New York
SALSA WEEK 2025
Jew York Salsa Week is a celebration that brings together dancers, performers, and instructors from around the world for a week of special parties, workshops, performances, and social events.
Rooted in the rich salsa culture of New York City, which is recognized as one of the birthplaces of Salsa music and dance, this 12-night celebration showcases the city’s vibrant Salsa and Bachata scene, and its global influence.
The week culminates in the New York International Salsa Congress and includes a special Monday night Closing Part at Latin Mondays!
2025 Schedule ↓
Thursday 8/21
⏱️ 8:00 pm Bachata Lesson
Bachata Room until 1:00 am+
📍 Solas Bar & Lounge
232 E 9th St #1 (between 2nd and 3rd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
🎟️ Entry: $15 (includes class)
Friday 8/22
⏱️ 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Salsa & Bachata Rooms
📍1418 Barnum Ave, 2nd floor
Stamford, CT 06901
🎟️ Entry: $15
⏱️ 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Salsa Party
📍106 Bergen Ave
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
🎟️ Entry: $20
Saturday 8/23
Gala Fundraiser Night & Latin Dance Social
⏱️ 8:00 pm - 2:00 am
8:30 pm Intro Dance Class
📍Brentwood Fire Dept
125 Fourth Street, Brentwood, NY 11717
🎟️ Entry: $25 Pre-Sale, $40 Regular Admission
More events to be added!
Sunday 8/24
La Vieja Guardia (LVG) 17th Anniversary
⏱️ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Salsa Party
📍 Stepping Out Studios
617 West 46th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10036
🎟️ Entry: $25 General Admission, $20 before 7:00 pm
Monday, 8/25
Latin Mondays NYC
⏱️ 5:00 pm - 1:00 am
7PM Salsa Lessons | 11PM live band
Salsa Party
📍5th & Mad
7 E 36th St. New York, NY 10016
🎟️ Entry: Text 917.620.3109
Tuesday, 8/26
Salsa Tuesdays Outdoor Event
Music By El Boricua Del Sabor Dj JOHN JOHN
⏱️ 7:00 pm-11:00 pm
📍89 South Street
New York, NY 10038
🎟️ Entry: Men $10, Women free cover all night
Wednesday, 8/27
Official NYISC Pre-Party at the Copa
⏱️ 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Salsa Dancing until 2:00am
📍 625 W.51st Street
NY, NY 10019
🎟️ Entry: $20 Pre-Sale (Get tickets here); $25 At the Door
** TICKET INCLUDES FIRST NIGHT OF THE NEW YORK INT’L SALSA CONGRESS**
Thursday, 8/28
Opening Night of the New York International Salsa Congress
⏱️ 8:00 pm - 2:00 am
Social Dancing in the Salsa Room starting at 8:00 pm
Show Block at 8:00 pm
🎤 Featuring LA JARA Band live at 11:00 pm
📍Marriott Marquis | Times Square
1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
Friday, 8/29
The New York International Salsa Congress | Night #1
Social Dancing (8:00 pm - 4:00 am)
🎤 Live in Concert: Pinto Picasso (est 11:00 pm) and Yuniel Jimenez (est 12:30 am)
📍Marriott Marquis | Times Square
1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
Saturday, 8/30
The New York International Salsa Congress | Night #2
Social Dancing (11:00 PM - 4:00 AM)
🎤 Live in Concert: Grupo K’ndela (est. 12:00 am) and Kewin Cosmos (est. 2:00 am)
📍Marriott Marquis | Times Square
1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
Sunday, 8/31
The New York International Salsa Congress | Night #3
Social Dancing (11:00 PM - 4:00 AM)
🎤 Live in Concert: Grizelle “Chachi” Del Valle (est. 12:30 am)
🎤 Live in Concert in the Old Skool Room (Astor Ballroom): El Mas Bailable
📍Marriott Marquis | Times Square
1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
Monday, 9/1
Official Closing Party at Latin Mondays NYC
⏱️ 5:00 pm - 1:00 am
7PM Salsa Lessons | 11PM live band
Salsa Party
📍5th & Mad
7 E 36th St. New York, NY 10016
🎟️ Entry: Text 917.620.3109
