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)

LIVE IN CONCERT
🇵🇷🥳Puerto Rico in San Francisco 🔥 The Legendary Voice of El Gran Combo — CHARLIE APONTE 🔥 And 🎧 guest DJs delivering fantastic music in the Salsa & Bachata Rooms.

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!!

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 26, 2026
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 Edgardo Cambón with guest DJ Mundo spinning fantastic music at our Welcome Party — don’t miss it!!

THEME: Spring Fling – Pastel colors & Florals, Fresh vibes…

*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 27, 2026

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 Cabanijazz Project + 🎧 fantastic guest DJs bringing nonstop heat to the Salsa & Bachata Rooms 💃!

THEME : MARDI GRAS NIGHT -Bold colors, beads, masks, and New Orleans flair…

SATURDAY NIGHT / March 28, 2026

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 LIVE IN CONCERT
🇵🇷🥳Puerto Rico in San Francisco 🔥 The Legendary Voice of El Gran Combo — CHARLIE APONTE 🔥 And 🎧 guest DJs delivering fantastic music in the Salsa & Bachata Rooms.

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

THEME : BLACK TIE PARTY – Elegant Classy Iconic

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.