16th SF Salsa & Bachata Festival + Puerto Rico Celebration (March 26-28)
San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront | 1800 OLD BAYSHORE HIGHWAY Burlingame, CA
Event Details
Submitted by the Event Organizer
Celebrating Our 16th Year!! Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of live bands & special guest
LIVE IN CONCERT – March 28th
🇵🇷🥳 Puerto Rico in SF –
🤩CHARLIE APONTE
The Legendary Voice of El Gran Combo🇵🇷
Plus guest DJs delivering incredible energy in both the Salsa & Bachata Rooms all weekend long! ✨ And showcases, competition, workshops with top instructors and nonstop dancing!
March 26–28, 2026
Get ready for music, unity, and unforgettable nights on the dance floor.
This is more than a festival…
✨ It’s a celebration of legacy
✨ A reunion of our dance family
✨ A moment you don’t want to miss
SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY NIGHT / Welcome Party March 26, 2026
At El Valenciano
1553 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA
8:30pm: Doors Open
9:00pm: Introductory Salsa Lesson by John & Liz
10:00pm-1:30am: Social Dancing
11:15pm – Performance Showcase
LIVE BAND Edgardo Cambón with guest DJ Mundo spinning fantastic music at our Welcome Party — don’t miss it!!
THEME: Spring Fling – Pastel colors & Florals, Fresh vibes…
TICKETS:
$25 Pre-Sale til 3/25
*$35 at the door
Buy tickets online
BOOK Hotel only $159 a night (First set got SOLD OUT) just added a few more rooms til 3/5
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FRIDAY NIGHT / March 27, 2026
SF Airport Marriott Waterfront
1800 Old Bayshore Hwy.
Burlingame, CA
11:00am: Registration opens
12:00pm-3:30pm: Workshops
3:30pm: Performers tech rehearsal
5:45pm: Doors open
6:00pm: SF Salsa Festival Competition (Call time 5:30pm)
8:30pm: Performance Showcase (Call time 8:00pm)
10:15pm-2:30am: Social dancing (Salsa Main Ballroom and Bachata Room)
10:30pm: LIVE BAND Cabanijazz Project + fantastic guest DJs bringing nonstop heat to the Salsa & Bachata Rooms !
THEME: Mardi Gras
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SATURDAY NIGHT / March 28, 2026
SF Airport Marriott Waterfront
1800 Old Bayshore Hwy.
Burlingame, CA
9:00am-3:30pm: Workshops & Bootcamps (Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced/Master)
4:00pm: Performers tech rehearsal
4:00-8:00pm: Breaking news: The 3rd SF Salsa Vinyl Expo and social dancing by guest DJ’s
7:30pm: Doors open with dancing to the best Bay Area DJs
9:00pm: Performance Showcase (Call time 8:30pm)
10:30pm-2:30am: Social dancing (Salsa, Main Ballroom)
10:30pm-2:00am: Social dancing (Bachata Room)
2:00 -3:00am: Silent PARTY!!! (In the Bachata room, enjoy the silent party with bachata, salsa and mix music)
10:30pm: LIVE IN CONCERT
🇵🇷🥳Puerto Rico in San Francisco The Legendary Voice of El Gran Combo — CHARLIE APONTE And guest DJs delivering fantastic music in the Salsa & Bachata Rooms.
VIP Table available book online or (contact liz at 510-697-1892)
Group or Student Discounts – Discount ticket pricing is available for large groups or for Students. For more information, contact us at liz@johnandlizproductions.com.
For more details, schedule, a list of performers, and competition information, visit http://sfsalsafestival.com. http://www.sfsalsafestival.com/
or 510-697-1892
Over the past 25 years, we’ve had the blessing of traveling the globe — from Mexico to China, Korea, Japan, Canada, England, and Italy — living abroad, teaching workshops, performing shows, and experiencing the incredible magic of the worldwide salsa community.
Along the way, we’ve attended some of the most amazing salsa congresses and festivals. We’ve built lifelong friendships and met some of the most inspiring dancers in the world.
The social dancing.
The workshops.
The performances.
The unity.
These experiences have brought joy, passion, and connection to so many lives — including ours.
None of it would have been possible without this beautiful dance we call salsa. Its rhythm brings people together. Its energy creates bonds. Its presence connects hearts across cultures and countries.
Now, it’s our turn to bring that same magic back home — to the Bay Area — and celebrate 16 incredible years of community, music, and love for this dance.
✨ Let’s unite again on the dance floor.
✨ Let’s celebrate the journey.
✨ Let’s make March unforgettable.
We want to thank all of our coordinators and volunteers for their hard work, and all of you for supporting our event. Let’s enjoy this weekend as much as we can and continue to support our amazing salsa community here in the Bay Area.
“Life, my friends, is the art of getting together.” Therefore, it is our honor and pleasure to organize another great salsa event here in the San Francisco Bay Area.
With love and gratitude,
Your SF Festival Team
John Narvaez & Elizabeth Rojas
This Event Runs From Mar 26, 2026, 8:00pm to
Mar 29, 2026, 3:00am Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: $60
Categories: In Person, Live Music, Theater & Performance
