Fiesta Latina at the Dandenong Market

Get ready to spice up your Sunday with this one-day Latin American celebration full of food, music, and family fun.

Fiesta Latina is back and bringing the bold flavours, vibrant culture, and infectious rhythms of Latin America to Dandenong Market for one exciting day — Sunday 14 September from 10am to 3pm.

This family-friendly food event will transform our Southern Carpark into a buzzing hub of Latin energy, with irresistible street food, live music, and dazzling dance performances that will make you feel like you’ve stepped straight into the heart of Latin America.

Taste the flavours of Latin America

From sizzling BBQ meats to sweet treats, Fiesta Latina is a food lover’s paradise. Explore authentic dishes from across the continent, including:

• Empanadas, Chilean delights, and Brazilian savoury pastries
• Birria tacos, burritos and nachos
• Churros with dulce de leche, Latin-inspired gelato, and colourful flavoured sodas

And don’t miss Café Valentina, where Maria and Eric serve up homemade Chilean specialties like cheese and beef empanadas, the legendary choripan sandwich, and the Brazo de Reina — a soft sponge roll bursting with creamy dulce de leche.

Whether you’re indulging in your favourite Latin street food or discovering new dishes to fall in love with, every bite brings the joy, warmth, and passion of Latin culture to life.

Feel the Rhythm, Embrace the Culture

The fiesta doesn’t stop at food; Fiesta Latina features a packed entertainment lineup that will keep you dancing all day long:

• DJ Henrique Santos spinning global Latin hits
• Live Cuban music by Son Quba
• Samba, Salsa, and Bachata performances by Entertainment Dance Creations
• Join in with a fun salsa lesson led by the charismatic David Smile
• Be amazed by roving performers from Diaspora Artcol

Join the Fiesta – Entry is Free

Perfect for families, dancers, and foodies, Fiesta Latina is an immersive cultural experience right here in Melbourne’s southeast. With free family-friendly entertainment and a welcoming community vibe, it’s the ultimate day out.

Come hungry, come curious, and come ready to dance — Fiesta Latina at Dandenong Market is your ticket to an unforgettable day of flavour, fun, and celebration.