Location: La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
Date: Nov 13, 2025 – 7pm
La Cumbia, La Pena Cultural Center, Berkeley, CA
Cumbia is back at La Peña every second Thursday of the month! Dance with DJ Rabeat, take a Cumbia dance class, and celebrate in a friendly, safe environment!
Cumbia makes its return to La Peña with La Cumbia—a monthly festivity celebrating rhythm, movement, and community! Join us at La Peña for an evening devoted to cumbia, community, and shared joy.
DJ Rabeat will deliver the vibrant sounds of México, Perú, Colombia, and beyond, ensuring the dance floor remains lively until midnight. Your ticket includes a beginner-friendly cumbia dance class to kick off the night. Discover the fundamentals, connect with the rhythm, and immerse yourself in the party’s energy.
At La Peña, dance represents liberation. La Cumbia fosters an environment where consent, safety, and respect govern every interaction. We invite individuals of all generations and proudly support our LGBTQIA+ community to dance freely and feel at home.
Join us for the cumbias, remain for the community, and depart with new friendships and cherished memories at La Peña!
For 50 years, La Peña has served as a cultural haven in the Bay Area. La Cumbia perpetuates this legacy, honoring music, movement, and the strength of coming together.
Everyone is invited! All ages are welcome. La Cumbia @ La Peña is intentionally designed as a safe, gender-inclusive, and LGBTQ+ affirming space.
What to Anticipate
Free, Gender-Inclusive Cumbia Class (no prior experience or partner required)
DJ Set by DJ Rabeat
Tasty bites, beer, wine, and Sangría from Los Cilantros Mexican restaurant
An all-night dance party featuring the most engaging and respectful music enthusiasts in the Bay!
La Peña Membership
Become a member of La Peña today and receive complimentary entry to this event! Members benefit from free access to La Cumbia and BAILA, along with additional perks. Learn more at: lapena.org/members
La Peña is a Member of the Safer Dance Space
At La Peña, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive dance atmosphere grounded in a culture of consent. Our venue embraces gender diversity, supports the LGBTQIA+ community, and is open to individuals of all ages (with adult supervision required for minors).
We encourage everyone to contribute to this environment by exemplifying safety, joy, and mutual respect. Please ask for and respect boundaries, communicate your needs, and provide support to one another both on and off the dance floor. Together, we cultivate a space where everyone feels valued, heard, and free to express themselves.
Community Agreements for La Cumbia @ La Peña
Respect boundaries: Always seek verbal or non-verbal consent before initiating contact or dancing.
Zero Tolerance for harassment or abuse: This includes verbal, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
Inclusive participation: Celebrate diversity and treat all attendees with respect.
Responsible alcohol consumption: Drink mindfully and legally. Moderation is key to ensuring the well-being and safety of all.
Good dance floor etiquette: Dance safely and honor your partner’s space.
No Discrimination: We are an inclusive space for all identities.
We prioritize your safety and the safety of our community. Breaches of these agreements may lead to removal from the event.
If you require assistance during the event, please reach out to a La Peña staff member.
If you would like to file a report after the event, kindly use our Contact Us form.
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