16th Annual San Francisco Salsa Festival March 26-28, 2026
Come and celebrate our 16th 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)
Get Your Tickets Now!
When?
MARCH 26 – 28, 2026
Where?
SF Airport Marriott Waterfront
1800 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA
Discount Room will sell out fast!!!!.
Special Guest Live Bands each night!!
THURSDAY NIGHT / Welcome Party
8pm-2am
At El Valenciano
1153 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA
THEME: White Party (Dress up to impress)
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
*$30 at the door
LIVE BAND 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 3/27
At Marriott Waterfront
1800 Old Bayshore Highway
Burlingame, CA
NIGHT THEME: TBA
11:00am: Registration opens
12:00pm-3:30pm: Workshops
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
4:00pm: 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 plus the best Bay Area DJ’s
NIGHT THEME: TBA
9:00am-3:30pm: Workshops & Bootcamps (Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced/Master)
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
4:00pm: Performers tech rehearsal
4:00-8:00pm: SF Vinyl Fair and Dance Social hosted by DJ Kimbara, DJ Bongo, and DJ Centeno ($25 without Saturday day pass)
7:30pm: Doors open with dancing to the best Bay Area DJs
9:00pm: Performance Showcase (Call time 8:30pm)
10:30pm: LIVE BAND TBA plus the best Bay Area DJs!
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)
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.
