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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Free events are planned throughout the city
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In recognition of the contributions of Hispanic residents and culture, the City of Miami Beach will hold a number of events to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Monday, September 15 to Wednesday, October 15.
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2025 Hispanic Heritage Festival - Indoors Only Due to Weather
Unfortunately, due to inclement weather and saturated field conditions, the outdoor portion (including rides and bounce houses) of the Hispanic Heritage Festival has been canceled. The performances by the Parks & Recreation after-school program participants will still take place as scheduled inside the North Shore Park Youth Center gymnasium.
Friday, September 19
6 PM - 9 PM
North Shore Park Youth Center Gymnasium (indoors)
501 72 Street
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Library's Story Troupe at Miami Beach Regional
Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Library's Story Troupe and enjoy some storytelling and Mr. J's Bilingual Bash, an engaging jam session celebrating classic children's songs and books in English and Spanish.
Saturday, September 20
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Miami Beach Regional Library
227 22 Street
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Sounds & Colors of Hispano-America
The Miami Beach Botanical Garden will host an afternoon of music, art, unique cultural celebration, and joyful connection! Gabriela Esquivel and friends invite you to experience a vibrant artistic fusion celebrating the rich cultures of Hispano America and the United States.
Sunday, September 21
1 PM - 2:30 PM
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
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Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series: Cortadito
Experience the rhythms of traditional Son Cubano music with Miami-based ensemble Cortadito as they bring their signature sound to Lummus Park. Cortadito specializes in Son, one of the earliest forms of Cuban country music, and has built a strong local and national following for their acoustic, Buena Vista Social Club–inspired sound. In case of rain, the performance will take place inside The Betsy Hotel located at 1440 Ocean Drive.
Sunday, September 21
6 PM - 7 PM
Lummus Park
Between 14 Street & 14 Place
This event is part of the Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series, a free weekly concert series presented by the Ocean Drive Association with support from the City of Miami Beach and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair.
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Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series: Niuver
Discover a cross-cultural blend of Latin roots and global influences as singer-songwriter Niuver brings her soulful sound to the lawn at Lummus Park. Born in Cuba and now based in Paris, Niuver draws on her experiences living in Spain, the U.S. and France to craft songs that reflect a richly layered musical identity. A guitarist and laud player, she performs original material that blends Latin American folk traditions with contemporary acoustic textures. In case of rain, the performance will take place inside The Betsy Hotel located at 1440 Ocean Drive.
Sunday, September 28
6 PM - 7 PM
Lummus Park
Between 14 Street & 14 Place
This event is part of the Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series, a free weekly concert series presented by the Ocean Drive Association with support from the City of Miami Beach and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair.
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Ballet Folklorico Antumapu
The Ballet Folklórico Antumapu Universidad de Chile presents Chiliche – Gente de Chile, a colorful and moving stage production with a folkloric ensemble of 20+ dancers that celebrates the cultural richness of the Chilean people through dance, music, and ancestral traditions. This performance journeys through the diverse landscapes and expressions of the country, from the mystical Rapa Nui to the vibrant rhythms of the north and south.
Friday, October 3
7 PM
Miami Beach Bandshell
7275 Collins Avenue
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Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series: Melodia Y Rumba
Feel the energy of contemporary salsa and classic Latin rhythms as Melodia Y Rumba takes the stage in a lively open-air performance. Founded by bassist and composer Osmany “Ozzie” Gonzalez, Melodia Y Rumba is a 10-piece ensemble that blends traditional salsa with modern influences. Featuring lead vocalist Melissa Cruz, the group delivers a dynamic sound that reflects the cultural influences of Miami’s Latin music scene. In case of rain, the performance will take place inside The Betsy Hotel located at 1440 Ocean Drive.
Sunday, October 5
6 PM - 7 PM
Lummus Park
Between 14 Street & 14 Place
This event is part of the Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series, a free weekly concert series presented by the Ocean Drive Association with support from the City of Miami Beach and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair.
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Miami Beach Salsa Fest
Join the City of Miami Beach’s Hispanic Affairs Committee for Miami Beach Salsa Fest featuring Melina Almodóvar “La Muñeca de la Salsa,” Jacareo, DJ Cristi Hernz, a senior salsa dance competition, free salsa lessons and much more.
Sunday, October 5
4 PM - 10 PM
Miami Beach Bandshell
7275 Collins Avenue
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OnStage! LIVE En La Playa
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Miami Beach’s OnStage! series presents OnStage! Live En La Playa featuring Jacuzzi Boys — a high-energy tribute to their favorite Spanish pop tunes — plus the hits by Jacuzzi Boys you already know and love. The performance will also feature Sonora Tukukuy and DJ Le Spam.
The Mobile Dále Zine Truck will be transformed into a traveling gallery showcasing Cumbia-inspired artwork, including vintage record covers, label logos, and poster designs. Guests will be invited to create their own Cumbia-style poster or LP cover, using popular fonts, colors and design elements drawn from the genre’s rich visual history.
Free RSVP.
NEW DATE: Saturday, October 11
6 PM
Altos Del Mar Park
241 77 Street
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Festival de Bomba y Plena MB
The Festival de Bomba y Plena Miami Beach, presented by Afro Borinken Roots, is a free, family-friendly event celebrating the vibrant Afro-Puerto Rican traditions of music and dance. Audiences will experience the heartbeat of Puerto Rico through the powerful rhythms of barrel drums, expressive dance, and joyful call-and-response songs.
Sunday, October 12
6 PM
Miami Beach Bandshell
7275 Collins Avenue
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Miami Beach OnStage! featuring Miamibloco’s Bateria Saideira with Rum & Coke
The City of Miami Beach’s OnStage! program presents another iteration of a samba percussion orchestra performance by Miamibloco and grooves by Rum & Coke on Lincoln Road. Kick off the night with a retro Afro-Caribbean dance set hosted by residents DJ Kumi, Harold Fandino, and Jesus Rodriguez from 6-7:30 p.m., followed by two back-to-back samba performances by Miamibloco at 7:30 and 8:15 p.m.
Thursday, October 16
6 PM - 9 PM
Euclid Oval
660 Lincoln Road
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