Clandestino Canberra

06/11/2026

La Fiesta doesn’t stop at 10pm! Clandestino Canberra is keeping the Latin American rhythms alive with EL AFTER!

Just two blocks from Latin American Plaza, Blank Cultural Platform will come alive with live music, Afro-Cuban percussion, electronica, DJs and dancing until 3am.

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Kachimbaz (Sydney) are back with a completely different set from their La Fiesta performance! Expect an infectious mix of cumbia, salsa, ska, reggae and Latin rock as the band lets loose with an extended party set!

Suns of Mercury + DJ Wichy Tramador (Melbourne/Cuba) take things into another dimension, bringing traditional Afro-Cuban percussion together with deep electronic grooves, rumba, batá and the sounds of Havana’s underground electronic scene.

DJ DJosh Madrid keeps the dance floor moving with salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaetón, Brazilian funk and more.

🥁 AND THE BEST PART? You won’t have to find your own way there!

As La Fiesta wraps up, follow the drums of Bateria 61 + Raio De Sol + Brass 61 as they lead a percussion procession through the city and straight to the rooftop!

🌃 EL AFTER – THE ROOFTOP AFTER PARTY
📅 Saturday 7 November
🕙 10pm–3am
📍 Blank Cultural Platform 131 City Walk, Canberra City

Two bands. Completely different sets. Two DJs. One rooftop. Five more hours of music!

05/11/2026

03/11/2026

🇨🇺🥁 THE RHYTHMS OF CUBA ARE COMING TO CANBERRA!

From the deep traditions of Afro-Cuban percussion to the electronic sounds of Havana, get ready for an incredible weekend of Cuban music, culture and rhythm!

🔥 THIS FRI 6 NOV – RAÍCES & RHYTHMS: LA FIESTA UNPLUGGED

Experience the extraordinary sounds of Suns of Mercury, featuring Dr Adrian Hearn, Aloy Junco and Rodolfo “Panga” Hechavarría, live at The Street Theatre!

Drawing on Cuba’s rich musical heritage, the trio brings together rumba, traditional batá drumming, Afro-Cuban rhythms and storytelling in a powerful celebration of music and culture.

They’ll open and close an intimate evening of acoustic performances and conversations, joining artists from Chile, Argentina and Australia to explore the connections between music, identity, migration and community.

📍 The Street Theatre, Canberra
📅 Friday 6 November | 7pm
🎟️ https://www.thestreet.org.au/shows/raices-rhythms-latin-america-australia-0

🥁 AND THE CUBAN RHYTHMS CONTINUE ALL WEEKEND!

🇨🇺 SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER – LA FIESTA
Catch Suns of Mercury at Latin American Plaza, bringing their Afro-Cuban percussion and rhythms to the festival, plus an interactive Cuban percussion and dance workshop on the Community Stage!

🔥 SATURDAY NIGHT – EL AFTER!
The musicians take things into a completely different direction, joining pioneering Cuban electronic producer DJ Wichy de Vedado for an extended Afro-Cuban electronic set at Canberra’s rooftop after party!

📍 Blank Cultural Platform | 10pm–3am
🎟️ https://events.humanitix.com/el-after-rooftop-after-party

💃 SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER – CUBAN PERCUSSION & DANCE WORKSHOP
Get hands-on with the rhythms of Cuba! Join the musicians for an interactive workshop exploring rumba, batá, percussion and dance.

📍 Blank Cultural Platform | 12pm–2pm

✨ From an intimate theatre performance to festival celebrations, rooftop electronica and hands-on workshops — four unique opportunities to experience the incredible musical traditions of Cuba!

🌴 Explore the full La Fiesta weekend:
https://www.inthecity.com.au/la-fiesta

03/11/2026

🔥 THE FESTIVAL ENDS. THE NIGHT BEGINS! 🌴🎶

La Fiesta doesn’t stop at 10pm! We’re keeping the Latin American rhythms alive with EL AFTER – a massive rooftop after party right in the heart of Canberra! 💃🕺

🎟️ https://events.humanitix.com/el-after-rooftop-after-party

Just two blocks from Latin American Plaza, Blank Cultural Platform will come alive with live music, Afro-Cuban percussion, electronica, DJs and dancing until 3am!

🔥 Kachimbaz (Sydney) are back with a completely different set from their La Fiesta performance! Expect an infectious mix of cumbia, salsa, ska, reggae and Latin rock as the band lets loose with an extended party set!

🥁 Suns of Mercury + DJ Wichy Tramador (Melbourne/Cuba) take things into another dimension, bringing traditional Afro-Cuban percussion together with deep electronic grooves, rumba, batá and the sounds of Havana’s underground electronic scene.

🎧 DJ DJosh Madrid keeps the dance floor moving with salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaetón, Brazilian funk and more!

🥁 AND THE BEST PART? You won’t have to find your own way there!

As La Fiesta wraps up, follow the drums of Bateria 61 + Raio de Sol as they lead a percussion procession through the city and straight to the rooftop!

🌃 EL AFTER – THE ROOFTOP AFTER PARTY
📅 Saturday 7 November
🕙 10pm–3am
📍 Blank Cultural Platform - Canberra City

Two bands. Completely different sets. Two DJs. One rooftop. Five more hours of music!
🎟️ https://events.humanitix.com/el-after-rooftop-after-party

💥 Don’t go home. Go to EL AFTER!

🌴 Part of the La Fiesta Fringe Program. Visit https://www.inthecity.com.au/la-fiesta for festival information.

02/11/2026

🔥 This Friday, the sounds of Latin America come alive in Canberra! 🎶🌎

🇨🇺 Cuba · 🇨🇱 Chile · 🇦🇷 Argentina · 🇦🇺 Australia

Join us for a special evening of live music, Afro-Cuban rhythms, flamenco, Spanish guitar, Cuban son and contemporary Latin American sounds!

🎶 Raíces & Rhythms: La Fiesta Unplugged

📅 Friday 6 November
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 The Street Theatre, Canberra

🪘 With Canberra’s very own Raio de Sol bringing the rhythms outside before the show!

✨ An intimate evening of incredible musicians, captivating stories and cultures coming together through music.

Part of LA FIESTA FRINGE – Canberra’s Latin American Festival! 💃🔥

🎟️ Book your tickets now!
https://www.thestreet.org.au/shows/raices-rhythms-latin-america-australia-0

Featuring The New Monos Suns of Mercury S.E.N.E.S Flamenco alejandroflorez ℂ𝕌𝔹𝔸ℕ𝔼𝕆 Afrocuban Rhythms School Frank Madrid Raio De Sol Keko Viran Kekoson Cristian Manuel Saavedra Coya Lee Leo_Tortuga

Supported by City Renewal CBR Ami o'Toucan Embassy of Cuba in Australia Embajada de Chile en Australia Consulado General de la República Argentina en Sídney ArtSoundFM The Street Theatre

02/11/2026

HEAR THE STORIES BEHIND THE BEAT.🔥✨
Before cranking up to full La Fiesta 2026 volume on Saturday, Brian Lee Silva, Cristian Saavedra & Leonardo Rodriguez will deliver a raw, unplugged set.

Three core members of Melbourne’s powerhouse band The New Monos are stepping away from the big ensemble for a rare, acoustic performance as part of Raíces & Rhythms: La Fiesta Unplugged on FRI 6th NOV at 7:00pm.

🎸🎤🪘 Stripping their energetic sound down to just voice, guitar, and percussion, the trio will offer a deeply personal, up-close look at the eclectic styles that define them. From infectious cumbia and reggae to raw Latin rock, hip-hop, and South American folklore, this intimate set is all about the songwriting, the migrant journeys, and the cultural roots behind the music.

Following their acoustic set, they’ll join host Frank Madrid to share what it truly means to carry these vibrant sounds into a life and musical career in Australia.
Experience the raw sound and the stories behind the beat!

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.thestreet.org.au/shows/raices-rhythms-latin-america-australia-0

👆 Grab your seats now 👆

28/10/2026

🥁💃🔥 Los Workshops – rhythm, dance & culture!

Join us on SUN 8 NOV for a day of hands-on workshops exploring the rhythms, traditions and cultural connections of Latin America! 🌎✨

Three incredible workshops, led by artists bringing their knowledge, passion and traditions to Canberra.

💃🇪🇸 Flamenco | 10am – 2pm
📍 Latin Dance Canberra
With Aya Kitaoji S.E.N.E.S Flamenco

Explore the passion and expression of flamenco through dance, rhythm and palmas (handclapping). Workshops for beginners and more experienced dancers!

🥁🇨🇺 Afro-Cuba | 12pm – 2pm
📍 Blank Cultural Platform
With Suns of Mercury

Discover the deep African roots of Cuban music through batá drumming, rumba, percussion and dance. An immersive cultural experience with Cuban and Australian artists.

🪘🇧🇷 Afro-Brazil | 2:15pm – 4:15pm
📍 Blank Cultural Platform
With Mestre Loki + Raio De Sol

Explore the rhythms and traditions of Brazil through pandeiro, samba and Samba de Roda, finishing with an interactive musical roda!

✨ Whether you’re a dancer, musician, curious beginner or simply love Latin American culture, there’s something here for you!

🎟️ Spaces are limited – bookings essential!

👉 Book your place: https://www.inthecity.com.au/whats-on/los-workshops-rhythm-dance-and-culture

Come along to one workshop or make a day of it! ❤️ Part of La Fiesta Fringe - City Renewal CBR Blank Cultural Platform