Latin Sparks Festival

LATIN SPARKS
FESTIVAL

Canada's Baddest Latin Fest

Ontario Place
2023 Tickets Now Available
August 27TH, 2022 in Toronto
2020 Festivals Postponed
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FESTIVAL INFO

Directions & Schedule

Your Hosts

Clifton Stennett & Matty Jay will be your hosts for the festival. Expect to move, sweat and have one epic experience!
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Meet the Band

Salseros With Attitude are coming to spice up this festival! 10 world-class musicians getting you up on your feet and out to the dance floor.
Explore Artists

Free Dance Lessons

Don’t know how to Latin Dance? We’ve got two FREE beginner dance lessons to get you all sorted out!
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Headline Performance

We’ll transport you to Brazilian Carnival with this epic 15-piece Samba Fusion performance to bring down the house! 
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Food Vendors

We got 7 vendors for you to choose from at this year’s Festival. Whether you’re craving savoury empanadas, a few tacos, some churros, or a fresh paleta, we’ve got it all!
See All Vendors

Your Hosts

Clifton Stennett & Matty Jay will be your hosts for the festival. Expect to move, sweat and have one epic experience!
See Schedule

Meet the Band

Salseros With Attitude are coming to spice up this festival! 10 world-class musicians getting you up on your feet and out to the dance floor.
Explore Artists

Free Dance Lessons

Don’t know how to Latin Dance? We’ve got two FREE beginner dance lessons to get you all sorted out!
See Event Schedule

Headline Performance

We’ll transport you to Brazilian Carnival with this epic 15-piece Samba Fusion performance to bring down the house! 
See All Performers

Food Vendors

We got 7 vendors for you to choose from at this year’s Festival. Whether you’re craving savoury empanadas, a few tacos, some churros, or a fresh paleta, we’ve got it all!
See All Vendors
WHAT TO EXPECT

Festival Experience

LIVE
MUSIC

PERFORMANCES

FOOD &
DRINKS

DANCE
LESSONS

WHAT TO EXPECT

Festival Experience

PERFORMANCES

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Extra Perks

PARTNERSHIPS

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We’re always growing and looking for new partnerships and sponsors. Get in touch with us to learn more.

EVENT UPDATE

Tickets Available

Online tickets available here. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.

What to expect

Festival Highlights

DJs, live music, performances, food trucks, outdoor bars, and a whole lot of dancing.

PERFORMANCES

Dancers and musicians with jaw-dropping performances all throughout the night.

LIVE MUSIC

Live Bands, DJs, and Musicians will keep your hips moving.

FOOD TRUCKS

Food trucks serving authentic Latin street food like tacos, empanadas, paletas and more.

OUTDOOR BARS

Enjoy beer, spirits signature cocktails and sangria.

ART INSTALLATIONS

Feast your eyes on our instagramable art installations from local artists.

DANCE LESSONS

Dance lessons and bootcamps for dancers of all levels from local and international artists.

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Other Events

If one night isn’t enough, we’ve added 4 new events this year for you to enjoy!

Fri. August 16TH 9:30PM-1AM

Yankee Lady IV Dock

Pre-Party Boat Cruise

The Official Latin Sparks Pre-Party. This event is rated 'ARRR' (seriously, you have to be 19+ to attend).

Sun. August 18TH 12PM-4PM

Trinity Bellwoods Park

Hangover Brunch (Free Admission)

If you missed a connection on the dance floor or you didn’t get enough of that Latin street food, here’s one last chance to soak in the good vibes.

Thurs. AUGUST 15th 8PM-1AM

The Great Hall

Pre-Party Salsa & Bachata Night

Calling all dance lovers for our Salsa & Bachata Night featuring a mix of Salsa, Bachata, Zouk and other Latin dance genres.

Sat. August 17TH 12PM-4PM

Steps Dance Studio

Dance Bootcamp

Whether you've got two left feet or you're auditioning for World of Dance, we've got a workshop for you. Check out the Bootcamp schedule and take your pick.

Sat. August 17TH 7PM-2AM

222 CHERRY STREET

Main Event: Block Party

This is what you know and love! We’re adding a second stage, a live Salsa band, international dance performances, and 2 more hours of partying.  

Thurs. August 15TH 8PM-1AM

The Great Hall

Salsa & Bachata Night

Calling all dance lovers for our Salsa & Bachata Night featuring a mix of Salsa, Bachata, Zouk and other Latin dance genres.  

Fri. August 16TH 9:30PM-1AM

Yankee Lady IV Dock

Boat Cruise

The Official Latin Sparks Pre-Party. This event is rated 'ARRR' (seriously, you have to be 19+ to attend).

Sat. August 17TH 12PM-4PM

Steps Dance Studio

Dance Bootcamp

Whether you've got two left feet or you're auditioning for World of Dance, we've got a workshop for you. Check out the Bootcamp schedule and take your pick.

Sat. August 17TH 7PM-2AM

222 CHERRY STREET

Main Event: Block Party

This is what you know and love! And for the first time, we’re adding a second dance floor, live Salsa band, international dance performances, and 2 more hours of party.

Sun. August 18TH 12PM-4PM

Trinity Bellwoods Park

Hangover Brunch (Free Admission)

If you missed a connection on the dance floor or you didn’t get enough of that Latin street food, here’s one last chance to soak in the good vibes.

Marta Elena & Her Orchestra

Live Cuban Salsa Band

Enjoy live music from 8:30PM to 10:30PM at the Main Event Block Party.

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testimonials

Attendee Love

“A seriously epic experience! Latin Sparks has been so much fun year after year. The festival brings such a raw and contagious energy. Definitely nothing like any other Latin event I’ve attended in Canada. LOVE that it’s outdoors! I felt like I was on the streets of Havana!”

Sarah Arruda
Toronto

“Most fun I've ever had out dancing in Canada or Ecuador. No judgement, just pure fun. One hell of a party! Came from out of town for the event and my Latino husband and I will definitely be going again next year!”

Milaina Larsen
Ottawa

“As soon as I got close to Albert Island, I could feel the energy. Such a different vibe than a bar or a nightclub. The place is on fire! Everyone is dancing - even though the majority of us didn’t know how to dance lol, we were dancing like nothing could stop us!”

Rami Boraie
Ottawa

“Latin Sparks... don't know where to start!!!! When I think of summer in Ottawa, I would say this event is the only thing that keeps me stationed here and not wanting to be somewhere else! It brings so much energy, great music and new friendships! It's unbelievable...!”

Ivana Jovanovic
Ottawa

“Fun filled and entertaining, it brings people together and spreads the love. It makes the world seem as one! I really enjoy it and hope it goes on for years to come…”

Maher Barghouthi
Ottawa
WHAT TO EXPECT

Festival Highlights

DJs, live music, performances, food trucks, outdoor bars, and a whole lot of dancing.

LIVE MUSIC

PERFORMANCES

FOOD & DRINKS

DANCE LESSONS

BEST MOMENTS

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Sarah Arruda
Toronto, 2018 ATTENDEE

“A seriously epic experience! Latin Sparks has been so much fun year after year. The festival brings such a raw and contagious energy. Definitely nothing like any other Latin event I’ve attended in Canada. LOVE that it’s outdoors! I felt like I was on the streets of Havana!”

THE TALENT

Our Artists

We are so proud to work with such talented artists from around the world.

PERFORM

Interested in performing at Latin Sparks?

Grow your following, network with other artists and share your talents.

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AUTHENTIC LATIN STREET FOOD

Food Trucks

We’ve had the pleasure of hosting some of the most delicious local food vendors at Latin Sparks. Everything your taste buds desire including tacos, quesadillas and churros!

OUR NEWEST MEMBER

Introducing Siempre Tequila!

Award-Winning World-Class Tequila mixed up in custom cocktails.

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THE BAR

Beer & Cocktails

Cold beer, custom tequila cocktails, Cuba libres, and more.

Custom TEQUILA Cocktails

Siempre

Cold Mexican Beer

Modelo

Standard Bar Rail & Sangria

Spirits

highlights

Our latest event photos are up!

Check out the highlights from our last event in Ottawa!

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Community Partnerships

Get Involved

We’re always growing and looking for new artists, team members and partners.

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As Captured on Instagram

DJs, live music, performances, food trucks, outdoor bars, and a whole lot of dancing.

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