Italian superstar Laura Pausini performs in San Juan on May 16, 2026.
Spring in San Juan is set to bring a lively run of concerts, culinary gatherings, and cultural performances. The season opens with the Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival, followed by arena shows from Maroon 5 and Laura Pausini, a new staging of Swan Lake at the Centro de Bellas Artes, and stand-up sets from Chris Tucker and George López. Even if you stay outside of the San Juan metro area, top venues are only an hour away from our properties at Bahia Beach, Palmas del Mar, and other locales on the Northeast Coast.
April 23–26, 2026
Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival
San Juan’s culinary scene takes center stage with the Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival, a four-day celebration of world-class gastronomy anchored at La Concha Resort. Signature events feature leading chefs including Geoffrey Zakarian, Mario Pagán, Wilo Benet, José Mendín, and Todd English, alongside curated wine seminars and tasting experiences such as Masters of Sabor, Rum y Rumba, and a Champagne & Caviar seminar.
La Concha Resort and select venues across San Juan and Puerto Rico. Opening Tickets from $175; other event tickets prices may vary, at wineandfoodpr.com
April 25, 2026 | 8:00 PM ; April 26, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico: El Lago de los Cisnes (Swan Lake)
Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico returns to the Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré with a full production of El Lago de los Cisnes (Swan Lake), the most beloved work in the classical ballet repertoire. Guest principals from American Ballet Theatre—Chloe Misseldine as Odette/Odile and Aran Bell as Prince Siegfried—join a cast of Puerto Rican dancers, accompanied live by the Orquesta Filarmónica de Puerto Rico Arturo Somohano under the direction of Carlos Ávila.
Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré, 22 Ave. Ponce de León, Santurce. Tickets from $50 to $65 at ticketera.com/events/detail/el-lago-de-los-cisnes
May 3, 2026 | 8:30 PM
Maroon 5
Global pop powerhouse Maroon 5 returns to Puerto Rico for a highly anticipated arena concert at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot. Led by Adam Levine, the Grammy-winning band has dominated international pop charts for more than two decades with hits including “Sugar”, “This Love”, “She Will Be Loved”, and “Moves Like Jagger”. The San Juan concert forms part of the band’s current international touring schedule.
Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, San Juan; Tickets from $50 to $250 at ticketera.com/events/detail/maroon-5
May 8, 2026 | 8:30 PM
Chris Tucker
Hollywood comedian Chris Tucker brings his high-energy stand-up tour to Coca-Cola Music Hall. Best known for the blockbuster Rush Hour film series, Tucker remains one of the most recognizable voices in American comedy, blending rapid-fire storytelling with sharp cultural observations.
Coca-Cola Music Hall, Distrito T-Mobile, San Juan. Tickets from $75 to $125 at ticketera.com/events/detail/chris-tucker
May 14, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Laura Pausini : Yo Canto World Tour
Italian pop icon Laura Pausini arrives in San Juan as part of her Yo Canto World Tour, celebrating the singer’s acclaimed Io Canto and Yo Canto albums in Italian and Spanish—not to mention, her more than three-decade international career. A Grammy and Latin Grammy winner, Pausini remains one of the most successful Italian artists in contemporary music.
Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot , San Juan; Tickets: $30–$175 ticketera.com/events/detail/laura-pausini-world-tour
May 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM
UAGM Food Fest 2026: Around the World Edition
Students from the Universidad Ana G. Méndez School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts José A. Tony Santana present the UAGM Food Fest, a lively celebration of global cuisine, mixology, and entertainment. Created as a scholarship fundraiser by students in the university’s Event Production program, the event brings together culinary partners including Bacardí, Betis, Coca-Cola, Zona Tres, Delightful Cravings, and Gelo for an evening of international flavors.
Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Carolina Campus; Tickets from $60 to $90 at ticketera.com/events/detail/uagm-food-fest-2026
May 24, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Capital of Motors
Automotive enthusiasts will gather at the Puerto Rico Convention Center for the debut of Capital of Motors, a showcase dedicated to exotic, collector, and high-performance vehicles. Highlights include a runway-style moving display and Puerto Rico’s largest Formula 1 watch party, timed with the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.
Puerto Rico Convention Center, San Juan; Tickets, $25 at ticketera.com/events/detail/com-capital-of-motors
June 13, 2026 | 8:00 PM
George López
Veteran comedian George López returns to San Juan for a night of stand-up at Coca-Cola Music Hall. Over a career spanning television, film, and sold-out tours, López has become one of the most influential Latino voices in American comedy.
Coca-Cola Music Hall — Distrito T-Mobile, San Juan; Tickets from $50 to $115 at cocacolamusichall.com/events/detail/george-lopez
stay close to all the action
Stay with the Marco Polo Collection in San Juan’s top neighborhoods—Condado, Ocean Park, and Isla Verde—and enjoy stylish accommodations to take advantage of all the island’s top cultural happenings. But even if you stay further out at Bahia Beach, the Northeast Coast or Palmas del Mar, you’re just an hour or less from events in San Juan.