Sept 17, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026
Weekly on Thursdays from 9/17-10/15, 5-7PM
NaLa Noches in National Landing
Overview
Thursdays, September 17 to October 15, 2026, from 5-7PM
Metropolitan Park (1330 S Fair Street, Arlington, VA, 22202)
Met Park becomes your dance floor this fall with the return of NaLa Noches, a high-energy celebration of Latin music and culture in the heart of National Landing. Sigue el sonido/follow the sound of the güiro, clave, and timbales during live performances from top regional acts curated by DC trumpet legend Joe Herrera. During the set break, Inspira Dance leads short, beginner-friendly dance lessons, from salsa to merengue and more!
Grab empanadas and alfajores onsite from local favorite Peruvian Brothers, cool down with a complimentary Topo Chico, and partake in hands-on “Colores y Cultura” art activations by Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington.
NaLa Noches is produced by the National Landing BID in partnership with Amazon.
Musical Lineup:
September 17 – René Ibáñez & Cubano Groove (Latin Jazz)
September 24 – Punto i Aparte (Salsa Merengue)
October 1 – Orquesta Manplesa (Salsa)
October 8 – Monte Cimarrón (Cuban Son/Salsa)
October 15 – Son Cubano Subterráneo (Cuban Son)