Shift Miami made a strong debut on the global electronic music scene, bringing together artists, industry professionals, media, and emerging talent for four days of content, connections, and a forward-looking vision of the industry.
As we showed in our day-by-day report, from March 24 to 27, 2026, across three iconic Miami Beach venues, the event set a new standard for industry gatherings during Miami Music Week, delivering a dynamic and immersive experience.
Designed to connect creativity and business, Shift Miami featured a program full of panels, workshops, networking, and direct interaction between fans and artists. Among the key names were Don Diablo and Shimza, both involved in performances and discussions, showing a format that truly connects the artistic and professional worlds.
Watch our OneShot interviews with Laidback Luke and Shimza
During these four days, the Electronic Dance Music Awards 2026 (EDMA’s) ceremony also took place at the Clevelander in Miami Beach. The ceremony was the highlight of the event, featuring artist awards on the red carpet, interviews, and live DJ sets.
For the full list of winners, check the graphics below.
Shift Miami and the EDMA’s further strengthen Miami’s role, confirming it once again as a global capital of electronic music. Here is a little video recap of the best and most iconic moments during EDMA 2026.
