Salsa Dance Competition Weekend Package

Presented by NW Salsa Society & Hispanic Arts Collective

Friday, May 2 – Saturday, May 3, 2025

7:00 pm - 12:00 am

• 7 pm – Doors open, Tequila Bar Patio Party
• 8 pm – Salsa Dance Competition ($500 registration)
• 9 pm – Friday, music by Pura Vida and DJ CJ
• 9 pm – Saturday, music by Conjunto Alegre & DJ Osvaldo

This new annual celebration of culture, food, and music is for the true Salsa and Latin music lovers in Portland and the NW! Come out to dance and enjoy the music and sample the signature cocktails, specials, and, of course, the next-level culinary treats served by our select top local chefs.

This is your chance to support and celebrate 2 epic local 10-piece bands, Pura Vida Orquesta and Conjunto Alegre. These talented artists have provided our community with incredible Latin music performances for many, many years.

The 3-day Salsa Dance Competition features $500 in cash & prizes to the winners, it starts at 8 pm, you must register at 7 pm to enter! 

The outside patio party goes till midnight, with music, craft vendors, BBQ grill specials, and the sponsor satellite tequila bar. 

Weekend Package

• $30 – General Admission
• $40 – Reserved Seating
• $80 – VIP Reserved Seating with dinner (includes merch giveaway)

Tickets are valid for Friday and Saturday, purchase Sunday tickets here

Dinner menu includes empanadas, quesadillas, tamales and more!

Friday – Pura Vida Orquesta 

Pura Vida Orquesta is an incredible, authentic, high-energy 8-10 piece Latin band based in Portland, Oregon. Performing for more than a decade, featuring talented musicians with different backgrounds from Latin America, the Caribbean, and the US. They play a mix of Salsa, Cumbia, timba, merengue, and bachata that always gets you on the dance floor. They cover all of these genres, offering Latin music for all, residing in the Rose City. The band is a legend locally and is known all over the PNW. La Banda Que Manda! 

Saturday – Conjunto Alegre

Conjunto Alegre is a "Sizzling Latin Orchestra" showcasing vibrant tropical music from the Caribbean. This high-energy dance band has been directed by Aquiles Montas since 1987. A community leader in promoting Caribbean Culture in Portland through music and dance, his band plays a mix of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Chachacha, and Cumbia in Spanish and English. They provide a can't-miss Latin music experience that keeps you wanting more! 

21+ | Tickets are non-refundable.