Join us for the 16th edition of the South Bronx Folk Festival as we celebrate Puerto Rican heritage with Danza Fiesta! Experience the vibrant sounds of Jíbaro music and the festive spirit of traditional Parrandas Navideñas, celebrating Puerto Rico’s rich cultural heritage through dance and song.

Frenzy Fest is an international short film festival exploring the fragile edges of the human mind. Through bold storytelling and diverse voices—these films confront stigma, spark empathy, and reveal hidden truths. Expect drama, laughter, and unsettling revelations as every story dares to show what happens when sanity fractures.

Parkside arrives to Hostos Center with a warm pulse, celebrating everyday lives inside an apartment complex in Puerto Rico. Juan C. Linares crafts a tender, humorous tapestry of fleeting encounters, quiet longings, and tangled relationships. With Cristina Soler and Julio Ramos Vélez, the film glows with authenticity and the beauty of ordinary moments.

The acclaimed singer Cita Rodríguez—renowned in salsa and Latin jazz—and her orchestra, under the musical direction of her trumpet virtuoso brother, Dr. Pete Rodríguez, present a heartfelt celebration honoring the musical genius and legacy of their father, Pete ‘El Conde’ Rodríguez, one of the greatest salsa singers of all time.

Celebrate the season with Salsa Navidad! The three-time Grammy award-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra returns to Hostos Center, led by Oscar Hernández, featuring Hermán Olivera and Edwin Colón Zayas. Experience Puerto Rican pride, sizzling salsa dura, and joyful holiday rhythms in a night of unforgettable music and festive spirit. ¡Que viva la Navidad!

Celebrate 40 years of merengue legend Aramis Camilo with an unforgettable night of music, dance, and Dominican pride! Featuring special guests Henry Jiménez, Lilu, Wishow, top DJs, and live folkloric dancers, this one-night-only event honors Aramis’s iconic career and electrifying hits like “El Motor” and “La Varita.”

Tuya siempre, Julita by Roberto Ramos-Perea boldly reimagines the rumored love between poets Julia de Burgos and Luis Lloréns Torres. Exploring passion, influence, and rivalry, the play highlights Burgos’ struggle in a male-dominated arena and the enduring legacies of two voices that shaped Puerto Rican literature and identity.

The International Indigenous Hip-Hop Festival (IIHHF) arrives in the South Bronx, October 9–12. Featuring artists from across the Americas, the festival includes tours, open mics, wellness sessions, workshops, and a main stage jam at Hostos Center. Indigenous voices return to Hip-Hop’s birthplace, sharing culture, resilience, and future solutions.

Hostos Center proudly hosts the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in a FREE Bronx series, featuring two Romantic piano quintets highlighted by the deep resonance of the double bass. Experience an unforgettable evening of chamber music performed by world-class CMS musicians, bringing timeless artistry to our community.

International icons Gabriel “Kwikstep” Dionisio and Ana “Rokafella” Garcia reunite to revive their legendary Bronx-based hip-hop dance company, Full Circle Souljahs. Experience the NYC premiere of Thief of Hearts, electrifying performances by original members, and a live jam session—a retro-future celebration of hip-hop’s cultural roots and artistry.

“Julia VIVE” is a powerful documentary honoring Puerto Rican poet Julia de Burgos (1914–1953). Through vivid reenactments, rare archives, and expert interviews, it explores her artistic brilliance and fearless activism during pivotal years in Cuba and New York. A lyrical tribute to a revolutionary voice that still inspires today.