Salsa in Toronto at Nathan Phillips Square
About This Event
Soccer meets salsa in the heart of downtown Toronto! Join us Monday, July 6, as Salsa In Toronto takes over Nathan Phillips Square in partnership with the City of Toronto for an all-day celebration of music, movement, and World Cup energy from 1–11pm!
Between the excitement of Portugal vs. Spain (3pm) and USA vs. Belgium (8pm), the square will come alive with Latin rhythms, performances by Araguacu and Salsa & Sabor, live music by Jesvs and Santiago Moa, beats by DJ Heccstasy, and free dance lessons throughout the day!
Event Schedule
Plan Your Day
Monday, July 6
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Dance / Performance
Salsa Fiesta Time
Kick off the day at Nathan Phillips Square with a high-energy Salsa Fiesta Time intro and welcome moment.
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Live Music
JESVS | Live Music
Enjoy a live music set by JESVS as the square comes alive with Latin rhythms.
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM
Dance / Performance
Dance Show + Animation with Araguacu
Araguacu brings dance, movement, and animation to the square with an energetic Latin performance.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Live Music
JESVS | Live Music
JESVS returns for another live music set leading into the afternoon World Cup excitement.
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Soccer
Portugal vs. Spain | Soccer Game
Watch the first half of Portugal vs. Spain live from Nathan Phillips Square.
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Soccer
Halftime
Halftime break during the Portugal vs. Spain match.
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Soccer
Portugal vs. Spain | Soccer Game
Watch the second half of Portugal vs. Spain.
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Dance / Performance
Bachata Lesson with Araguacu
Join Araguacu for a fun bachata lesson open to all experience levels.
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Live Music
Santiago Moa | Live Music
Santiago Moa brings a vibrant live music performance blending Latin rhythms and high-energy stage presence.
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Dance / Performance
Latin Rhythms Follow Along with Salsa & Sabor
Follow along with Salsa & Sabor in a lively Latin rhythms dance moment.
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Live Music
Santiago Moa | Live Music
Santiago Moa returns for another live set to keep the celebration moving into the evening.
6:45 PM – 7:00 PM
Dance / Performance
Dance Lesson + Giveaway with Salsa & Sabor
Take part in a dance lesson with Salsa & Sabor and enjoy a giveaway moment during the celebration.
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
DJ Set
DJ Heccstasy | DJ Set
DJ Heccstasy takes over with a Latin DJ set to keep the energy going.
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Dance / Performance
World Cup Show with Salsa & Sabor
Salsa & Sabor brings a special World Cup-themed dance show ahead of the evening match.
8:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Soccer
USA vs. Belgium | Soccer Game
Watch the first half of USA vs. Belgium live from Nathan Phillips Square.
8:45 PM – 9:00 PM
Soccer
Halftime
Halftime break during the USA vs. Belgium match.
9:00 PM – 9:45 PM
Soccer
USA vs. Belgium | Soccer Game
Watch the second half of USA vs. Belgium.
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