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Let the Countdown Begin! 1 Week Until Canada’s Largest Latin Themed Street Festival, TD Salsa on St. Clair on July 11 & 12!
(Toronto, ON – JULY 2, 2026) – Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavours of Latin America as Canada’s #1 Latin American cultural celebration, the FREE TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival, returns to Toronto’s Hillcrest Village on July 11th and 12th. This year will be a fun filled fiesta for the entire family, a celebration of music, authentic cuisine, family entertainment, and of course non-stop dancing!
TD Salsa on St. Clair is the pinnacle of the Salsa in Toronto Festival. The award-winning festival is not just an event – it’s an immersive experience where visitors are part of the entertainment and attendees are transported into a colourful, and bustling celebration of Latin culture along St. Clair Ave West (Between Winona Dr. and Christie St.).
As Canada’s #1 Latin American cultural celebration, the TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival returns with a stellar lineup:
- Music: Over 350 Canadian and international artists will light up the TD Canada, and El Gaucho stages featuring some of the best local and international Latin musicians. From Salsa and Merengue to Bachata and Samba, there will be a variety of music genres for everyone to enjoy.
- Performers: Weekend headliners include JUNO nominee Andy Rubal, award winning Latin/tropical artist Yani Borrell and more.
- Fiesta Parade Presented by Lenpanada: The Festival Parade will showcase cultural performances from over a dozen countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico, among others.
- Dance Hot Spots: Get your dancing shoes ready for non-stop dancing with DJ Gio and Los Salsomanos, Soul2Sole Dance Company, Steps Dance Studio, Araguacu and more at the festival’s four Dance Hot Spots, ensuring every attendee can salsa the night away.
- Dance Performances: The festival will also feature colourful dance performances by Puro Mexico Ballet, Colombian Dance Company, Yambeque, Estampa Peruana, Dance Migration and Salsa & Sabor.
- Culinary Delights: Indulge in an array of authentic Latin cuisines from across the world, with specialty offerings from Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and more.
- TD Welcome to Canada Children’s Literacy Program: Join us to receive free books for children of all ages to foster an understanding of our home and native land, while building children’s literacy awareness amongst parents of new Canadians.
The Salsa in Toronto Festival summer-long celebrations and activities are now in full swing, with the FREE dance lessons all over the GTA and surrounding areas, and the VIBRANTE Fine Art Exhibition on display at the Little Egg Gallery until July 12th.
Festival ambassadors Renzo Garcia and TLN Media Group personality Jesus Bustamante are also Salsa-ready for the ultimate dance party and invite all Canadians to come dance with us!
Visit salsaintoronto.com and stay connected on social media @salsaintoronto for all the latest news, event updates, artist announcements, contest giveaways, and more!
TD Salsa on St. Clair is founded by TLN Media Group, presented by TD Bank Group and platinum sponsor Jackpot City, and produced by the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated Not-for-Profit organization.
For more info contact: Marie Grignano | Marketing Coordinator | [email protected]
For Media Accreditation for TD Salsa on St. Clair visit https://salsaintoronto.com/media/accreditation/
About Salsa In Toronto
Canada’s #1 Latino-themed cultural celebration, the Salsa in Toronto Festival celebrates the Latino culture through music, dance, art and authentic cuisine. The festivities feature Latin dance and art exhibitions, musical performances, authentic cuisine and non-stop salsa dancing at the biggest Latin fiesta in Canada, the TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival! www.salsaintoronto.com
About Canadian Salsa Festivals Project
The mandate of the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project (“CSFP”) is to develop, produce, support, promote and present ethno-culturally relevant heritage-based works and experiences which elevate public appreciation, understanding and participation in Canada’s rich multicultural traditions. This is a federally incorporated not-for-profit entity and the main organizer of the annual Salsa in Toronto Festival, Canada’s largest celebration of Latin arts, music, and culture. www.canadiansalsafestivalsproject.org
About TLN Media Group
Celebrating over 40 years of service to Canadians, the TLN Media Group organization brands continue to inform and entertain millions. Whether in Italian, Spanish, English and other languages, TLN has played a key role in the development of the national multicultural media landscape. Since launching in 1984, the original ethnic TV channel “Telelatino” has grown to become TLN Media Group, Canada’s most influential multicultural media company. TLN Media Group is an independent, immigrant-owned organization dedicated to connecting communities through storytelling and shared experiences. As a multicultural advocacy leader, TLN Media Group selects, curates, produces, and commissions unique and culturally significant TV and digital content distributed in Canada and worldwide. TLN TV, the original flagship channel has evolved into a mainstream-friendly destination providing multiculturally rich content. TLN Media Group also operates Canada’s most widely available multilingual TV channels led by Spanish language leader Univision Canada and top Italian language services Mediaset Italia Canada and TGCOM24 news network. And TLN Media Group’s additional TV channels include Canada’s first and only Heritage language channels for kids, Telebimbi (Italian) and Teleniños (Spanish), bringing well-known Canadian-made kids shows to families nationwide; and Goal TV, a channel dedicated to sports fandom.
TLN Media Group has produced and promoted many cultural events and festivals, the most widely recognized of which is the annual Salsa in Toronto/ TD Salsa on St. Clair summer festival and street party. www.tln.ca