FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
First-Ever Salsa at Niagara Falls Festival Happens This Weekend!
Festival Hours:
Saturday, September 12: Noon to 10 P.M.
Sunday, September 13: Noon to 10 P.M.
Festival Location:
Events will be located along the Niagara River Parkway between Oakes Garden Theatre and Victoria Park Place, with the main festival hub located in Queen Victoria Park.
(September 10, 2026) – The countdown is on to Niagara’s first-ever Salsa festival! The award-winning Canadian Salsa Festivals Project Group brings its celebrated Salsa in Toronto event to Niagara for the inaugural Salsa at Niagara Falls Festival presented in partnership with Niagara Falls Tourism, Niagara Parks Commission, Fallsview Casino Resort and TLN Media Group.
Where culture meets community, Salsa transforms Niagara Falls into the ultimate Latin fiesta for all to enjoy!
Festival Highlights include:
- A free concert by salsa icon Frankie Negrón on Sunday, September 13 at 8 P.M.
- Two live entertainment stages featuring hundreds of performers including JUNO-nominated Andy Rubal headlining the Saturday lineup, award-winning Latin singer and entertainers Yani Borrell and Aiona Santana, to name but a few.
- Dedicated dance zones including at the Oakes Garden Theatre featuring non-stop lessons, live music and lively DJs all weekend long.
- World-class dance performances and interactive lessons with schools across the GTHA, including local Buffalo dance schools MOVIEmiento Latin Dance Studio and Fanny Olaya.
- A vibrant marketplace celebrating Latin culture featuring an array of authentic Latin cuisine and specialty vendors from more than 15 Hispanic countries across the globe including Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil.
- A spectacular nightly 10 P.M. fireworks show.
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For More Information Contact:
Bruna Aloe | Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, Director of Communications |
(416) 802-7561 |
[email protected]
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 TD 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, TLN Media Group brands continue to inform and entertain millions through diverse language programming. As Canada’s most influential multicultural media company, TLN Media Group is dedicated to connecting communities through storytelling and shared experiences. Our portfolio of channels includes TLN TV, Univision Canada, Mediaset Italia Canada and more. TLN Media Group also produces and promotes cultural events and festivals, including the widely recognized Salsa in Toronto/Salsa on St. Clair summer festival and street party.
About Niagara Falls Canada
Overlooking the legendary Canadian Horseshoe, American and Bridal Veil waterfalls, Niagara Falls is a four-season internationally famous bucket-list destination renowned for its awe-inspiring natural wonders combined with world-class accommodation, thrilling entertainment and a burgeoning culinary scene. Visitors from around the world come to experience history, nature and adventure, discover family fun and live music in Canada’s premier entertainment destination. Located within a 1-day drive of half the population of North America, more than 152 M people, Niagara Falls is the perfect getaway. #ExploreNiagara
About Niagara Parks
Since its establishment in 1885, Niagara Parks has remained a self-financed agency of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, entrusted to preserve and protect the land surrounding Niagara Falls and the Niagara River. Today, Niagara Parks boasts gardens, a horticulture school, recreation, golf courses, restaurants, heritage and historic sites, gift shops and, of course, Niagara Falls. In short, natural landscapes, history, family fun, hiking, culinary delights, attractions and adventure.
For more information, please visit niagaraparks.com or contact Katy Wassenaar, Senior Manager, Public Affairs at [email protected] or (905) 356-2241 ext. 2224.
Stay Connected: Facebook: @NiagaraParks • Instagram: @niagaraparks • Twitter: @NiagaraParks
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