Levitt hosts Salsa Night

Get ready to bailar (dance) as Salsa Night returns to downtown Arlington on May 16, transforming the lawn at Levitt Pavilion Arlington, 100 E. Abram St., into a lively celebration of Latin music, dancing, food and culture. Back by popular demand after drawing more than 2,000 attendees last year, the evening promises a vibrant mix of entertainment, shopping, Latin cuisine and plenty of dancing — all free.

The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with the Levitt’s largest vendor market of the season, hosted by the Small Business Mercado and featuring a vibrant mix of food vendors and artisans offering gifts, art, décor, fashion and more. Guests can also enjoy Latin cuisine favorites, including pupusas, churros and aguas frescas.

At 6:15 p.m., Salsa at the Gardens will lead free salsa lessons on the lawn, giving guests a chance to warm up their moves before the evening’s live performances. (No partner is required.) A Levitt Youth Spotlight artist, presented by Texas Trust Credit Union, will take the stage for a two-song set at 7:10 p.m., followed by opening act Quimikoz del Son, a local cumbia fusion band, at 7:30 p.m.

Elias y Su Orquesta, a popular longtime salsa and merengue act, headlines the evening at 8:30 p.m. Following the concert, the celebration continues with an after-party hosted by Acapulquito Bar & Grill, 505 E. Abram St.

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, arrive early and wear comfortable shoes. Free parking is available in public lots throughout downtown Arlington, including at City of Arlington buildings.

Salsa Night is part of the Levitt’s 2026 free concert season, which also includes upcoming highlights such as the three-day DreamFest celebration over Memorial Day weekend featuring Martha and the Vandellas, Mike Ryan, Wade Bowen and Marcos Orozco. Guests are encouraged to visit Levitt Pavilion Arlington and follow the Levitt’s social channels for additional details about Salsa Night 2026 and the rest of the season lineup.

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