MN Salsa Fiesta at Granada Theater 07 10 26

Salsa Party with Live Bands, Dance Showcases, Artisan Vendors, Free Dance Lesson, Visual Artists and more at the stunning Granada Theater! For 2026 Minnesota Salsa Fiesta has expanded to TWO nights! Friday, July 10 at Granada Theater and Saturday, July 11 at Mill City Museum Friday night will feature a 20-piece salsa orchestra with guest artists from Chicago, Miami, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. Experience the premier event of the year for live salsa music and dance. Music begins in the bar lobby with the world-class Havana Quartet. Latino artisan vendors will be nearby to showcase artisan crafts and jewelry. In main room enjoy DJ and free dance lesson followed by a huge salsa orchestra. This all-star band brings the full salsa sound with horn section, string section, coro singers, and overflowing percussion. Throughout the evening salsa dance teams and professional dancers will be showcased. Visual artists will energize the Granada space with vibrant colors and video. Granada cocktails wizards will offer specialty drinks including classic mojitos and more. At 12:20 a.m. live music ends. However the festivities continue with a SALSA DJ AFTER PARTY until 2 a.m. Keep moving with a mix of reggaeton, bachata, merengue, and more. Admission for the After Party is included with general or VIP admission. After Party tickets may only be purchased at the door. TICKET PRICING Early Bird / Adv Tickets $35 each Day of Event / Door $45 each VIP-Reserved Seating (40 spots available) $135 each Includes one beverage and reserved seat in elevated VIP section in Granada Balcony section (see interactive map). VIP ticket holders will be able to access to all general admission spaces. After Party Only (entrance at 12am, at door only) $20 each FAQs • Age requirement: 18+ • For general admission limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. • Ticket sales at door will be unavailable if venue is at capacity. Purchase tickets in advance. This event sells out. • Limited dining reservations available. • For more information see expanded FAQs section here This event is a production of Minnesota Salsa Fiesta. Ticketing is coordinated by Coalition Productions Granada Theater. Additional collaborators include Charanga Tropical, One Reason Dance Studio, and others. For more information visit mnsalsafiesta.com PROGRAM 9:00 PM DoorsHavana Quartet (Granada Bar Lobby) Artisan Vendors 9:15 pm DJ William El BuenonSalsa Dance Lesson 09:40 PM - 10:40 PM La Gran Charanga (20-piece salsa orchestra)with Guest Artists 10:40 PM – 11:00 PM DJ William El BuenonDance Team Showcases 11:00 PM - 12:20 AM La Gran Charanga (20-piece salsa orchestra)with Guest Artists 12:20 AM – 2:00AM After Party DJ William El Buenon