The Canadian Salsa Festivals Project (CSFP) has announced its most ambitious season yet, with a series of events running from June through September 2026. The lineup includes a first-time expansion to Niagara Falls, alongside returning favorites such as TD Salsa on St. Clair in Toronto and TD Salsa at Blue Mountain in Collingwood. This expanded slate underscores the growing popularity of Latin culture in Canada and its significant economic and social impacts.
The centerpiece of the new additions is Salsa at Niagara Falls, scheduled for September 12 and 13. The event is a partnership with Niagara Falls Tourism, the Niagara Parks Commission, and Fallsview Casino Resort. Adam Stiles, Interim President and CEO of Niagara Falls Tourism, highlighted the event's potential: "Salsa at Niagara Falls is exactly the kind of vibrant, world-class event our destination is made for... We know its energy will ripple through our community and activate Niagara Falls collectively." The festival aims to attract visitors to one of Canada's most iconic destinations, bolstering local tourism and economic activity.
Longstanding festival sponsor TD Bank Group has expanded its support, becoming the title sponsor for Salsa Tremblant in Quebec's Laurentians, while renewing its sponsorship of TD Salsa on St. Clair and TD Salsa at Blue Mountain. Robyn Small, Senior Manager of Philanthropy at TD, emphasized the value of cultural festivals: "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." This expanded sponsorship reflects the growing recognition of these events as drivers of community engagement and economic development.
TLN Media Group, founder and official media partner of Salsa in Toronto, has been instrumental in the festival's growth. President Aldo Di Felice noted, "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." The festivals have evolved from a local street celebration into a nationally recognized series, generating substantial economic benefits for host communities.
The returning festivals include TD Salsa at Blue Mountain (June 26–28), which kicks off the summer season in the Blue Mountains Village. Patti Kendall, President of the Blue Mountain Village Association, stated, "Salsa at Blue is a highly anticipated event that brings vibrant Latin energy to the Village... driving meaningful economic activity at Blue and throughout the region." TD Salsa on St. Clair (July 11–12) remains Canada's largest free Latin street festival, featuring over 350 live performers, a Fiesta Parade, and more than 35 authentic Latin food vendors. TD Salsa Tremblant (August 21–23) returns to Quebec's Laurentians for its third year, with Nicolas Dien of the Tremblant Resort Association noting, "This event perfectly embodies Tremblant's DNA — a vibrant, welcoming destination where music, dance, and nature come together."
In addition to the main festivals, CSFP is offering returning programs such as the Vibrante Latin Art Exhibition at Toronto's Little EGG Gallery (June 6 – July 12), free dance lessons across Southern Ontario (May–August), Salsa on Market Street (August 9), and family salsa dance lessons at Toronto museums (August–October). These programs aim to make Latin culture accessible to all, fostering community participation and cultural appreciation.
The Salsa Festival series is founded by TLN Media Group and produced by Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization. For more information, visit salsaintoronto.com.
