The Canadian Salsa Festivals Project (CSFP) has announced its most extensive season to date, running from June through September 2026, featuring the inaugural Salsa at Niagara Falls event and the return of popular festivals including TD Salsa on St. Clair, TD Salsa at Blue Mountain, and TD Salsa Tremblant. The expansion underscores the growing cultural and economic significance of Latin-themed festivals in Canada.
New for 2026, Salsa at Niagara Falls will take place 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, emphasized the event's importance, stating, "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." This marks the first time the festival series has expanded to one of Canada's most iconic tourist destinations.
The CSFP also announced expanded support from longtime sponsor TD Bank Group, which will now serve as title sponsor for TD Salsa Tremblant in Quebec's Laurentians region, in addition to renewing its sponsorship of TD Salsa on St. Clair in Toronto and TD Salsa at Blue Mountain in Collingwood. Robyn Small, Senior Manager of Philanthropy 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."
Returning festivals include TD Salsa at Blue Mountain (June 26–28), which kicks off the summer season in the Blue Mountain Village. Patti Kendall, President of the Blue Mountain Village Association, highlighted the event's impact: "Salsa at Blue is a highly anticipated event... driving meaningful economic activity at Blue and throughout the region." TD Salsa on St. Clair (July 11–12) remains Canada's largest free Latin-themed street festival, featuring over 350 live performers, weekend headliners including JUNO nominee Andy Rubal and Yani Borrell, the Fiesta Parade, and more than 35 authentic Latin food vendors. TD Salsa Tremblant (August 21–23) returns for its third year, transforming the Tremblant Pedestrian Village into a showcase of Latin life. Nicolas Dien, Event Director of the Tremblant Resort Association, stated, "This event perfectly embodies Tremblant's DNA — a vibrant, welcoming destination where music, dance, and nature come together."
Returning program favorites include 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).
The festivals are founded by TLN Media Group and produced by CSFP, a federally incorporated not-for-profit. Aldo Di Felice, President of TLN Media Group, noted the broader significance: "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."
