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📅 2025 Festival Line-UpThursday · August 14 — Salsa by the Wave
A family-friendly waterfront kickoff at Sackville Landing featuring beginner Salsa & Bachata lessons, DJ-led social dancing, live performances, and local vendors.
Friday · August 15 — Rhythm & Soul Street Fest
Bedford Row and the AGNS Courtyard come alive with an Afro-Latin street market, food vendors, pop-up dance showcases, live music by Son Latino, and a 19+ Afro-Caribbean & Latin Block Party under the stars.
Saturday · August 16 — Arte y Ritmo: The Afro-Latin Street Gala
Our signature outdoor gala blends Afro-Latin art, live music, curated food, and dance. Featuring Grammy-nominated Ricky Campanelli with his full 11-piece Salsa orchestra, plus an opening set by Ali Enriquez & Friends. The night wraps with our Rumba Callejera street after-party.
🕺 Workshops & Masterclasses
Happening Saturday, August 16 & Sunday, August 17
Join us for Latin dance intensives with:
• Emily from Underdog Dance Studio (Waterloo)
• Pedro & Claudia from Sazon Dance Company (Toronto)
Classes range from beginner-friendly styling to advanced Bachata and partner work.
🎟️ Festival Passes & Info
• Full festival passes include all headline events, concerts & select workshops
• Individual day tickets launching soon
• Vendor & artist applications now open
👉 Follow this event and visit halifaxsalsafestival.com for tickets, artist drops & schedule updates.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1713 Bedford Row, Halifax, NS B3J 1T3, Canada
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