El Gran Combo brings a major salsa date to Coral Gables with an 8:00 PM concert at Watsco Center. Here is what to know about the venue, the group’s legacy, and how to shape the night around the show.
Why this show stands out
This date stands out because El Gran Combo is scheduled to perform on Friday, November 27, 2026 at Watsco Center in Coral Gables. MiamiandBeaches.com lists the concert start time as 8:00 PM, and the venue is at 1245 Dauer Drive. The group’s long identity as La Universidad de la Salsa and its awards history give this concert added weight for longtime salsa listeners and newer fans alike.
The tour story right now
The available sources point to a single upcoming Watsco Center date rather than a broader verified tour route. El Gran Combo is a Puerto Rican salsa orchestra with a long legacy, and MiamiandBeaches.com notes that the group was founded in 1962 by pianist Rafael Ithier.
What the listing says
MiamiandBeaches.com says El Gran Combo has received two Latin Grammy Awards, seven Grammy nominations, and the Latin Recording Academy’s 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award.
What to expect in Coral Gables, FL
With the concert details set, the rest of the night can be built around where to eat, get ready, stay, and keep the evening going after the show.
Know before you go
- Date: Friday, November 27, 2026
- Event time: 8:00 PM
- Venue: Watsco Center at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
- Show: 8:00 PM
Where to eat before the show
A salsa night calls for a meal that feels part of the occasion, not an afterthought. ANDOPO’s eat picks around the venue area give you a few ways to start the evening with food that fits the mood of the show.
Cvi.Che 105
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Zuma Miami
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Il Gabbiano
Miami · $$$$VisitGet ready for the night
If you want the evening to feel polished, this is the place to think about grooming and prep. ANDOPO’s get ready picks cover the kind of pre-show reset that makes a concert night feel more intentional.
Churchill's Barber Shop
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Studio-D by Paolo Salon
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Trini Salon & Spa
MiamiVisitAfter the show
After the concert, the focus shifts to the next part of the evening, whether that means drinks, music, or another stop before heading home.
The Corner
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Seaspice Brasserie & Lounge
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Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab
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Make it a full day
A concert date can become the center of a larger outing if you want more than just the show itself. ANDOPO’s experience picks are for shaping a day around the event with a little more room to enjoy Coral Gables.
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Pérez Art Museum Miami
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HistoryMiami Museum
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Sources & reporting
- Miami and Miami BeachEl Gran ComboSep 5, 2026
- HappeningNextEl Gran Combo Tickets at Watsco Center at the University of Miami, Coral Gables on 27th November, 2026
- SeatGeekWatsco Center Tickets | 2026 Watsco Center Events
- Vivid SeatsEl Gran Combo De Puerto Rico Miami tickets. Watsco Center
- NightoutEl Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. Tickets & Event Information
- Concerts50El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico Coral Gables Tickets
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