InterContinental Miami celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with food, festivities and fun during September and October. The iconic downtown hotel is inviting guests and locals to experience a vibrant lineup of cultural experiences, including a weekly Art Residency featuring local Latin artists, an exclusive exhibit in partnership with the Miami Shoe Museum and the fourth annual Salsa Festival hosted by Salsa Lovers, taking center stage. At the award-winning Pan-Latin steakhouse Toro Toro, guests can experience culinary delights with Chef Richard Sandoval’s immersive Día de los Muertos culinary campaign.
The following is the monthly schedule of events:
SEPTEMBER 2025
Noche de Arte featuring Pamela Vasquez
On Monday, September 8, and every Monday in September thereafter from 6PM to 8PM, Noche de Arte will continue its weekly art residency at Gallery 100, with a special emphasis on Hispanic Heritage Month. InterContinental Miami is featuring live interaction with local Chilean artist Pamela Vasquez, who paints with light by using photography made with extended multi-exposures, creating ethereal images that blur the lines between reality and perception.
Vasquez will be in residence every Monday throughout the month of September, with works available for purchase. Gallery 100 is located in the heart of the hotel’s lobby and is open daily. Learn more about the event and artist – HERE.
OCTOBER 2025
On Monday, October 6, and every Monday in October thereafter from 6PM to 8PM, Noche de Arte will continue its weekly art residency with a special lineup of activations and celebrations at Gallery 100, in partnership with the MIAMI Shoe Museum.
Dancing Shoes: A Legacy in Motion, a very special exhibition that celebrates the centennial of legendary Latina icon Celia Cruz. The exhibition will also feature the debut of the five winning designs from MIAMI Vibes 2.0: AI Footwear Design Challenge. The visionary creations of the winning designers Franziska Valerie Hagenauer, Sara Alimohammadi, Amaranta Martinez, Wildy Martinez, Lucia Rabey, and Jessica de Vreeze will be showcased alongside Cruz’s original pieces.
Monday, October 6 marks opening night, where artists Amaranta Martinez (aka Superama), Wildy Martinez, Lucia Rabey and Jessica de Vreeze, along with curator Luis Valenzuela, will host a special event to welcome and inspire all guests to recreate the iconic Celia Cruz cantilever-style shoes. On Monday, October 20, guests are welcome to attend a special celebration in honor of Cruz’s Centennial 100th Birthday (officially October 21), featuring a large birthday cake and a collaborative “birthday card” crafted by guests using art materials. On Monday, October 27, Amaranta Martinez and Wildy Martinez will create live works inspired by Celia Cruz.
Guests will also be invited to take part in the Dancing Shoes art activation, where they can share their own stories by decorating shoe-shaped cutout cards. Learn more about this interactive celebration – HERE.
Fourth Annual Salsa Festival
Grab your dancing shoes and get ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with non-stop salsa dancing and entertainment at InterContinental Miami’s Fourth Annual Salsa Festival hosted by International Salsa Dancers. Beginning Friday, October 3rd through Sunday, October 5th, the two-day soiree sizzles with dance workshops, pool parties (Friday & Saturday) and Miami’s hottest Salsa Dance Party hosted by Salsa Lovers and exclusive concerts headlined by Nic N’Taya (Friday), Harold Montañez (Saturday) and David Lucca Y Los Clásicos (Saturday).
Make a weekend of it and stay on property with luxury hotel accommodations starting at $179+ per night through August 30 ($199+ per night after August 30), which includes two VIP Passes with each stay, granting access to the weekend’s concerts, pool parties, showcases and more. For more information and to book accommodations, visit – HERE.
RSH Global Culinary Campaign – Día de los Muertos
This Fall, internationally renowned chef Richard Sandoval is once again bringing his immersive Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) culinary celebration to Toro Toro, Sandoval’s Pan-Latin steakhouse located at the InterContinental Miami. The month-long campaign – which kicks off on Wednesday, October 1st and runs through Monday, November 3rd – celebrates the rich traditions of Sandoval’s Mexican heritage through an unforgettable, multi-sensory experience that blurs the lines between the spirit world and physical realms, emphasizing the duality of life and death. As part of the campaign, Toro Toro will be featuring an exclusive, a la carte menu of culinary and cocktail selections, each with a cultural significance to the celebration. Specialty dishes on offer include Pozole De Langosta – lobster, pozole, hominy corn, guajillo chili, lime and radish ($54); Ofrenda De Cempasúchil – lamb tenderloin, creamy purple potato mash, roasted heirloom carrots, charred ashes, smoky chipotle hibiscus sauce and marigold ($57); and Calabaza En Tacha – slow-cooked candied squash, piloncillo pepita compote and cinnamon ice cream ($24). The flavorful menu will be accompanied by specialty cocktails inspired by the phases of the moon including the Mythic Essence – Sotol, Xtabentún, tangerine, calendula, honey and orange blossom ($20); Living Spirit – Blanco tequila, tamarin, Ancho Reyes, agave, black salt, blue corn tortilla and chipotle tuille ($21); and Moon’s Embrace – Abasolo Mexican Whiskey, Maker’s Mark Bourbon, cacao liqueur, cocoa, café de olla, orange bitter, rose and oblea ($22). Advance reservations are encouraged and can be made on OpenTable – HERE.
InterContinental Miami is located at 100 Chopin Plaza in Downtown Miami. For more information on the property’s Hispanic Heritage Month programming, visit www.icmiamihotel.com/hispanic-
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