ESSENTIAL | Miami

Miami's Premier House Music Experience

WMC 2026

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The Experience

Where the music
finds you.

Essential goes back to the roots — when it was all about music, dancing, and connecting with your favorite artists. We celebrate the deep and soulful side of house music.

Music that has a strong connection to its loyal following. Music that speaks emotion and harmony. Music that is loved.

10+

Years Running

900

Peak Capacity

The Crowd

Feel the Energy

It's not a party.
It's a movement.

The Legacy

A decade of
essential sound.

From Wynwood's MAPS Backlot to the stages of Miami Music Week, Essential has hosted the most respected names in deep and soulful house music.

Past Headliners

Mark Farina/Miguel Migs/Gene Farris/Doc Martin/Soul Clap/Ron Carroll/DJ Mes/Danny Krivit/Marques Wyatt/Jask/Fred Everything/Tony Humphries/Hector Romero/Mike Dunn/Hatiras/The Cube Guys/Angelo Ferreri/Husky/Ricardo Torres/Jay-J

Live Performances By

Julie McKnightLisa ShawRon CarrollJoi CardwellShawn Christopher

“Our crowd's about the music. The only thing they want tossed in their face is quality production and sound.”

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Where the musicfinds you.

It's not a party.It's a movement.

A decade ofessential sound.

Request Access

Where the music
finds you.

It's not a party.
It's a movement.

A decade of
essential sound.