Freestyle. Latin Freestyle. 1980s and 1990s music. Salsa. Live music. Festivals.
Sixteen years producing experiences across Tampa Bay and beyond.
Recurring event properties across Tampa Bay, Wesley Chapel, Lakeland and New Port Richey, plus the 1st Annual Coquito y Pasteles Festival™ at Saddlebrook Resort.
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"I started Maloof Entertainment because I believed Tampa Bay's Latin community deserved world-class nights. Sixteen years later, that belief hasn't changed. It has been tested across more than 1,500 events. Whether I'm producing a recurring Latin night for your venue, hosting your wedding, or commanding a festival main stage, the standard is always the same. I show up, I hold the room, and I make sure everyone in it feels exactly where they are supposed to be."
Six active event properties plus current ticketed special events across Tampa Bay, Wesley Chapel, Lakeland and New Port Richey. Each event keeps its own audience, cultural promise and a clear path to the official ticket or event page.
Two communities. Shared histories. One celebration. Shalom & Salsa is a welcoming Latin and Jewish community collaborative centered on beginner-friendly Salsa instruction with Jenny Marie, music, light appetizers and time to connect. This is a cultural and social gathering, not a conventional nightclub event.
Navidad boricua has a home in Tampa Bay. Coquito, pasteles, Puerto Rican food, artisans, holiday traditions, cultural programming and live music come together at Saddlebrook Resort for a full Puerto Rican Christmas festival experience. Orchestra Fuego is confirmed LIVE as a full 12-piece orchestra.
A major live Salsa celebration is coming to Saddlebrook Resort on November 21. Seven years of Salsa brava take center stage. David Atanacio & Orquesta Champán D' Barrio celebrate the orchestra's 7th anniversary with an 11-piece live concert, joined by DJ Mike Sensation | NYC and DJ Rumbero | Philly. The night also celebrates Puerto Rican musical heritage with an elegant All-Black Affair atmosphere. Black attire is encouraged, never required.
Freestyle, Salsa, 1980s and 1990s music come together for a Tampa night built for people who want a real dance floor, a familiar soundtrack and a clear path to tickets.
A dedicated Latin Saturday for Lutz with Salsa, Bachata and Merengue, built around dancing, community and a full night at The Drinks at 9 Bar & Grill.
The first Friday of every month belongs to Freestyle in Lutz, with a familiar soundtrack and a room designed for people who still know what the first few notes mean.
Latin Freestyle returns to The Dram House on the first Friday each month, giving Lakeland its own recurring Maloof Entertainment night.
Salsa, Freestyle, House and Merengue come together for a second-Saturday night in New Port Richey with its own identity and its own crowd.
The current public calendar includes Shalom & Salsa in Tampa, Florida Avenue Flashback in Tampa, La Noche Grande in New Port Richey, Saddlebrook Third Saturdays in Wesley Chapel, the 1st Annual Coquito y Pasteles Festival™ at Saddlebrook Resort, Lutz Latin Nights, First Fridays Freestyle in Lutz, and First Fridays Latin Freestyle in Lakeland.
Use the official festival page for the December 13 event at Saddlebrook Resort, confirmed entertainment, vendor information and the newest public updates.
Use the dedicated Saddlebrook Wesley Chapel event page. It is the current source for the next occurrence, lineup, schedule and official ticket link.
No. Each event has its own music lane, audience and room energy. Check the current event listing or the newest Maloof Entertainment post for that night's exact talent, admission, lesson and schedule.
Use the current official event listing or the newest Maloof Entertainment post for that occurrence. Event-specific details can change while the recurring event identity stays consistent.
Yes. Call or text 813-738-2444 or email maloofentertainment@gmail.com.
"I've known Chris Maloof almost 10 years, and it continues to be a supreme pleasure attending any of the Latin Nights or Salsa Sundays or any event for that matter, facilitated or hosted by Maloof Entertainment. Chris has been a supportive instrument in building a spectacular dancing community of family and friends. And regardless of venue or event, his awareness and attentiveness to the audience is outstandingly stellar. He's always provided us joy and fun, casted in an ambience of acceptance and inclusivity, all graced with professionalism. Thank you Chris for your genuine love, dedication, and appreciation of our love for Salsa. Blessings!"
• Frances Rodriguez · Google Review
"Maloof Entertainment definitely knows how to throw a Latin night like no one else in Tampa Bay. The energy, the music, the band, atmosphere, everything is on point every single time. Chris runs a first-class operation."
• William Chaves · Google Review
"Chris Maloof is an AMAZING MC and host for every event... He goes out of his way to make everyone feel so special! Appreciate Chris so much! His events are great fun!"
• Desiree' Tufan · Google Review · Local Guide
Call or text Chris directly. Same-day response. Always.
813-738-2444Or email maloofentertainment@gmail.com