The Canadian Salsa Festivals Project (CSFP) has announced its expanded 2026 season, featuring the biggest series of events in its history, running from June through September. The lineup includes a first-time expansion into Niagara Falls with the inaugural Salsa at Niagara Falls on September 12 and 13, in partnership with Niagara Falls Tourism, Niagara Parks Commission, and Fallsview Casino Resort.
Adam Stiles, Interim President and CEO of Niagara Falls Tourism, expressed enthusiasm: 'Salsa at Niagara Falls is exactly the kind of vibrant, world-class event our destination is made for, it’s a perfect addition to our September calendar for the next several years. We’re delighted to welcome this celebration of Latin music, dance, and food for the first time, and we know its energy will ripple through our community and activate Niagara Falls collectively.'
The CSFP has also secured expanded support from longstanding festival sponsor TD Bank Group, which has grown its title sponsorship to include Salsa Tremblant in Quebec’s Laurentians region, while renewing as title sponsor of Salsa on St. Clair in Toronto and Salsa at Blue Mountain in Collingwood. Robyn Small, Senior Manager, Philanthropy, Corporate Citizenship at TD Bank Group, noted: 'Festivals like TD Salsa on St. Clair bring people together to celebrate what shapes us — our stories, food, music, and art. We’re proud to support access to cultural experiences that help people feel welcome, seen and connected.'
TLN Media Group, the founder and longstanding official media partner of Salsa in Toronto, has championed the festival’s growth. Aldo Di Felice, President & Managing Partner of TLN Media Group, said: 'Salsa in Toronto has become one of Canada’s premier cultural celebrations, bringing together hundreds of thousands of people each year while showcasing the power of music, culture, and community to create meaningful social and economic impact across Ontario and beyond.'
Returning festivals include TD Salsa at Blue Mountain (June 26–28), where Patti Kendall, President of Blue Mountain Village Association, stated: 'Salsa at Blue is a highly anticipated event that brings vibrant Latin energy to the Village, kicking off our summer festival season. We’re thrilled to host an experience that not only visitors love but also drives meaningful economic activity at Blue and throughout the region.'
TD Salsa on St. Clair (July 11–12) returns as Canada’s largest Latin-themed free street festival in Midtown Toronto, featuring over 350 live performers, weekend headliners including JUNO nominee Andy Rubal and award-winning Latin/tropical artist Yani Borrell, the Fiesta Parade presented by Lenpanada, over 35 authentic Latin food vendors representing 15+ countries, and 25+ dance instructors.
TD Salsa Tremblant (August 21–23) returns for its third year in Quebec’s Laurentians. Nicolas Dien, Event Director of Tremblant Resort Association, commented: 'We are very proud to be hosting Salsa Tremblant for a third consecutive year. This event perfectly embodies Tremblant’s DNA — a vibrant, welcoming destination where music, dance, and nature come together.'
Returning festival program favorites include the Vibrante Latin Art Exhibition (June 6 – July 12) at Toronto’s Little EGG Gallery, free dance lessons (May – August) across Southern Ontario, Salsa on Market Street (August 9) in Toronto’s historic Old Town, and family salsa dance lessons at Toronto museums (August – October).
For more information, visit salsaintoronto.com or follow @salsaintoronto. The Salsa Festival series is founded by TLN Media Group and produced by Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated Not-for-Profit organization.
