h3>From intimate chef-led dinners to live culinary competition and an all-inclusive festival on the sand, each day offers a different way to experience South Florida’s dining scene.Join us for one event or make a weekend of it. <h3>FESTIVAL SCHEDULE</h3> <h3>Wednesday, October 21, 7-10 PM</h3>MADE IN MIAMI at Phuc YeaTickets: $235 per person <h3>Thursday, October 22, 7 PM</h3>An Evening in Miami Beach Dinner SeriesChoose from exclusive dinners at Rao’s Miami Beach or Macchialina. <h3>Friday, October 23, 7–11 PM</h3>Chef Showdown at Lummus ParkTickets: $175, all-inclusive <h3>Saturday, October 24, 1–5 PM</h3>Seafood Slam: Best of the Fest at Lummus ParkTickets: $160, all-inclusive

<h3>EXPLORE THE 2026 FESTIVAL EVENTS</h3>--<h3>FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23</h3><h3>CHEF SHOWDOWN</h3>7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Lummus Park - ON THE SAND!TICKETS: - $175. All Inclusive. | Only 1,500 Tickets available.20 CHEFS. 10 BATTLES. 1 CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT.#ChooseYourChamp at the iconic VIP Chef Showdown, brought to you by Jack Daniel's and presented by Goya Foods. Join Miami’s top executive chefs for an evening of competitive culinary cook-offs, where YOU are the judge as you indulge in endless seafood and cocktails because tickets are completely all-inclusive!In a perfect combination of competition-level cuisine, tropically fresh cocktails, and live entertainment, the Chef Showdown tours guests through the BEST of Miami’s culinary scene with the ultimate BEACH BASH meets Chef SHOWDOWN. Hosted inside the VIP GOYA Hospitality Village, 20 chefs will go head-to-head in seven unique seafood showdowns and before you hit the pavilion, chefs will host battle pavilions where YOU sip, sample and VOTE on your favorites. And when we say sample, we mean “Good Luck trying to finish all 20 dishes”!Chefs from each battle will take the stage throughout the night where representatives from the culinary and media world will judge the best in each showdown. The deciding factor are THE GUESTS! Help us decide the 2026 CHAMPIONS!Follow @sobeseafoodfest to stay up to date. The Chef Showdown delivers a uniquely entertaining culinary experience in the most beautiful, beach-front setting thanks to our partners Goya Foods. Come ready for a truly VIP evening on the sands of South Beach.Friday, October 23, Chef Showdown is Ages 21+. <h4>TICKET BENEFITS:</h4>What will you find with your Chef Showdown All Access Ticket? ($175 - All Inclusive)<ul><li>A chef-competition-beach-bash including an all-inclusive evening of epic proportions!</li><li>Indulge at 18 restaurant battle sampling stations and VOTE on your favorite chef competition dishes. Then, head on over to the Jack Daniel’s LIVE STAGE, presented by GOYA Foods, to cheer on your favorite South Florida Chefs as they battle LIVE on stage with a panel of executive judges weighing in!</li><li>2026's Seafood Chef Battles included Taco, Burger, Grouper Sandwich, Surf N' Turf, Salmon, Shrimp, Ceviche, Seafood Pasta, and Tuna</li><li>Dive into the full bars and experiential activations around the 1/2 block VIP Hospitality Village featuring a variety of cocktails brought to you by Tequila Herradura, Jack Daniel's, Hendrick's Gin, Wodka Vodka, Pacifico beer, and wines from Matua and more</li><li>Help us find the ultimate bartender by sipping, sampling, and voting in the Tequila Herradura Bartender Showdown or visit the Pacifico Mixology Competition</li><li>Indulge in additional seafood bites from GOYA Foods</li><li>Stop by the Halpern’s Steak and Frites Sampling Station hosted by the official purveyor of the SOBE Seafood Festival</li><li>Dance the night away with Miami's hottest DJ, DJ PaulE , on the Jack Daniel’s Live Stage, presented by GOYA Foods!</li><li>And the fun continues...</li></ul> ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

<h3>SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24</h3><h3>TEQUILA HERRADURA presents SEAFOOD SLAM</h3><h4>SOBE SEAFOOD’S NEW BEST OF THE FEST hosted by Jack Daniel's &amp; GOYA Foods</h4> TIME: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM<h4>TICKETS: $160. All Inclusive. | Limited Tickets available.</h4><h4>Entrance: 13th &amp; Ocean Dr.</h4> <h4>South Beach Seafood Festival’s Saturday Festival Day upgraded SEAFOOD SLAM IS BACK!</h4>Experience the ultimate seafood extravaganza at the popular Seafood Slam, a highlight of the 14th Annual South Beach Seafood Festival. Dive into a world of culinary delights as guests indulge in an all-inclusive experience, taking what you LOVE about the annual South Beach Seafood Festival, Festival Day, and granting you access to the ultimate Best of the Best festival.From succulent shellfish to savory fish dishes, the Seafood Slam promises a feast for the senses, showcasing the finest seafood creations from South Florida’s leading top restaurants. While Friday night’s Chef Showdown celebrates the ultimate chef competition LIVE, Saturday’s festival is about finding the BEST OF THE BEST seafood restaurant throughout South Florida.At Seafood Slam: Best of the Best Fest, you’re not just attending — you’re judging. Each participating restaurant presents multiple standout dishes, competing for your vote and the ultimate bragging rights. Every bite counts. Every vote matters.Set against the electric backdrop of Lummus Park in Miami Beach, this all-VIP experience delivers live music, DJs, ocean breezes, craft cocktails, and nonstop indulgence. It’s high-energy. It’s high-flavor. It’s South Florida at its finest.And in 2026? There’s only ONE ticket type — ALL VIP.So come hungry. Come ready. Come prepared to indulge, vote, and crown South Florida’s Best Seafood. <h4>TICKET BENEFITS:</h4>What will you find with your SEAFOOD SLAM, Best of the Fest All Access Ticket? ($160 - All Inclusive)<ul><li>Indulge and sample in an All-inclusive experience- Indulge and sample from 40+ hand selected restaurants so YOU can pick YOUR BEST OF THE BEST restaurant bites of the day!</li><li>All beverages included at the multiple interactive national beverage sample brand experiences</li><li>Music Stage presented by Jack Daniel's flanked by the always popular Pacifico beach clubs, Sun Sips by High Noon, Breakthru Beverage wine garden, and more</li><li>Milams Market Culinary Showcase Kitchen is back and better than ever! Now featured on the Main Stage!</li><li>ALL GUEST ACCESS to the always popular GOYA Culinary experiences &amp; added interactive entertainment</li><li>Ready to level up? The Premium Stone Crab Pavilion (available for purchase) delivers the freshest, most succulent stone crabs served ice-cold and ocean-perfect. You’ve conquered 40+ restaurants — now reward yourself with the ultimate seafood splurge.</li><li>And the list continues ….</li></ul>Your ticket to the Seafood Slam is ALL-INCLUSIVE, but there will be some upgrades available inside to include the Premium Stone Crab Pavilion for discounted options available for purchase on-site.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Purchaser Terms &amp; ConditionsEventbrite is the exclusive authorized ticket outlet for this event. All sales are final, no refunds, returns, or exchanges. Lost or stolen tickets will not be replaced. Lineup and event details are subject to change. Tickets are not redeemable for cash. Must be over the age of 21 and present a valid government ID at entrance for all events excluding Saturday, October 24th, which is open to all ages. By purchasing your ticket, you are voluntarily agreeing to attending the event at your own risk and agree to release and hold harmless CI Management, South Beach Seafood Festival, Event Officials, Event sponsors, event venues, and any additional entities and persons associated directly and indirectly from any claims or injuries associated with the event taking place or events associated with the event week. In addition, all attendees expressly waive their right to trial, right to sue, or right to request damages. Venue reserves the right to deny entry to highly intoxicated ticket holders. Event is rain or shine. Backpacks of all sizes are subject to be checked by security upon arrival.By completing this transaction and purchasing a ticket at any price level to any or all of the South Beach Seafood Festival event week or being provided a ticket to any of the events, including An Evening in Miami Beach, Chef Showdown and South Beach Seafood Festival, you agree and accept the following Waiver and Release.

South Beach Seafood Festival 2026

OCTOBER 21-24, 2026

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Wednesday, October 21, 7-10 PM

Thursday, October 22, 7 PM

Friday, October 23, 7–11 PM

Saturday, October 24, 1–5 PM

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South Beach Seafood Festival 2026

OCTOBER 21-24, 2026

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Wednesday, October 21, 7-10 PM

Thursday, October 22, 7 PM

Friday, October 23, 7–11 PM

Saturday, October 24, 1–5 PM

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