About Me Salsa Fest
Familia,
Are you ready for a Salsa festival experience?
Right in the heart of the Midlands, in the vibrant area of Digbeth, Birmingham.
The festival, the general vibe and the concept will be the perfect scenery for another season of the Peaky Blinders or let's call it the Salsa version of Peaky Blinders.
We cannot call it a festival without:
โฐ Top international artists
โฐ A Live & Exclusive concert of one of Cuba's most popular bands: Maykel Blanco y su Salsa Mayor
โฐ An exceptional program featuring tailored workshops, the craziest parties, and animations.
All this in an All-in-one venue right at the centre of Birmingham.
Also, be prepared for extra activities to foster more connection, fun, and unforgettable moments... stay connected.
We Are The Party
Get your ticket
Join the new festival experience:
ME SALSA FEST LINE UP
Top Cuban Live Band
Live Concert:
Familia,
Coming soon ...
Top International Artists
Workshops, Parties & Animations:
Familia,
For the first edition of Me Salsa Fest, we've selected top-of-the-scene artists: different styles, multiple disciplines and high social skills and sense of connection.
With these "maestras and maestros", your dancing level will take a significant leap.
Full line-up announcement coming soon...
No DJs, No Parties
Best DJs in the Cuban Scene at Me Salsa Fest
Familia,
For a good party, you need a DJ who knows which tune to drop at which time.
We selected for you international DJs with different styles but all focused on keeping you dancing all night, We Are The Party style of course.
Full line-up announcement coming soon...
Workshops Timetable
Two days. 3 rooms. Non-stop energy. From Casino to Son & Rumba to styling, musicality, partnerwork and rueda โ level up your dancing hour by hour with top international artists. Plan your moves, switch rooms, train hard, smile bigger. Learn. Sweat. Shine. Repeat. โจ
Coming Soon...
As part of the Me Salsa Fest program, we are excited to make you explore Digbeth, Birmingham’s creative quarter, on a guided graffiti and street-art tour.
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Once an industrial district, Digbeth has transformed into one of the city’s most vibrant cultural areas, where old factories and warehouses are now covered with colourful murals and large-scale street art.
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During the tour, you will walk through the streets around the Custard Factory and nearby creative hubs, discovering striking artworks by local and international artists. Digbeth is often described as an open-air gallery, where every corner reveals new visual surprises and photo opportunities.
This relaxed cultural experience offers you a chance to explore Birmingham beyond the dance floor, connect with the city’s artistic scene, and enjoy a unique urban atmosphere before returning to the rhythm of Me Salsa Fest.
Me Salsa Free Graffiti Tour
Location: Digbeth
Hidden in the heart of the vibrant area of Digbeth, Birmingham’s creative and artistic heartbeat, Secret Space is Birmingham’s underground playground for music, movement, and magic. With its raw industrial vibe, immersive lighting, and intimate dancefloor energy, it’s the perfect setting for unforgettable nights. From 13th to 16th March, it transforms into the beating heart of Me Salsa Fest — where rhythms echo off brick walls, strangers become family, and every step writes a new story. ๐ฅโ
How to get there?
Airports
Birmingham International (BHX)
To venue details:
๐ BHX → Air-Rail Link → Birmingham International Rail → Birmingham New Street (~£5)
๐ Taxi/UberX from BHX: ~£22–£28; Uber estimate ~£26 to City Center
Manchester Airport (MAN)
๐ Approx 1 hour 45 mins drive or
๐ 2–2½โฏhrs by train via Manchester Piccadilly → Birmingham New Street, then local transport to Digbeth. Typical train fare £30–£60 return.
London Heathrow (LHR) or Gatwickโ (LGW)
๐ LHR to Birmingham ~ 2 hours
๐ LGW to Birmingham ~ 2 hours 30 mins
๐ Take the express train (HeathrowโฏExpress ~21โฏmins or Gatwick Express ~30โฏmins) to London Paddington. London Paddington to London Euston (London Underground or Taxi). Take a Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street (total journey ~2½–3โฏhrs).
London Stansted (STN) or Luton (LTN)
๐ STN to Birmingham ~ 2 hours
๐ LGW to Birmingham ~ 1 hour 40 mins
๐ Take Stansted Express (STN) or Thameslink (LTN) → London St Pancras International. London St Pancras International → London Euston. London Euston to Birmingham New Street.
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Coaches
Guests can also take coaches from all non-Birmingham airports. Please check https://www.nationalexpress.com/en for coach details and timings.
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Train Stations
Birmingham has two main train stations; we recommend checking both. We have used Birmingham New Street in the examples above as it travels from all departing stations.
Birmingham New Street
Birmingham Moor Street
Website options to book train tickets - https://www.thetrainline.com/,
https://www.mytrainpal.com/โ
IMPORTANT: Please check Google Maps for live public transport details.โ
โFrom any Birmingham Station, guests can catch a short taxi/tram/bus to Digbeth (total ~£3–£5). ๐ถ๐ฝโ๏ธโก๏ธWalking = 15-20 minsโโโ
Hotel & Accommodation Options
The venue is located near residential properties, providing a good range of serviced apartments. We recommend guests check Airbnb, Booking.com, and Expedia to source private apartments. Many of these apartments will be 10 minutes walk from the venue.
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Hotel Options:
Digbeth Aparthotel (< 1km)
Adagio Aparthotel Birmingham City Centre (< 1km)
Travelodge Birmingham Central Bull Ring (1.1 km)
Travelodge Birmingham Central Moor Street (1.2 km)
Clayton Hotel Birmingham (1.3km)
Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre by IHG (1.45km)
Premier Inn Birmingham City Centre (1.5 km)
Ibis Budget Birmingham Centre (1.8 km)
Luxury:
The Grand Hotel Birmingham (1.6 km)
Hyatt Regency Birmingham (2.5 km)โโ
Tourist Attractions
Digbeth – Birmingham’s Creative Quarter
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Once industrial, now a cultural hub with the Custard Factory (shops, street art, gallery, cinema), and community venues like The Old Crown and The Anchor.
Jewellery Quarter
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Historical heart of UK’s jewellery trade, home to the Chamberlain Clock (1903) and Europe's largest concentration of jewellery workshops. A charming blend of Georgian architecture, galleries, and craft studios.
City Centre
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Opheem: Birmingham’s first restaurant to earn two Michelin stars.
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Passion for Peaky Blinders? Visit filming sites like Black Country Living Museum and Back to Backs near city centre.
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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery & historic Library of Birmingham with rooftop garden.
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Brindleyplace & Gas Street Basin: canalside bars, boat tours – relaxing afternoon vibe
Optional day trips (via train within 40–60โฏmin):
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Cadbury World (Bournville) & Warwick Castle