Spanish Harlem Orchestra: Salsa Navidad
December 18, 2026 · 8 PM
Colden Auditorium at Kupferberg Center for the Arts, 153-49 Reeves Avenue, Queens
Holiday concert program “Salsa Navidad” by Spanish Harlem Orchestra.
Celebrate the holidays with Spanish Harlem Orchestra: Salsa Navidad, a festive program marking the ensemble's 25th anniversary. Led by three-time Grammy winner Oscar Hernández, Spanish Harlem Orchestra brings the spirit of Puerto Rican Christmas to life through a vibrant blend of salsa, plena, bomba, and aguinaldo. Inspired by years of acclaimed holiday performances, Salsa Navidad features original songs alongside lively reimaginations of seasonal classics like "Jingle Bells" and "Silent Night / Noche de Paz." With powerful vocals, dynamic brass, and irresistible rhythms, this high-energy concert captures the warmth, joy, and communal spirit of the holidays - inviting audiences to celebrate the season through music and movement.