Halifax Salsa Festival 2025

📅 2025 Festival Line-Up Thursday · August 14 — Salsa by the Wave A family-friendly waterfront kickoff at Sackville Landing featuring beginner Salsa & Bachata lessons, DJ-led social dancing, live performances, and local vendors. Friday · August 15 — Rhythm & Soul Street Fest Bedford Row and the AGNS Courtyard come alive with an Afro-Latin street market, food vendors, pop-up dance showcases, live music by Son Latino, and a 19+ Afro-Caribbean & Latin Block Party under the stars. Saturday · August 16 — Arte y Ritmo: The Afro-Latin Street Gala Our signature outdoor gala blends Afro-Latin art, live music, curated food, and dance. Featuring Grammy-nominated Ricky Campanelli with his full 11-piece Salsa orchestra, plus an opening set by Ali Enriquez & Friends. The night wraps with our Rumba Callejera street after-party. 🕺 Workshops & Masterclasses Happening Saturday, August 16 & Sunday, August 17 Join us for Latin dance intensives with: • Emily from Underdog Dance Studio (Waterloo) • Pedro & Claudia from Sazon Dance Company (Toronto) Classes range from beginner-friendly styling to advanced Bachata and partner work. 🎟️ Festival Passes & Info • Full festival passes include all headline events, concerts & select workshops • Individual day tickets launching soon • Vendor & artist applications now open 👉 Follow this event and visit halifaxsalsafestival.com for tickets, artist drops & schedule updates.