Bryant Park Picnic Performances: Carnegie Hall Citywide: La Excelencia
July 18, 2025, 7:00pm–8:30pm
Fierce, dynamic, and unapologetically bold, La Excelencia reinvents salsa with an electrifying blend of tradition and modern edge. Inspired by the raw energy of 1970s salsa dura and today’s social landscape, this powerhouse band delivers hard-hitting rhythms, socially conscious lyrics, and unstoppable groove. With high-energy performances that feel more like rock concerts than a salsa show, La Excelencia brings its signature sound to Citywide for an unforgettable sync of music and movement at Bryant Park.
Before the concert begins, experience a free salsa dance lesson from 6pm-6:45pm on the Upper Terrace. Instruction will be led by Karel Flores and Juan Carlos Diaz with a short demonstration by Ángeles de la Salsa. After the class, join us back on the lawn at 7pm for the performance by La Excelencia.
Additional media support for this performance is provided by WBGO.
This performance will be livestreamed on our website, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
