Calle Ocho Festival Returns to Miami
Miami's Calle Ocho Festival, a "street party extravaganza," is back this weekend as part of Carnaval Miami [https://www.cubaheadlines.com/articles/322955]. Expect seven stages, diverse Latin cuisine, and family-friendly cultural activities along SW 8th Street from SW 12th to SW 27th Avenue. Guaynaa, the king of Carnaval Miami 2026, will perform.
Calle Ocho, a highlight of Carnaval Miami, spans 15 blocks in Little Havana from SW 12th to SW 27th Avenue. The festival, which is free, is known as the largest Latin music festival in the United States, drawing nearly a million attendees. This year's event will be held on March 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Guaynaa, the King of Carnaval Miami 2026, will headline the event, which includes seven stages featuring various Latin genres like salsa, merengue, and reggaeton. Other artists scheduled to perform include Ronkalunga, Osmani García, and Lena Burke on the Telemundo 51 stage. The festival is organized by the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana, with proceeds benefiting youth development programs through the Kiwanis Little Havana Foundation. Expect to find international food pavilions offering Latin American and Caribbean cuisine, along with folkloric dances and cultural showcases. Besides Calle Ocho, Carnaval Miami 2026 includes events like Miss Carnaval Miami, Carnaval on the Mile, a domino tournament, and a soccer challenge.
