Hispanic Heritage Festival

17th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival

The Palm Beach Atlantic University College of the Arts is pleased to announce the 17th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival to be held on October 8–10, 2026, at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida.

This year, the Festival celebrates the Hispanic artistic culture with popular and classical music concerts and an exhibition of visual art.

Schedule

“Roots and Horizons:
Hispanic Identity in Dialogue”
Opening Reception
Tauni de Lesseps Art Gallery
6 PM

An exhibition that explores the multiple identities, histories, and cultural expressions of the Hispanic world through contemporary art. Featuring artists from more than 10 countries.
In conjunction with the Hispanic Heritage Festival.

Tauni de Lesseps Art Gallery, Warren Library. Open during library hours.
Exhibition Dates: October 8 – November 13, 2026

Admission is free.

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Orquesta de la Playa

7:30 PM

Latin Dance Music Concert. Orquesta de la Playa, Palm Beach County’s premier Latin dance band presents a concert of salsa and other Latin dance styles from all over the Hispanic American world.

$15 general admission; PBA students and those 18 & under free.

Location:
Vera Lea Rinker Helen K Pearsson Recital Hall 127

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Duo Gastesi-Bezerra
Vera Lea Rinker Hall, HKP Recital Hall
7:30 PM

Enjoy the classical sounds of the founders of the Hispanic Heritage Festival as they present the music of Latin America in a duo piano recital in the Vera Lea Rinker Hall.

$15 general admission;
PBA students and those 18 & under are free.

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