Studio 60 Reopens After 16-Month Renovation, Aims to Become Miamis New Dance Music Hub

Miami’s nightlife gets a fresh makeover as Studio 60 reopened on July 3 after a year‑and‑a‑half of intensive renovation. The Allapattah‑based nightclub, which has been a fixture since 2006, now boasts two new rooms, a state‑of‑the‑art lighting rig, and a 23‑hour liquor license that lets it stay open well beyond the typical closing window of its Wynwood and Miami Beach counterparts.

The overhaul gave Studio 60 a “plastic‑surgery‑like” transformation, according to the club’s own description. New LED panels and a modern lighting rig replaced the older fixtures, while the Jungle Room and the Egyptian Room were added to the venue’s footprint. The extended license means the club can operate almost around the clock, a rarity in the city’s club scene.

While the venue has long catered to Latin‑music aficionados, its new owners see a different future. The club’s leadership slate—comprising talent director Tyler Turnbull and operations director Lucas Gilschenk—was assembled in late 2023. Turnbull, who manages artist relations at Daer Nightclub in Hollywood, and Gilschenk, who runs Fort Lauderdale’s Nowhere Lounge, bring a blend of booking acumen and venue management experience.

“We felt a natural alignment between Studio 60’s existing relationships and our vision for the club,” Turnbull said. Gilschenk added that the pair “feel like we understand what it takes to run a successful nightclub.” Their aim is to cultivate an environment where house, tech‑house, bass, and dubstep coexist under one roof, with each room offering a distinct sonic identity.

The club’s soft opening featured Florida‑born house producer Rello, and subsequent nights hosted a bass double‑header with Benda and Vastive and Belgian tech‑house producer Nightfunk. Turnbull emphasized that the club’s programming will span a wide range of EDM acts, a departure from many Miami venues that concentrate on a single sub‑genre. “We’re setting ourselves apart from almost every venue by programming a broad range of acts in the EDM realm, ranging from house to tech to dubstep,” he said.

Gilschenk explained that the Jungle Room will be the primary focus until the high season kicks off in the fall, after which both rooms will accommodate multiple acts in a single night. The venue has already announced a Flux Pavilion set for September 26.

Studio 60’s Allapattah location—just a block from the Earlington Heights Metrorail station—offers a “grittier” feel compared to Wynwood or downtown, with fewer nearby residents. Gilschenk noted that this makes the spot well‑suited for a club that can stay open late without the same level of community pushback.

In line with its inclusive philosophy, the club will feature VIP tables alongside a large dance floor, and the minimum spend for tables is lower than at many other venues. “We aren’t looking to service one type of client. We have VIP tables, but we also have a very large dance floor, so you don’t have to come in thinking if I don’t get a table, I’m not going to have anywhere to dance,” Gilschenk said.

The dress code follows the relaxed policy of Club Space, allowing patrons to wear a wide range of attire except for strapless shoes. Turnbull added, “You are going to have fun no matter what experience you choose at our venue.”

Studio 60’s reopening arrives amid a broader shift in Miami nightlife, where venues such as Factory Town in Hialeah and the historic Club Space have pushed the city’s club scene beyond the traditional South Beach and downtown hubs. The club’s new owners say they are ready to fill a gap in the market by offering a “new nightlife destination” that can accommodate a variety of dance‑music styles.

The club’s website, studio60mia.com, lists its address as 2300 NW 36th St., Miami. The venue’s reopening marks a new chapter for a club that has been a part of the city’s nightlife landscape for over a decade.