¡UNA GRAN CELEBRACIÓN!: HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN ORLANDO by Visit Orlando

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2023) with lively events, delectable cuisine and more memorable things to do in Orlando (ICON Park   ®pictured).

Hispanic Heritage Month returns from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2023, celebrating the rich culture and history of U.S. citizens hailing from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Nearly 35% of Central Florida’s population identifies as Hispanic or Latino, and Orlando is ready to celebrate with festive special events, acclaimed restaurants and more unique ways to explore Hispanic cultural influence throughout the area. ¡Vamos!

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2023 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS & EXHIBITS

Dance the night away with live music, exhibitions, theatrical performances and more festive events in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Check back for additional events as they’re announced, and visit our Events Calendar to discover more things to do while you’re in town.

FIRST CONTACT EXHIBITION AT THE ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER

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.

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¡HOLA HISTORY! EXHIBIT AT THE OSCEOLA COUNTY WELCOME CENTER & HISTORY MUSEUM (FROM AUG. 9, 2023)

Discover the rich cultural influence of Central Florida’s Latin American community at the Osceola County Welcome Center & History Museum near Walt Disney World   ®Resort. Created in partnership with the Osceola County Historical Society, the new ¡Hola History! exhibit showcases the stories, achievements and impact of our Latin American community on Central Florida’s growth, from early settler days to modern times.

CITY OF ORLANDO HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH GALLERY (SEPT. 8 – NOV. 13, 2023)

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, The City of Orlando will host an art exhibition dedicated to dominoes, a popular pastime in the Americas and the Caribbean. In addition to historical domino collections, game tables and handmade pieces from Domino USA, the Hispanic Heritage Month gallery will feature visual art from local artists. Explore the collection at the Terrace Gallery at Orlando City Hall in downtown Orlando.

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MÉXICO CANTA! AT ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART (SEPT. 9, 2023)

Enjoy an evening of Mexican art and culture during México Canta! at the Orlando Museum of Art. Presented by Opera Orlando in partnership with Casa de México, the evening will include contemporary Mexican cuisine and margaritas from Frontera Cocina along with a special performance by Mexican-American soprano Cecilia Violetta López, who will appear as Frida Kahlo in Opera Orlando's production of Frida this winter.

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LIVE MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS AT DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (SEPT. 9 – OCT. 21, 2023)

See Emmy-winning acts, family-friendly shows and Latin Grammy-nominated musical fun from top Hispanic performers at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Located in downtown Orlando’s City District, Hispanic Heritage Month highlights include:

• Intocable: Evolucion Tour (Sept. 9, 2023)
• Diego el Cigala: Obras Maestras (Oct. 1, 2023)
• Nestor Torres (Oct. 7, 2023)
• Benise: Fiesta! (Oct. 12, 2023)
• Marisa Monte (Oct. 14, 2023)
• VOLVER by TANGO LOVERS (Oct. 14, 2023)
• Atención Atención: Yupi Yei Tour (Oct. 21, 2023)

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HISPANIC CULTURE NIGHT AT CITYARTS (SEPT. 14. 2023)

Celebrate Hispanic heritage with Hispanic Culture Night at CityArts, a contemporary art gallery in downtown Orlando. Tickets include a glass of wine, appetizers, live music and access to the evening’s art exhibition.

SALSA & TANGO MUSIC AT TIMUCUA ARTS FOUNDATION (SEPT. 15 – 16, 2023)

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with two special performances at Timucua Arts Foundation, an intimate 100-seat concert hall in Orlando’s SoDo District. Por un Cabeza: Tango, Boleros and Latin Jazz will explore the roots of Tango, while Los Solidos Latin Jazz Band will blend traditional salsa rhythms with Latin jazz influences.

Discover: Orlando Cultural Spotlight on Timucua Arts Foundation

LIVE MUSIC AT AMWAY CENTER (SEPT. 21 – OCT. 1, 2023)

See some of your favorite performers at Amway Center in the Parramore District, adjacent to downtown Orlando. Highlights include the following during Hispanic History Month, along with electrifying performances from Maluma, Carlos Vives and more later in the season.

• Alejandro Sanz (Sept. 21, 2023)
• Orlando Salsa Festival (Sept. 22, 2023)
• RBD (Sept. 23, 2023)
• Carin Leon (Sept. 30, 2023)
• Arcangel (Oct. 1, 2023)

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SUNSET AT THE ZOO: HISPANIC CULTURAL CELEBRATION AT THE CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO (SEPT. 22, 2023)

Explore the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens during a special Sunset at the Zoo: Hispanic Cultural Celebration. Enjoy themed crafts and family activities, specialty food trucks and vendors, one-night-only themed snacks, music, and more, then explore the zoo until the sun goes down.

Discover: Wild Things to Do at the Central Florida Zoo

LAKE NONA HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL (SEPT. 23, 2023)

Join in a vibrant celebration of Hispanic culture, traditions, and fun at the Lake Nona Hispanic Heritage Festival. Hosted at Nona Adventure Park, the family-friendly event will feature live music, cultural dance performances, authentic cuisine, a Kids Zone and access to Lake Nona’s Aqua Park and climbing tower.

Discover: Things to Do in Lake Nona

CITY OF ORLANDO HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH COMMUNITY CELEBRATION EVENT (SEPT. 27, 2023)

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and City Commissioner Tony Ortiz will host the annual City of Orlando Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration event at Amway Center, located in the Parramore District. This year’s event will feature Latin food, music, art and live entertainment, along with complimentary parking at GEICO Garage.

KISSIMMEE HISPANIC HERITAGE: FORD TASTE OF LATINO FESTIVAL (OCT. 8, 2023)

Bring your whole crew to the second annual Ford Taste of Latino Festival, a family-friendly celebration where you can fill up on Latin food, live music and dance performances and see who will be crowned the Top Latino Chef of 2023.

14TH ANNUAL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS & MONSTER PARTY (OCT. 19, 2023)

Get your spooky on at the annual Día de los Muertos & Monster Party at CityArts in downtown Orlando. The unique art exhibition showcases Day of the Dead and Halloween-inspired art, along with an outdoor street party, live mariachi, theatrical and ballet performances, a tequila garden, spooky vendors and even a Día de los Muertos processional.

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