Hispanic Heritage Month in Miami 2026: Events, Exhibitions, Music and Food
Hispanic Heritage Month is a national celebration of the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States, and of course, right here in Miami! Observed from September 15 through October 15, it coincides with the independence anniversaries of several Latin American countries.
To help you enjoy Hispanic Heritage Month, we came up with a list of free concerts, art exhibitions and more ways to celebrate. The 2026 calendar below includes events at the Adrienne Arsht Center, the South Florida premiere of Buena Vista Social Club, as well as opportunities to take a salsa class, explore Cuban cooking and more.
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Events and Live Music
Doral Hispanic Heritage Celebration in the Park
Date: September 12, 6–10 p.m.
Doral begins its celebrations three days before the national observance with the Hispanic Heritage Celebration in the Park. The announced program includes live mariachi and salsa, folkloric performances and the Best Empanada in Doral competition.
Admission is free and open to the public, with registration available through the city’s event page. Organizers encourage visitors to bring a chair or blanket for the outdoor program.
Salsa Classes at Doral Cultural Arts Center
Dates: September 15 and October 6, 7–8 p.m.
Address: 8363 NW 53rd Street, Doral
The city’s Hispanic Heritage Dance Classes welcome participants of all skill levels for an hour of salsa instruction. The Cultural Arts Center sessions cost $10 each, with online registration available through the official listing.
Free parking is available at the Doral Government Center, 8401 NW 53rd Terrace.
Miami Beach Hispanic Heritage Festival
Date: September 18, 6–9 p.m.
Miami Beach’s Hispanic Heritage Festival features performances by Parks & Recreation afterschool programs, with rides, bounce houses and a food vendor also listed. The neighborhood park setting and children’s activities make this a practical option for families.
The city asks families to preregister through its parks registration system to obtain free wristbands for unlimited rides and bounce houses. The registration link is included on the official event page.
Buena Vista Social Club at the Arsht Center
Dates: September 29–October 4
Location: Ziff Ballet Opera House, Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami
The South Florida premiere of Buena Vista Social Club opens the Arsht’s 2026–27 Broadway in Miami season. Inspired by the Cuban album, the musical follows a story of music and memory centered on singer Omara Portuondo. Its local connections include a book by Hialeah native Marco Ramirez and choreography by Miami native Patricia Delgado with Justin Peck, as detailed in the Arsht’s announcement.
Tickets are listed at $52.65–$228.15, including fees. The production runs approximately two hours and 10 minutes with one intermission and is recommended for ages 8 and older. The schedule includes evening performances and weekend matinees.
Rhythm & Roots: Free Music and Cuban Culture
Dates: September 29–October 4; start times vary
Location: Thomson Plaza for the Arts, Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami
The Arsht’s Rhythm & Roots pairs free performances with dancing, domino games and local vendors. The announced lineup includes Yissy García and Leslie Cartaya on September 29, Palo on September 30, Cortadito and 6Jam on October 1, and OKAN on October 2. Mr. Pauer appears on the October 3 and 4 programs, alongside additional performers.
Visitors can also explore Cuban cultural exhibitions, artifacts and photography through collaborations with community organizations. Programs begin at 6 p.m. September 29–October 1, 6:30 p.m. October 2, 4 p.m. October 3 and 3 p.m. October 4. Admission is free, but every attendee needs a ticket, regardless of age. Tickets to the Buena Vista Social Club musical are sold separately.
Chucho Valdés 85th Birthday Celebration
Date: October 3, 8 p.m.
Location: Knight Concert Hall, Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami
Cuban pianist, composer and arranger Chucho Valdés marks his 85th birthday year with a concert at the Arsht. The announced program features special guests Joe Lovano and Terence Blanchard, adding a concert focused on Afro-Cuban jazz to the month’s music offerings.
The venue lists tickets at $52.65–$157.95, including fees.
Sabor Fest in Miami Lakes
Date: October 10, 4–9 p.m.
Address: 6710 Main Street, Miami Lakes
Miami Lakes’ Sabor Fest combines live entertainment and food with art and handcrafted goods from Hispanic artists and vendors. The town’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration takes place on Main Street, offering an evening to browse vendors and hear music in the same setting.
Attendee registration is available through the town’s official event page, which also provides a separate application for vendors.
Live En La Playa
Date: October 10, 6–11 p.m.
Address: 1130 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Returning for its second year, Live En La Playa brings an open-air celebration of Latin music and culture to Lummus Park as part of Miami Beach’s Hispanic Heritage Month programming. Miami Latin-funk group Spam Allstars and Afro-Caribbean jazz ensemble Tony & The Kings lead the live performances, while Aaron Brown (Mr. Brown), Miami Is an Island and Tiki Tumbao Records’ Travis Acker and Lula Rios curate additional music throughout the evening.
The free event also includes an outdoor record fair featuring vinyl from across Latin America and the Hispanic diaspora, along with a heritage-inspired pin-making workshop led by Cut and Destroy. Presented by the City of Miami Beach OnStage! program in partnership with Miami Jazz Booking, the event is free with RSVP, and attendees are welcome to bring a blanket for seating on the lawn.
Latin American Art at PAMM
Photo by Oriol Tarridas/PAMM
Two installations at PAMM offer different perspectives on Latin American art during the observance. Carlos Cruz-Diez: Chromosaturation, on view through September 27, presents interconnected chambers illuminated in red, green and blue. The Caracas-born artist’s work makes the visitor’s perception of color central to the experience.
Cecilia Vicuña: Quipu Gut, on view through November 1, uses knotted strands of red, unspun wool. The Chilean artist draws on the Andean quipu, a system of recording information through knotted strings, connecting the installation to Indigenous knowledge, memory and environmental concerns.
These are ongoing exhibitions available during Hispanic Heritage Month. PAMM admission is $18 for adults and $14 for students with ID, seniors 62 and older, and visitors ages 7–18. Children 6 and younger enter free, and general admission is free on Thursdays after 5 p.m. The museum closes Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Cuban Food and Live Music in Little Havana
Café La Trova
Address: 971 SW Eighth Street, Miami
Café La Trova’s connection to Cuban culture also runs through the people behind its bar and kitchen. Cuban-born co-owner Julio Cabrera, a maestro cantinero, preserves the island’s cocktail traditions while mentoring younger bartenders. His career has taken him through Havana, Italy, Mexico and the United States, and his honors include the 2023 Roku Industry Icon award.
Maestro Cantinero Julio Cabrera. Photo by Anthony Nader/52 Chefs
The restaurant’s Cuban-inspired food is by Michelle Bernstein, a James Beard Award-winning chef born and raised in Miami. Her cooking reflects her Jewish and Latin heritage, South Florida roots and international travels. With her husband and business partner David Martinez, she also leads ventures including La Cañita and Sra. Martinez, while her work with Common Threads supports food and nutrition education.
Chef/Owner Michelle Bernstein. Photo by Michael Pisarri
Café La Trova offers a dining option during the month through its Miami Spice dinner menu, available Sunday through Thursday until September 30. The $50 menu includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert, with choices such as croquetas, skirt steak ropa vieja and flan. The restaurant limits the offer to parties of 10 or fewer and lists supplements for certain selections.
Its regular live music schedule continues beyond Miami Spice: performances begin at 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Reservations are available through the restaurant’s website.
Peruvian Traditions and Puerto Rican Roots
Jarana
JARANA in Aventura pairs Peruvian cuisine with pisco cocktails, offering another way to explore Latin American food traditions during Hispanic Heritage Month. Executive chef Martha Palacios, born in Lima, draws on the cooking lessons of her grandmothers from Cuzco and Lima and more than two decades of culinary experience. Her background includes work across South America, a decade in Japan and roles with Panchita and La Mar by Gastón Acurio, connecting family traditions with an international perspective on Peruvian cooking.
Executive Chef, Martha Palacios
Executive chef Martha Palacios draws on the cooking traditions of her grandmothers from Cuzco and Lima. Born in Lima, she has more than two decades of culinary experience, including work in Peru, Colombia, Argentina and Chile, as well as a decade spent in Japan. Her career includes roles with Panchita and La Mar by Gastón Acurio, with family teachings remaining a point of reference for her approach to Peruvian cuisine.
LIME Fresh Mexican Grill
Addresses:
Dadeland
Doral
River Landing
LIME Fresh Mexican Grill offers a casual Mexican dining option during Hispanic Heritage Month, with Puerto Rican chef Sharon Fernandez helping shape its food and hospitality. Raised in Tampa, the executive chef and operations support manager draws on more than 15 years of culinary and restaurant experience. Her work across the brand connects its everyday dining experience with the emphasis on food, family and community that informs her Hispanic upbringing.
Operations Support Manager/Executive Chef Sharon Fernandez
Puerto Rican chef Sharon Fernandez, who grew up in Tampa, connects her heritage with the everyday work of hospitality at LIME. The operations support manager and executive chef has more than 15 years of culinary and restaurant experience and earned a scholarship to Johnson & Wales University. Her role spans culinary direction, team leadership and restaurant operations, informed by the emphasis on food, family and community in her Hispanic upbringing.