Dance Festivals and Congresses Around the World
Discover dance festivals and congresses around the world with DanceFest. Explore international events dedicated to Bachata, Salsa, Kizomba and other partner dances, and find your next opportunity to dance, learn and meet the international dance community.
Whether you are looking for a weekend congress, an international dance festival or an event combining workshops, performances and social dancing, explore our festival listings and discover events in destinations around the world.
Dances Categories
Recent Festivals
WISHES – Rotterdam International Dance Festival
BCN DANCE LIFE BACHATA CONGRESS (BARCELONA)
Luxembourg unified dance festival
Explore Dance Festivals by Style
Every dance style has its own international community, events and traditions. Browse festivals and congresses by dance style to find the events that match your interests.
Bachata Festivals and Congresses
Discover Bachata festivals featuring workshops, international instructors, performances and social dancing. From traditional Bachata to Sensual and Modern Bachata, explore events bringing dancers together from different countries.
Salsa Festivals and Congresses
Explore Salsa festivals and congresses dedicated to different Salsa styles, including Cuban Salsa, LA Style and New York Style. Discover events combining workshops, shows, live music and social dancing.
Kizomba Festivals and Congresses
Find Kizomba festivals and events dedicated to Kizomba, Urban Kiz, Tarraxo and related African partner dances. Meet international dancers, discover instructors and enjoy workshops and social dancing.
Other Dance Styles
DanceFest also aims to bring together events dedicated to other partner dances, including Tango, Rock and other dance communities. Explore the available categories to discover more events.
Discover Dance Festivals Around the World
Dance festivals take place throughout the year in cities and destinations across Europe, North America and beyond.
Explore festivals by country or destination to find events that fit your travel plans. Whether you are planning a weekend away or travelling specifically for a major dance congress, discovering the right destination is part of the experience.
Browse our festival listings to explore available events, dates, locations and official information.
What to Expect at a Dance Festival
Dance festivals and congresses can bring together several experiences in one event:
- Workshops: improve your dancing with classes led by local and international instructors.
- Social dancing: enjoy dance parties and meet dancers from around the world.
- Performances: discover shows featuring professional dancers and guest artists.
- Music and DJs: enjoy music dedicated to different dance styles.
- International community: connect with dancers, instructors and organizers from different countries.
Each festival has its own format and programme. Check the individual event listing for confirmed dates, activities, venues and ticket information.
Find Your Next Dance Festival
Use the DanceFest festival directory to explore events by dance style, destination or keyword. Visit individual festival listings to find practical information, event dates and links to official websites or ticket providers.
Ticketing arrangements may vary depending on the event and its organizer. Some festivals provide external ticketing links, while others may offer booking options directly through DanceFest.
For Dance Festival Organizers
Are you organizing a Bachata, Salsa, Kizomba or other partner dance festival?
DanceFest aims to make international dance events easier to discover by bringing festival information together in one directory.
Submit your festival information to help dancers discover your event, explore its programme and find the official ticketing information.
Discover more festivals, connect with the dance community and find your next dance experience with DanceFest.
