The Original. The Elevated.
The original Latin food and culture festival returns for its 4th year. One day of sabor, música, and comunidad, and this year the gate comes down. Free to attend. You just need a free pass, because the footprint has a limit. Rain or shine, we don't cancel flavor.
Free · One pass per person · Saturday capped at 15,000
Announcement
Saturday, October 3. Everything we planned. One day. Full volume.
Here's the update, straight up: Latin Food Fest NYC 2026 is now a one-day festival. Saturday, October 3, 12 PM to 7 PM, Under the Viaduct at 12th Ave and W 133rd St.
As we moved into our new home under the viaduct, final City permitting came through for one day instead of two. We pushed hard for both. The answer was one. So we made a call: instead of splitting the celebration, we're stacking it.
And let's be real: this year tested this event. A new date. A new home. Now one day instead of two. Every time, the answer was the same: this is a tradition, and traditions don't fold. October 3 is locked.
Everything built for two days now lands in one. 40+ vendors, every plate repping a country. Pernil. Pupusas. Birria. Arepas. Two stages: live salsa, folklórico, and headline performances on one, food competitions and challenges on the other.
RSVP'd for Sunday, October 4? RSVP again below to lock your Saturday pass. Check your inbox: we emailed you about it.
Entry is free. RSVP required.
Born in NYC. Made for everyone. One day. All in.
New York Eats Latin.
Festival details
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Saturday only
Exact address goes to passholders first
Free. Per day, capped at 15,000
Walk in, no pass needed
We don't cancel flavor
What this is
Not a food fest. A love letter to Latinidad.
A food-first festival powered by real culture. The full Latin diaspora, one day, built around the flavors, stories, and rhythms that define our communities. No filters. No watered-down versions. The real thing.
Latin Food Fest used to be a paid ticket. Not any more. No door price, no tiers, nothing behind a wall.
Every ticket bought is being refunded in full, back to the card you used. Nothing to ask for. Your spot is still yours.
Free does not mean walk up. One pass per person, 15,000 total, and when Saturday fills, it closes.
Saturday, October 3, 2026. Under The Viaduct, W 133rd St and 12th Ave, New York City. 12PM to 7PM.
What to expect
Tacos, arepas, ceviche, lechón, empanadas, pupusas, pernil, mofongo, choripán, and more.
Live bands, DJs, reggaetón, salsa, bachata, merengue, Afro-Caribbean sets, folkloric groups.
Chefs, storytellers, and food entrepreneurs sharing the stories behind the dishes.
World Chancla Throwing Championship. Penalty Kick Challenge. Abuela-Approved Food Battle.
Six zones
The vibe
Lineup
Music from noon to 7 PM, both stages, all day. 40+ vendors and makers on the block. One day, October 3.
Uptown RoyaltyHeadliner
5:00 – 6:30 PM
Bilingual BroadwayHeadliner
2:00 – 2:45 PM
Rafael SantanaSalsa lessons
12:25 PM & 3:50 PM
DJ Boogiedown DaveDJ & host
Opens and closes
RumbamenaFolklorico
1:00 PM & 3:20 PM
DJ RiddimResident DJ
All day
Plus three contests on the Cultural Stage: Shake It Like Shakira, Bold Like Pitbull, and Empanada or Nada. $100 in fest credit each. Sign up at the booth.
Get involved
The roster is set: 40+ food vendors, makers and first-gen entrepreneurs, all on the block October 3.
Apply to VendWhere brands meet one of the most influential audiences in America. 150M+ impressions. Five tiers from $5K to $100K, plus custom activations.
Become a SponsorThe festival runs because these people put their name on it.
Taste ID NYC
Seven kinds of NYC eater. Twelve questions read how you actually move through the city, then name it. Takes a minute.
Question one.
How do you find your next meal?
Tap one and you're in. We'll name your type at the end.
Insider access
Already have your pass? You are set. Not yet? The exact address goes to passholders before it goes public.
Frequently asked
Nothing. Latin Food Fest is free this year. You still need a free pass, because the footprint has a hard limit and we cap the day at 15,000.
One pass covers one person for the day. Everyone coming with you needs their own, and the day is capped at 15,000.
Uptown, New York City. The exact address goes to passholders before it goes public. That is the whole point of taking one early.
Registration closes and that is it. There is no waitlist and no door line once the day is full.
Entry only. Food and drink are sold by the vendors inside. Bring a card and some cash.
Kids 12 and under do not. Walk in with them.
Take the same day again with the same email. You get the same code back, not a new one, and the email is sent again.
Rain or shine, we party. Bring a jacket.
One scan is one entry. If you need to step out and come back, talk to the gate team before you exit.
Update
Saturday, October 3 · 12 PM to 7 PM
Under the Viaduct, 12th Ave & W 133rd St
Had a Sunday RSVP? RSVP again for Saturday to get your pass.
Entry is free. RSVP required.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Under The Viaduct
Saturday, October 3, 12 PM to 7 PM. Entry is free, but the block has a hard limit so everyone needs a pass. Yours lands in your inbox.
Free. One pass per person. Kids 12 and under walk in free.
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40+ Vendors 
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