Esperanza Arts Center

06/12/2026

Now enrolling for summer.

Free songwriting and music production program
$250 stipend
Ages 15–20

Spots are filling quickly. Apply today:
https://www.amla.org/portfolio/661/

06/11/2026

Another don't miss event this weekend from our friends at Olney Culture Lab!

06/04/2026

Don't miss this year's Jazz on the Green THIS SATURDAY by our friends at Olney Culture Lab.

06/04/2026

Join us for a FREE Family Watch Party featuring an authorized public screening of the FIFA World Cup 26™ match between Mexico and the Czech Republic.
Bring your family and friends to enjoy an evening of soccer, food, music, vendors, and activities for children.

Wednesday, June 24 | 7:30 PM
Gran Salon & Plaza
4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
Limited seating available. Reserve Your Spot Today!
https://tinyurl.com/EACWatchParty

In collaboration with Finanta (formerly Community First Fund) and the Consulado de México en Filadelfia

Esperanza Arts Center (EAC) is the center for Latino arts and culture in the Philadelphia region.

05/25/2026

SanSe en Philly: orgullo, cultura y tradición que se viven en cada rincón.

Join Tony Mendez & Los Bomberos de la Calle for an immersive celebration inspired by Puerto Rico’s iconic Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián. Experience live Bomba and Plena music, visual art, storytelling, dance, food, and a live comparsa procession that brings the spirit of Old San Juan directly to Philadelphia.

Presented at Teatro Esperanza and Esperanza Arts Center’s Gran Salón & Plaza in partnership with the American Composers Forum and supported by the City of Philadelphia, William Penn Foundation, Presser Foundation, and The Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia.

Saturday, May 30 | 3:00 PM
General Admission: $15
Free for Students & Seniors (60+)

Get tickets: https://tinyurl.com/LaSanseInPhilly

05/18/2026

La SanSe in Philly: orgullo, cultura y tradición que se viven en cada rincón.

Join Tony Mendez & Los Bomberos de la Calle for an immersive celebration inspired by Puerto Rico’s iconic Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián. Experience live Bomba and Plena music, visual art, storytelling, dance, food, and a live comparsa procession that brings the spirit of Old San Juan directly to Philadelphia.

Presented at Teatro Esperanza and Esperanza Arts Center’s Gran Salón & Plaza in partnership with the American Composers Forum and supported by the City of Philadelphia, William Penn Foundation, Presser Foundation, and The Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia.

Saturday, May 30 | 3:00 PM
General Admission: $15
Free for Students & Seniors (60+)

Get tickets: https://tinyurl.com/LaSanseInPhilly

05/13/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our 2026 Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame inductee, Pablo Batista, the first Latino artist to receive this distinguished honor.

Pablo Batista is an internationally acclaimed Grammy and Oscar Award winning master percussionist whose music has carried the heartbeat of Philadelphia to iconic stages around the world for more than 40 years. His extraordinary career includes touring internationally with Grover Washington Jr. for 14 years, traveling the world nine times with Alicia Keys, including the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, and performing at the Oscars with Academy Award winning artist H.E.R. in 2021.

Throughout his legendary career, Pablo has collaborated with celebrated artists including Patti LaBelle, Jill Scott, Eddie Palmieri, and many others. His original works, including Ancestral Call and El Viaje (The Journey), have inspired audiences through powerful storytelling and musical excellence.

At Esperanza, we are especially honored to work alongside Pablo as the curator of the annual Esperanza Latin Jazz Showcase, where he continues to uplift culture, community, and the next generation of artists through the power of music.

Congratulations, Pablo! We could not be prouder to celebrate this historic and well-deserved recognition.