Little Haiti is the heart and soul of Greater Miami & Miami Beach’s Haitian diaspora. It’s also a melting pot of Caribbean cultures and communities where you’ll find authentic Creole cuisine, a historic multilingual bookstore, a Caribbean marketplace, a thriving cultural center and so much more. Whether you join a tour or set out to explore on your own, there’s plenty of captivating art and culture to discover in Little Haiti.

Fruit vendor at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex — The Little Haiti Cultural Complex brings Haitian culture to life

Little Haiti Cultural Complex: The Heart of Haitian Culture

The Little Haiti Cultural Complex is an arts center and museum showcasing Haitian art, sculpture and crafts. It also offers classes, ranging from ceramics to Afro-Caribbean folk dance. Home to a 300-seat theater, it’s a destination for live music and dance performances. You can also pick up a brochure at the Visitor Center, which is also located there. Next door at the Caribbean Marketplace (a modern replica of Haiti’s colorful Iron Market), local craftspeople sell their goods during special events.

Exterior view of Libreri Mapou bookstore and welcoming entrance — Libreri Mapou bookstore is a Little Haiti landmark

Libreri Mapou: Haitian Literature at a Little Haiti Landmark

Libreri Mapou bookstore is a true cultural landmark in Little Haiti. Founded in 1986 by Jan Mapou, a Haitian playwright and activist, it features a selection of rare books in French, Creole and English, ranging from folklore to sociology, novels and language. You’ll also find a selection of international newspapers from Port-Au-Prince to Paris. It’s a great place to linger, browse books and discover something new.

Chez Le Bebe: Authentic Haitian Flavors

For an authentic taste of Haitian cuisine, look no further than Chez Le Bebe. Behind an unassuming red façade, this no-frills, cash-only eatery is dedicated to down-home Haitian cooking and is something of a hidden gem. Slide into a table for its famous fried pork griot (fried pork) and slow-cooked oxtail served with heaping portions of rice, beans and tostones.

Cultural Festivals, Events & Tours in Little Haiti

Little Haiti Book Festival

May

Part of the Miami Book Fair’s official year-round programming, the Little Haiti Book Festival is typically held in May at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex. At this celebration of Haiti and the Haitian diaspora’s rich culture and literary talent, the diverse program includes storytelling, hands-on children’s activities, dynamic dance, musical performances, panel discussions, traditional Haitian games and a comedy showcase.

Sounds Of Little Haiti

3rd Friday of every month

On the third Friday of each month, the Little Haiti Cultural Complex hosts Sounds of Little Haiti, a family-friendly, free Afro-Caribbean party where all are welcome to immerse themselves in Haitian culture through live music, dance and food. It has the effect of making visitors feel like they’ve been transported to the streets of Port-au-Prince.

Little Haiti After Dark

3rd Friday of every month

In conjunction with Sounds of Little Haiti, Little Haiti After Dark is a one-hour golf cart tour departing from The New Yorker Miami hotel at 6 p.m. The tour winds through the streets of Little Haiti, with an expert guide bringing life to the neighborhood’s landmarks and hidden gems. The tour culminates at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex’s party, where you’ll enjoy VIP seating and a complimentary drink.

Colorful Haitian art displayed on the wall inside the Haitian Heritage Museum

Immerse yourself in Haitian arts and culture at the Haitian Heritage Museum

Want to learn more about Haitian art and culture? Visit the Haitian Heritage Museum in the nearby Miami Design District.

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