Welland Salsa & Cumbia Festival 2026

🎉 Welland Salsa & Cumbia Festival 2026 | 3rd Edition 🎶💃🕺

The Welland Salsa & Cumbia Festival returns for its 3rd edition, bringing together the energy, flavour, and rhythm of Latin America for an unforgettable weekend.

✨ NEW THIS YEAR: For the first time ever, the exciting Welland Water Parade joins the festival — making this weekend bigger and more spectacular than ever!

🌎 WHAT TO EXPECT

🎶 Live Latin music & DJs
💃 Salsa, cumbia & traditional dance performances
🌮 Authentic international cuisine
🎨 Artisan market
🎨 Well -Art on the Canal – live art experiences
🛠 Family workshops
🎪 Carnival Street with circus performances
🌟 Festivalito – featuring our young entrepreneurs
🧸 A beautiful kids’ zone
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Activities for the whole family
🔥 A vibrant and inclusive community atmosphere

📍 EVENT DETAILS

📍 Merritt Park
📅 August 29 & 30, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM (both days)
🎟 FREE Admission

🌟 WHY YOU CAN’T MISS IT

This is more than a festival — it’s a celebration of culture, diversity, and community. Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, the dancing, or the unique experience of the Welland Water Parade, there’s something for everyone.

Plan your weekend, invite your friends, and come be part of this incredible cultural gathering.

✨ Welland is waiting for you.
✨ Feel the rhythm. Taste the culture. Celebrate together.