💃 Salsa in the Plaza: Summer 2026 Dance Series

Get ready to move your feet and feel the rhythm this summer! Join us for Salsa in the Plaza, a free outdoor Latin dance party right in the heart of downtown Northampton.

Whether you’re a seasoned Salsero or have never taken a single step, you are welcome here. We’re bringing the community together through music, movement, and high energy all summer long.

🗓️ Event Details

  • When: Every Monday | June 1 – August 31

  • Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  • Cost:FREE

  • Location: EJ Gare Plaza (44 Kirkland Ave, Northampton, MA)

    • Find us tucked between the parking garage and Thornes Marketplace.

 

🎶 What to Expect

Come enjoy a beautiful mix of Latin and Afro-Caribbean rhythms, including:

  • Salsa & Bachata

  • Merengue & Cha-Cha

  • Kizomba & more!

No partner? No problem. This event is about community, joy, and culture. Just bring yourself and your energy—it's one of the best ways to experience downtown Northampton outdoors.

🌤️ Weather Policy

Our dance floor is under the sky, so dates are weather dependent.

To ensure you don't miss out, check for weather updates by 10:00 AM on event days via:

  • Instagram:@nohoarts

  • Facebook/Instagram: City of Northampton official accounts

🤝 Credits

Presented by: The City of Northampton & Dancenjoy Hosted by: McCoy Jamison

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