Events & Festivals in San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Year-round
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Festival Casals
- San Juan
Metro Region
International classical music festival founded in 1957 by world-renowned cellist Pablo Casals. Features orchestras, chamber ensembles, and acclaimed soloists performing throughout San Juan.
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Gallery Nights
- San Juan
Metro Region
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.
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Old San Juan Farmers Market
- San Juan
Metro Region
Local farmers and artisans gather regularly to sell fresh produce, coffee, baked goods, and handcrafted products.
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Santurce Art Walk
- San Juan
Metro Region
Monthly art walk showcasing galleries, murals, local artists, restaurants, and live entertainment throughout the Santurce arts district.
January
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Dia de los Reyes
- San Juan
Metro Region
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.
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Festival de la Calle de San Sebastian
- San Juan
Metro Region
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.
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Festival de Teatro Musical
- San Juan
Metro Region
Celebrates musical theater with performances by local artists and theater companies.
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Festival Folclorico Internacional
- San Juan
Metro Region
Features folkloric dance and music groups from Puerto Rico and around the world.
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Festival Folklorico Internacional
- San Juan
Metro Region
An international celebration of traditional music, dance, colorful costumes, and cultural heritage featuring folkloric groups from Puerto Rico and around the world.
February
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Carnaval de San Juan
- San Juan
Metro Region
Historic capital city carnival featuring music, dance, colorful costumes, cultural activities, and community celebrations before Lent.
March
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Festival Internacional de Jazz de Puerto Rico
- San Juan
Metro Region
Multi-day jazz festival showcasing local and international artists with concerts, educational workshops, and cultural activities.
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Festival Internacional de Teatro Puertorriqueno
- San Juan
Metro Region
Showcases Puerto Rican playwrights and theatrical productions.
May
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Concurso Nacional de Trovadores
- San Juan
Metro Region
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.
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Fiestas de la Cruz
- San Juan
Metro Region
Traditional neighborhood celebration honoring the Holy Cross with music, prayers, and folk traditions.
June
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Fiestas Patronales de San Juan Bautista
- San Juan
Metro Region
Every year, San Juan celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
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San Juan Bautista Day
- San Juan
Metro Region
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
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Sofo Culinary Fest
- San Juan
Metro Region
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
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Festival Cultural del Nino
- San Juan
Metro Region
A family-oriented festival featuring children's entertainment, music, storytelling, arts and crafts, educational exhibits, games, and cultural activities celebrating Puerto Rican traditions.
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Festival de Ceramica
- San Juan
Metro Region
Showcases ceramic artists, demonstrations, and handcrafted works.
October
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Puerto Rico International Fine Arts Film Festival
- San Juan
Metro Region
Annual film festival showcasing Puerto Rican and international independent films, documentaries, and special screenings.
November
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Festival de la Musica Puertorriquena
- San Juan
Metro Region
Annual celebration of Puerto Rican music featuring concerts, traditional rhythms, and performances by local artists honoring the Island's musical heritage.
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La Campechada
- San Juan
Metro Region
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
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Concurso Nacional del Cuatro
- San Juan
Metro Region
A prestigious competition showcasing Puerto Rico's finest cuatro players while celebrating the island's national instrument and rich musical heritage.