Latin weekend in Australia, 12-15 November 2026: what's on in every city
Bachata Obsesión, a Daddy Yankee tribute, a Bad Bunny night, Rodrigo Gallardo live from Chile and more: Latin events in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide.
By Latinhood newsroom10 Nov 20263 min read
From Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 November there is a Latin plan in almost every Australian city. Melbourne's biggest bachata festival of the year kicks off, there's a Daddy Yankee tribute, a Bad Bunny night in Brisbane, live music from Chile and Colombian and Argentinian food for Sunday. Here is Latinhood's pick, city by city.
Melbourne
- Bachata Obsesión Melbourne Festival (Thursday 12 to Monday 16): five days of workshops and socials at Melbourne City Ballroom on Bourke St. Everything you need to know · On the calendar
- Tromba Latin Fiesta (Thursday 12): free entry all night at Ms Collins if you register beforehand. See event
- MANTECA, Latin Jazz & Sexy Salsa (Thursday 12, 7pm): Latin jazz and salsa at Miranda Bar. See event
- Gala Dinner: Colombian Migrants in Australia (Friday 13, 6pm): a night celebrating Colombian talent at The Hotel Windsor. See event
- Oye Latino at The Albion Rooftop (Friday 13, 7pm): rooftop in South Melbourne, free entry. See event
- SUNDECK FIESTA, Sounds of Home (Saturday 14, 4pm): sunset and Latin music at Riviera Beach Club, Elwood. See event
- La Cueva Superclub, Daddy Yankee tribute (Saturday 14, 9:30pm): all his hits, old and new, at Therapy Nightclub, Southbank. See event
- The Purple Party (Saturday 14, 9pm): merengue, salsa and reggaeton at The Espy, St Kilda. See event
- Latin Fiesta Night with Estrada Bros (Saturday 14, 7pm): live music plus salsa and bachata classes in Narre Warren. See event
- Fuego 3, Latinx Doof (Saturday 14, 10pm): POOF DOOF's Latin party returns to Chasers, South Yarra. See event
- 7 Years of Isu Taki with Rodrigo Gallardo live from Chile (Sunday 15, 4pm-10pm): at Howler, with Lavandita live and DJs. See event
- Colombian sancocho in Moonee Ponds (Sunday 15, from 12pm): dine in, take away or delivery, booked via WhatsApp. See event
Sydney
- Brazilian Film Festival (Friday 13, 6pm): Dreaming of Lions at Dendy Newtown and The Nature of Invisible Things at the Hayden Orpheum, Cremorne. Dendy Newtown · Cremorne
- Taste of Argentina in Bondi (Sunday 15): Argentinian food to order for Bondi, Manly and nearby, limited orders. See event
Brisbane and Gold Coast
- La Casita, The Ultimate Bad Bunny Experience (Friday 13): a Bad Bunny night at After Dark, Brisbane. See event
- Brazilian Film Festival (Friday 13, 6pm): A Very Brazilian Heist at Dendy Coorparoo and Dreaming of Lions at Dendy Southport. Coorparoo · Southport
- Mariana Vilar Zouk Weekender (from Saturday 14): Brazilian zouk workshops at Kurilpa Hall, West End. See event
Adelaide
- Cumbia Kitchen x Claymore Wines (Thursday 12, 7pm): a one-night wine dinner at Adelaide Central Market. See event
- Latino Wings 2026 (Saturday 14, 5pm): Latin theatre, art and culture at the Domain Theatre, Oaklands Park. See event
And the weekend after
From 20 to 22 November Max Carra plays Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and Melbourne has the Cachivaches Latin Market at Queen Victoria Market. Every Latin event, city by city, is on the Latinhood calendar.
Times and tickets can change: always check each event's link before you go.
