A list of cultural events, festivals and experiences to enjoy during the month of September in Puerto Rico.
This calendar includes curated events focused on food, staying active, shopping local, and music genres such as jazz and salsa.
Mood: Art and culture
Artes Populares – Exhibition
Date: Aug. 26 to Sept. 21, 2025
Location: Plaza Las Américas, third level – Atrio Central
Cost: Free
Find the Paseo Cultural Ricardo Alegría while you shop at Plaza Las Américas. In this space, immerse yourself in the free exhibition "Artes Populares," where you can learn about the island's artisan heritage and cultural legacy. In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña (ICP), the Boletines de Artes Populares and other pieces from its Colección Nacional are highlighted.
El AudioBookClub del Absurdo – Primera Temporada
Date: Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Abracadabra Café
Cost: Free
If you enjoy audiobooks or dramatic readings, Wednesdays at Abracadabra Café will be your ideal nights out. Enjoy Caribbean-inspired science fiction stories in the first edition of El AudioBook Club (EL ABC) de El Absurdo. Each night will feature a different story from the anthology "Confederación Eléctrica Antillana": one from Puerto Rico, one from the Dominican Republic and the last from Cuba. There will also be cyber-Caribbean music, food and drinks available during the event.
4° Encuentro de Bateristas Afrocaribeñxs
Date: Sept. 18 and 19, 2025
Location: Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico – Sala Sanromá
Cost: Master classes free | Concert: $20 general admission / $5 students with ID
This September the Conservatorio de Música will celebrate the 4to Encuentro de Bateristas Afrocaribeñxs over two days of rhythm and energy. Enjoy master classes with top musicians, clinics and tributes. The event will close with a concert featuring maestro Alex Acuña, accompanied by a band led by Fidel Morales and a jam session with the guest drummers.
Find more information at Ticket Center and reserve your spot here.
Tickets: Available at Ticketera
Mood: Food and fun
Mood: Festivals and celebrations
Mood: Deportivo
Mood: Shop local
🗓️ More events in September
Festivals, markets and culture
Pa' Los Gustos Los Colores – Release Party, Sept. 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., La Isla Wheelhouse, San Juan
Pot Painting – Paint Therapy, Sept. 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., Just B Cuz, 960 Ave Ponce de León, Miramar
Heineken Ventana al Jazz, Sept. 28, 2025, Plaza Ventana al Mar in Condado
Sports and outdoor activities
7ma Válida Campeonato Nacional de Motorcross, Sept. 7, 2025, at 7:00 a.m., Rush, Carretera 643, Vega Baja
3K y 5K de los Abuelos – The Salvation Army,Sept. 13, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., Mayagüez
5K y 10K Fuerza y Esperanza, Sept. 14, 2025, starting at 6:00 a.m., El Parterre, Aguadilla
Mercado del Río, Sept. 20, 2025, Parque Río Bayamón, Bayamón
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