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17th Annual SF Salsa Festival March 18-20, 2027

17th Annual San Francisco Salsa Festival March 18-20, 2027

Come and celebrate our 17th year! Three nights of world-class performances, dancing, competition and workshops with top salsa instructors in San Francisco.

  • Competition and performance showcases
  • Social dancing to live bands and guest DJs!
  • Enjoy three rooms with, Salsa and Bachata
  • Workshops taught by top instructors from around the world (Friday and Saturday all day)

LIVE IN CONCERTS Every Night .

Get Your Tickets Now!

When?

MARCH 18-20, 2027

Where?

SF Airport Marriott Waterfront
1800 Old Bayshore Hwy,  Burlingame, CA

Discount Room will sell out fast!!!!.
Special Guest Live Bands each night!!

This is more than a festival…
✨ It’s a celebration of legacy
✨ A reunion of our dance family
✨ A moment you don’t want to miss

THURSDAY NIGHT / March 18, 2027
Welcome Party 8pm-2am
At El Valenciano

1153 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 

8:30pm: Doors Open

9:00pm: Introductory Salsa Lesson by John & Liz

10:00pm-1:30am:  Social Dancing

11:15pm – Performance Showcase

*$25 pre-sale
*$35 at the door

LIVE BAND TBA… Welcome Party — don’t miss it!!

THEME: TBA….

*NOTE: The welcome party cover fee is separate from festival registration fees and is NOT included with any of the festival passes. Welcome party attendees must be at least 21 years old.

FRIDAY NIGHT March 19, 2027

At Marriott Waterfront

1800 Old Bayshore Highway
Burlingame, CA

11:00am: Registration opens

12:00pm-3:30pm: Workshops

3:30pm: Performers tech rehearsal

5:45pm: Doors open

6:00pm:  SF Salsa Festival Competition (Call time 5:30pm)

8:30pm: Performance Showcase (Call time 8:00pm)

9:30pm-2:30am: Social dancing (Salsa Main Ballroom and Bachata Room)

10:30pm: LIVE BAND TBA…..🎧 fantastic guest DJs bringing nonstop heat to the Salsa & Bachata Rooms 💃!

THEME : TBA…..

SATURDAY NIGHT / March 20, 2027

SF Airport Marriott Waterfront
1800 Old Bayshore Hwy.
Burlingame, CA

9:00am-3:30pm: Workshops & Bootcamps (Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced/Master)

4:00pm: Performers tech rehearsal

4:00-8:00pm: Breaking news: The 3rd SF Salsa Vinyl Expo and social dancing by guest DJ’s

7:30pm: Doors open with dancing to the best Bay Area DJs

9:00pm: Performance Showcase (Call time 8:30pm)

10:30pm-2:30am: Social dancing (Salsa, Main Ballroom)

10:30pm-2:00am: Social dancing (Bachata Room)

2:00 -3:00am: Silent PARTY!!! (Bachata room, enjoy the silent party with bachata, Salsa and mix music)

10:30pm: LIVE BAND TBA….

VIP Table available book online or (contact liz at 510-697-1892)

THEME : TBA…..

Group or Student Discounts – Discount ticket pricing is available for large groups or for Students. For more information, contact us at liz@johnandlizproductions.com.

Tickets

Early bird tickets on sale now! Save big by purchasing early!

For more information, visit http://www.sfsalsafestival.com/ or contact us (liz@johnandlizproductions.com or 510-697-1892).
Discount ticket pricing is available for large groups and students.

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