Faena Forum and cultural events — what the venue offers guests
Faena Forum at Faena Miami Beach is a multidisciplinary cultural and event complex on the hotel's campus that hosts concerts, conferences, product launches and weddings. The venue (designed by OMA/Rem Koolhaas) is one of several cultural spaces on property — along with Faena Theater and outdoor areas — that guests can use for private events or attend as public programming.
In this guide
- What Faena Forum is and where it sits on property
- Other cultural venues on-site: Faena Theater, Mammoth Garden and more
- Event capacities, configurations and meeting rooms
- How cultural programming links to guest experiences
- Dining, nightlife and entertainment tied to cultural events
- Spa, fitness and on-site amenities for event attendees
- Practical notes for planners and guests
What Faena Forum is and where it sits on property
Faena Forum is a 43,000-square-foot multidisciplinary event space on the Faena Miami Beach campus designed by Rem Koolhaas and the OMA team led by Shohei Shigematsu.
It sits within the Faena District near the hotel and is a short walk along the property from Faena Miami Beach's main hotel areas and the oceanfront. The Forum is used for exhibitions, concerts, conferences, and large-scale private events.
- Design team: OMA/Rem Koolhaas (Shohei Shigematsu)
- Function: exhibitions, concerts, conferences, product launches, weddings
- Campus relationship: part of the Faena Miami Beach / Faena District cultural offerings
Other cultural venues on-site: Faena Theater, Mammoth Garden and more
Faena Theater is an opera-house–style venue with gold-leaf and red-velvet décor suitable for performances, ceremonies, and seated dinners. The Faena Theater Mezzanine provides adjoining lobby-level meeting space for smaller gatherings.
Outdoor sites such as the Mammoth Garden and Faena Playa (beachfront venue) are available for ceremonies and receptions, giving event planners indoor and outdoor options on property.
- Faena Theater: Max capacity 300 (Reception 200, Seated 118); Mezzanine capacity 100
- Mammoth Garden: outdoor garden setting beside Damien Hirst’s 'Gone But Not Forgotten' (Capacity listed around 150 for events)
- Faena Playa: beachfront event venue with beach butler service and chaise/umbrella access for guests
| Venue | Typical uses | Event capacity (as listed) |
|---|---|---|
| Faena Forum | Conferences, exhibits, large events | Up to 1,000 guests |
| Faena Theater | Performances, weddings, seated dinners | Max 300 (Reception 200, Seated 118) |
| Mammoth Garden / Faena Playa | Outdoor ceremonies, cocktail hours | Ranges (Mammoth Garden ~150; Faena Playa varies) |
Event capacities, configurations and meeting rooms
Faena Forum includes two exhibit halls and a 2,900 sq. ft. rose marble Amphitheater, and it can be combined into larger exhibit space for flexible configurations.
Meeting planners can use breakout rooms and smaller meeting spaces within the Forum complex; the property publishes capacities that event teams should confirm with the hotel's events staff before contracting.
- Faena Forum: up to 1,000 guests (exhibit halls + amphitheater)
- Amphitheater: 2,900 sq. ft. rose marble stepped seating
- Smaller meeting rooms and breakouts: available inside the Forum (number and size vary)
| Space | Characteristic |
|---|---|
| Exhibit halls | Two halls that can combine into one large exhibit space |
| Rose marble Amphitheater | 2,900 sq. ft. stepped seating for presentations or performances |
| Breakout rooms | Multiple meeting rooms/breakouts for conferences |
How cultural programming links to guest experiences
Guests at Faena Miami Beach can attend public performances and exhibitions at Faena Forum and Faena Theater when programming is scheduled; these events are also used for private bookings such as product launches and weddings.
The hotel’s concierge and events team coordinate guest access, tickets, and private-event logistics — ask the 24-hour front desk or events contact when you arrive for current public programming and ticketing procedures.
- Public programming: concerts, gallery shows, festivals — check hotel/event calendar
- Private events: conferences, product launches, weddings; venue rental handled by hotel events team
- Guest services: concierge can arrange tickets, seating and on-property transfers between hotel and venues
Dining, nightlife and entertainment tied to cultural events
Faena Miami Beach pairs cultural programming with a range of restaurants and late-night venues that often appear on event itineraries: Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann, Pao by Paul Qui, El Secreto Omakase, Veranda, The Living Room, and Saxony Bar.
Some dining venues host live music or special nights that complement Forum programming; for example, Pao has live music on Fridays and Saturdays and The Living Room runs Vinyl Tuesdays.
- Los Fuegos: open-fire Argentine restaurant with breakfast, lunch and dinner service (dinner hours and Sunday Parrillada noted on venue pages)
- Pao by Paul Qui: Modern Asian in a domed room with a gold unicorn sculpture (dinner Tue–Sat; live music Fri–Sat)
- El Secreto Omakase: six-seat omakase with two seatings Tue–Sat (reservations require full prepayment)
| Venue | Typical focus |
|---|---|
| Veranda | Poolside breakfast (7:00am–11:00am) |
| The Living Room | Cocktails and live jazz (hours vary; Vinyl Tuesdays) |
| Saxony Bar | Speakeasy-style late-night cocktails and DJ sets |
Spa, fitness and on-site amenities for event attendees
Tierra Santa Healing House is Faena Miami Beach's 22,000-square-foot spa on the third floor offering wet-spa amenities, signature rituals, advanced facials and a large Hammam; spa hours and many signature treatments are published by the property.
Daily resort-fee inclusions for registered guests cover access to Tierra Santa’s wet spa and the oceanfront Fitness Center, plus pool chaise lounges, umbrella and towel service — useful inclusions for attendees staying on property.
- Spa hours: 9:00 AM–9:00 PM Mon–Sat; 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Sun (as listed)
- Fitness Center: oceanfront gym and studios, open 6:00 AM–9:00 PM daily
- Resort fee includes: wet-spa access, fitness center, pool/beach chaise/umbrella/towel service, in-room WiFi and a welcome beverage
Practical notes for planners and guests
Faena Miami Beach’s front desk is open 24 hours; event planners should contact the hotel's events team to confirm capacities, AV needs, and catering options for the Faena Forum and other venues.
The property is not all-inclusive: meals, treatments and many services are charged separately. The hotel also charges a daily resort fee that includes specific amenities — confirm current inclusions and any event-related fees with the hotel when booking.
- Contact: Faena Miami Beach (hotel address 3201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140) or BookResorts agents at +1 (888) 605-1350 for booking help
- Check-in begins at 4:00 PM; check-out is by 12:00 PM (noon)
- Confirm dress codes: several restaurant venues enforce 'Elegant Chic' or Business Casual for particular spaces and events
