La Cumbia @ La Peña ft. DJ Rabeat & DJ FEFLO

Join us at La Peña for a night dedicated to cumbia, community, and collective joy.

DJ Rabeat will bring the sounds of México, Perú, Colombia, and beyond to keep the dance floor moving until midnight. Your ticket includes a beginnner-friendly cumbia dance class to open the night. Learn the basics, connect with the rhythm, and step into the energy of the party.

At La Peña, dance is liberation. La Cumbia creates a space where consent, safety, and respect guide every interaction. We welcome all generations and uplift our LGBTQIA+ community to dance freely and feel at home.

Come for the cumbias, stay for the community, and leave with new friends and memories at La Peña!

For 50 years, La Peña has been a cultural home in the Bay Area. La Cumbia continues this tradition, celebrating music, movement, and the power of gathering together.

Everyone is welcome! All ages. La Cumbia @ La Peña is intentionally created as a safe, gender-inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming space.

• $10 - General Admission Pre-sale
• $15 - Day of pricing/Door price

• 2 Tickets for $15 Friend Deal (online only!)
• Free - La Peña Members (Use your membership code at checkout)

• Gender-Inclusive Cumbia Class (no experience or partner needed) led by Donaji and Chavita Peñaloza
• Dance to the best cumbias from México, Perú, Colombia y más with DJ Rabeat and special guest DJ FEFLO
• Delicious bites, beer, wine and Sangría from Los Cilantros Mexican restaurant
• All-ages, all-night dance party with the some of the most joyful and respectful music-lovers in the Bay!

Volunteer at La Cumbia to help create a safer, inclusive space for all. Volunteers receive free entry, complimentary food and refreshments, and the chance to connect more deeply with our community. Sign up: Lapena.info/volunteer

At La Peña, we are committed to creating an inclusive dance environment rooted in consent culture. Our space supports gender diversity, affirms the LGBTQIA+ community, and welcomes all ages (with adult supervision for minors).

We invite everyone to help shape this environment by modeling safety, joy, and mutual respect. Ask for and honor boundaries, share your needs, and support one another on and off the dance floor. Together, we create a space where all feel valued, heard, and free to express themselves.

Community Agreements for La Cumbia @ La Peña

• Respecct boundaries: Always ask for verbal or non-verbal consent before initiating contact or dancing
• Zero Tolerane for harrassment or abuse: Verbal, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
• Inclusive participation: Celebrate diversity and treat all attendees with respect
• Responsible alcohol consumption: Drink mindfully and legally. Moderation ensures the well-being and safety of all.
• Good dance floor etiquette: Dance safely and respect your partner's space
• No Discrimination: We are an inclusive space for all identities.

We value your safety and the safety of our community. Violations of these agreements may result in removal from the event.

If you need support during the event seek out a La Peña staff member.

If you wish to make a report after the event please use our Contact Us form.

Email us at [email protected] or visit www.Lapena.org

Become a La Peña Member: Enjoy free entry to La Cumbia and dance parties, plus other great perks. Join here:

Make a one-time gift: Support our programs and keep La Peña thriving by donating here:

Info: Beginner-friendly. No partner or prior experience needed!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, United States

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