From Salsa to Bachata and Kizomba to Tango: the ten festivals worth traveling for, with dates, locations, and styles at a glance.
At least two days
Only multi-day formats count as festivals, not individual party nights.
Public sale
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Date for 2026 confirmed
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Tempodrom · Möckernstraße 10, 10963 Berlin · August 27-30, 2026
Four days of programming at one of Berlin's most famous stages: international artists, three dance floors simultaneously, early bird price until July.
Hotel Don Angel · Santa Susanna, Spain · October 2-5, 2026
Pure Bachata program with workshops from beginner to professional level, the hotel itself is the venue, no distance between your room and the dance floor.
Mercure Hotel MOA · Stephanstraße 41, 10559 Berlin · October 16-18, 2026
A compact weekend with a clear focus on Bachata Sensual, ideal for anyone wanting to deepen one specific style instead of just touching on many.
Hamburg, exact location to follow · November 13-15, 2026
Germany's largest pure Kizomba weekend - continuous social program over three nights.
Munich, exact location to follow · November 20-22, 2026
Small, intimate milonga series with a live orchestra on Saturday evening.
Cologne, exact location to follow · December 4-6, 2026
Two stages in parallel, plus a dedicated beginner track - a great start for your first congress.
Frankfurt, exact location to follow · January 9-11, 2027
Focus on Bachata Sensual and Bachazouk, with workshops by renowned instructors from Spain.
Stuttgart, exact location to follow · January 23-25, 2027
Camp atmosphere with shared accommodation - plenty of time to practice between workshops.
Dresden, exact location to follow · February 6-8, 2027
Traditional milonga in a historic ballroom, running for over ten years.
Leipzig, exact location to follow · February 20-22, 2027
Two styles in one weekend - ideal if you don't want to decide yet.
The ten festivals span almost the entire half-year from the end of August to February: if you miss one date, you will usually find the next suitable one within four to six weeks. The main focus is on Bachata and Salsa, with Berlin being the only location represented twice.
All listed festivals with date, location, and ticket link.
Sunday · 14:30-16:00 · Nov 15, 2026 - Jan 17, 2027
Limbach-Oberfrohna
Sunday · 14:30-16:00 · Sep 6 - Nov 8
Limbach-Oberfrohna
Sunday · 14:30-16:00 · Nov 15 - Nov 29
Limbach-Oberfrohna
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