Scheduled Dates September 12 – 13, 2026
Scheduled Hours
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location Clifton Hill & Niagara River Pkwy
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Festival Update

The 2026 Festival Has Concluded

The inaugural Salsa at Niagara Falls brought an unforgettable weekend of Latin music, dance and culture to one of Canada’s most iconic destinations. Presented in partnership with Niagara Falls Tourism, Niagara Parks Commission, Fallsview Casino Resort and TLN Media Group, the festival transformed the Niagara River Parkway with live entertainment, dance performances and lessons, Latin food and vendors, and nightly salsa-themed fireworks. From hundreds of performers to Frankie Negrón’s highly anticipated return to Canada, Salsa at Niagara Falls delivered two incredible days of celebration against the breathtaking backdrop of the Falls.

Frankie Negrón Returned to Canada

Frankie Negrón Returned to Canada

After nearly a decade, the acclaimed salsa star returned to Canada for a special free concert on Sunday, September 13.

300+ Performers

Two stages of live entertainment featured JUNO-nominated Andy Rubal, Yani Borrell, Aiona Santana and many more.

A Weekend of Dance

Festivalgoers enjoyed non-stop dance lessons and social dancing throughout the weekend, including at Oakes Garden Theatre.

World-Class Dance

Dance schools from across the GTHA and Buffalo area delivered performances and interactive lessons throughout the festival.

Latin Food & Marketplace

Guests discovered Latin cuisine, specialty vendors and a marketplace celebrating Latin culture.

Nightly Salsa Fireworks

The Falls lit up each night with spectacular fireworks choreographed to salsa music.

2026 Festival Highlights

Relive Salsa at Niagara Falls.

Relive the inaugural Salsa at Niagara Falls, where Latin music, dance and culture came together for an unforgettable weekend beside one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. From live performances and social dancing to Latin food, festival vendors and spectacular salsa-themed fireworks over the Falls, experience some of the moments that made the first-ever festival one to remember.

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2026 Festival Archive

2026 Performers

A Taste of Havana 1950s
A Taste of Havana 1950s
Aiona Santana
Aiona Santana
Alexis Martínez
Alexis Martínez
Andy Rubal
Andy Rubal
Araguacu Latin Dance Company
Araguacu Latin Dance Company
Corazón Latin Studio
Corazón Latin Studio
Cumbia Power
Cumbia Power
DJ Bane
DJ Bane
DJ Locaño
DJ Locaño
DJ Yesii
DJ Yesii
Fanny Salsa Dance
Fanny Salsa Dance
Frankie Negrón
Frankie Negrón
Jaguar Dance Company
Jaguar Dance Company
Llasas De Bolivia
Llasas De Bolivia
Los Dandies
Los Dandies
MOVIEmiento Latin Dance Studio
MOVIEmiento Latin Dance Studio
Nueva Siembra
Nueva Siembra
Orquesta Cali Salsa Power
Orquesta Cali Salsa Power
Papaya Sound Experience
Papaya Sound Experience
Puro Mexico Ballet
Puro Mexico Ballet
Ray Palacio
Ray Palacio
Robert JR.
Robert JR.
Salsa & Sabor
Salsa & Sabor
Santiago Moa
Santiago Moa
Shumdesalsa
Shumdesalsa
Soul2Sole
Soul2Sole
Tenc Dance Company
Tenc Dance Company
Yambeque
Yambeque
Yani Borrel
Yani Borrel
2026 Festival Archive

2026 Festival Schedule

Dance Zone - Niagara River Parkway

Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON

12:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Dance

Araguacu

Dance Hot Spot

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Dance Zone - Oakes Garden Theatre

Oakes Garden Theatre, Niagara Falls, ON

12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Dance

Jaguar Dance Company

Dance Hot Spot

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TLN Stage

Niagara River Pkwy & Murray St, Niagara Falls, ON

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
DJ

DJ

with DJ Yesii

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12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Cultural

Cultural Celebration

with Llasas de Bolivia, Yambeque & Nueva Siembra

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1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Live Music

A Taste of Havana 1950s

Live Music

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2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Dance

Salsa & Cha Cha Lesson

with TenC Dance Company

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2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Live Music

A Taste of Havana 1950s

Live Music

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3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
DJ

DJ

with DJ Yesii

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4:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Dance

Dance

with Araguacu Dance Company

4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Special Programming

Live Karaoke

with Canta Corazón

5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Live Music

Orquesta Cali Salsa Power

Live Music

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6:15 PM – 6:30 PM
Dance

Bachata & Rueda Cubana Show

with Corazón Latin Studio

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6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
Live Music

Orquesta Cali Salsa Power

Live Music

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7:15 PM – 7:30 PM
Dance

Dance

with Soul2sole

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7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Live Music

Aiona Santana

Live Music

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8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Live Music

Andy Rubal

Live Music

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Univision Canada Stage

Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
DJ

DJ

with DJ Bane

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12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Live Music

Los Dandies

Live Music

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1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Dance

Bachata Lesson & Showcase

with TenC Dance Company

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1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
Live Music

Los Dandies

Live Music

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2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Dance

Social Dancing

with DJ Bane

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3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Live Music

Cumbia Power

Live Music

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4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Special Programming

Animacion

Giveaways with Host

4:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Dance

Salsa Lesson & Showcase

with Yambeque

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4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Live Music

Cumbia Power

Live Music

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5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Special Programming

Live Karaoke

with Canta Corazón

6:15 PM – 6:30 PM
Dance

Dance Lesson & Showcase

Jaguar Dance Company

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6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Dance

Social Dancing

with DJ Bane

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7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Live Music

Alexis Martínez

Live Music

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8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Dance

Dance Experience

with Soul2Sole

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Getting Here & Around

Plan your trip to Salsa at Niagara Falls. Take GO Transit to Niagara Falls and connect with WEGO to reach Niagara Parks and the festival grounds. Driving? Paid parking is available at Rapidsview Parking Lot with complimentary shuttle service throughout the weekend.

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