Alesso Worldcenter

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DJ Alesso headlined the grand opening of downtown Miami’s Worldcenter, a $6 billion retail, dining, and entertainment hub.

Miami’s downtown lit up as global superstar DJ Alesso headlined a massive open-air block party celebrating the grand opening of Miami Worldcenter, the city’s new 27-acre, $6 billion retail, dining, and entertainment hub. Thousands turned out for the high-energy show, which transformed Miami Worldcenter’s streets into a full-sensory experience with fireworks, lasers, CO2 blasts, and live performers.

The evening also featured live performances by Shaggy and country star Lee Greenwood. Greenwood’s rendition of “God Bless the USA” was accompanied by a dramatic Red Bull base jumper stunt from the top of the 60-story Paramount Miami Worldcenter tower. Miami’s own DJ Irie served as MC throughout the night, keeping the crowd hyped between acts.

The free concert, co-hosted by DJ Scotty B, included performances by Flo Rida and Nicky Jam, as well as a fireworks spectacular, laser light show, special effects, confetti storm, and more. Guests could also enjoy food and beverage tastings from immersive street activations hosted by dozens of retail and dining tenants now open at Miami Worldcenter.

Culinary showcases included Maple & Ash, Sixty Vines, Earls Kitchen + Bar, Serafina, Go Greek Yogurt, Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe, and Starbucks. Additionally, local favorites Juvia, Brasserie Laurel, Chug’s Express, and El Vecino Cigar & Cocktail Bar provided a further diverse mix of global flavors and formats.

Positioned within walking distance of Miami’s top cultural and entertainment landmarks, including Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), the Frost Museum of Science, the Adrienne Arsht Center, and the Kaseya Center—home of the Miami Heat—Miami Worldcenter is downtown’s new heartbeat.

During the course of the multi-phase development, Miami Worldcenter plans to bring over 11,000 residential units to market. Several luxury apartments and condominium towers are already completed, with thousands of additional units actively under construction or in planning. On the hospitality front, more than 1,100 hotel rooms are expected across the site, with the CitizenM Miami Worldcenter Hotel now open and additional hospitality destinations slated to debut in future phases.

Miami Worldcenter’s Grand Opening Celebration was presented by Openbank by Santander, a new digital bank that’s “simple, secure, and powered by a top global bank.” Ray-Ban was the official eyewear provider, while CitizenM was the preferred partner hotel, and Rentyl Resorts was the official hospitality sponsor. Official beverage sponsors Lucky Strike and E11even Vodka further elevated the experience, alongside Nestle, who provided complementary Essentia Ionized Alkaline Water for guests.