Salsa by the Bay Dates and Lineup for 2026

Salsa by the Bay in Perth Amboy NJ

Salsa by the Bay returns to beautiful Bayview Park saturdays this year on June 27, July 25 and August 22. The events feature a one hour free group dance lesson from top Latin dance instructor and then 2 hours of live music featuring amazing bands and open dancing from 6-8pm. Chef Deluxe Me Food Truck will be selling delicious food. Salsa by the Bay is presented by PerthAmboyArtworks.org

Salsa by the Bay kicks off Saturday June 27 with a group Salsa dance lesson by StepUp Dance Studio from 5-6 pm. Then from 6-8pm enjoy Live Salsa by Swing Sabroso. 

Saturday July 25 will feature Bachata & Merengue Night at Salsa by the Bay. Come learn to dance Bachata & Merengue in group dance lesson by James Taveras and Nancy Ynchaustegui from 5-6pm. Then from 6-8pm enjoy dancing to Live Bachata & Merengue featuring J Moreno La Banda Soberana. 

Salsa by the Bay Finale is Saturday August 22 2026. Come out for a Salsa group dance lesson by South St Salsa from 5-6 pm. Then from 6-8pm enjoy Live Salsa and open dancing featuring Eric Cabanilla y Su Grupo K’ndel. 

Salsa by the Bay takes place monthly this summer in beautiful Bayview Park on the Perth Amboy Waterfront located at 250 Water St in Perth Amboy NJ. The event is free and open to the public. 

Salsa by the Bay

Bring your own chairs and blankets. Free parking is available at the Perth Amboy Marina on Front St. Bathrooms are located in Bayview Park. 

Perth Amboy Artworks is grateful for the sponsorship from the Perth Amboy Business Improvement District Corporation, SJP Properties, and Gonzalez and Polanco Attorneys at Law.

ChefDeluxeMe at Salsa by the Bay

Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund. For information on events, go to MiddlesexCountyCulture.com 

Perth Amboy Artworks will Celebrate America 250 with Murals

Perth Amboy America 250

Perth Amboy Artworks has received a grant from Revolution NJ to celebrate America 250 by producing 2 murals. Perth Amboy Artworks will develop two murals in Perth Amboy commemorating the ideals of the American Revolution in time for the festivities this summer. Perth Amboy Artworks will be raising funds to match the grant to produce the murals. Please help support our mural project with a donation. If you would like to be a partner on the project, contact caroline@perthamboyartworks.org. We will be hosting a reception party as well. To be invited or if you would like to volunteer please email caroline@perthamboyartworks.org.

Sponsor Salsa by the Bay 2026

You are invited to become a 2026 Sponsor of Salsa by the Bay. Perth Amboy Artworks will produce Salsa by the Bay on Saturdays June 27, July 25 and August 22 from 5-8pm on the Perth Amboy Waterfront. It is an amazing community event captured in this brief video. We are offering sponsorship opportunities.

Salsa by the Bay in beautiful Bayview Park is a 3 hour event that features an hour long group Salsa Dance Lesson. Then two hours of Live Salsa and Open Dancing. And Latin Fusion food from a Local Food Truck! It is a treasured community event.

Hundreds show up to each event and enjoy the great music, dancing, beautiful water views, positive community vibes  and delicious food. The event is free and all ages.

Sponsorships start at $500. You can review our sponsorship opportunities online here.

Perth Amboy Artworks Awarded Grant for Salsa by the Bay 2026

Salsa by the Bay in Perth Amboy NJ

Perth Amboy Artworks was awarded a $5,000 grant for 2026 to help produce Salsa by the Bay from The Arts Institute of Middlesex County and the Board of County Commissioners. Salsa by the Bay in beautiful Bayview Park features an hour long free group dance lesson by top Latin Dance instructors and then two hours of open dancing to live Salsa by amazing Salsa Bands and a Latin fusion food truck. The three dates are being scheduled now and we look forward to announcing the schedule and lineup and having an amazing time again this summer.