Sydney Salsa Festival with Grupo Niche

Enjoy over nine hours of live salsa performances featuring the one and only Grupo Niche and Australia's top salsa bands. You won't want to miss this unforgettable celebration of Latin music, dance and cutlure. 
 

About Grupo Niche

Grupo Niche is one of salsa’s most iconic orchestras, celebrated for their powerful sound, impeccable arrangements, and electrifying live shows. With more than four decades of history, the Colombian legends have turned songs like Cali Pachanguero, Una Aventura, and Gotas de Lluvia into timeless anthems. Expect world-class musicianship, irresistible grooves, and a full-energy performance that turns the festival into a night to remember.
 

The festival line-up

• 2pm, DJ El Padrino - High-energy international salsa DJ delivering classic and modern Latin rhythms.
• 2.30pm, Salsa Lessons with Sydney Latin Flow - Fun and accessible salsa lessons led by one of Sydney’s leading Latin dance academies.
• 3pm, Selecta Orchestra - Live salsa orchestra bringing powerful brass, rhythm, and dance-floor energy.
• 3.30pm, DJ Iván Marín - Renowned salsa DJ known for elegant selections and traditional Latin sound.
• 4pm, Selecta Orchestra - Second live set by Selecta Orchestra with high-impact salsa performance.
• 4.30pm, DJ La Jota y Ele - Dynamic DJ duo delivering flavorful salsa mixes and nonstop rhythm.
• 5pm, Malo Malo Salsa Orchestra - Explosive salsa orchestra featuring strong percussion and powerful brass.
• 5.30pm, DJ Rafa - Experienced salsa DJ spinning crowd-moving classics and dance-floor favorites.
• 6pm, Malo Malo Salsa Orchestra - Return performance with even more energy and hard-hitting salsa grooves.
• 6.30pm, DJ Tropicante Sound Sistema - Tropical sound system mixing salsa, Afro-Latin beats, and global rhythms.
• 7pm, Gonzalo Porta & The Salsa Sydney All Stars - All-star salsa band led by Gonzalo Porta featuring top Sydney musicians.
• 7.30pm,  DJ Gio – La Sucursal - Authentic salsa DJ bringing Afro-Latin grooves and underground salsa flavor.
• 8pm, Gonzalo Porta & The Salsa Sydney All Stars - Second all-star performance delivering powerful live salsa energy.
• 8.30pm, DJ Castillo – Kukaramakara
  • High-energy DJ blending salsa with modern Latin party vibes.
  • Sydney Latin Flow - Leading Latin dance academy presenting professional salsa performances.
  • Jaime Jesus Salsa Dancers - Professional salsa dance company known for elegant and powerful stage shows.
• 9pm, El Grupo Niche -  Legendary Colombian salsa band and global icons of salsa music.

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