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NEON TIDE

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Biscayne Bayfront Grounds Gates 4:00 PM to 3:00 AM ET 18+ with valid government photo ID

The season closer, outdoors on Biscayne Bay in December. Gates at four, sunset at 5:32, and eleven hours of programming after that.

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The event

Sunset to 3:00 AM on the bay. Three stages, outdoors, in December.

NEON TIDE closes the 2026 season on the water in downtown Miami. Fifteen thousand capacity, three stages, and the one date on the calendar where outdoors in the evening is the obvious call rather than a gamble.

December in Miami sits in the low seventies after dark. That single fact shapes the entire event: no heat exhaustion, no midday lull, no scheduling around the sun. We open at four, run the main stage into sunset and keep going until three in the morning.

The Sandbar stage sits directly on the water and runs afro house and organic all night. The Reef is the bass room, tucked behind the main bowl so the low end does not fight the main system. Everything faces the bay.

Season closer

The last TM Festivals event of 2026 and the longest single day on the calendar at eleven hours.

Sunset at 5:32 PM

The main stage faces west across the bay. The 4:30 and 5:45 slots are programmed specifically for that hour.

15,000 on the water

Our largest capacity of the season, on an open bayfront site with the skyline as the backdrop.

December, outdoors

Low seventies after dark. The one month where an eleven hour outdoor event in Florida is the comfortable option.

Date
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Hours
4:00 PM to 3:00 AM ET. Last entry two hours before close.
Venue
Biscayne Bayfront Grounds, Bayfront Grounds, Downtown Miami, FL 33132. Open air waterfront park.
Capacity
15,000
Stages
TIDAL MAIN, SANDBAR, THE REEF
Age policy
18+ with valid government photo ID. No exceptions.
Ticket status
Tickets not on sale yet Register now. Presale codes go to registered fans before anything is public.

Lineup and set times

NEON TIDE 2026

23 artists across 3 stages. Set times are confirmed and published early so you can plan the night. Anything that changes gets announced here and by email.

Day timetable

Every set to scale, so you can see the clashes before you are standing in one. Scroll sideways on a phone.

01TIDAL MAIN

Main stage · Big room, progressive, melodic techno, festival trance

Facing west across Biscayne Bay. The sunset slots here are the best hour of the season.

  1. 4:30 PM GULFSTREAM Progressive house
  2. 5:45 PM BAY FREQUENCY Melodic house Sunset set
  3. 7:00 PM PALM RIOT Tech house
  4. 8:15 PM HELIX HAVANA Latin tech house
  5. 9:30 PM SOLAR MECHANIC Melodic techno Live set
  6. 10:45 PM ULTRAVIOLET SAINTS Big room
  7. 12:00 AM HALO DRIFT Festival trance
  8. 1:30 AM SEVEN SUNS Melodic techno Headliner, closing set

02SANDBAR

Second stage · Afro house, organic, Latin, deep house

On the water at the north end of the site. Sand underfoot, no barrier between the crowd and the bay.

  1. 4:30 PM ACID PALM Deep house
  2. 5:45 PM TERRA NOVA SOUND Organic house Sunset set
  3. 7:00 PM NOCTURNE BAY Afro house
  4. 8:15 PM FRACTAL BLOOM Melodic house
  5. 9:30 PM SANDSTORM SOCIETY Afro house Live percussion
  6. 10:45 PM TIDAL LOGIC Indie dance
  7. 12:00 AM KAVIA Afro house Extended set
  8. 1:30 AM MIRAGE COAST Organic house Closing set

03THE REEF

Bass stage · Dubstep, riddim, drum and bass, trap

Behind the main bowl with its own sound shadow, so the subs never fight the main stage.

  1. 4:30 PM ZERO GRAVITY CLUB Bass house
  2. 6:00 PM RAVEN CIRCUIT Drum and bass
  3. 7:30 PM NIGHTFORM Trap
  4. 9:00 PM PULSE ARCHITECT Riddim
  5. 10:30 PM MIDNIGHT PLTFRM Dubstep Extended set
  6. 12:00 AM DEEP FATHOM Drum and bass
  7. 1:30 AM TRENCHWAVE Dubstep Closing set

Dec 9 · Miami

NEON TIDE tickets

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General Admission

Soon

Full grounds access, all three stages.

Expected from
$129
Plus fees, subject to change
  • Access to all stages from gates to close
  • Free water refill stations across the site
  • Access to kitchen row and all bars
  • Standard entry lanes
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GA+

Soon

Express entry, raised deck, shorter bar lines.

Expected from
$199
Plus fees, subject to change
  • Everything in General Admission
  • Express entry lane
  • GA+ raised viewing deck at Tidal Main
  • Dedicated GA+ bars and restrooms
  • Re-entry privileges
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VIP

Soon

Bayfront lounge and elevated main stage viewing.

Expected from
$349
Plus fees, subject to change
  • Everything in GA+
  • Elevated VIP platform at front of house
  • Bayfront VIP lounge with seating, shade and full bar
  • Air conditioned restrooms
  • Complimentary locker for the night
  • Dedicated VIP entrance and drop off
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Platinum

Soon

Side stage, cabana and transport. 150 released.

Expected from
$699
Plus fees, subject to change
  • Everything in VIP
  • Side stage viewing at Tidal Main
  • Reserved bayfront cabana with bottle service option
  • Golf cart transport between stages
  • Dedicated host for the night
  • Priority exit and reserved rideshare lane
  • $75 merchandise credit
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Prices shown are expected face value in USD. Service fees are calculated at checkout. Payment plans will be available on VIP and Platinum.

Know before you go

Get in fast,
stay comfortable.

Bring this

  • Clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches
  • Small clutch up to 5 by 8 inches
  • Empty hydration packs
  • Empty non glass water bottles
  • Sunscreen in non aerosol containers
  • Earplugs, and please use them
  • Phones, cameras without detachable lenses
  • Portable phone chargers
  • Prescription medication in a labeled container

Leave this at home

  • Non clear backpacks
  • Glass of any kind
  • Outside food and drink
  • Professional cameras with detachable lenses
  • Drones
  • Selfie sticks and totems over 6 feet
  • Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives
  • Illegal substances
  • Chairs, umbrellas and pop up shade
  • Pets, other than documented service animals

Water and heat

Free refill stations at every stage on every site. Empty hydration packs are welcome. If someone is overheating, medical is closer than you think and nobody gets in trouble for asking.

Medical

Licensed medical teams on site with response targets under 90 seconds anywhere on the grounds. Look for the white and green flags, or tell any staff member in a marked vest.

Harm reduction

Trained harm reduction teams work the floor at every event. They are not security and they are not police. Talk to them.

Zero tolerance for harassment

Report it to any staff member or text the on site line printed on your wristband. We remove people and we do not negotiate about it.

Text a human

Every wristband carries a live text line staffed for the entire event. Lost friend, unsafe situation, someone in trouble, anything. It reaches a person, not a bot.

Accessibility

Accessible viewing platforms, step free routes, accessible restrooms and companion entry at all three events. Email access@tmfestivals.live ahead of the date and a host will meet you at the gate.

Full policies, accessibility details and the cashless system are on the info page.

Getting there and back

Miami logistics

The site is downtown, on the water, with a rail station a few minutes from the gate. Miami traffic on a weeknight is manageable if you avoid arriving between 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM.

Metromover and Metrorail

Metromover is free and drops you within a few minutes of the gate. It is the fastest way in and out and it runs late on event nights.

Rideshare

Two designated zones, north and south. The south zone is quieter at close. Surge at 3:00 AM downtown is aggressive, so wait 20 minutes or walk a few blocks first.

Parking

Prepaid parking is $35 in the downtown garages, a 5 to 12 minute walk from the gate. There is no parking on the grounds themselves.

Flying in

Miami International (MIA) is 20 minutes off peak and connects downtown by rail. Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is 45 minutes and is often cheaper.

Where to stay

Brickell and downtown put you inside walking distance. South Beach is a 20 minute ride and a very different night after the event. December is high season, so book early.

What to wear

Low seventies after sunset and breezy on the water. Bring a layer. People underestimate this every December and regret it around midnight.

Open Biscayne Bayfront Grounds in maps

Questions

NEON TIDE
FAQ

Still stuck? Email tickets@tmfestivals.live and a human answers.

When do tickets go on sale?
The on sale date has not been announced. Register your email on this page and you will get the presale code and a 48 hour head start before general on sale. Registration is free and does not obligate you to buy.
Does registering guarantee me a ticket?
No. Registration guarantees you the presale code and early access to the window, not reserved inventory.
Is it warm enough for an outdoor event in December?
Yes, and that is the point. Miami sits in the low seventies after dark in December with low humidity. Bring one layer for the breeze off the bay after midnight.
Is this event 18+ or 21+?
Entry is 18+ with a valid government photo ID. Anyone drinking must be 21+ and will be banded at the gate. Expired IDs and photos of IDs are not accepted.
Is there re-entry?
GA+ and above have re-entry. General Admission is single entry.
What is the bag policy?
Clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or a small clutch up to 5 by 8 inches. Empty hydration packs are allowed. Non clear backpacks are not.
What if there is a storm?
The event runs rain or shine. We hold programming only for lightning within eight miles or sustained winds above 40 mph, then resume once the cell passes. December storms on the bay are usually short.
Is the site accessible?
Yes. The grounds are flat and hard packed with accessible viewing platforms at all three stages, accessible restrooms and a dedicated entrance. Email access@tmfestivals.live in advance and we will meet you at the gate.

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