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San Juan Events & Festivals

San Juan's calendar is filled with colorful festivals, concerts, culinary events, religious traditions, art celebrations, and family-friendly activities. From the lively Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián in January to recurring gallery nights and cultural events throughout the year, there is almost always something happening in Puerto Rico's capital. Use this guide to explore San Juan events by month and plan your visit around the celebrations that interest you most.

Best Time to Visit for Festivals

If you enjoy lively street celebrations, visit in January for the famous Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián. Music lovers may prefer March for JazzFest or the Festival Casals season, while food enthusiasts should consider planning around SoFo Culinary Fest or the Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival.


Featured Festivals

Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián

Every January

Known simply as SanSe, this is Puerto Rico's largest and most famous street festival. Thousands of visitors fill the colorful streets of Old San Juan for four days of live music, artisan markets, traditional vejigante masks, parades, dancing, and authentic Puerto Rican food.

Why Go: Puerto Rico's biggest cultural celebration.

Festival Casals


Year-round (Main Concert Season: Spring)

Founded in 1957 by legendary cellist Pablo Casals, this internationally acclaimed classical music festival attracts world-class orchestras, chamber ensembles, and acclaimed soloists to San Juan's finest concert venues.

Why Go: One of the Caribbean's premier classical music festivals.

Puerto Rico Heineken JazzFest


March

One of the Caribbean's premier jazz festivals, JazzFest brings internationally recognized musicians together with Puerto Rico's own talented performers for several days of unforgettable concerts and workshops.

Why Go: A must for jazz lovers visiting Puerto Rico.


Explore events by month


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Year-round

  1. Festival Casals
    International classical music festival founded in 1957 by world-renowned cellist Pablo Casals. Features orchestras, chamber ensembles, and acclaimed soloists performing throughout San Juan.
    (787) 620-4444
  2. Gallery Nights
    On the first Tuesday of every month, more than 30 galleries throughout Old San Juan stay open late with exhibitions, artist receptions, live music, and cultural activities.
    (787) 721-2400
  3. Old San Juan Farmers Market
    Local farmers and artisans gather regularly to sell fresh produce, coffee, baked goods, and handcrafted products.
  4. Santurce Art Walk
    Monthly art walk showcasing galleries, murals, local artists, restaurants, and live entertainment throughout the Santurce arts district.

January

  1. Dia de los Reyes
    Three Kings Day is the traditional gift-giving holiday on the island, commemorates the day that the three Wise Men brought gifts to the Christ child. In La Fortaleza the governor honors the tradition by handing out gifts to island children.
    (787) 724-7171
  2. Festival de la Calle de San Sebastian
    This festival sponsored by the Institute for Puerto Rican Culture, take place in San Sebastian street for three days, celebrating Puerto Rican culture with a full program of parades, folkloric dances, music, food and crafts.
    (787) 724-0910
  3. Festival de Teatro Musical
    Celebrates musical theater with performances by local artists and theater companies.
  4. Festival Folclorico Internacional
    Features folkloric dance and music groups from Puerto Rico and around the world.
  5. Festival Folklorico Internacional
    An international celebration of traditional music, dance, colorful costumes, and cultural heritage featuring folkloric groups from Puerto Rico and around the world.

February

  1. Carnaval de San Juan
    Historic capital city carnival featuring music, dance, colorful costumes, cultural activities, and community celebrations before Lent.

March

  1. Festival Internacional de Jazz de Puerto Rico
    Multi-day jazz festival showcasing local and international artists with concerts, educational workshops, and cultural activities.
  2. Festival Internacional de Teatro Puertorriqueno
    Showcases Puerto Rican playwrights and theatrical productions.

May

  1. Concurso Nacional de Trovadores
    Annual competition showcasing Puerto Rico's traditional trova, where skilled troubadours perform and improvise poetic verses accompanied by the cuatro and guitar, preserving one of the island's most cherished folk music traditions.
  2. Fiestas de la Cruz
    Traditional neighborhood celebration honoring the Holy Cross with music, prayers, and folk traditions.

June

  1. Fiestas Patronales de San Juan Bautista
    Every year, San Juan celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
    (787) 724-7171
  2. San Juan Bautista Day
    San Juan celebrates the island's patron saint with week-long festivities, including religious processions, music, dancing, games and beach bonfire parties. At midnight on the first day of festivities, revelers walk backward into the ocean or nearest body of water three or seven times to ward off evil spirits and renew good luck for the coming year.
    (787) 721-2400

August

  1. Sofo Culinary Fest
    Sofo Culinary Fest is held twie a year and considered one of the most popular annual food festivals in Puerto Rico, this vibrant street festival transforms the historic streets of South of Fortaleza (SoFo) in Old San Juan into a massive open-air dining room. Featuring over 40 restaurants, bars and live music setup at various stages throughout. The festival is a great way to sample dishes and cocktails from some of the most popular restaurants in Old San Juan.

September

  1. Festival Cultural del Nino
    A family-oriented festival featuring children's entertainment, music, storytelling, arts and crafts, educational exhibits, games, and cultural activities celebrating Puerto Rican traditions.
  2. Festival de Ceramica
    Showcases ceramic artists, demonstrations, and handcrafted works.

October

  1. Puerto Rico International Fine Arts Film Festival
    Annual film festival showcasing Puerto Rican and international independent films, documentaries, and special screenings.

November

  1. Festival de la Musica Puertorriquena
    Annual celebration of Puerto Rican music featuring concerts, traditional rhythms, and performances by local artists honoring the Island's musical heritage.
  2. La Campechada
    Puerto Rico's premier arts and culture festival celebrating a distinguished Puerto Rican artist through exhibits, performances, workshops, and artisan fairs. The host city varies each year.

December

  1. Concurso Nacional del Cuatro
    A prestigious competition showcasing Puerto Rico's finest cuatro players while celebrating the island's national instrument and rich musical heritage.

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