Hispanic Heritage Month runs every year from September 15 until October 15 and it’s a time dedicated to celebrating the contributions and cultures of people whose ancestors are from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. To Miami, home to a thriving Hispanic community (coming at no surprise to anyone), it’s especially important. From live music to salsa lessons and savory eats, here are some of the best festive events to celebrate:
1. Latin Restaurant Weeks
What better way to celebrate Latin American cuisine than by having two straight weeks of food specials and meal deals during Hispanic Heritage Month? Latin Restaurant Weeks amplifies Latin-owned culinary businesses and talent, including restaurants, bakeries, chefs, bartenders and food trucks. Find participating restaurants on their website.
When: October 3 – 17
2. InterContinental’s Salsa Festival
Grab your dancing shoes for an unforgettable weekend filled with non-stop salsa dancing and entertainment at InterContinental Miami’s Fourth Annual Salsa Festival Weekend. The three-day soiree sizzles with dance workshops, pool parties, live concerts and more.
When: October 3 – 5
Where: 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131
3. Candlelight: Best of Salsa
Candlelight is an experience unlike any other, and it’s illuminating Jungle Island this Hispanic Heritage Month with a concert dedicated entirely to salsa hits! From El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico’s “Un Verano en Nueva York” to Frankie Ruiz’s “Tú Con Él”, the Collins Quartet will be working their magic on songs you know and love, all along a sea of twinkling candles. Get tickets to this Candlelight Concert here.
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When: Sunday, November 16
Where: 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132
4. Billboard Latin Music Week
Timed around Hispanic Heritage Month, Billboard Latin Music Week is back in Miami Beach for five days of exclusive conversations, workshops, performances and appearances from the top names in Latin music such as Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Daddy Yankee, Anuel AA, Myke Towers and more. The event will take place at The Fillmore Miami Beach.
When: October 20 – 24
Where: 1700 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
5. ORGULLO Pride Festival
The city’s Hispanic and Indigenous LGBTQ+ festival is back for its 15th year, jam packed with an electrifying dance contest, vibrant art showcase, delicious brunch at WANDERLUST Cafe, R House quinceañera dinner and more. Click here to visit Celebrate ORGULLO’s website and sign up for your next event.
When: September 25 – October 12
6. Noches de Neón with Bacilos
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is turning things up with its poolside party: Noches de Neón. From 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., groove to music by Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning Latin pop duo Bacilos while the hotel’s guitar façade visually moves to the beat!
When: Friday, September 19
Where: 1 Seminole Way, Davie, FL 33314
7. OnStage! Live En La Playa: Jacuzzi Boys & Sonora Tukukuy
Miami Beach’s OnStage! series continues this Hispanic Heritage Month with the city’s own Jacuzzi Boys and their favorite Spanish pop tunes. Plus, you can expect hits from the rock band that you already know and love! Taking place at Altos Del Mar Park, the performance will also feature Allapattah’s psychedelic cumbia, Sonora Tukukuy, and DJ Le Spam, founder of Spam Allstars.
When: Saturday, September 20
Where: 241 77th St, Miami Beach, FL 33141
8. CityPlace Live!
CityPlace Doral’s all-new entertainment series, CityPlace Live!, is taking over the mall’s Fountain Plaza on Saturdays, from 7 to 10 p.m. During Hispanic Heritage Month — now through October 15th — the weekly celebration will feature Hispanic performers, Una Rumba Loca dance parties and Noche de Despecho karaoke nights. See the full lineup of events on their website.
When: Saturdays, September through October
Where: 8300 NW 36th St, Doral, FL 33166
9. Miami Beach’s Hispanic Heritage Festival
The city’s annual Hispanic Heritage Festival will take to North Shore Park with plenty of free festivities, from rides and bounce houses to food vendors and arts & crafts. It all takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
When: Friday, September 19
Where: 501 72nd St, Miami Beach, FL 33141
10. Hialeah’s 100th Anniversary
One of the nation’s largest Hispanic-majority cities, Hialeah, is getting up to celebrate its centennial with multiple events and a new digital storytelling site, hialeah100.com, where residents are encouraged to share personal stories and photographs of the city’s evolution over time. Don’t miss Flamingo BrewFest at Garden of the Arts on October 18th, Hialeah Trunk-or-Treat at Milander Park on October 31st and Pop Art Exhibition Opening Night at Milander Center for Arts & Entertainment on November 7th.