Dancers in red and black performing on stage in front of a seated audience
Performances

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Five shows, three nights, and a whole lot of talent.

Friday night NZ Latin Showcase: a group of dancers in red tops striking a pose with arms raised
Friday night

NZ Latin
Showcase

Kick off the weekend with the best of New Zealand. Schools from all over New Zealand take the stage to share their choreography, energy and community spirit.

Saturday lunchtime

Rising
Stars

Meet the next generation in a fun-filled show featuring up-and-coming performers from around the country. You'll also get a chance to meet all of our featured artists!

Saturday lunchtime Rising Stars: four performers in green outfits posing on stage
Saturday night International Salsa Showcase: two performers in sparkling costumes dancing in front of an audience
Saturday night

International
Salsa Showcase

The big one. World-class performances from our featured artists and top New Zealand performers, all in one spectacular night of Salsa.

Sunday lunchtime

A Special
Showcase

We're keeping this one under wraps for now. Watch this space for more details!

Sunday lunchtime: mystery showcase, details coming soon
Sunday night Mayan Floor Show: dancers in black performing across the floor
Sunday night

The Mayan
Floor Show

Inspired by the legendary Mayan Salsa club in Los Angeles, this short, sizzling floor show features some of our headline artists alongside New Zealand performance groups, before we finish up our festival dancing into the night together.

Performers waiting backstage beside a rack of costumes
Perform at Salsaotearoa

Want to share the stage with our featured artists?

We're inviting performers and groups from across New Zealand to be part of the weekend. Bring your school or team to the NZ Latin Showcase, take the stage in Rising Stars, or join our Mayan Floor Show.

Registrations close on 31 March 2027, and places are limited, so don't wait. We'll confirm all acts by 16 April 2027.

All performers need a Full Pass, Foundations Pass or Youth Pass before the event. You don't need to have one when you register.

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