New York International Salsa Congress
- Dates
- Expected September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- New York Marriott Marquis (Times Square)
- Price
- $85 to $299
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
New York International Salsa Congress's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 3 to 7 September 2026 in New York, NY. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The New York International Salsa Congress is a Labor Day weekend institution returning for its 25th anniversary in 2026 at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. Across five days it brings workshops, competitions, live concerts from legendary salsa artists and multiple social-dance rooms to the heart of Manhattan, positioning itself as a celebration of the city's deep salsa heritage
What people love
Longtime attendees speak fondly of the congress, with several saying they return and love it every year, and reviewers calling it a top place to dance over the holiday weekend. The live music and appearances by legendary artists are a particular draw, and the Times Square location puts abundant food and dining within easy reach. Some experienced dancers note the evenings lean more toward concerts than open social dancing
Listen
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Lineup
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Getting there
How do I get to New York International Salsa Congress?
By car
Most people drive to New York International Salsa Congress. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Cost Marriott Marquis valet roughly $90 (cars) up to $150 (oversized) per day; nearby commercial garages often cheaper if prepaid via SpotHero. Prepay via Hotel valet is paid at the hotel; for cheaper nearby garages, attendees commonly prepay via SpotHero or the Marriott Marquis's own posted garage rates. Times Square is one of the least car-friendly, most expensive places to park in the US and the venue is a subway hub the overwhelming majority of attendees don't drive. If you must, hotel valet or a prepaid nearby garage are the options; otherwise leave the car at home
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire
Not recommended for this one. The congress runs entirely inside the Times Square host hotel, the venue is a major subway hub, and Manhattan parking is extremely expensive a car is a liability, not an asset, for a fly-in attendee. Car hire only makes sense for attendees combining the trip with travel outside NYC; pick it up at the airport, not in Manhattan
Search car hire →Live price search coming soon.
Where
Venue
New York Marriott Marquis (Times Square)
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near New York International Salsa Congress?
Budget stays 1
700 8th Ave, New York Times Square, at W 44th St
≈ $160-240 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Mid-range hotels 1
228 W 47th St, New York Times Square / Theater District
≈ $220-320 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Luxe hotels 2
1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 the congress venue itself, in the heart of Times Square
≈ $299 (festival block) / 400-810 rack / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →6 Times Square (1466 Broadway at W 42nd St), New York
≈ $380-550 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Airbnb & private camping
True short-term Airbnb inventory in Midtown Manhattan is very limited and tightly regulated since NYC's Local Law 18 took effect, most legal short-term rentals are registered, host-present arrangements, and whole-apartment Times Square listings are scarce and pricey. For this congress the host-hotel block is almost always the better value and convenience; Airbnb is a secondary option, more realistic in the outer boroughs (Queens/Brooklyn) with a subway ride in
Search Airbnb →The venue is a Times Square hotel with no camping angle, but the broader New York region the Hudson Valley, Catskills, and northern New Jersey has extensive Hipcamp-listed private-land camping and glamping for attendees pairing the trip with an outdoor add-on outside the city
Search Hipcamp →Browse all hotels near New York Marriott Marquis (Times Square) →
Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Official site newyorksalsacongress.com checked including its FAQ and code of conduct pages; no accessibility information published. Ask [email protected] or the Marriott Marquis Times Square
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
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