Playa del Carmen Salsa & Bachata Festival | April 9–12, Mexico | Latin Dance Workshops, Shows & Pool Party

April 9-12, 2026

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

4 Day Salsa & Bachata Festival

Join the Tropical Fire Festival in Playa del Carmen! Dance salsa and bachata amid palm trees and stunning sunsets in this vibrant paradise!

Events
Classes
Shows
Pool Party

Tropical Vibes Welcome Party

Day 1

General Entry: 250 pesos

Locals: 200 pesos

Kick off your festival experience dancing just steps from the Caribbean Sea.

Join us at Mandarino Beach Club for a beachfront night of salsa, bachata, and pure tropical energy. Warm ocean breeze, sunset skies, and a vibrant international dance floor ready to ignite four unforgettable days.

This isn’t your typical hometown social.
This is dancing in paradise.

The fire starts here. 🔥🌴💃🕺

Socializing Time

7p SALSA CLASSES

Beginner & Intermediate

8p BACHATA CLASSES

Beginner & Intermediate

Solo Salsa SHOW

Rodrigo DK

Neus

Solo Bachata SHOW

Ivi

FIRE SHOW

Kari / Alex Firedancer

530p Meet & Greet

530p - 1a

LUSH On Fire

Day 2

General Entry: 300 pesos

Locals: 250 pesos

The fire rises on Day 2.

Join us at the iconic 5th Ave restaurant, Mexcalli, for a night of salsa, bachata, and nonstop tropical heat. In the heart of Playa's energy, the music hits harder, the crowd moves closer, and the dance floor stays full.

Right in the middle of it all - where the rhythm takes over and the night doesn't slow down.

This is where the heat builds. 🔥🌴💃🕺

7p SALSA CLASSES

Beginner & Intermediate

8p BACHATA CLASSES

Beginner & Intermediate

SOLO SALSA SHOW

Fernanda Romero

Alejandro Quintanilla & Camila Silva

Partner Bachata SHOW

SOLO SALSA SHOW

7p - 2a

DJ
CUCUMPA

Franco Romero

SOLO SALSA SHOW

Javi Amarillo

Tropical Fire Gala

Day 3

General Entry: 300 pesos

Locals: 250 pesos

The main event has arrived.

Step back into the heart of 5th Avenue for an unforgettable night at Mexcalli Restaurant, where the energy, the music, and the atmosphere reach their peak. Dance to the music selections of Mexico's #1 DJ Rayo! Stay to witness amazing performances by top-level salsa and bachata dancers!

An elevated setting.
A full dance floor.
Salsa and bachata at their hottest.

This is the night where connections deepen, performances shine, and the true spirit of Tropical Fire comes alive.

Dress bold. Dance fierce.

Feel the flame. 🔥💃🕺

7p - 3a

7p SALSA CLASSES

Beginner & Intermediate

8p BACHATA CLASSES

Beginner & Intermediate

Solo Salsa Show

Ernesto Lopez

Gabi Madero & Mariano Pucheta

Partner Bachata Show

Solo Bachata Show

Mel Calvet

Solo Salsa Show

Ilmar Araya

Group Bachata Show

Female on Fire by Pame Perez

Solo Bachata Show

Marina Abrignani

Tropical Splash Party

Day 4

General Entry: 250 pesos

Locals: 200 pesos

We’re closing Tropical Fire with a splash.

Join us on the rooftop at Fiesta Inn for the ultimate poolside dance experience — sunshine, tropical beats, and nonstop salsa and bachata in an open-air paradise setting.

Swim. Dance. Repeat.
Cool off in the pool.
Heat up on the dance floor.

One last day.
One more vibe.
One final burst of Tropical Fire. 🔥🌴💦

3p - 11p

3p Pool Access

Relax/Socialize

5p SALSA CLASSES

Beginner & Intermediate

6p BACHATA CLASSES

Beginner & Intermediate

Solo Salsa SHOW

DJ CUCUMPA

Rodrigo DK

LIVE PERFORMANCE

Carlos Pirex

Presale has ended

See you all at the festival!

4 Day Salsa & Bachata Festival

Join the Tropical Fire Festival in Playa del Carmen! Dance salsa and bachata amid palm trees and stunning sunsets in this vibrant paradise!

Events Classes Shows Pool Party

Tropical Vibes Welcome Party

Day 1

Socializing Time

7p SALSA CLASSES

Beginner & Intermediate

8p BACHATA CLASSES

Beginner & Intermediate

Solo Salsa SHOW

Rodrigo DK

Neus

Solo Bachata SHOW

Solo Bachata SHOW

Ivi

FIRE SHOW

Kari / Alex Firedancer

530p Meet & Greet

530p - 1a

Presale has ended

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