Venue · Miami, FL
James L Knight Center Events & Tickets
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About James L Knight Center
The James L. Knight Center is a contemporary entertainment and convention complex located in Downtown Miami, Florida. Located within the Miami Central Business District, the venue opened in 1982. The complex is named after famed newspaper publisher, James L. Knight. Since its opening, the complex has hosted many business, entertainment and political events. Annually, it hosts Miami Dade College graduation ceremonies. It also hosted Miss Universe in 1984 and 1985, Miss USA in 1986 and Miss Teen USA in 1985 and the OTI Festival 1989.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- Knight CenterTrain station180 m · 3 min walk
- RiverwalkTrain station250 m · 4 min walk
- Fifth StreetTrain station280 m · 5 min walk
- Third StreetTrain station370 m · 6 min walk
- Bayfront ParkTrain station380 m · 6 min walk
- Miami AvenueTrain station460 m · 7 min walk
🅿️ Parking
- Multi-storey car park180 m · 3 min walk
- Premier Cruise Parking - 7th FloorCar park200 m · 3 min walk
- Multi-storey car park240 m · 4 min walk
- Multi-storey car park250 m · 4 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near James L Knight Center
Check prices ↗- Hyatt Regency MiamiHotel50 m · 1 min walk
- Epic Residences & HotelApartments70 m · 1 min walk
- Kimpton EPIC HotelHotel100 m · 2 min walk
- JW Marriott Marquis MiamiHotel110 m · 2 min walk
- River Park Hotel & Suites Downtown/Convention CenterHotel170 m · 3 min walk
- Courtyard Miami Downtown/Brickell AreaHotel170 m · 3 min walk
🛏️ Hotels near James L Knight Center
Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- Area 31 - Epic HotelBar90 m · 1 min walk
- ZumaRestaurant110 m · 2 min walk
- The Capital GrilleRestaurant · steak house150 m · 2 min walk
- Gordon Ramsay Hell's KitchenRestaurant170 m · 3 min walk
- La GranjaRestaurant220 m · 4 min walk
- New York Roma PizzaRestaurant · pizza230 m · 4 min walk
- NovikovRestaurant · seafood250 m · 4 min walk
- Baby Jane Cocktail House & Noodle BarBar270 m · 4 min walk
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James L Knight Center: FAQs
What's on at James L Knight Center?
James L Knight Center has 18 upcoming events. Next up: Premios Billboard De La Musica Latina on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Where is James L Knight Center?
James L Knight Center is located at 400 SE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33131.
How big is James L Knight Center?
James L Knight Center has a capacity of around 4,000.
Is there parking at James L Knight Center?
Location: Miami Tower (formerly the Bank of America building) 100 S.E 2nd Street - Miami, FL Charge: $20.00
Does James L Knight Center have accessible seating?
This is an accessible venue.
When is the James L Knight Center box office open?
Box Office open only on event days, starting at Noon.
What is the nearest station to James L Knight Center?
The nearest station is Knight Center (Train station), about 180 m from James L Knight Center.
Which hotels are closest to James L Knight Center?
The closest places to stay are Hyatt Regency Miami (50 m), Epic Residences & Hotel (70 m), and Kimpton EPIC Hotel (100 m).