Things to Do Near Hard Rock Stadium Before & After an Event

Hard Rock Stadium has been the Miami Dolphins stadium since its opening in the summer of 1987.

In its history, Hard Rock Stadium has hosted a total of six Super Bowls, a Pro Bowl, two different World Series, four BCS National Championships and WrestleMania XXVIII. It’s also the annual home to the Orange Bowl and the Miami Open tennis tournament.

In addition to being home to one of the most popular sports in Miami, Hard Rock Stadium often hosts major tours by the likes of Beyoncé, Karol G, Rick Ross and Shakira, as well as the Miami iteration of Rolling Loud. In the fall of 2024, Taylor Swift kicked off the final leg of The Eras Tour with three back-to-back shows at the stadium.

Before or after a Dolphins game — or any other event hosted at Hard Rock Stadium — there’s always plenty to eat, drink and do in the greater Miami area. Below, explore Ticketmaster’s handy guide for recommendations about where to eat, stay and experience live entertainment in the MIA.

Where to Eat & Drink Before an Event at Hard Rock Stadium

Need something to eat ahead of the big game? There are plenty of dining and drink options within a short drive from Hard Rock Stadium before heading to the stadium to cheer on the Dolphins. (And don’t forget to grab Hard Rock Stadium tickets for every home game of the season via Ticketmaster!)

World Famous Miami Gardens

19401 NW 27th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

Sunday’s Eatery

18367 NW 27th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

Crafty Crab – Miami Gardens

18192 NW 27th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL

Where to Go After an Event at Hard Rock Stadium

Miami is well-known as a thriving metropolis of live entertainment, sports, culture and nightlife. Below, dive into places to go after a game or other event at Hard Rock Stadium, including some of the most exciting venues in Miami.

The Fillmore Miami Beach

1700 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

The Miami Beach outpost of the famous Fillmore franchise is one of the most unique in the country. The venue is housed in the Jackie Gleason Theater, which used to be a TV studio in the 1960s for programs like The Dick Clark Show and The Ed Sullivan Show. Nowadays, The Fillmore remains one of the most popular venues in Miami, with Sting, T-Pain, Mitski and Jacob Collier all playing the stage in recent months.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at The Fillmore Miami Beach here.

Hard Rock Live

401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

Located inside the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Miami’s Hard Rock Live is a 7,000-seat theater with state-of-the-art technical capabilities. In recent years, everyone from the Jonas Brothers and Niall Horan to Santana, Ed Sheeran and Stevie Nicks have all played the venue.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at Hard Rock Live here.

Revolution Live

100 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Revolution Live is about a 40-minute drive from Hard Rock Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. The venue is general admission standing room only, and fits up to 1,300 fans between four separate sections: the main floor, second floor, VIP mezzanine and outdoor balconies. Over the past 20 years, Revolution Live has welcomed the likes of Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, Paramore and Katy Perry to the Miami metro area for intimate shows before they became superstars.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at Revolution Live here.

Hotels Near Hard Rock Stadium

• Stadium Hotel, 21485 NW 27th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
• North Miami Beach Gardens Inn & Suites, 148 NW 167th St, North Miami, FL 33169
• Marenas Beach Resort, 18683 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
• JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, 19999 W Country Club Dr, Aventura, FL 33180
• Hilton Miami Aventura, 2885 NE 191st Ave, Aventura, FL 33180
• Hampton Inn Hallandale Beach Aventura, 1000 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
• The Circ powered by Sonder, 1780 Polk St, Hollywood, FL 33020
• Hollywood Resort and Residences, 4111 S Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019