Bondi Latin Fiesta returns on Sunday 9 February, from 12 – 7 pm at the Pav!
Experience the vibrant energy of Latin arts and culture with live music, dance, film, art, and delicious food. It’s a celebration not to be missed! Check out the event lineup below, featuring high-energy performers who are sure to bring a colourful and joyous vibe to Bondi Pavilion. Crowd favourites Mucho Mambo, Victor Valdes Mexican Mariachi Band, Sydney Tango Collective, Samba Brazil, and Feel Free to Dance, are set to bring the funk with amazing performances.
This is a family friendly event – all are welcome, and entry is free!
2025 Program Schedule
| Main Stage (Garu Courtyard) | |
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| 12.00 pm | Sydney Tango Collective |
| 12.20 pm | Samba Brazil: Brazilian Samba Show |
| 12.35 pm | Mayor’s Welcome |
| 12.40 pm | Mestre Jeronimo’s ‘Sambãio Bondi Fiesta’ |
| 1.30 pm | Maxi Signori |
| 2.15 pm | Victor Valdes Mexican Mariachi Band |
| 3.00 pm | DJ Dante Rivera |
| 3.30 pm | Mucho Mambo |
| 4.30 pm | DJ Dante Rivera |
| 5.00 pm | Latin Xrossroads – in partnership with Liquid I.V.This external link will open in a new window, the official hydration partner of Bondi Beach. |
| Forecourt | |
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| 1.05 pm | Samba Brazil: Brazilian Samba Show |
| 2.00 pm | ILE ILU (House of Rhythm) |
| 2.30 pm | Feel Free Dance Salsa Performance & Workshop |
| Seagull Room | |
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| 7.30 – 9.30 pm | Film Screening – Pan’s Labyrinth (MA15+) *This external link will open in a new window |
| Guya Courtyard | |
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| 12 – 7 pm | Latin American Food Stalls |
* walk-ins are welcome. Due to space capacity, registrations via the Bondi Pavilion websiteThis external link will open in a new window are highly recommended.
Meet the artists & performers at this year’s Latin Fiesta
Christian Guerrero (Bondi Latin Fiesta 2025 Emcee)
Christian Guerrero is a versatile and experienced Latin entertainer, renowned for his showmanship skills and bilingual musical repertoire. His performance style ranges from Jazz Standards to Latin Pop tunes. Christian has been part of the NSW Cabaret circuit for many years and is the founder and lead singer of the multi-award winning “Salsa Kingz Band”.
Christian is a true showman in his field possessing the rare ability and feel for Show Business that has earned him the position as one of Australia’s leading Latin entertainers. His charismatic personality and natural showmanship skills provides him the unique ability to engage audiences from all walks of life both as a “performer” and as a “Master of Ceremonies”
DJ Dante Rivera
Dante Rivera has been one of Australia’s most long-standing DJs. currently working with Klubhouse, House of Sol Project, La Fiesta Sound System and Tribalismo. With his Afro Latin House Flavor played at: Bondi Beach Latin American Festival with Tribalismo Ivy Marquee, The Argyle, Opera Bar, Allumbra (Melbourne), Cloudland (Brisbane) and Hugo’s lounge New Year’s Day party, Fiesta Festival and the Spectrum Marble Bar (Hilton) Opera Bar New Year’s Eve. His sound is a fusion of live elements with live percussion, sax, trumpet and killer vocals and his Afro -Latin-Afro-Soulful House music.
Feel Good Dance
Where passion meets wellness! Feel Good Dance are a dance studio located in Sydney, Bondi Beach. Their main focus is to make their students feel like they are part of a family and community, and to help them achieve their dance goals through the guidance of their world class teachers.
They offer group classes, private or wedding lessons, workshops, choreographies, shows, entertainment, events, festival, corporate service and more.
Their Salsa group performance is a high-energy and visually stunning act featuring synchronized movements. The performance is designed to captivate audiences with vibrant costumes, steps, and engaging music that showcases the passion and elegance of Salsa.
ILE ILU (House of Rhythm)
ILE ILU is a women’s rhythm collective. Their performances are a celebration of diversity, feminine power and the universal language of rhythm from Brazil and beyond. Prepare to be mesmerised and uplifted by their sounds, stories, and sheer magic.
Directed by Marina Da Silva, ILE ILU aims to connect people’s spirits to heartfelt joy, inspiration and aliveness through the beautiful pulsating rhythms of Afro-Brazilian influenced drum and dance.
Latin Xrossroads
Experience the vibrant rhythms and melodies of Cuban Son, the music that captivated the world from the 1930s to the 1950s and laid the foundation for modern Latin music. This genre blends African rhythms with Spanish melodies, creating a unique sound that continues to inspire music lovers and dancers worldwide. A special performance celebrating Cuban music and culture, featuring iconic tracks from legends like Buena Vista Social Club, Compay Segundo, Trio Matamoros, and Sonora Matancera. Whether you’re a dancer or simply a lover of Cuban sounds, this band promises to transport you to the heart of Cuba’s rich musical legacy.
Maxi Signori
Maxi Signori is a local professional muso living in Sydney and originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Signori plays guitar and sings a variety of pop music covers, both Latin and International pop in various formats (solo, duos, trios, band) and different languages (English, Spanis, and Portuguese). Live music performance is his full-time passion and profession –
“I love entertaining and connecting with the audience!”
Mestre Jeronimo and Marina da Silva
Enjoy ‘SAMBAIÃO BONDI FIESTA’ with Mestre Jeronimo and his daughter, who was born and raised on Bondi Beach, artist Marina da Silva. The duet sings and play guitar, and Cajun and Brazilian percussion showcases a unique line-up of the finest Brazilian MPB, bossa nova, samba, baião and afro-samba songs.
Mucho Mambo
An explosive 14-piece Latin Big Band featuring Australia’s best Latin and Jazz musicians. The Mucho Mambo experience is one of a kind in the music world, a truly authentic and timeless Latin Big Band.
The orchestra’s dynamic sound, arrangements and original look is reminiscent of the golden era of Latin and Jazz genres. Blending bold, brassy riffs and driving percussion, Mucho Mambo reinvents Mambo, Big Band Salsa and Cha Cha Cha with a unique funky edge.
Samba Brazil
Australia’s leading Brazilian and Latin Entertainment performance company, bringing to you the energy, vibrant colours and the heat of Brazil. Their dynamic show features world class performers and incorporates Samba dancers and Brazilian drummers!
From the glittering sights of the Rio Carnival to the electric sounds of Bahia, their shows are proud to represent Brazil and bring to you the best of their magic and vivid culture.
‘Samba Brazil Entertainment’, voted Sydney’s best Brazilian and Latin performance group!
Sydney Tango Collective
Sydney Tango Collective is a vibrant community brought to life by the passion and dedication of Mo and Mona, two of Sydney’s most refined and well sought after tango dancers. Our collective is a celebration of Argentine Tango, an art form that transcends mere dance to become a profound expression of emotion and connection.
Victor Valdes Mariachi Band
One of Australia’s premier world music artists, this talented Mexican singer, harpist, and dancer has transformed the harp into a lead and solo instrument. Victor Valdes is an exceptional performer! Enjoy his captivating presence alongside his vibrant Mexican Mariachi Band as they bring to life beloved Mexican classics, including mariachi, boleros, banda, son jarocho, and Mexican cumbia. With a powerful and engaging voice, Valdes weaves a narrative that guides audiences through the rich emotions found in Mexico’s diverse musical tapestry. He has shared the spotlight with notable artists such as Angus & Julia Stone, Aloe Blacc, Los Lobos, Mirusia, Jimmy Barnes, and The Wiggles.
