16th Annual San Francisco Salsa Festival

About this event

San Francisco s premier salsa celebration returns for its 16th year as a three-day festival honoring salsa and bachata traditions through live performances, dance competitions, and educational workshops led by internationally recognized instructors. The lineup includes Puerto Rican salsa legend Charlie Aponte performing with live bands nightly, while dedicated rooms feature both classic salsa and bachata DJs to keep dancers spinning throughout the weekend. This flagship event brings together communities passionate about the music, dance, and cultural heritage that define these genres.