MN Salsa Fiesta -Mill City Museum

A Salsa Celebration with Live Bands, Dance Showcases, Latino Food and Art
Vendors all in the Iconic Space of Mill City Museum!
About this Event

For 2026 Minnesota Salsa Fiesta has expanded to TWO nights! Friday, July 10 at Granada Theater and Saturday, July 11 at Mill City Museum.

Saturday evening will feature a 20-piece salsa orchestra with guest artists from Chicago, Miami, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. Experience the one night of the year that the iconic Mill City Museum is transformed into an incredible concert venue.

OUTDOORS in the Ruins Courtyard enjoy live music from 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. TWO stages will be assembled above the historic turbine pits. Stage one will feature a 20- piece salsa orchestra with horn section, string section, coro singers, and overflowing percussion. Additional performers will include Havana Quartet and Afro-Boricua Bomba with Tearra Oso. Stage two will showcase professional dancers and salsa team ensembles. A free salsa lesson will be offered as part of the evening’s festivities.

INDOORS in the vast museum lobby Latino visual artists will energize the space with vibrant colors and imagery. Food offerings will include paella, arepas, and Cuban cuisine. Multiple bars will be onsite to mojitos and other classic Caribbean cocktails as well as non-alcoholic beverages. Artisan vendors will showcase a range of crafts, clothes, and jewelry.

At 10 p.m. live music ends outdoors. However the fiesta continues indoors 10pm-11pm SALSA DJ AFTER PARTY. Keep moving to Latin beats like bachata, merengue, reggaeton, and timba. Admission for the After Party is included with admission to Minnesota Salsa Fiesta.

TICKET PRICING
Early Bird (first 100 sold) $35 each

General Admission (next 200 sold) $45 each

Remaining Tickets (final 190 sold) $55 each

VIP-Reserved Seating (62 spots available) $135 each
Includes one beverage and reserved seat in either balcony section in courtyard (see interactive map). VIP ticket holders can access standing room area of either section and all areas for general admission.

FAQs

• Age requirement: 18+

• For general admission limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Ticket sales at the door will be unavailable if the venue is at capacity. Purchase tickets in advance. This event sells out.

• For more information see expanded FAQs section here

This event is a production by Minnesota Salsa Fiesta. Ticketing is coordinated by Coalition Productions Granada Theater. Additional collaborators include Mill City Museum, Minnesota Historical Society, Salsa Police Entertainment, One Reason Dance Studio, and others. For more information visit www.mnsalsafiesta.com

PROGRAM

06:00 PM
Doors

Havana Quartet (Indoors)
Afro-Boricua Bomba with Teara Oso (outdoors)
Multiple Bars, Latino Food Vendors, and Artisan Vendors

6:45 pm
Dance Lesson

07:00 PM - 8:00 PM
La Gran Charanga (20-piece salsa orchestra)
Guest Artists

08:00 PM - 8:30 PM
DJONE of Salsa Police
Dance Team Showcases

08:30PM - 10:00 PM
La Gran Charanga (20-piece salsa orchestra)
Guest Artists

10:00PM - 11:00 PM
Salsa DJ After Party

Good To Know

Highlights

 5 hours

 Ages 18+

 In person

 Paid parking

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