¡Latin Night with Tumbao!

¡Latin Night with Tumbao! brings a weekly celebration of Latin music and dancing to Bossa Bistro & Lounge. The September 5, 2026 edition is a late-night event starting at 10:30 pm in the downstairs space, with Tumbao performing a high-energy set of danceable rhythms from across Latin America and the Caribbean. The night is promoted as the best Latin night in DC, featuring a multinational band made up of experienced, dynamic musicians who get the crowd moving every Saturday at the venue.

Led by Cuban keyboardist Jorge Martinez, Tumbao includes vocalist Verny Varela, Salvadoran bassist Manuel Hernandez, Ecuadorian conga player Gustavo Estrella, and American timbalero Ralph Esquenazy. Their set draws on sounds from Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Colombia, with an occasional Brazilian song in tribute to Bossa. Admission is paid at the door, and the cover charge is modest.

When: Saturday, September 5, 2026, beginning at 10:30 pm.

Showtimes: The listed start time is 10:30 pm; no ending time is given.

Venue: Bossa Bistro & Lounge, 2463 18th Street NW, Washington, DC. The event takes place in the downstairs area of the venue.

Lineup: Tumbao, headed by Jorge Martinez on keyboards, with Verny Varela on vocals, Manuel Hernandez on bass, Gustavo Estrella on congas, and Ralph Esquenazy on timbales.

Music: Latin dance music spanning Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Colombia, and occasionally Brazil.

Tickets: Pay at the door; cover is $5 to $10.

Note: This is the regular Saturday Latin night at Bossa Bistro & Lounge, so the same format and band appear weekly, with this event being the September 5, 2026 edition.