Event Schedule
Thursday March 26, 2026
Salsa Congress Warm Up Party
Hyatt Regency Calgary - Thomsons Restaurant
9pm-2am
Join us to kick off the Calgary International Salsa Congress with some of our international guests! $20 *not included in full event or performer passes
10:30pm - Local Showcase (9:30 call time for performers)
Late night special music set by celebrity DJ Edwin Rivera from Los Angeles!
8pm-10pm
Competitors check in - Hyatt main lobby - Upload your music at the latest by March 17th to the provided link on the competition tab.
Please note we encourage all competitors to check in at their earliest convenience, competitors only need to check in once.
Friday March 27, 2026
Hyatt Regency Calgary
8am-9:30am
Stage available for general practice
8am
Competitors Check In (only if you have not already checked in, competitors only need to check in once): - Upload your music at the latest by March 17th to the provided link on the competition tab.
10:00am
Competitions:
Amateur Couples, Same Gender and Solo Showcases (All Amateur Over 40, Over 50 and Over 60 Showcases are on Sunday)
Professional and Professional Rising Star Couples, Same Gender, Solo Showcases and Heated Competitions,
8:30pm
Local Showcase featuring our international guests (7:30 call time for performers)
Join us after the show for an introduction to Salsa & Bachata class in the Bachata room.
Dancing until 3am!
3 different rooms to dance - Salsa, Bachata and Kizouk Rooms.
Saturday March 28, 2026
Gala Night
Hyatt Regency Calgary
8am-9:30am
Stage available for general practice
10am – 5pm
Optional workshops with our International and Local Instructors
9am
Competitors Check In (only if you have not already checked in, competitors only need to check in once): - Upload your music at the latest by March 17th to the provided link on the competition tab.
10:00am
Competitions:
Pro-Am Couples and Pro-Am Same Gender Showcases (All Pro-Am Over 40, Over 50 and Over 60 Showcases are on Sunday)
All Team Showcases
8:30pm
International Showcase (7:30 call time for performers)
Join us after the show for an introduction to Salsa & Bachata class in the Bachata room.
Dancing until 3am!
3 different room to dance - Salsa, Bachata and Kizouk rooms.
Sunday March 29, 2026
Hyatt Regency Calgary
8am-9:30am
Stage available for general practice
10am - 5pm
Optional workshops with our International and Local Instructors
11am
Competitors Check In (only if you have not already checked in, competitors only need to check in once): - Upload your music at the latest by March 17th to the provided link on the competition tab.
12pm
Competitions:
Amateur Couples, Same Gender and Solos Over 40, Over 50 and Over 60 Showcases.
Pro-Am Couples and Same Gender Over 40, Over 50 and Over 60 Showcases.
Pro-Am and Amateur Heats, All Levels and All Ages.
9:00pm
Showcase (8:00 call time for performers)
11:00pm
Masters Jack 'N' Jill Competition featuring all instructors and international guests.
Social dancing until 3am!
*Schedule subject to change.
Interested in performing? Please see the Performers page for more information.
Attending the Congress
What to wear?
Semi-formal is the norm at the Calgary International Salsa Congress. Cocktail dresses or dress pants for ladies, and suits or dress pants for men. You will also see those more casual, and more formal. Make sure that you wear shoes you can dance in! After the salsa showcase the party continues until 3am! Everyone seems to get inspired to shake it on the dance floor!
Where to park?
Limited parking is available at the Hyatt for $25 (or more - subject to change) flat rate.
The best parking option is the Calgary Convention Centre which is connected by plus 15.
Convention Centre Parkade (CPA Lot 60)
Information
727 – 1 St SE
More information: Convention Centre Parkade
Rates
Evenings everyday (18:00 – 06:00)
$1.50 per ½ hour to MAX of $5.00 (Minimum payment $1.50)
Enter after 16:00 for evening rates: (Daytime rates apply until 16:00)
Daytime Mon-Fri (06:00 - 16:00)
$4.00 per ½ hour to MAX of $25.00 (Minimum payment $3.50)
Daytime Sat, Sun & Holidays (06:00 - 18:00)
$1.50 per ½ hour to MAX of $5.00 (Minimum payment $1.50)
Note: Daytime rates apply to all purchases made prior to 16:00 everyday. Daytime rates apply on these purchases until 18:00
Tower Centre Parkade (Impark Lot 6)
Information
120 - 10th Avenue SW
More information: Tower Centre Parkade (Impark Lot 6)
Rates
Evening Mon - Friday (18:00 – 06:00)
$8.00 Flat Rate
Daytime Mon – Friday ( arrive before 9:00 for 24 hours )
$8.00 per hour or portion to MAX of $27.00
Saturday & Sunday ( anytime ) $6.00 Flat Rate
Civic Hall Parkade (CPA Lot 36)
Information
322 – 9 Ave SE
More information: Civic Hall Parkade
Rates
Evenings everyday
$1.50 per ½ hour to MAX of $6.00 ( 18:00 – 0600 )
Daytime Mon – Friday ( 06:00 – 18:00 )
$3.00 per ½ hr or portion to MAX of $22.00
Daytime Saturday, Sunday & Holidays ( 06:00 – 02:00)
$1.50 per ½ hour to MAX of $6.00
Many other parking lots, and street parking is available near the Hyatt.