The Ninth Annual Alma del Barrio Salsa Fest

Come Join us for a day of Latin music, dancing, food, and community! Hosted by LMU Radio’s KXLU 88.9 FM, Alma del Barrio Salsa Fest returns to Loyola Marymount University for its ninth year, featuring live performances, DJ sets, food trucks, and local vendors.

Date: Sunday October 18, 2026

Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (We will be meeting in front of the Loyola Marymount University library at 12.30 pm then will head\set up close to the Drollinger Stage in Lawton Plaza on the campus of Loyola Marymount University You can call\text me at 2132451413)
Location: Loyola Marymount University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045.
Cost: Free admission and free parking. Mandatory (registration/e-ticket required via Eventbrite or official links). https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alma-del-barrios-salsa-fest-ix-tickets-2002094567747
Salsa Fest IX Performance Schedule:
11–11:30 a.m. | Alma del Barrio DJ set
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Natalia Spadini Trio - Brazilian forró music\, with dance lessons included!
12:30–1 p.m. | Alma del Barrio DJ set
1–2:15 p.m. | Orquesta Ritmo Alegre
2:15–2:45 p.m. | Alma del Barrio DJ set
2:45–4 p.m. | Invasion Latina
4–4:30 p.m. | Alma del Barrio DJ set
4:30–5:45 p.m. | Yari Moré Latin Band:
Festival Policies & Guidelines
PERMITTED
Chairs, Ice chests, Blankets, Picnicking, Food, Non-Alcoholic Beverages.
NOT PERMITTED
Due to limited space, canopies, pop-up tents, umbrellas, or EZ-Ups are NOT allowed.
No barbecues. No pets. No bare chests. No drugs. No alcohol. No weapons.