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2026 SCHEDULE
Dates and times
Experience the vibrant spirit of Puerto Rico at the 56th Annual Puerto Rican Festival, happening July 30–August 1, 2026, at Parcel 5 in downtown Rochester. Enjoy live music, cultural performances, authentic cuisine, and family-friendly activities celebrating Puerto Rican heritage and community. Don’t miss this unforgettable three-day celebration!
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Schedule
Thursday
30th July
3:00pm-5:00pm
TBC
5:00pm-6:00pm
DJ’s
6:00pm-7:00pm
Ecos Borincanos
7:15pm-7:45pm
Borinquen Dance Theatre
8:00pm-9:00pm
Banda Light
9:30pm-11:00pm
Jose Alberto
“El Canario”
The salsa icon brings his legendary sound to Rochester
Friday
31st July
5:00pm-6:00pm
DJ’s
6:30pm-7:30pm
Afrikand2
8:00pm-9:00pm
Orquesta
Antonetti
9:30pm-11:00pm
Héctor Acosta
“El Torito”
A powerhouse bringing the heat with bachata and merengue.
Saturday
1st August
10:00pm-12:00pm
Parade Performances
2:30pm – 2:30pm
El Batey
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Los Infieles
5:30pm – 6:30pm
La Muralla
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Talia with Sonidos Unidos
8:30pm – 9:30pm
Luis Vázquez
10:00pm – 11:00pm
Alexis y Fido
Bringing the Saturday night to a close with high-energy Latin hits!
FOOD AND ACTIVITIES
The Puerto Rican Festival offers an immersive cultural experience, featuring authentic Puerto Rican cuisine that captures the island’s vibrant culinary traditions alongside a variety of engaging activities. Festival-goers can indulge in mouth-watering, flavorful dishes while soaking up the lively atmosphere and exploring cultural workshops, traditional dance performances, and family-friendly activations. Throughout the festival, Festival-goers can also browse through vendor booths showcasing an array of local crafts and products.
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Local bands
Local Bands Bringing the Heat in 2026!
Our 2026 lineup features Puerto Rico’s finest local bands, mixing traditional beats with fresh energy. Here are the bands from 2025 who set the stage for an unforgettable celebration of island sounds!
