Upcoming Haitian Events

Free fitness and wellness classes for the Little Haiti community, led by local instructors at the Cultural Complex: Hatha yoga Tuesday mornings, Pilates and Vinyasa yoga Saturdays, with rotating Thursday sessions — the series has even included konpa dance classes. Open to all through mid-August; check the schedule and RSVP on the event page. Presented by the City of Miami Parks & Recreation Department.

A weekly Haitian folklore dance class in Flatbush drawing on traditional movements rooted in culture, history, and community — grounded footwork, expressive arms, and the dynamic rhythms of Haitian drumming. All levels welcome, ages 15 and up; whether it's your first class or a deepening practice, expect to leave energized and connected. Thursdays at 7:30 PM at Fit4Dance; see the ticket page for the full schedule.

A 90-minute walking tour of Little Haiti tracing the neighborhood's living connection to Haiti — from the revolution that created the world's first free Black republic to the culture, flavor, and sound of Haitian Miami today. Offered in Haitian Creole and English (French by advance request), Saturdays and Sundays at 10 AM, 12, 2, and 4 PM; $50. By Tap Tap Tours.

A summer expo hosted by Haitian entrepreneur Nayalee Pearl's Brand Forum, spotlighting brands and vendors. 1:00–6:00 PM at DCOTA. Tickets via Eventbrite.

A recurring Haitian kompa dance class in the heart of Manhattan, held Sundays and Mondays at Ripley-Grier Studios. Instructors from Arts With Lorry guide all levels — no experience needed — through the steps and rhythms of Haiti's signature dance. Vini pran klas Dans Kompa Ayisyen. Check the ticket page for the full schedule of upcoming sessions.

The Sounds of Little Haiti series brings T-Vice — one of Haiti's most iconic konpa bands — to the Little Haiti Cultural Complex for its Shorts n Shades Summer Edition. An all-ages, family-friendly evening of live konpa, food, and cocktails in the heart of Little Haiti. Presented by Purforce Group and the Route 1804 Foundation.

A Haitian Summer Institute lecture, delivered in Haitian Creole, by Professor Pierre-Roland Bain — founder of KEPKAA, the Montréal nonprofit devoted to promoting Creole language and culture through arts, education, and community engagement. Running 1–3 PM, Bain traces his personal and cultural journey from Duclair to Port-au-Prince to Montréal, reflecting on cultural transmission, literacy, and the arts as forces that strengthen Creole communities across the global diaspora. Presented by FIU's Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center as part of its Haitian Studies Program of Excellence.

An evening of short films by three Brooklyn-based directors of the Haitian diaspora: Kishner Deprinvil's narrative M'Ale (in Kreyòl with English subtitles), Edwin Aristilde's documentary Little Haiti New York, and Rulx Noel's family documentary Forever Twins. A filmmaker panel and reception follow the screening. Presented as a fundraiser by the Beraca Community Development Corporation.

Vini pran plezi! A Haitian cultural celebration at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex with authentic Haitian food vendors, DJs, live cultural performances, and a marketplace featuring Haitian-owned businesses. All ages, free parking, doors at 4:55 PM. Hosted by Yaya Events & Experiences.

Kenny Haiti and P'Dous take the stage at LK Lounge for a late-summer Brooklyn night, with sets by DJ Aggy and DJ Yung Jazzy carrying the party until 4 AM. Presented by Da Champagne Family. Doors at 10 PM; ages 21 and over.

The Haitian Sports Hall of Fame inducts its Class of 2026 at an elegant Long Island gala: Pierre Bayonne of Haiti's legendary 1974 FIFA World Cup squad, volleyball greats Dr. Bernard Brutus and Dr. Bernard Nau, and basketball's Friedrich "Coach Féfé" Verna. A red-carpet evening of tributes, live entertainment, fine dining, and open bar celebrating the legacy of Haitian athletic excellence. $125 in advance.

Edwidge Danticat brings Dèy — her long-awaited new novel, published August 25 — to the Busboys and Poets stage in Washington, DC. Doors open at 5 PM; the program begins at 6 PM, featuring a discussion of the book, an audience Q&A, and a signing, with copies available for purchase on site. Dèy, titled after the Kreyòl word for mourning, moves between Haiti, Brooklyn, and Miami as a Haitian American woman reckons with family, grief, and belonging. Free and open to all with RSVP; the program will also be livestreamed.

Edwidge Danticat celebrates the release of Dèy — her first novel in a decade — in conversation with Jacqueline Charles, the Miami Herald's longtime Caribbean and Haiti correspondent. Dèy, which takes its title from the Kreyòl word for mourning, follows Magnolia Elie, a Haitian American mother and Miami real estate agent holding her family together across Miami and Haiti in the aftermath of a shattering day. Ticket options include admission with a copy of the book.

A celebration honoring the Èzili spirits of Haitian Vodou through music, dance, food, and offerings, hosted by artist Riva Nyri Precil. The evening features traditional Haitian dance performances, an Afro-House and rara-tech DJ set, a best-dressed contest honoring Èzili Dantò, Èzili Freda, and Manzè Filomiz, altar artwork, Haitian food, and a communal offering table. Vin selebre ak onore eskòt Èzili yo.

The Konbit takes its name from the Haitian Kreyòl tradition of communal work — and brings that spirit to entrepreneurship. The 2026 edition gathers entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, and nonprofit and community leaders in Fort Lauderdale for an afternoon (3–7 PM) built around one theme: Understanding Money. Expect practical financial education, candid conversations, and connections aimed at building stronger businesses, stronger communities, and lasting legacy.

Kompa on the water: a Labor Day weekend yacht party aboard The Starship at Pier 36, pairing Haitian kompa rhythms with Manhattan skyline views until 2 AM. Presented by Capital Events Marketing Group. Doors at 9:30 PM; ages 21 and over.

Central Florida's celebration of Haitian cuisine at Luminary Green in downtown Orlando — from savory griot to pikliz, with traditional dishes and modern twists from local chefs, plus Haitian music and art. All ages, free parking. The festival's mission: connecting communities and promoting cultural exchange through the flavors of Haiti.

For fourteen years, the Kansas City area's community of Haiti-focused organizations has gathered to share firsthand updates on conditions in Haiti — with a particular focus on NGOs working on the ground. A Saturday morning of briefings and connection for anyone with a heart for Haiti, offered in person and virtually (Zoom link shared with registered attendees). Free registration.

The Association of Haitian Professionals hosts its ninth annual gala, "Rasin Nou Konekte N Youn Ak Lòt," an evening of red-carpet cocktails, dinner, and dancing in support of the AHP Scholarship Endowment, its professional mentoring program, and a planned Haitian community center in the DC metro area. The night features live konpa from DMV band LOKAL and a performance by Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary artist Riva Nyri Précil, presentation of the 2026 Dessalines and Capois Scholarships to students in the US and Haiti, community honorees, and the Mango Lakay pop-up vendor marketplace. Ages 21+.

The tenth edition of the summit known as the "Davos of the Caribbean" lands in New York during UN General Assembly week. Organized by Global Startup Ecosystem with partners including IBM Cloud and AWS, it convenes hundreds of entrepreneurs, investors, and technologists around one question: how emerging nations like Haiti can use technology as a blueprint for nation building. Free to attend; register for details.

The Greater Haitian American Chamber of Commerce hosts its 6th annual gala — Une Soirée Royale — an evening of high-fashion formal elegance in the Orlando area, gathering business leaders, entrepreneurs, public officials, and community advocates. Expect a networking mixer, live music, and performances celebrating Haitian-American culture and commerce. Note: the ticket page lists October 16 while the organizer's description mentions October 24 — confirm the date on the official page before attending.