Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month in Orlando with vibrant flavors, cultural events and more.
Hispanic Heritage Month returns to Orlando from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2025, celebrating the rich culture and history of U.S. citizens hailing from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Over 35% of Central Florida’s population identifies as Hispanic or Latino, and we’re highlighting some of the best ways to celebrate. From festive events and shows to specialty dining and more, get ready for a fiesta like no other. ¡Vamos!
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Go, Dog. Go! Ve Perro ¡Ve! (Weekends, Sept. 6 – Oct. 5, 2025)
Little ones can join the celebration at Orlando Family Stage with a heartwarming, multi-language adaption of the classic children’s book Go, Dog. Go! The pop-up storybook is reimagined with English and Spanish dialogue; expressive, physical storytelling; and plenty of music, color and fun to delight audiences of all ages and languages.
Discover: Orlando With Little Ones
The Don Soledad Group (Sept. 14, 2025)
Unwind with the captivating sounds of The Don Soledad Group at Judson’s Live, an intimate listening lounge at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. With excellent acoustics and just 150 seats, it’s the perfect spot for soaking up some flamenco guitar, enjoying a cocktail or two, and savoring a night out in downtown Orlando.
Discover: Inside Judson’s Live
Anuel AA (Sept. 20, 2025)
Latin trap artist Anuel AA will bring his Real Hasta La Muerte 2 Tour to Kia Center in downtown Orlando. The Puerto Rican singer and rapper has worked with major artists including Marc Anthony, Bad Bunny, Enrique Iglesias, Tego Calderon, Karol G, Lil Wayne, Ozuna, Farruko, and Yandel.
Discover: Orlando Concert Venues
5th Latin Festival of Performing Arts (Sept. 22 – 28, 2025)
Catch an exciting lineup of cultural concerts, film screenings, live theater, dance and more during the 5th Latin Festival of Performing Arts. Presented by Open Scene at the Art & History Museums of Maitland, this weeklong fiesta features free nightly performances, live translation in 25+ languages, and post-show artist talkbacks.
Discover: Orlando Museums & Galleries
Benise: Fiesta! (Sept. 25, 2025)
Benise, “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” will return to Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for a fourth consecutive year. His Emmy-winning Fiesta! features an international cast of musicians and dancers in a dazzling spectacle of Spanish flamenco, Cuban salsa, Brazilian samba and more.
Myriam Hernandez: Tauro Tour (Sept. 25, 2025)
Also at Dr. Phillips Center, Chilean songstress Myriam Hernandez will light up the stage with her unique blend of romantic ballads, pop and subtle hip hop influences. You can even meet La Baladista de América herself with an exclusive VIP add-on.
Buena Vista Social Club Tribute by Cortadito Son, Cuban All Stars! (Sept. 26, 2025)
Timucua Arts Foundation, an intimate, 100-seat theater in Orlando’s SODO District, will host several Hispanic Heritage Month concerts as part of their acclaimed World Music Series. Kick things off with a lively performance from Cortadito, a folk and acoustic band best known for an early style of Cuban country music known as Son.
Discover: Timucua Arts Foundation
Sunset at the Zoo: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage (Sept. 26, 2025)
Join the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for Sunset at the Zoo, a radiant celebration of Hispanic culture and heritage. This after-hours, separately ticketed event will include themed entertainment and activities, specialty food items for purchase, kid-friendly crafts, vendors, and of course, freedom to roam the zoo.
Discover: The Central Florida Zoo
Nestor Torres With Silvano Monasterios: Dialogues & Soliloquies (Sept. 27, 2025)
GRAMMY-nominated artists Nestor Torres and Silvano Monasterios will team up to present a musical collage of original works, Latin American standards and more at Timucua Arts Foundation.
Los Amigos Invisibles (Sept. 27, 2025)
Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning band Los Amigos Invisibles will bring their infectious blend of funk, disco and acid jazz to The Abbey in downtown Orlando. Don’t miss your chance to see this pioneering Venezuelan group in action.
Aire y Tierra (Sept. 27, 2025)
Experience four stunning styles of traditional Spanish dance in Aire y Tierra at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Each style in this production is inspired by an element of nature, from the fire of flamenco to the tierra of Folklorico.
Dimas Sánchez and the Afro-Latin Jazz Project (Sept. 28, 2025)
Catch an intimate performance from Puerto Rican percussionist Dimas Sánchez and the Afro-Latin Jazz Project at Judson’s Live. Sánchez has worked with the Xavier Cougat Orchestra, Taller de Jazz Don Pedro, David Sánchez, Giovanni Hidalgo and many more.
Giovanni Hidalgo (Oct. 3, 2025)
Famed conga player Giovanni Hidalgo will perform Afro-Cuban rhythms, new takes on jazz standards, and original compositions as part of a high-energy Latin Jazz trio at Timucua Arts Foundation.
Tito Nieves: 50 Años La Historia Tour (Oct. 3, 2025)
Legendary salsa artist Tito Nieves will celebrate 50 years of musical excellence in a special anniversary concert at Hard Rock Live Orlando, part of Universal CityWalk. Enjoy the show, then explore more live entertainment, dining and shopping options throughout Universal Orlando Resort’s entertainment district.
Discover: Things to Do at Universal CityWalk
3rd Annual Orlando Latino Fest (Oct. 11, 2025)
Get ready to dance, experience thrilling live arts and savor traditional Latin dishes during Orlando Latino Fest, now in its third year in downtown Orlando. Hosted at Luminary Green Park, this year’s celebration will feature several exciting ways to experience Hispanic culture for yourself.
More Live Arts in Orlando for Hispanic Heritage Month
In Orlando, Hispanic heritage is celebrated all year long. If you’re looking for even more ways to celebrate, check out these upcoming shows that fall just outside of Hispanic Heritage Month.
- Aug. 24: Songs of the Hispanic Diaspora II at Timucua Arts Foundation
- Aug. 27: Santiago Cruz at Judson’s Live
- Aug. 28: Manuel Turizo: 201 Tour at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
- Sept. 3: Kaleidoscope 360: Selena at Luminary Green Park
- Sept. 4: Luis Alfonso: El Tour Mas Contentoso at Hard Rock Live
- Sept. 4: Kali Uchis With Thee Sacred Souls at Kia Center
- Sept. 5: Daniela Soledade: Amazon Soul at Judson’s Live
- Sept. 7: Raices at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
- Sept. 12: Eladio Carrión at Kia Center
- Sept. 13: Zampoña: Whisper of the Winds by Volvere a Bailar Por Ti at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
- Oct. 26: Juan Fernando Velasco at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
- Oct. 29: Andrés Cepeda at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
- Nov. 5: Ana Gabriel at Kia Center
Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibits
Art of the Ancient Americas at Orlando Museum of Art (Ongoing)
Travel back in time at the Orlando Museum of Art, where you can discover ancient artwork from the indigenous nations of North, Central and South America. The Art of the Ancient Americas collection features over 900 pieces symbolizing wealth, power, fertility and other important aspects of everyday life. The museum is also home to the most comprehensive collection of Mexican Chupícuaro figurines in the southeastern U.S.
Discover: Orlando Museum of Art Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight
First Contact Exhibition at the Orange County Regional History Center (Ongoing)
This permanent exhibition in downtown Orlando explores the cultural influence of Spanish explorers, who were the first Europeans to arrive in Florida. See how they helped to shape the state, then delve into even more regional history via permanent exhibits on citrus groves, tourism, aviation, theme park history and more.
Discover: Orlando History
¡Hola History! At the Osceola County Welcome Center & History Museum (Ongoing)
Created in partnership with the Osceola County Historical Society, the permanent ¡Hola History! Exhibit at the Osceola County Welcome Center & History Museum showcases the stories, achievements and impact of our Latin American community on Central Florida’s growth, from early settler days to modern times. It’s moments from Walt Disney World® Resort in the neighboring city of Kissimmee.
Restaurant Guide: Hispanic Heritage Month
From Mom & Pop shops to MICHELIN Guide restaurants with exotic flair, you won’t go hungry for places to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Orlando. Here are some of our favorite spots to soak up Hispanic culture and flavors all year long.
Discover: Orlando Food & Drink
MICHELIN Guide Restaurants
Orlando is home to 58 MICHELIN Guide restaurants, including several with Hispanic and Latin influences. One-MICHELIN-Star options include Capa Steakhouse & Bar at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort for Spanish-influenced cuisine with a view, and Papa Llama, a value-packed Peruvian eatery in Curry Ford West. For Cuban food, try MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Otto’s High Dive. The neighborhood rum bar is co-owned by MICHELIN Exceptional Cocktails Award winner Justin Levaughn.
Discover: Orlando MICHELIN Guide Restaurants
Additional MICHELIN Recommended options include BACÁN at Lake Nona Wave Hotel, Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, and Black Rooster Taqueria in Orlando’s Mills 50® District.
Celebrity Chef-Owned Restaurants
Raise your glass at celebrity chef-owned restaurants, like José Andrés’ JALEO and Rick Bayless’ Frontera Cocina, both part of Disney Springs® at Walt Disney World. Mario Pagán’s Chayote Barrio Kitchen in Winter Park and Wendy Lopez’s Reyes Mezcaleria in downtown Orlando are two more great picks rooted in traditional regional flavors.
Discover: Celebrity Chefs & More
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Use this map to track down celebratory Hispanic Heritage Month events and exhibits in Orlando.
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