Dania After Dark Presents

Experience the Flavors & Sounds

Sat, January 10, 2026 • 6–9 PM • City Hall Plaza — 100 W Dania Beach Blvd

Free admission & parking • Complimentary shuttles • Family friendly

A Night of Delicious Food, Fantastic Music, and Unforgettable Fun!

The City of Dania Beach presents Dania After Dark’s Taste of Dania Beach on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Free admission and parking. Complimentary shuttles to and from the Casino at Dania Beach.

Explore the Tasting Experience

Tasting Experience Wristband

  • 20–30 restaurants
  • Unlimited beer, wine & spirits
  • Exclusive tasting access
Tickets Available Now

Location

100 W. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, FL 33004

Date & Time

Saturday, January 10 • 6 pm – 9 pm

Parking

Free parking & shuttle details available at City Hall and the Casino at Dania Beach.

Admission

Family friendly & FREE; tasting wristband required for samples.

Shuttles

Complimentary shuttles to/from the Casino at Dania Beach. View details

Giveaway

FREE Bento Box + Utensils Giveaway (First 500!)

Available to Tasting Experience ticket holders only — first come, first served.

We’re giving away 500 FREE bento boxes with utensils to help you enjoy unlimited food sampling all night.

  • Ticket holders only
  • 500 total available
  • First come, first served
  • Perfect for carrying your tasting samples
Giveaway available while supplies last. One per ticket holder.
Bento box giveaway for ticket holders
VIP

Full Moon Creative VIP Food Tasting Experience Lineup

Exclusive VIP bites + featured samplings (while supplies last).

VIP tastings are limited — arrive early and enjoy while supplies last!
VIP

Full Moon Creative VIP Tent - Beverage Sampling Lineup

Exclusive VIP pours and special tastings.

More Coming Soon!
Food Vendor Lineup

Food Vendors

Grab a bite from the trucks and vendors below — more announcements coming soon!

Live Music Lineup

Flavors, Lights & Sounds 🎶

This is a free event for all to enjoy (tickets are only required for the Tasting Experience). Catch the live sets throughout the night — and don’t miss our Coldplay tribute finale!

🎤 MC: Aaron the Speaker 🎧 DJ: Millz ⏰ Event Hours: 6–9 PM
Live Music Lineup

The Event Entertainment Schedule

Grab a plate, bring your crew, and enjoy an incredible night of live music in Dania Beach.

MC Aaron the Speaker and DJ Millz
🎤 Host & DJ • All Night

MC – Aaron the Speaker & DJ Millz

Keeping the energy up between sets with announcements, music, and crowd vibes.

🎧 Between sets 📣 Announcements 🕺 Crowd vibes
Adam Uhlan Band
🕡 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Adam Uhlan Band

Live set from 6:30–7:30 PM — grab a plate and settle in close to the stage.

🎸 Live set 🍴 Food + music ✨ Crowd favorite
Life in Technicolor (Coldplay Tribute Band)
🕗 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Life in Technicolor (Coldplay Tribute)

USA’s Ultimate Coldplay Tribute Band — the big finale set from 8–9 PM.
LIFE IN TECHNICOLOR – USA’S Ultimate COLDPLAY Tribute Band

🎤 Finale 🌈 Tribute show 🎶 Sing-along moments

Reminder: Admission is FREE — tasting tickets are only required for food & beverage sampling.

Tickets

Tasting Experience Tickets On Sold Out

If you miss out on the tasting experience, tickets still join us as we’ll still have live music and lots of food vendors for all to enjoy from 6pm to 9pm Saturday, January 10th.

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Spots are limited — buy early and save.

Most Popular
GA Ticket Sampling Ticket
SOLD OUT
  • Unlimited Food Sampling
  • Unlimited Drink Sampling
VIP
Full Moon Creative VIP Tent Sampling Ticket
SOLD OUT
  • Special VIP Beverages
  • VIP Tent Small Bites
  • Unlimited Food Sampling
  • Unlimited Drink Sampling
  • VIP Tent Area & Other perks
Best Value
GA 4-Pack
SOLD OUT
  • Sampling Tickets for 4 people
  • Unlimited Food Sampling
  • Unlimited Drink Sampling
Admission to the event is FREE. A Tasting Experience wristband is required for food & beverage sampling.
Hotel Partner • Walk to the Event

Stay Here & Walk Downstairs to Taste of Dania Beach!

No driving • No parking • Just pure festival fun

Hotel Dello Fort Lauderdale Exterior Hotel Dello Fort Lauderdale Pool Hotel Dello Fort Lauderdale Bar

A huge shout-out to our official hotel partner — Hotel Dello Fort Lauderdale Airport, Tapestry Collection by Hilton!

Stay onsite and walk downstairs directly into Taste of Dania Beach this Saturday. No traffic, no parking worries — just easy access to all the flavors, music, and fun.

  • 📍 Walk downstairs to the event
  • 🛏 Stay steps away from all the tasting action
  • 🍻 Perfect pairing with tasty samplings
Hotel Dello Fort Lauderdale Airport
28 S Federal Hwy,
Dania Beach, FL 33004
📞 (954) 773-7174
We’re grateful for Hotel Dello’s support — they help make Taste of Dania Beach unforgettable!

Kids Zone

Big smiles for little foodies.

Short Chefs Cooking Station

20 children enjoy a 30-minute culinary adventure with Short Chef himself!

Face Painters

Fun for kids and adults alike!

Arts & Crafts

Local artists lead hands-on creativity.

Little chefs cooking
Little Chefs Menu

What the Kids Will Be Creating 👩‍🍳🎨

Two fun (and tasty!) recipes our Short Chefs will build step-by-step during their culinary adventure.

Island Salad with Strawberry Dressing “In a Swimming Pool”
Ingredients
  • Mixed Green Salad (spinach, baby greens)
  • Berry tomatoes (sliced in half)
  • Shredded carrots
  • Hearts of palm
  • Mandarin oranges
  • Baby corn
  • Garbanzo beans or black beans
Dressing
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Honey
  • Fresh sliced strawberries
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a large salad bowl or platter. Start with greens, then layer each item.
  2. In a second bowl, add all dressing ingredients, mix well, and toss.
  3. Drizzle dressing over your summer salad and enjoy!
Healthy Pasta Salad Berry Berry Dressing
Ingredients
  • Tri-colored pasta
  • Berry tomatoes (sliced in half)
  • Florets of broccoli and cauliflower
  • Chilled asparagus (cut small)
  • Black or garbanzo beans
  • Yellow squash & zucchini (cut in cubes)
  • Cucumber wheels
  • Frozen or fresh chilled peas
  • 1 carton strawberries
  • 4 mangos (cleaned and cubed)
Berry Berry Dressing
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • Fresh strawberries (cut in half)
  • Fresh blueberries
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta as directed, drain, and toss with ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil. Chill for 1 hour.
  2. Place all ingredients in a large salad bowl or platter. Start with pasta, then layer each item.
  3. In a second bowl, mix all dressing ingredients well, then add sliced strawberries and toss.
  4. Drizzle dressing over your pasta bowl and enjoy!
Tip: Recipes may vary slightly based on availability. Please notify staff of any allergies before participating.

Kids Zone: Arts & Crafts

The Color Bubble logo Free for everyone

The Color Bubble Canvas Experience

The Color Bubble will be running our Arts & Crafts section where their team will lead our guests in creating a custom canvas that fits the theme of the event. This is free for all to attend and enjoy.

Come paint, create, and take home something awesome.

The Color Bubble arts and crafts tent
New Activity

Pickleball Open-Play Courts 🏓

Get ready to serve up some fun at our event with three pickleball open-play courts available for guests to enjoy in the first floor garage area.

✅ 3 Open-Play Courts 🏓 Paddles & balls provided 🎓 Instructor onsite 👧 Kids class (5–16)

Balls and paddles will be provided, so all you need to bring is your energy. Whether you’re brand new to the game or already a fan, a pickleball instructor will be onsite throughout the event to offer tips, lessons, and guidance for beginners.

This activation is part of our excitement surrounding the new pickleball courts coming to Frost Park, currently under construction. We’re thrilled to give the community a sneak peek and invite everyone to experience why pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country.

Kids Class with Karyna: Free instructional class for children ages 5 to 16. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Rackets and balls will be provided — spots are expected to fill quickly.

Tip: Arrive early if you want to play — courts are first-come, first-served for open play.
Pickleball open-play courts at Taste of Dania Beach

FAQ

Is the event free?

Yes! Admission and parking are free. A Tasting Experience wristband is required to sample food and beverages.

What are the event hours?

6–9 PM

Where do I park?

Free parking is available in the City Hall Parking Garage (limited). Complimentary shuttles run to/from the Casino at Dania Beach.

Is parking included with my ticket?

There is free parking onsite as well as shuttles. We also suggest using a ride sharing app like Uber, Lyft, or a taxi to avoid parking.

Can I buy tasting wristbands onsite?

Yes, quantities are limited and cost is higher day-of. Buy early and save.

Can I purchase tickets onsite?

Yes, but the ticket pricing day of will be higher and on a first come basis until sold out (if not sold out prior). You can get your tickets in advance at www.tasteofdaniabeach.com.

NOTE: NEVER purchase tickets from anyone selling them. Tickets are only available on our official website, official Eventbrite page, or sold onsite the day of. We are not responsible for any unauthorized 3rd parties.

Refund policy

All tickets are non refundable unless the event is canceled. The event is rain or shine.

What is the festival weather policy?

Taste of Dania Beach is a rain or shine event. The festival will go on even with rain, unless weather conditions are unsafe for attendees.

Are there vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options?

Options may be available, but we cannot guarantee accommodations for all dietary needs.

Is it family friendly?

Absolutely! Kids Zone, Little Chefs, and face painting await.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, we are pet friendly for friendly pets. Please make sure to pickup after your pets, no exceptions to this rule. Please keep an eye out for signs as some areas might not be pet friendly.

Will there be beverages for sale?

Yes we will have a full bar onsite stocked up with beer, spirits, wines, speciality cocktails, water and soda.

Open Carry

A person with a firearm at the event may not purchase or consume alcohol at the event. However, he or she is allowed access to the event.

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Join Dania After Dark’s Taste of Dania Beach on Sat, Jan 10, 2026! A night of delicious food trucks, live music, and community fun at City Hall Plaza. Free admission!

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