Zey Zey has quickly become one of my absolute favorite venues for live music in Miami. Just outside of Little Haiti, this location is far removed from the usual Miami nightlife and crowds; it truly creates its own magic.
I had never heard of Zey Zey until a favorite band of mine (Paco Versailles) was coming to Miami for their first show there. Little did I know that this was just the beginning of my many visits for this venue. Since that first show, I've already been back 3 more times to see LA LOM, Poolside, Satin Jackets, and later this year will be seeing Darius and Caloncho. I am genuinely so happy each time I see a new show announced on their Instagram page; Zey Zey is bringing in such a great variety of artists to Miami's music scene.
I haven't ventured into the indoor space, so I've definitely been lucky with the weather for all the shows I've gone to! The outdoor area is very spacious with the stage, a bar, various food vendors that seem to rotate from time to time (I've had delicious stuffed tostones and fries there, and some friends have had fried rice), some VIP/reserved seating areas, plenty of patio seats, and picnic benches. Even at the sold out events, it never feels uncomfortably crowded. I don't know if it's some kind of Zey Zey magic, but the people who come to the venue are pretty damned cool and have pretty good live show etiquette and respect for personal space when standing around the stage.
I keep forgetting to snap picture of my drink and food when I'm there, but my favorite drink is the Apple Pie. The bar has a great cocktail menu with some very unique and delicious ingredients (one of my friends ordered a tasty drink that had some kind of palo santo infusion), some pre-mixed slushie cocktails, a few canned wine selections, and non-alcoholic sodas and teas/juices - definitely something for everybody! My only gripe is that they don't give you tap water, you're kind of forced to buy a can of Liquid Death if you want some water. The bartenders have been friendly and very efficient with the lines that tend to grow as the night progresses. Oh! If you get there early enough, there are happy hour specials at the bar.
I really love this venue and it's such a great space to experience live music and hang out with friends; it's even received the stamp of approval from some of my friends that absolutely hate the night life kind of environment. There's just something about it that truly feels different.
There is a free parking lot across the street from Zey Zey that is shared with Magic 13 Brewing, but there is also (PayByPhone) street parking and parking along the train tracks.
There are 2 restrooms outside that are an air-conditioned respite from the Miami humidity and, at least this last time I went, are stocked with enough toilet paper to last the evening.
The prices for tickets to the shows I've gone to here has varied from $10-30. Given the intimate nature of the stage and the ample space and drink/food offerings, I feel like the cost has been very reasonable, especially for Miami. If you subscribe to their text/email newsletter, they do occasionally send links for subscriber-discounted tickets, which honestly is an added value that makes me love this venue even more.
From what I've seen on social media, Zey Zey also hosts farmer's markets and family-friendly movie nights, in case the whole live music scene isn't your thing. It's a very versatile space and I cannot iterate enough how glad I am that it exists for Miami. read more