LA Bravo Fest - Official Statement!

Dear Friends and Supporters,

Please allow me to share that, after evaluating every possible alternative until the very last minute, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s LA Bravo Fest.

The current political situation in Los Angeles has created a level of uncertainty and risk that outweighs the investment and logistics of an event of this magnitude. Unlike smaller gatherings, our festival brings together multiple international artists and an audience traveling from across the country. In recent weeks, many of our attendees, friends, and supporters have said that they will not be participating due to the social and political climate in the city.

We even considered relocating the festival to a location outside of Los Angeles. However, the logistical complexity of moving an event of this scale, made this option unfeasible.

So far we’ve received great support and understanding from professional artists and our community, for which we are truly grateful. This decision was not easy, but prioritizing your safety and preserving the quality of LA Bravo Fest has always been our highest responsibility.

We will stay in touch for future editions, and we would be honored if you consider joining us at:

– LA Bravo Fest – Nov. 26–30, 2026

Thank you for your continued trust, your passion, and your energy. LA Bravo Fest has always been about more than music and dance — it is about community, unity, and celebration. We will come back stronger.

With gratitude and respect,

Rico Bravo
CEO – LA Bravo Fest

A Word from Rico!

I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the artists, attendees, and staff who supported us during our previous edition. In just two years, we achieved something truly extraordinary — launching and producing the event in record time, while overcoming countless challenges along the way.

Yet it was your trust, your energy, and your passion that gave me the strength to persevere. Together, we created a festival that was not only a success, but also a celebration of community and love for music and dance.

And now, I don’t want to lose the trust, the energy, and the passion you have placed in me. I know you will continue to stand with us, because my only goal is to give you the very best — the most prestigious and unforgettable event possible. That is why I humbly ask for your unconditional support, so that the LA Bravo Fest grows into the experience you truly deserve.

And next year, I will work even harder to bring you the best talents from around the world, making the LA Bravo Fest not just an event, but a global stage worthy of you.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of this journey. I may be just one man putting this event together, but it is your love, your rhythm, and your fire that make the LA Bravo Fest possible — and together, we will make it legendary

He is Back!

Rico Bravo graduated from UCLA as an Aerospace Engineer, but developed a parallel career arising from his passion for Latin music and dance. Rico has been in the dance industry for over 25 years as a dancer, director, choreographer, and producer, and continued to add to these accomplishments by seeking and promoting the most unique and accomplished talent in the industry. Rico put Seattle on the salsa map by producing the Seattle Salsa Congress, which had a run of 16 years, showcasing the best international talent and becoming one of the most prestigious salsa congresses in the world. Now he is moving back home to LA, and producing the upcoming Los Angeles Bravo Fest, Nov. 26 – 30, 2026.