Rotterdam Salsa Festival

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE FIRST EDITION OF THE ROTTERDAM SALSA FESTIVAL!

  • Program

    Friday, October 31st, 2025 – Opening Party - Theater Zuidplein

    • 11:00 – 18:00 | Registration open
    • 15:00 – 18:00 | Social Dancing + Workshops
    • 20:00 – 21:00 | Stargate Competition 
    • 21:00 – 22:30 | Live Concert + Workshop
    • 22:30 – 02:00 | Party with 3 areas
    • 02:00 – 04:00 | Afterparty

    Saturday, November 1st, 2025 – Día de los Muertos - Theater Zuidplein

    • 11:00 – 18:00 | Registration open
    • 11:00 – 17:30 | Workshops
    • 13:00 – 19:00 | Social dancing
    • 21:00 - 22:00 | International Showcase
    • 22:00 – 02:00 | Party with 3 areas
    • 02:00 – 04:00 | Afterparty

    Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 – Closing Party - Eivissa

    • 10:00 – 18:00 | Registration open
    • 10:00 – 17:45 | Workshops
    • 19:00 – 20:00 | Live Music Workshop
    • 20:00 – 21:00 | Live Concert
    • 21:00 – 00:00 | Party
  • Venue

    The beautiful venue of Theater Zuidplein.

    Theater Zuidplein

    Gooilandsingel 95
    3083 DP  Rotterdam

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  • Hotel

    Stay in the middle of all the action and book using our discounted rate! More details on the best deals will become available soon.

  • Accessibility

    METRO

    • From Rotterdam Central Station, take metro line D (towards De Akkers) or metro line E (towards Slinge).
    • Get off at Zuidplein metro station.
    • Theater Zuidplein is located across the bus station, next to the Rotterdam Swimming Center.

    CAR

    • From the center of Rotterdam: follow the signs for 'Zuidplein' after the Maastunnel or Erasmus Bridge.
    • From Amsterdam, The Hague (A13): follow the signs for 'Centrum' and 'Maastunnel'. After the Maastunnel, continue straight and follow 'Zuidplein'.
    • From Utrecht (A20, A16): after the Van Brienenoord Bridge, drive past De Kuip and follow 'Zuidplein'.
    • From Vlissingen, Dordrecht, Breda (A16, A15, A29): via the Drechttunnel, take the Vaanweg exit from the highway. Follow the signs for 'Zuidplein'.
    • From Brielle: arrive via Zuiderparkweg, take the exit at Ahoy towards Zuidplein.

    PARKING

    There plenty of (paid) parking available around Theater Zuidplein.

    • Within walking distance of Theater Zuidplein is the Q-Park Zuidplein 2 parking garage. The garage has 1300 parking spaces and allows 24/7 entry and exit.
    • Additionally, you can park at two locations at a discounted rate during weekends: Carnissesingel is just a 4-minute walk away and Dynamostraat is a 12-minute walk. Reserve your spot in advance at parkbee.com or drive in by scanning the QR code at the garage. Use the code ‘ZUIDPLEIN20’ to receive a 20% discount on your ParkBee reservation. You can still use your favorite parking apps such as Parkmobile, JustPark, RingGo, YourParkingSpace, EasyPark, and Yellowbrick.
    • At Slinge metro station, there is a P+R lot where you can park for free for up to 72 hours when combined with public transport use. Slinge metro station is just one stop away from Zuidplein station.
    • There are six disabled parking spaces at the Annie M.G. Schmidtplein, behind the Rotterdam Swimming Center (Van Swietenlaan). You may only park here if you possess a disabled parking permit.

Get your pass now to ensure yourself the best price, as prices increase the closer we get to the event.

NOW AVAILABLE:

Workshops, Social dancing, Live music, Shows & Parties from Friday to Sunday!

Lights, camera, Let's go! Is your team ready to perform? The registration form will become available soon!