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Asia / March 2026

Karina Bernales present	March 2026	FESTIVALS
CHINA		Guangzhou Dance Congress March 20 / 22, 2026 Chateau Star River Guangzhou No. 1 Panyu Avenue North, Panyu District 511430 Guangzhou, Guangdong, China $ 320
PHILIPPINES		Boracay Latin Dance Festival Mar 6 / 8, 2026 Casa Pilar Beach Resort Boracay, White Beach Path, 5608 Malay, Philippines $ 200
VIETNAM		Vietnam International Latin Festival Mar 27 / 29, 2026 Grand Plaza Hanoi Hotel 117 Trần Duy Hưng, Quận Cầu Giấy, Hà Nội Việt Nam Hanoi, Vietnam 10000 $ 250

Directory of Asian nightclubs
HONG KONG
Graffiti LKF G/F, 17-18 Lan Kwai Fong, Central Central, Hong Kong	SOLAR LKF Central 2nd Floor, Ho Lee Commercial Building, 38-44 D’Aguilqr Street, Lang Kwai Fong Central HKI Hong Kong	Sole Mio Upper Ground Floor, 51 Elgin Street, Soho Central Hong Kong, Hong Kong
ISRAEL
	Havana Music Club Yigal Alon St 126 Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel +972 3-562-3456
JAPAN
Egoland Bar Akihabara Chiyoda City, Kanda Sakumacho, 4 7－3 2F Tokyo, Japan	Bar Mirage 5F VORT Roppongi Briller, 3-14-14 Roppongi, Minato-ku Tokyo 106-0032, Japan +03-5860-6946	Fiesta Latin Spot Bar 3F, 1 Chome-14-6 Kabukicho, Shinjuku City Tokyo 160-0021, Japan +81 90-1086-2878
El Cafe Latino 3 Chome-15-24 Roppongi, Minato City Tokyo 106-0032, Japan +81 3-3402-8989	Latin Club Leon 5-17-6 B1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 160-0022, Japan	La Tropi Azabu 3F Roppongi Azelea Bldf. 1-3-6 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku Tokyo1060031, Japan
THAILAND
Bafros Sugar Club Complex Sukhumvit Soi 11 Bangkok 10110, Thailand +66 63 039 8700	Havana Social 1/1 Sukhumvit Rd. Soi 11 Bangkok, Thailand +66 2 821 6111
VIETNAM
Apocalypse Now Sai Gon 2F Thi Sach Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 70000 +84 799 741 261	La Habanera Basement 81 xuân diệu Tay Ho Hanoi 100000, Vietnam +84 35 320 7220	La Pachanga Club Saigon 3rd Floor, 39A Co Bac Street, Cau Ong Lanh Ward, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam +84 93 855 79 21

Europe / March 2026

Karina Bernales present	March 2026	FESTIVALS
ANDORRA		Andorra Dance Festival: The Legacy Mar 27 / 29, 2026 Mirador del Roc de Solobre Vial (marcat vermell) Santa Coloma AD500, Andorra € 79
AUSTRIA		Salsa Congress Black & White Mar 26 / 30, 2026 Stadthalle Wels Pollheimerstraße 1 Messegelände 4600 Wels, Austria € 145
AUSTRIA		¡MENÉATE! VIENA Cuban Dance Fest 4.0 Mar 26 / 29, 2026 Wolke 19 im Ares Tower Donau City Straße 11 1220 Vienna, Austria € 198
DENMARK		Latin Vibes Festival Mar 13 / 16, 2026 Kildevæld Kulturcenter Bellmansgade 3C 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark € 165
FRANCE		Salsa Stras Festival Mar 6 / 8, 2026 15 Rue du Stade, 67450 Lampertheim, France € 99
		Paris Afro Latin Congress Mar 20 / 23, 2026 Paris Marriott Charles de Gaulle Airport Hotel 5 allée du vergers , 95700 Roissy en France, France € 115
		PICA Festival Mar 20 / 22, 2026 Rue Paul Dambier 16430 Champniers, France € 81.09
GERMANY		Arrasando Cuban Afro-Salsa Fest Mar 13 / 15, 2026 Casa Cultural Bürgermeister-Smidt-Straße 55-61 Bremen 28195, Germany € 175
GERMANY		1 Day Congress Freiburg Mar 21, 2026 M.A.K. Studios Kaiser-Joseph-Straße 268, 79098 Freiburg Breisgau, Germany € 119
ITALY		KARMA International Festival Mar 13 / 15, 2026 KLASS HOTEL SS KM 16, 60022 Castelfidardo, Italy € 143.59
ITALY		BIG International Milan Mar 27 / 29, 2026 Grand Hotel Barone di Sassj Via Vittorio Padovani 38 20099 Sesto San Giovanni Milan, Italy € 250
NORWAY		Bergen Mambo Weekend Mar 13 / 15, 2026 Scandic Bergen City Håkonsgaten 2, 5015 Bergen, Norway NOK 2090
PORTUGAL		Setubailas Festival Mar 13 / 16, 2026 Hotel do Mar R. General Humberto Delgado, 10 2970-628 Sesimbra, Portugal € 185
ROMANIA		Salsa Addicted Festival Mar 12 / 16, 2026 Harmony Events Strada Rudolf Walter 4, 300314, Timișoara Timiș, Romania € 160
SLOVAKIA		Mambo Bratislava Weekend Mar 6 / 8, 2026 Dance Club Tomášikova 746/34, 821 01 Bratislava, Slovensko € 120
SPAIN		BCN Sensual Family Mar 3 / 9, 2026 Hotel Melia & Casino Costa Brava Calle de les Comes 17 08700 Igualada Barcelona, Spain € 145
		Bachatasia World Congress Mar 5 / 8, 2026 Hotel Vértice Aljarafe Av. República Argentina 1 41930 Bormujos Sevilla, Spain € 120
		TIMBEANDO FESTIVAL Mar 6 / 8, 2026 Hotel Evenia Olympic Carrer Senyora de Rossell 55 17310 Lloret de Mar, Spain € 75
		ALBACETE EN SALSA Mar 6 / 8, 2026 Palacio de Congresos de Albacete Calle Autovía Nº 1 02006 Albacete, Spain € 55
		QUE NO MUERA LA SALSA FESTIVAL Mar 6 / 8, 2026 Hotel Don Carlos Dorraburu 1, Villava Pamplona, Spain € 90
		LIFE MÁLAGA LATIN CONGRESS Mar 13 / 16, 2026 Hotel Polynesia Benalmadena Avenida del Sol 195, 29630, Benalmádena, Spain € 115
		AB International Congress Mar 27 / 30, 2026 Hotel Occidental Aranjuez Pl. de la Unesco, 2, 28300 Madrid, Spain € 155
TÜRKIYE		Istanbul World Dance Congress Mar 18 / 24, 2026 Pullman Istanbul Hotel & Convention Center Istanbul, Türkiye € 185

Directory of European nightclubs
CZECHIA
	La Macumba Štefánikova 230/7 150 00 Prague, Czech Republic
FRANCE
Canela Club Latino Paris 77 Rue du Faubourg du temple 75010 Paris, France	Cuba Compagnie Café 48 BD Beaumarchais 75011 Paris, France	Cubana Café 47 rue Vavin 75006 Paris, France
La Pachanga Officiel 8, rue vandamme 75014 Paris, France	La Peña Saint Germain 3 passage de la Petite Boucherie 75006 Paris, France	Le Balajo 9 rue de Lappe 75011 Paris, France
Pachamama PARIS 46 rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine 75012 Paris, France	Salseroparis 9 Rue du Petit Pont, 75005 Paris, France
GERMANY
Cascadas Ferdinandstr. 12 20095 Hamburg-Mitte, Germany	Havanna Berlin Hauptstr. 30 10827 Berlin-Schöneberg, Germany	La Macumba – The Real Latin Club in Hamburgs Adenauerallee 3 20097 Hamburg, Germany
Latin Palace Changó Münchener Strasse 57 60329 Frankfurt, Germany	Soda Club Berlin Schönhauser Allee 36 10435 Berlin, Germany
MALTA
	Barrio Latino Malta Ghar il Lembi Street SLM1562 Sliema Central Region, Malta
POLAND
	Teatro Cubano Warsaw ul. Aleksandra Fredry 6 00-097 /> Warsaw, Poland
SPAIN
ACM CitY Carrer Can Pallarès 2, Cerdanyola del Vallès 08290 Barcelona, Spain	Antilla Barcelona C/ d’Aragó, 141 08015 Barcelona, Spain	Azúcar SalsaDisco Calle de Atocha, 107 28012 Madrid, Spain
Cuba Live Ramón y cajal número 2 07011 Palma de Mallorca, Spain	Discoteca El Son C. de la Victoria, 6 28012 Madrid, Spain	Discoteca Prisma C. de Alcalá, 192 28028 Madrid, Spain
El Edén Boliviano Carrer Gremi de Tintorers, 49A 07009 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain	Mojito Club Rosselló, 217 08008 Barcelona, Spain	Morena Barcelona calle 11 num.29 08860 Castelldefels, Spain

Qué Chimba Av. del Vallès, 117 08223 Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain	Sala Olvido C/ Olvido 15 28026 Madrid, Spain	Seven Dance (Dio Club) Carrer del Perill 10 08012 Barcelona, Spain
	The Host C/ Ferraz nº 38 28008 Madrid, Spain +34 918 05 36 48
UNITED KINGDOM
Bar Salsa Soho 96 Charing Cross Rd WC2H 0JG London, UK	Bar Salsa Temple Victoria Embankment, Temple WC2R 2PH London, UK	JUJU’s Bar & Stage Ely’s Yard 15 Hanbury Street E1 6QR London, UK
Revolucion de Cuba Leeds 64-68 Call Lane LS1 6DT Leeds, UK	The LightHouse Bar & Club 62 Rivington Street EC2A 3AY London, UK

The Latin sensation in Zurich. Salsa Passion

Europe / Spain

Salsa passion is known as one of the best Salsa Dance School in Zurich to build your foundation. More than 15 years of teaching experiences. See why it’s rated as one of the best in tow.

Zurich. Salsa Passion - Photo 1 — Zurich. Salsa Passion – Photo 1

Salsa, Kizomba, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha, Lady Styling, Rhythm and dance Technique. Salsa dance Courses and Workshops for Beginner to Advanced levels. As a student you would benefit from Winny’s and diverse dance and music background. From leading to following technique, from rhythm to musicality, Spin, Body control, styling and footwork technique.

Good teaching strategies can be borrowed, but a good teaching heart is unique and cannot be replicated. Whether you want to become an excellent dancer, for fun or just for social reason, we love to help you to achieve your goal and teach with our hearts and passions.

Director of Salsa Passion – Winny. She is one of the best female instructor in Switzerland that can both lead and follow equally well in all Latin Styles such as Salsa Cubana, Cross Body Style, Mambo on2, Salsa Puerto Rican, New York On2, L.A style on1, Son and Cha Cha Cha.

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Whether you are completely new to the art, or experienced dancer, we have the patient, the knowledge, the experience to bring you further.

Dancing is about social and fun, but while you are investing your time and money to learn, why not learn it properly.

They’ve developed a “step by step” method that is fun and efficient for everyone to learn. We teach the “know how”. You will learn the vocabulary and the techniques of how to put them together, so you can become creative in a long run, and not just coping or try to memories a program.

“For us, teaching is not just a job, is an opportunity to give, and we love it!” Salsa with a smile, Salsa with passion!

What do we teach

Rhythm

How to dance into the rhythm with the style that you have choose to learn.

Music and Interpretation

We teach our classes with live percussion. We also have special training CD to help you to develop your skill.

Coordination, body movement and Posture

We love to show you how to look good while dancing, not just walking around and making steps. They have warm up and exercise at each course, to help you to perfect your coordination and body movement.

Partner Work – turn patterns and combination for all levels

Any figure or combination without technique is no different then it’s like just making a bunch of movements. We will show you how to makes each figure leadable, what makes a combination easy to follow or the opposite. We taught each figure with leading and follow technique, and how you can become a “smooth dancers”. Read our tricks and tips.

Footwork

Steps and combination to help you develop your dancing technique with balance, speed, and “shine” on the dance floor.

Zurich. Salsa Passion - Photo 3 — Zurich. Salsa Passion – Photo 3

Turning /Spinning technique

How to keep your balance when turn, how to gain speed and avoid getting dizzy. We have exercise to develop your turning technique at each of our course, plus tricks and tips how to turn during Partner Work.

Información de contacto:

Email address: [email protected]
Telephone: +41-76-5173138
Location: 4th Floor, Militärstr 84. 8004 ZH

The 2026 NAMM Show Took Center Stage as Historic Gathering Celebrating the Future of Global Music Industry

2026 Show Marked 125-Year Anniversary of NAMM and Demonstrated Why the Global Music Community Gathers Every Year at The NAMM Show.

January 28, 2026 – NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, celebrated 125 years of NAMM at The 2026 NAMM Show — a powerful week that concluded on Jan. 24 and set the music industry’s narrative for years ahead. Featuring five days of incredible education, live concerts and special events, alongside three days of extraordinary exhibits and brand activations, this year’s show featured 1,650-plus exhibitors representing over 5,400 brands and more than 200-plus educational sessions for NAMM member communities.

The 2026 NAMM Show highlighted innovative music technologies, product introductions and trends that will shape the future of the music industry during a five-day-long platform for networking, connections and meetings that are critical for uniting and growing music makers globally.

“The 2026 NAMM Show once again delivered an incredible week of unity and energy for our global NAMM members, showcasing products, partnerships and networking for the entire music industry,” said John Mlynczak, NAMM president and CEO. “NAMM continues to be the global stage for our industry to announce groundbreaking products, establish transformative partnerships and gain valuable education that drives success for our industry for the rest of the year.”

NAMM SHOW 2026 BY THE NUMBERS

60,000+ show attendees, including 8,760+ international attendees from 122 countries, regions and territories
1,650+ exhibitors representing 5,400+ brands, which is 25% more than 2025
Nearly 15,000 artists demonstrating and endorsing products and brands
200+ education sessions with 550+ speakers
1,600+ media, influencers and content creators reaching over 200+ million followers, which is 50% more than 2025.

NAMM SHOW 2026 SET LIST HIGHLIGHTS

Product Launches

The NAMM Electronic Press Kit, an online book of product and show announcements, tripled in size from 2025, with nearly 400 brands and companies using the platform to launch new products at The NAMM Show.

NAMM Global Media Day

Now in its third year, NAMM’s Global Media Day featured iconic brands spanning music, sound and entertainment technology categories to announce more than 500 ground-breaking products and business news to an exclusive media/creator/podcast-only audience of 750-plus guests.

NAMM Events and Awards Shows

Providing the platform for some of the industry’s best awards shows and live events, The 2026 NAMM Show saw sold-out crowds all week long, starting with the TEC Awards, followed by The Bass Awards Show, She Rocks Awards and The Parnelli Awards. Each show catered to a thriving professional community that gathered to honor the best of the best in each category.

Looking Back on NAMM, 125 Years Later

NAMM has been consistently guided by the best minds in the music business, who share a common desire to grow the industry and music making. Ever since 1901, NAMM leaders have come together, even as competitors, to ensure their association is helping the entire industry expand. The 125-year timeline is fully digitized and available to everyone on NAMM.org

NAMM’s Music for Life Honor Awarded to Industry Icon Rick Beato

NAMM presented globally acclaimed producer, educator, musician and YouTube creator Rick Beato with its highest honor, the Music for Life Award, in recognition of his lifelong contributions to music and commitment to inspiring music makers. In an exclusive Thursday morning Q&A with NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak, Beato discussed his early musical influences, the music products that have helped define his career and the future of the music business in the age of AI.

NAMM’s Grand Rally for Music Education 

NAMM rallied the industry around its mission Saturday morning, highlighted by magical moments with Grammy Award-winning artists Victor Wooten and Chad Smith. The session, hosted by John Mlynczak and Julia Rubio, brought the audience to its feet with inspirational performances, conversations and messages, as well as live performances from Roots of Rhythm.

The NAMM Foundation

In honor of our 125th “NAMMiversary,” and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the NAMM Foundation — with a generous $125,000 matching donation from Chris Martin, past chair of NAMM — announced at the 2026 show a total of $250,000 in funds to give back.

The Return of NAMM NeXT Europe and New NAMM NeXT Latin America

Coming off the success of last year’s inaugural event, NAMM NeXT Europe will return and NAMM NeXT Latin America will debut in 2026. These NAMM NeXT events are one- to two-day leadership conferences that will gather our industry to focus on how we can grow the industry and address common challenges.

  SCORPIO, Reported and correspondent on the job at NAMM!

Radio host and International Salsa Magazine correspondent Bryan Astrachan, aka Scorpio, at the NAMM Show

The 2027 NAMM Show is already in the works for January 26-30, 2027, at the Anaheim Convention Center. Booths with early bird rates and discounts are available now at NS27 Exhibit | NAMM.org

“I have worked with Gary since 2018 and I have been able to actively learn from his expertise as an engineer, host, programmer and now as the interim program director”

“Gary has always welcomed me with open arms and kindness”

He always supports Canto Tropical and our paths continue to cross as we support live music in all genres! Scorpio

Gary baca and Scorpio at the NAMM — Gary Baca, KPFK, Interim Program Director & Scorpio, Reporter, Correspondent, and Anchor

Gary Baca, aka G-Spot was born and raised in East Oakland. Baca began his radio career at KALX Berkeley before initiating his radio programming at KPFA Berkeley which then lead him to KPFK Los Angeles.

Gary is an American radio veteran and cultural tastemaker who currently.

In previous radio programs, Baca’s featured presentations have included interviews with Lisa Lisa, Rick James, Morris Day & The Time, George Clinton, Boy George, Tito Puente, Macy Gray, Roger Troutman & Zapp, Bootsy Collins, WAR, James Brown and Cameo, Rakim, The Commodores, Buddy Miles, The Doors, Earth, Wind & Fire, Johnny Mathis and Carlos Santana.

Now celebrating over 30 years of radio programming, he is also a concert emcee introducing such acts as Ice Cube, Cameo, Cypress Hill, DJ Quik, Too Short, E40, Tierra, Malo, The Dramatics, Rappin 4Tay, Sheila E. & Rhythm Tribe.

KPFK 90.7 FM’s Pocho Hour of Power provides a smartly satirical look at political issues facing Latinos in America. Co-hosted by cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz, filmmaker Esteban Zul, comedian’s Jeff Keller, Paul Vato, and producer Gary Baca the show brings its raucous brand of satire.

*Gary has a history of discovering artists, hosting community TV, and teaching radio skills.

KPFK, Interim Program Director: Manages Programing for KPFK.DJ & Host:

Global Village (Tuesday’s 11am-

1pm) The Pocho Hour of Power

(Friday’s 3-4pm) Welcome 2 the

Dawn (Saturday 4:00 AM – 6:00 AM) Co-Host and produce La Raza radio Thursdays 3-4pm

Gary Began his career in radio in the late 80’s at KALX in Berkely

KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles, 98.7 FM

Santa Barbara,

93.7 FM San Diego, 99.5 FM

Ridgecrest & China Lake *ONLINE @ KPFK.ORG

Studios located in Glendale, CA
Transmitter high atop Mt. Wilson
With 110,000 watts of power

Scorpio and Rafael Feliciano — Scorpio with Rafael Feliciano, “Soul Sauce”

Born out love and respect for the unique musical sounds created by latin jazz legend/vibist Cal Tjader, this collective of pro players recreate the exact musical arrangements Tjader wrote and recorded for today’s audience. From original hits such as “Soul Sauce(wachi-wara)” to versions of jazz standards like “Speak Low”, this band will entrance an audience with its exotic, soothing sound which fuses afro-cuban and brazilian rhythms with modern jazz classics.
The band features Peter Burke on vibes/percussion, Ramon Banda on timbales, Rafael Feliciano on congas, Joe Rotondi on piano, and Ross Schodek on bass. There is usually a surprise guest appearance added to each show as well, making each performance a special occasion.

“I have had the pleasure of attending several “Soul Sauce” presentations at a variety of venues including Roscoe’s in Long Beach and I have always been impressed with their professionalism, talent , respect & love for the music they play live”

Scorpio, Reporter, Correspondent and Anchor

Musicians at The NAMM Show — Some musicians at The NAMM Show

Gabrielito at The NAMM Show — Gabrielito Y La Verdad at The NAMM Show

Gabriel Gonzalez, also known by his stage name Gabrielito, is a multi-talented artist whose career spans decades of film, music, videos, commercials, theatre and live-performance concerts. Internationally recognized for movie roles from his childhood work in Mexican cinema to cult classic films as well as countless mainstream commercials, tours and stage productions, Gonzalez captivates audiences with his dynamic stage presence and larger-than-life vocals that make each performance a memorable experience.

He began his career in show business at the age of seven appearing in numerous top grossing films in Latin America featuring the Latin Orchestra La Sonora Santanera and famed comic Resortes. At eight years old, he recorded his first album. Gonzlaez has toured and shared billing with some of today’s most iconic artists across Mexico, Cuba, and the U.S. including Camilo Sesto, Lalo Guerrero, Juan Gabriel, Los Van Van, QUETZAL, Cubanismo, Lila Downs, Los Lobos and many more.

Most notably, he toured with the Tony award-winning musical, In the Heights by acclaimed composer Lin-Manuel Miranda as a principal character of the 2011-2012 North American National Tour. Gonzalez’s latest projects include working in the Salsa community with bands such as Boogaloo Assassins and the Los Angeles-based La Verdad.

La Verdad is the premier West Coast Latin music ensemble. A collective of world-class musicians embodying the truth of the Los Angeles Latin experience, the group is led by Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Gabriel Gonzalez. La Verdad’s traditional and original repertoire spans the scope of Latin American route music including Salsa, Cha-Cha, Boogaloo, Latin Soul and much more.

“I have had the absolute pleasure of knowing Gabrielito for several years and I have grown to love & respect his music”

I have had numerous conversations with him regarding community uplift activities and his love for his family and children!

“Gabrielto has impressed me with his ongoing support of public radio especially Canto Tropical and Alma Del Barrio and live music”

Scorpio, Reporter, Correspondent and Anchor

Scorpio and Max at the NAMM Show — Scorpio and Max from La Verdad

Pictures of NAMM

People shopping in the stands of the NAMM Show

Instruments at The NAMM Show — Some instruments at The NAMM Show

Humberto Ruiz Jr, Musician at The NAMM Show — Humberto Ruiz Jr, Musician

Musicians on stage at the NAMM Show — Some musicians on stage at the NAMM Show

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THE JOHN LENNON EDUCATIONAL TOUR BUS IS A NON-PROFIT MOBILE PRODUCTION STUDIO.

MUSIC AND VIDEO CREATION

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit mobile production studio.

MOBILE PRODUCTION STUDIOS

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit mobile production studio.

MOBILE PRODUCTION STUDIOS

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit mobile production studio.

10th Annual Salsa Festival in Cuba: A Milestone Between Stage Lights and the Shadow of Crisis

The event founded by Maykel Blanco celebrates a decade of history amidst blackouts and inflation that make access difficult for the local public.

Havana. What began in 2016 as a personal dream for musician Maykel Blanco has evolved into Cuba’s most significant cultural tourism event for the genre.

As the Salsa Festival reaches its 10th edition, it has succeeded in uniting top-tier orchestras under a single project, fostering an organic exchange between local dancers and international visitors who travel specifically for the occasion.

However, the announcement of this year’s celebration scheduled for February 26 to March 1 at Club 500 comes at a time of extreme fragility for the country.

While the government promotes the festival as a showcase of “credibility and growth,” the Cuban population is grappling with a profound economic crisis characterized by daily blackouts, shortages of basic goods, and a steady decline in quality of life.

Tributes and a Star-Studded Lineup

This special edition will pay tribute to the 70th anniversary of Elito Revé y su Charangón, an iconic institution of popular dance music. Organizers announced in a press conference that the event will feature a strong international presence, including foreign dance instructors and DJs.

Starting Friday, February 27, four high-caliber orchestras will perform each night. Among the confirmed headliners are:

Los Van Van
Alexander Abreu y Havana D’Primera
Adalberto Álvarez y su Son
Alain Pérez
Willy García (Special guest from Colombia, former vocalist of Grupo Niche).

Cartel Oficial de los Artistas que estarán en la 10ma edición de el festival de la salsa en Cuba

The Economic Barrier to Entry

Despite its cultural relevance, ticket prices have sparked debate. Presale tickets at Cine Yara were set at 800 Cuban Pesos (CUP), a price that will rise to 1,000 CUP per night at the venue.

In a context of stagnant wages and runaway inflation, these figures are out of reach for many everyday Cubans, highlighting the gap between official propaganda and daily reality.

Main Concert Schedule

Date	Featured Artists
Thursday, Feb 26	Opening Gala: Issac Delgado, Los Muñequitos de Matanzas, and Eduardo Sandoval.
Friday, Feb 27	Los Van Van, Manolito Simonet y su Trabuco, Papucho y Manana Club.
Saturday, Feb 28	Maykel Blanco y su Salsa Mayor, Adalberto Álvarez y su Son, Alain Pérez, and Willy García.
Sunday, March 1	Alexander Abreu y Havana D’Primera, Haila Mompié, and Elito Revé y su Charangón.

PROGRAMACIÓN OFICIAL (Horarios) de todas los conciertos que brindaremos en EL Festival dela salsa en cuba en su 10ma Edición

Beyond the Music: An Immersive Experience

The festival—driven by MB Producciones, ARTEX, and the Paradiso Agency—is not limited to evening performances (which begin at 9:00 p.m.). The agenda also includes:

Dance Workshops: Classes in Casino (Cuban salsa), Rumba, Son, and the popular “Reparto” genre, taught by prestigious instructors.
Pool Parties: Meet-and-greets with national and international DJs at the Memories Miramar Hotel.
Academic Forums: Lectures on the evolution of popular music and the legacy of figures like Elio Revé Matos.

Presentadores Oficiales de la 10ma edición del Festival de Salsa en Cuba

Once again, the Salsa Festival presents itself as a musical oasis on an island mired in uncertainty, leaving open the question of whether art can truly build bridges in the midst of such a structural crisis.

Also Read: Compay Segundo The Eternal Patriarch of Cuban Son

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Guangzhou Dance Congress

Boracay Latin Dance Festival

Vietnam International Latin Festival

Directory of Asian nightclubs

Andorra Dance Festival: The Legacy

Salsa Congress Black & White

¡MENÉATE! VIENA Cuban Dance Fest 4.0

Latin Vibes Festival

Salsa Stras Festival

Paris Afro Latin Congress

PICA Festival

Arrasando Cuban Afro-Salsa Fest

1 Day Congress Freiburg

KARMA International Festival

BIG International Milan

Bergen Mambo Weekend

Setubailas Festival

Salsa Addicted Festival

Mambo Bratislava Weekend

BCN Sensual Family

Bachatasia World Congress

TIMBEANDO FESTIVAL

ALBACETE EN SALSA

QUE NO MUERA LA SALSA FESTIVAL

LIFE MÁLAGA LATIN CONGRESS

AB International Congress

Istanbul World Dance Congress

Directory of European nightclubs

What do we teach

How to dance into the rhythm with the style that you have choose to learn.

Partner Work – turn patterns and combination for all levels

Footwork

Turning /Spinning technique

2026 Show Marked 125-Year Anniversary of NAMM and Demonstrated Why the Global Music Community Gathers Every Year at The NAMM Show.

MOLENNON BUSES IN THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING YOUNG PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLS WITH FREE EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES, AND HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES TO PRODUCE AUDIO, VIDEO, AND DIGITAL MEDIA PROJECTS.

THE JOHN LENNON EDUCATIONAL TOUR BUS IS A NON-PROFIT MOBILE PRODUCTION STUDIO.

MUSIC AND VIDEO CREATION

MOBILE PRODUCTION STUDIOS

MOBILE PRODUCTION STUDIOS

The event founded by Maykel Blanco celebrates a decade of history amidst blackouts and inflation that make access difficult for the local public.

However, the announcement of this year’s celebration scheduled for February 26 to March 1 at Club 500 comes at a time of extreme fragility for the country.

This special edition will pay tribute to the 70th anniversary of Elito Revé y su Charangón, an iconic institution of popular dance music. Organizers announced in a press conference that the event will feature a strong international presence, including foreign dance instructors and DJs.

Despite its cultural relevance, ticket prices have sparked debate. Presale tickets at Cine Yara were set at 800 Cuban Pesos (CUP), a price that will rise to 1,000 CUP per night at the venue.

Once again, the Salsa Festival presents itself as a musical oasis on an island mired in uncertainty, leaving open the question of whether art can truly build bridges in the midst of such a structural crisis.