Signature Event

International Latin Jazz & Arts Festival

Saturday, October 5, 2024 | Noon-11:00 PM

UTSA Downtown Campus @ Bill Miller Plaza

Join us for this first-annual pachanga celebrating the sounds, taste, art and culture of "All Things Latin" at San Antonio’s newest Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Proudly sponsored in part by UTSA, the festival features a full lineup of live music, Latin cuisine, dance & music workshops and exhibitors, headlined by the world-famous Spanish Harlem Orchestra.

Free and open to all

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International Latin Jazz & Arts Festival

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Visit our Hispanic Heritage Month category page on RowdyLink for information on programming sponsored by academic and student organizations for the UTSA community.

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Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 – October 15, 2024

Each year across the U.S., people observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the rich histories, art, stories and cultural contributions of those whose ancestry can be traced back to Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The month begins September 15 because that is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18.

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, UTSA will showcase community leaders, faculty, staff and students around significant themes in Latinx culture.