Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 Schedule of Events

Georgetown Events

The State of Democracy in the Americas: Third Annual Conference

Hosted by: Georgetown Americas Institute
Sept. 14, 9:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Copley Formal Lounge

Chaplains’ Tea with Ministerio Católico

Hosted by: Campus Ministry
Sept. 15, 3-4 p.m.

Healy Hall Foyer

Strengthening Childhood Immunization in Latin America and the Caribbean Through Faith and Trust

Hosted by: Global Health Institute
Sept. 16, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Virtual

Latin American Film Festival

Hosted by: American Film Institute
Sept. 16-Oct. 7

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

Artist Talk and Presentation | Behind the Work of Rafael Lozano-Hemmer

Hosted by: Georgetown University Art Galleries
Sept. 17, 10-11:30 a.m.

Mortara Center Conference Room

Rescuing Socrates: A Talk by Roosevelt Montás

Hosted by: Georgetown Humanities Initiative; The Cura Personalis Seminars
Sept. 17, 4-5:30 p.m.

Old North 205

Lattes & Lit Book Club Discussion of “You Dreamed of Empires” by Álvaro Enrigue

Hosted by: Department of Spanish and Portuguese; Georgetown Libraries
Sept. 17, 5-6 p.m.

Murray Room, Lauinger Library 5th floor

Latino Political Power in Flux: Aspiration, Identity and the Common Good

Hosted by: Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life
Sept. 17, 7-8 p.m.

111 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Lower Level Multipurpose Room

Celebrating 20 Years of the Latin America Leadership Program’s Impact

Hosted by: Latin America Leadership Program
Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Lohrfink Auditorium

“You Dreamed of Empires” Exhibit

Hosted by: Booth Family Center for Special Collections
Through Nov. 20, 2026

Stephen Richard Kerbs Exhibit Area, Lauinger Library

Celebrate in the Washington, DC Area

¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa

Hosted by: The National Museum of the American Latino
Ongoing

The Molina Family Latino Gallery at the National Museum of American History

Celebration of Textiles: Andean Traditions

Hosted by: The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum
Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

701 21st St. NW

NaLa Noches

Hosted by: National Landing BID
Sept. 17-Oct. 15, 5-7 p.m.

Arlington Metropolitan Park (1330 S Fair Street)

Fiesta DC

Hosted by: Fiesta DC
Sept. 26-27

Pennsylvania Ave. NW & Constitution Ave. NW

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Please note: The inclusion of an event does not indicate University endorsement of the content of the event or the views of its speakers. Descriptions of events listed are written by their sponsor(s). All programs and activities are open to all Georgetown University students regardless of race, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under University policy.