Fusion Salsa Fest, Mexico City, Oct 1-5 2025!

AZSalsa review 2025:  Highly recommended, Fusion Salsa Fest is an exceptional gathering that unites salsa aficionados and experts from across Mexico and around the world. With its outstanding dance level, the festival delivers thrilling salsa and bachata competitions from Thursday through Saturday, running daily from 10 AM to 6 PMish. In addition to the multi-category contests, one of the most anticipated highlights is the one-on-one Heats salsa battles, where soloists and couples showcase their improvisational skills while dancing to surprise tracks chosen by the DJs: an entertaining format that always keeps the crowd on edge.

During the day, renowned instructors lead high-quality workshops, and by night, the festival transforms into a stage with dance shows featuring national and international talent on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting at 9 PM. Once the shows conclude, the ballroom opens for social dancing, where you most likely find out that participants possess not only dance technique but also a natural sense of rhythm and musicality.

The atmosphere is kept vibrant by a lineup of seasoned salsa DJs spinning both salsa and bachata in the main ballroom, encouraging an inclusive vibe where salseros dance bachata and bachateros dance salsa side by side. A special highlight is the Battle of the DJs night, offering top-notch salsa music in a friendly competition for bragging rights. The experience is further elevated by live music from outstanding local salsa bands, adding richness and energy to the festival’s ambiance.

As one of the premier salsa congresses in Mexico, Fusion Salsa Fest appeals to seasoned dancers and newcomers alike. Whether your style is Salsa On1, Salsa On2, Cuban, Colombian, or Bachata, you’ll find a welcoming and diverse environment that celebrates every form of expression on the dance floor.

The management team has consistently done a stellar job in keeping this event alive and thriving year after year. By bringing in top Mexican dance talent such as Karel Flores, Selene Tovar, Rodrigo Cortázar, Jorge Martínez, and Ernesto López, to name a few, they’ve created not just a festival, but a role-model community that feels united and inspiring.

The 3.5-stars Marriott by Courtyard serves as a great venue for this event. This place usually sells out, and the organizers also offer the Hilton Inn the overflow hotel. For those flying into Mexico City, sightseeing by day, and renting a car, the venue offers the convenience of complimentary valet parking in its basement.

Fusion Salsa Fest guarantees an unforgettable experience for anyone passionate about salsa, bachata, and the vibrant culture that surrounds them.