Lulaworld Festival (May 11 to 17)

Join us at Lula Lounge to celebrate the 20th annual Lulaworld festival, marking two decades of local and international jazz, Latin, Brazilian, soul and folk from around the globe and around the corner.

Canada’s premier Latin music and dance club invites you to experience an unforgettable night of salsa — dinner, dancing, and live music all under one roof!

Book a table for dinner and dancing, or arrive after 9 PM to head straight to the dance floor.

Evening Schedule

� 7:00 PM – Doors open for dinner and drinks

� 9:00 PM – Salsa lesson (no partner needed!)

� 10:00 PM – Live salsa set

� 11:00 PM – Keep the energy going with Lula's Global Late Night Party!

Luis Franco

Venezuelan-born singer and composer Luis Franco boasts a 30-year musical career that has taken him to stages around the globe. Luis now brings his Worldwide Salsa show to audiences across Canada to further expand his musical journey and bring hard-hitting salsa to Toronto's dance floors.

Dianela Hernandez

Having performed extensively in Cuba and Turkey’s top hotels, Dianela is a newer contributor to Toronto’s ever-evolving Latin music community, singing everything from Cuban classics, cha cha cha and merengue, to pop, soul and disco. For tonight’s performance, Dianela will join Luis Franco’s ensemble on three of her favourite pieces from Franco's high-energy repertoire.

Why Lula is unique:

The only venue of its kind in North America, Lula Lounge features a rotating roster of more than a dozen full salsa orchestras every Friday and Saturday—year-round. Our stage welcomes the best local talent alongside special guests from across Canada and the Americas, offering a one-of-a-kind salsa experience in a warm, colourful, and inclusive space