El Festival de la Salsa is Houston's free outdoor salsa celebration, returning to Midtown Park on Sunday, September 19, 2026. The all-day festival fills the downtown green space with live salsa orchestras, DJs, dance showcases, food, and an open-air social floor that draws families and dancers from across the city. Part of Houston's Hispanic heritage season, the event blends concert-style performances with community dancing in one central, easy-to-reach venue. Details are posted on the official site.