5TH EDITION · HERANÇA MAGNA

Porto Salsa
Weekend

Porto, Portugal

2–4 October 2026

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ABOUT THE EVENT

5 YEARS OF PASSION,
ONE ICONIC WEEKEND !

What started as a vision has become a tradition. Welcome to the 5th Edition of Porto Salsa Weekend.

Since our very first edition, our mission has always been the same, to grow, to improve, and to create an experience that brings dancers together in the most authentic and unforgettable way. Year after year, we’ve listened, refined, elevated always pushing the energy higher and the experience further.

This is not just another salsa weekend. It’s a celebration of passion, connection, and community. SOCIALS and PARTIES only pure dancing, pure atmosphere, pure Porto vibes.

Get ready to feel the magic of salsa in the vibrant city of Porto, where dancers and music lovers from around the world gather to share the same rhythm. Against the breathtaking backdrop of this beautiful city, every beat tells a story and every dance creates a memory.

Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or you’re joining for the first time, this 5th edition promises something special deeper connections, stronger energy, and moments you’ll carry long after the music fades.

This is more than an event. This is Porto Salsa Weekend and we’re just getting started.

BETWEEN TWO DANCES

Explore Porto

Come for the salsa. Stay for the city.

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Take a little time to wander.

GOOD TO KNOW

Less wondering.
More dancing.

Your Porto weekend, made simple. A few answers before you hit the dance floor.

How do I get to Porto from the airport by public transport?

Take Metro Line E (the purple line) from Aeroporto towards Porto and get off at Trindade for the city centre and connections. Follow the Metro signs at the airport and check the current timetable before travelling. Airport transport information ↗︎

Where does the event take place?

All socials and parties take place at Herança Magna, Rua de Serpa Pinto 239, 4400-307 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, across the river from Porto. One venue for the whole weekend. Explore the venue ↗︎

Where should I stay?

Look for accommodation around Herança Magna in Vila Nova de Gaia to stay close to the dancing. Our accommodation page lets you search Booking.com and Airbnb, with Friday 2 October to Monday 5 October selected by default. Find your stay ↗︎

When can I collect my wristband?

Collect your wristband during the first afternoon social on Friday 2 October, starting at 15:30, at Herança Magna. Arriving too late for the social? You can also collect it during the Friday evening party, at the same venue. See the programme ↗︎

Are there classes or workshops?

No classes or workshops: this weekend is all about socials and parties. Three afternoons and three nights to enjoy the music and the dance floor.

Is there an official event hotel?

There is no official event hotel. You are free to book the accommodation that suits you best. Use Herança Magna as your reference when checking the location and travel options. Explore accommodation ↗︎

What does each pass include?

Full Pass: all three afternoon socials and all three evening parties.
Party Pass: all three evening parties.
Day Pass: one afternoon social and the evening party on your selected day. Compare passes ↗︎

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Get there. Stay close

Flights

Find your flight

Compare routes to the airport nearest Porto. Change the suggested dates whenever you need.

Destination airportOPOPorto Airport
Stay

Stay near the rhythm

Search around the event location, from arrival day until the morning after it ends.

Search locationRua de Serpa Pinto 239, 4400-307 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal