Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Tampa Bay with cultural events, music, dance, and more.
TAMPA, Fla. — It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in the Tampa Bay area. Whether you want to eat, party, or visit some cultural museums, we’ve compiled a list of events for everyone.
Film, music and dance festivals
El ángel exterminador: Film screening at the Dalí Museum, featuring a group discussion about Luis Buñuel’s classic surrealist drama. Tickets for $10.
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WHEN: Thursday, October 1 at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: 1 Dali Boulevard, St. Petersburg
La Diaspora – Hispanic Heritage Kickoff Event: Enjoy food, music and the Puerto Rican film, “Diaspora: Culture & Curiosity.” Presented by the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Polk County. Tickets start at $5.
WHEN: Friday, October 2 at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Gem Theater, 118 Northwest 1st Avenue, Mulberry
La Septima – A Contemporary Journey Through the Soul of Tampa: A theatrical performance by the Tampa City Ballet will bring you through the historic 1926 Ybor City cigar factory era with live music, dance and film storytelling. Tickets range from $40 to $100.
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 2 & Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Arts Legacy Remix: Hispanic Heritage Celebration: Explore the diversity in music, dance and artistic traditions from multiple Hispanic cultures at this free, colorful arts event.
WHEN: Friday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 North WC MacInnes Place, Tampa
Fantastic Hispanic Heritage Festival Celebration: Join the fun at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park for a free community and family event with Latin music, food trucks, games, bounce houses, and local vendors.
WHEN: Saturday, October 10 at 3 p.m.
WHERE: 5401 Land O’ Lakes Boulevard, Land O’ Lakes
Annual Taste of Latino Festival & Empanada Smackdown: The 8th annual family-friendly outdoor celebration in Historic Ybor City’s Centennial Park will feature live music, food, and an empanada contest. General admission is free, but VIP tickets are available.
WHEN: Sunday, October 11 at 12 p.m.
WHERE: 1800 East 8th Avenue, Tampa
Latin Jazz with Fernando Cruz: Combining traditional jazz with Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian rhythms, this saxophonist is one you won’t want to miss. Tickets for $10.
WHEN: Thursday, October 15 at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Dalí Museum, 1 Dali Boulevard, St. Petersburg
Art, poetry and ceremonies
Colores, Hilos e Historia: Tradiciones que nos Unen: Exhibition by the Coalition of Hispanic Arts representing 17 artists from across Latin America and the U.S. whose work tells the story of cultural identity, heritage and pride through paintings, photography and other cultural media. On view now at Ana G. Méndez University’s Tampa Bay campus.
WHEN: Open during university hours — Monday through Friday. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday.
WHERE: 5225 Memorial Highway, Tampa
Latin & Hispanic Heritage Month Book Club: Join the discussion for two books: “An Immaculate Deception” by Isabella Livino and “Every Version of You” by Natalie Messier. Free admission.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Inchstone Books, 6440 Massachusetts Avenue, New Port Richey
Miss Latina Tampa Hispanic Heritage Fashion Show: Celebrate the iconic looks of Hispanic and Latin culture at this fashion show featuring local boutiques, trajes típicos, and networking opportunities. Tickets are $55.
WHEN: Thursday, October 8 at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Casa Santo Stefano, 1607 North 22nd Street, Tampa
Poetry at The Dalí: As part of the Dalí Museum’s Hispanic Heritage Month event series, enjoy poetry inspired by lived Hispanic and Latino experiences. Hosted by former St. Petersburg poet laureate Helen Pruitt Wallace, with guest poets Carolina Hospital and Virgil Suárez. Free admission.
WHEN: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6 p.m.
WHERE: 1 Dali Boulevard, St. Petersburg
Heart Medicine: A Ceremonial Cacao Circle – Raíces que Viajan: A sensory cacao ceremony from Ecuador, emphasizing connection, sound, and ritual. Beginners are welcome. Tickets are $65.
WHEN: Thursday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: ExplorArte Outdoor Club, 1217 Ewing Ave, Clearwater
Día de los Muertos – Woman or Man: If you love to paint, this is the perfect opportunity to spread those artistic wings while celebrating Hispanic and Latino culture. This adult painting class is centered around a Día de los Muertos visual theme. Prices available on the Painting With a Twist Tampa website.
WHEN: Saturday, October 10 at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Painting with a Twist, 2821 South MacDill Avenue, Tampa
The Five Suns: Haiti’s Saint Soleil: A significant collection of Cuban and Haitian art, including works by some of the Caribbean’s most influential artists and one of the largest public collections of Haitian modern art in the U.S., is on view at the Tampa Museum of Art throughout Hispanic Heritage Month.
WHEN: Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Extended hours on Thursdays until 8 p.m.
WHERE: Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa