This weekend, the excitement of the Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián spread to other parts of the island, inspiring events full of parrandeo, community and plenty of celebration.
If you can't make it to Old San Juan to join the festivities, here are some SanSe-themed events where you can enjoy the festive energy.
Calentando pa' la Sanse – Doble RR Club House
Date: January 14, 2026
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: 1762 Ave Paz Granela, San Juan, 00921
Cost: Free admission
Bring your instruments to Doble AA Clubhouse to parranda and dance in the spirit of SanSe alongside los Pleneros de Severo. There will also be a beer happy hour.
Soneo Bar & Tapas pa' las fiestas en Cataño
Date: January 16–18, 2026
Time: (To be confirmed)
Location: Malecón de Cataño (la puntilla)
Cost: Free
Celebrate the Fiestas at Soneo Bar & Tapas, with three days of live music. Performing artists include DJ Predator, DJ Grill, DJ Ken, DJ Frank and los Pleneros de Severo.
Más Allá de lo que conocemos – Cabezudos
Date: January 17, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Centro Criollo de Ciencias y Tecnología del Caribe (C3Tec), Caguas
Cost: Tickets: $11.15 pp (workshop only) / $20.00 pp (workshop + exhibition)
Learn about the history of one of the most emblematic symbols of las Calles at the next edition of "Más allá de los que conocemos": the cabezudos! You'll also have the chance to create your own giant craft in a workshop centered on creativity and folklore. Click here to buy tickets.
Bako – De la San Sebastián a la Guillermo Esteves
Date: January 17, 2026
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Calle Guillermo Esteves #33, Jayuya, PR
Cost: Free
If you're looking for a taste of las Calles, visit Bako for the "De la San Sebastián a la Guillermo Esteves" event in Jayuya, with comparsas (costumed carnival troupes) and cabezudos just like in Old San Juan. And don't forget to bring your güiro, maracas and pandero for the party.
SanSe en la montaña
Date: January 17 and 18
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Finca SiempreViva, Cayey
Cost: $95 / $25 children
Bohemia Cocina en Movimiento presents “SanSe en la Montaña”, a five-hour dining experience combining fine cuisine with music by DJ Ache. The menu includes four courses with dishes such as bondiola sushi roll, New York al tiempo con salsa tonato, butternut squash rotolo with ricotta and chajá dessert. The event closes with pleneros and cabezudos for a festive, traditional finale. You can make your reservation here.
El Festival del Café Gigante
Date: January 18
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Plaza Poeta Arístides Moll Boscana, Adjuntas
Cost: Free
El Festival del Café Gigante in Adjuntas offers a family-friendly atmosphere with artisans, crafts, coffee stations, brewing in the giant greca with free coffee, kiosks, free asopao, free spit-roasted lechón, train rides, children's activities and live music.
Performing artists include José Nogueras, Conjunto Quisqueya, Grupo Abayarde con Pellito Negrón, Douglas Candelario y Pleneros del Matojal, and Víctor Manuel Reyes “El Príncipe de la Trova”.
Los Niños Celebran San Sebastián en el Jardín Botánico
Date: January 17 and 18
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Jardín Botánico de la UPR
Cost: Free
El Festival del Café Gigante in Adjuntas offers a family-friendly atmosphere with artisans, crafts, coffee stations, brewing in the giant greca with free coffee, kiosks, free asopao, free spit-roasted lechón, train rides, children's activities and live music.
Performing artists include José Nogueras, Conjunto Quisqueya, Grupo Abayarde con Pellito Negrón, Douglas Candelario y Pleneros del Matojal, and Víctor Manuel Reyes “El Príncipe de la Trova”.
La Fundación Ecológica Educativa is celebrating the 12th edition of this family event with live music from artists including José Nogueras, Atabal, Shabum, Sazón Criollo, Grupo La Fórmula and the Niños Trovadores de Comerío. There will also be a comparsas of vejigantes (masked carnival figures), the Three Kings on their camels, creative workshops, a petting farm, a farmers market, artisan kiosks and more.
Fiesta de la Calle SANSE – Naranjito (versión naranjiteña)
Date: Jan. 22–25
Hours: Thursday and Friday: 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Location: Calle Georgetti 126, Naranjito, Puerto Rico
Cost: Free | Info: 787-948-3094
Naranjito will hold its own version of the Fiestas de la Calle SanSe in a family setting with a strong traditional character. There will be free classes in bomba, salsa, plena and güiro, plus an artisan fair, traditional food, piragua (shaved ice), sweets and more. To participate as an artisan, vendor or merchant, contact 787-948-3094.
Expo Autismo LA SANSE
Date: Jan. 24
Hours: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: Departamento de Recreación y Deportes, San Juan
Cost: Free admission
Join Expo Autismo LA SANSE, an initiative of the Departamento de Recreación y Deportes de San Juan. The event requires no prior registration and will feature folkloric bomba and plena music, adaptive sports, a mini farm, a crafts workshop and goofy games for children and young people of all ages. For more information, call 787-671-0093.
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
