Trélazé Salsa Festival
The meeting point for Latin dance enthusiasts in Anjou
2026
About Trélazé Salsa Festival
Trélazé Salsa Festival — edition 2026
The 11th edition of the Trélazé Salsa Festival was held from May 1st to 3rd, 2026, at Salle Aragon (Parc du Vissoir), in Trélazé. Three intensive days focused on salsa, bachata, and kizomba: about forty workshops spread across three rooms, three evenings on three dance floors, and two live concerts by Cuban headliners Yasser Ramos y Tumbao Mayombe and Alain Pérez y La Orquesta.
11th edition - May 1st to 3rd, 2026
For this 11th edition, the Trélazé Salsa Festival brought together Latin dance enthusiasts at Salle Louis Aragon (Parc du Vissoir, Trélazé) from Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 3rd, 2026. A packed program: about forty workshops, three dance evenings on three simultaneous dance floors (salsa, bachata, kizomba) and two live concerts by international Cuban headliners.
Live Headliners
The festival welcomed two leading Cuban orchestras as part of their Europa Tour:
- Yasser Ramos y Tumbao Mayombe — Friday, May 1st at 9:00 PM. Cuban timba/salsa group, heir to the Havana tradition.
- Alain Pérez y La Orquesta — Saturday, May 2nd at 9:00 PM. Alain Pérez is one of the great contemporary maestros of Cuban music, an internationally renowned bassist, singer, and composer.
Workshops and Evenings
About forty workshops were offered over the three days, led by instructors from France and Spain, covering Cuban salsa, Puerto Rican salsa, Dominican and modern bachata, urban kizomba, and reggaeton. The evenings were organized on three thematic dance floors with specialized DJs (including Jack El Calvo, Salva & Saymi, L-Dry Kin) until the early morning.
On site
Catering, bar, relaxation area, massage services, sellers of dance clothing and accessories. Free parking near Salle Aragon, cash and card payments accepted.
Highlights Trélazé Salsa Festival 2026
- May 1st to 3rd, 2026 - 11th edition at Salle Aragon, Trélazé
- About forty salsa, bachata, and kizomba workshops over three days
- Three evenings on three simultaneous dance floors
- Live concert Yasser Ramos y Tumbao Mayombe (Friday)
- Live concert Alain Pérez y La Orquesta (Saturday)
Programme Trélazé Salsa Festival 2026
Friday, May 1st, 2026
- 1:30 PM - 6:15 PM — 4 salsa / bachata / kizomba workshops (3 rooms)
- 8:00 PM — Mix Ambiance (opening of the evenings)
- 9:00 PM — Live Concert: Yasser Ramos y Tumbao Mayombe (Europa Tour, Cuban timba/salsa group)
- 10:30 PM — DJs on 3 dance floors: Jack El Calvo · Salva & Saymi · L-Dry Kin
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
- 10:30 AM - 5:15 PM — 6 salsa / bachata / kizomba workshops (3 rooms)
- 8:00 PM — Mix Ambiance
- 9:00 PM — Live Concert: Alain Pérez y La Orquesta (Europa Tour, Cuban maestro of contemporary salsa)
- 10:30 PM — DJs on 3 dance floors
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
- 10:30 AM - 5:15 PM — 5 salsa / bachata / kizomba workshops (3 rooms)
- 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM — Social & closing party
Prices Trélazé Salsa Festival 2026
Evening pass starting from 35 €.
Online ticketing on HelloAsso (link in the description).
Trélazé Salsa Festival — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 1 May to 3 May 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Trélazé Salsa Festival
Practical Information
Location
Salle Aragon, Parc du Vissoir, 49800 Trélazé.
Dates
The festival takes place every year in spring (early May), over three to four days (Thursday or Friday to Sunday).
Prices
Full pass from €95 (early bird rate). Decreasing prices depending on the purchase date. Online ticketing on HelloAsso.
Access
By car: Free parking near the Salle Aragon. Access via the southern ring road of Angers, Trélazé exit.
By public transport: Irigo network, lines serving Trélazé.
Accommodation
Partner hotels nearby: Kyriad 3*, ACE Hôtel Angers, and other establishments in the agglomeration.
On-site services
Food stalls, bar, relaxation area, massages.
Trélazé Salsa Festival: Latin Fever in Anjou
For over ten years, the Trélazé Salsa Festival has been setting the Salle Aragon in Trélazé alight with the rhythms of salsa, bachata, and kizomba. Organized by the association Pôle Latino's 49, this event has become one of the largest Latin dance festivals in Western France, attracting enthusiasts from all over Europe.
An Intensive Program
The festival offers a packed program over three to four days: 40 workshops led by international dancers and choreographers, spread across three themed rooms (salsa, bachata, kizomba). The evenings are organized on three simultaneous dance floors, with specialized DJs playing sets until the early morning.
The musical highlight of the festival is the live concert on Saturday evening, featuring renowned orchestras. The 10th-anniversary edition notably hosted Orquesta Elito Revé y su Charangón, a legendary Cuban band on its European tour.
An International and Friendly Atmosphere
The Trélazé Salsa Festival is known for its warm and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Beginner and experienced dancers come together in a spirit of sharing and camaraderie, where dance is a universal language. The festival also offers food stalls, a bar, relaxation areas, and massage services, for a weekend entirely dedicated to Latin dances.
A Dynamic Association
The Pôle Latino's 49 association, based in Trélazé, works year-round to promote Latin dances in Anjou. Weekly classes, workshops, and parties complement the festival's offerings, making Trélazé a recognized hub for Latin dances in the Grand Ouest region. Founded in 2014, the association brings together a passionate community of dancers of all levels, who regularly meet to practice and share their love for Latin dance.
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