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 instructors 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 Jessie Yip Step Up 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. 

New Mural Coming to the Waterfront Walkway to Celebrate America 250

America 250 mural

10 years ago Perth Amboy Artworks produced the waterfront walkway mural located by Raritan Yacht Club. The piece called Nautical Abstractions was done by Kerry Dyke while serving as an intern at Perth Amboy Artworks. The location is a heavy foot traffic walkway enjoyed by the Perth Amboy community. The location is busy all day all week long. People still take pictures in front of the mural. We love it (pictured Perth Amboy Artworks Chair Caroline Pozycki Torres in front of the mural). To celebrate America 250, RYC gave us permission to do a new mural on their wall and we are so excited. Details to come!

Grant funding for the mural comes in part from Revolution NJ to celebrate America 250. The Arts in Perth Amboy have made great advances, bringing the community together and activating the historic and public spaces in our city. From an award winning Creative Placemaking Plan that focused on murals as a pathway to revitalize the city, to the development of an arts council that advises on arts projects, to the birth of arts organizations that create programming for the city along with all the arts programming done by the Rec Department and the Office of Economic Development. Perth Amboy Artworks is excited to present this work of art to the Historic City of Perth Amboy to celebrate America 250, as it reflects the vibrancy and talent of our community.

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 celebrate America 250 and 10 years of Perth Amboy Artworks. 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.