WorldBeat Center

An interactive workshop in Colombian folk dance with Elvira Bustamante Fuentes from Barranquilla, Colombia, currently based in NYC. With over 20 years of experience and a Master's in Artistic and Technical Education in Dance and Music and Education, Elvira engages groups of all ages to share rhythms of the traditional music of the north coast […]

This year, WorldBeat Center’s Multi-Cultural Earth Day and our theme is “Together As One”. Our food and our health are threatened by the conventional way of living, but we the people must all come together and be the solution to today’s problems.  Sunday, April 21st, 11am-7pm (11am-6pm outdoors, 12-7pm indoors) Come and join us for […]

An interaCome learn about dances from the Barranquilla Carnival, the largest platform of the cultural diversity of the Colombian Caribbean region. This workshop will focus on theory and practice in Cumbia, Garabato & Puya. This course is open to all ages and levels and there is a $15 cover. Walk-ins welcome! To RSVP or for […]

Summer Camp Activities Include:Art, Music, Bird Watching, Science, Theater, Dance, Field Trips and More! Weekly Sessions: SESSION #1  JULY 15TH-19TH     Camp Location: WorldBeat Cultural Center (2100 Park Boulevard San Diego, CA 92101) Ages: 5-12 years (Grades K-6) (Must be 5 by the time camp starts) Cost: $170 per child, per week Monday – Friday : 9am-4pm   Daily Schedule 9am-9:30am    Sign-In/Drop Off […]

WorldBeat family, we have incredible news to share! After many years of negotiations through various administrations, the City of San Diego is near granting us our first 25-year lease! This has been a long time coming, and many of you have fought with us throughout our journey. We are extremely grateful to all of our […]

Reggae SummerSplash is an annual festival presented by the WorldBeat Cultural Center in San Diego and has a 13 year history of celebrating reggae music and culture. Each year the festival features performances by renowned reggae artists, providing a vibrant atmosphere that brings together fans of the genre. Come out and enjoy this year's summer festival with the family! There will be […]