Sunday Afternoon Salsa 2025 at Robson Square

Get ready to dance the summer away in the heart of downtown Vancouver! Sunday Afternoon Salsa 2025 returns to Robson Square for five exciting Sundays — July 13, 20, 27, August 10, and August 17 — bringing together locals and visitors for a celebration of music, movement, and community. Running since 2006, this free outdoor festival offers beginner salsa and bachata dance lessons, dazzling performances, and lively social dancing for all ages and skill levels.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, you’ll find yourself swept up in the energy and rhythm that has made Sunday Afternoon Salsa a Vancouver summer tradition for nearly two decades.

Dates & Times

• July 13, 20, 27, August 10, August 17, 2025 (No event August 3)

• Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location

Robson Square
Corner of Robson Street and Howe Street, Downtown Vancouver, BC

Admission

Free – No tickets or registration required

Event Schedule

Weekly Schedule

• 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Free Beginner Dance Lesson (Salsa or Bachata, taught by instructors from Baza Dance Studios)

• 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Social Dancing

• 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Dance Performances

• 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Social Dancing

• 7:00 PM: Last Song

Dance Lesson Schedule

• Salsa Lessons: July 13, July 27, August 17

• Bachata Lessons: July 20, August 10

Additional Information

Coat & Bag Check

A coat and bag check service is available for $2 (cash only) at the skate rental room at the north end of Robson Square. For security, it’s recommended to use this service rather than leaving belongings unattended.

Getting There

• Public Transit: Granville Station (Canada Line, Millennium & Expo Lines) is just two blocks away.

• Driving: Nearby parkades include Indigo Robson Square Lot, Infinity Parkade, Robson Court, and Winners Parkade.

• Evo Car Share: Free meter parking available downtown for Evo members.

Why You’ll Love It

• Learn salsa or bachata from professional instructors — no experience needed.

• Enjoy vibrant performances by local dancers.

• Experience one of Vancouver’s most welcoming and energetic summer traditions.

• Perfect for date nights, family outings, or afternoons with friends.

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