25-26 Tropical Nights

Published on July 15, 2025

Music lovers can also begin looking ahead to the 2025–2026 season of Tropical Nights at Pinecrest Gardens—a concert series that has become a signature for the venue. From high-energy Latin jazz to intimate acoustic sets, this series brings top-tier performers to the iconic Banyan Bowl, a geodesic-domed amphitheater nestled within the gardens’ lush landscape.

The season will open with Parranda Navideña on December 13, a festive night with Grammy-winning artist Chino Nuñez and his orchestra blending salsa, mambo, and holiday favorites in a celebration of Puerto Rican Christmas traditions.

January brings a long-awaited performance from Alfredo Rodríguez & Friends on January 30. The Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist will be joined by percussionist Pedrito Martinez for a show steeped in Cuban rhythms and jazz fusion, celebrating the release of Rodríguez’s new album Coral Way.

On March 6 and 7, Grammy legend Willy Chirino returns with Chirino Acústico, a family-forward show featuring his five daughters—each a musician in her own right. These concerts blend Cuban classics with American and British pop and rock hits for a nostalgic, multilingual, and multigenerational experience that plays like a musical time capsule.

For more information, tickets, and event details, visit www.pinecrestgardens.org/tropicalnights.