Latin Dance Festivals in Croatia

5 upcoming events · 13 listed in total

We are tracking 5 upcoming Latin dance festivals in Croatia across Tisno, Zagreb, Pula and Rovinj and 6 more. The next one is Zagreb Bachata Festival 2026 (3rd Edition) in Zagreb, starting November 20, 2026.

Styles taught at these events include Bachata, Salsa, Zouk, Kizomba and Afro.

Upcoming dates fall in November, December, February and May and 1 more.

Artists teaching in Croatia

Instructors and DJs on the bill at these festivals. Click through for their full schedule.

Cristian y Gabriella

Alfredo & Andrea - Sabor Dinámico

Sakis & Mia

DJ Dia

DJ Clau

Yexy Jr.

Luismi & Mariangela

Dj Manuel Citro

Dj Tony Pecino

ZORAN & ANDJELA

DJ Lena

Hrvoje & Paula

DJ Carlos King

DJ Fabris

DJ Hugo Boss

Dj Julian MrM

Dj Morena

Dj Shems

Upcoming festivals in Croatia

Bachata

Zagreb Bachata Festival

Zagreb, Croatia

Nov 20, 2026 (Friday)

Zagreb Bachata Festival

The third edition of Zagreb Bachata Festival takes place November 20–22, 2026 at Hotel Zonar, organized by MEGA.dance and Bachailando. A full pass includes all festival workshops, night parties, and daily socials, with the option of free name change until one week before the festival. The program features over 10 workshops and 3 parties, with instructors including Yexy JR, Suarez and Carmen, Felipe and Mateja, Adrien and Dragana, Damjan and Tjaša, Matej and Doroteja, Mladen and Lori, and Hrvoje and Paula. Hotel accommodation at Hotel Zonar ranges from 90 to 115 euros per night depending on room type and breakfast inclusion.

Bachata

Advent Bachata Congress, Zagreb, Croatia

Zagreb, Croatia

Dec 11, 2026 (Friday)

Dance school "BachateaMe Zagreb"

The Advent Bachata Congress 2025 takes place from 11–14 December 2026 in Zagreb, Croatia, hosted at Hotel Diplomat. The four-day event features more than 20 bachata workshops led by international instructors including Alfredo & Andrea, Cristian & Gabriela, Luismi & Mariangela, Salvatore & Silvia, Gregory & Karolina, Zoran & Anđela, Rok & Donna, and Anita & Marko. The congress includes three night parties and two daily social parties with DJs Manuel Citro, Clau, Dia, and Rocco Loco, alongside a Jack & Jill competition, Croatian Bachata Competition, show performances, and outdoor Christmas parties. All programming and accommodation is centralized at Hotel Diplomat.

Bachata

BAM - Bachata Masquerade Festival

Velika Gorica, Croatia

Feb 5, 2027 (Friday)

BAM

The 3rd edition of BAM Bachata Masquerade Festival takes place February 5–7, 2027 at Hotel Garden Hill, a four-star venue that serves as an all-in-one location for the weekend. The festival includes workshops, social parties, shows, and on-site accommodation, allowing attendees to participate in all activities without leaving the hotel. The organizers have indicated new programming and a headliner announcement for this edition.

Bachata

Salsa

Kizomba

Fiume Fusion Festival

Rijeka, Croatia

May 14, 2027 (Friday)

Martina Kik

Fiume Fusion Festival's inaugural edition takes place in Rijeka, Croatia from May 16–18, 2026. The three-day event features workshops, socials, and evening parties in salsa, bachata, and kizomba, drawing an international community of dancers to the Adriatic coast.

Salsa

Bachata

LATINA ISTRIANA FESTIVAL – NEW ERA

Pula, Croatia

Aug 19, 2027 (Thursday)

Salsa Latina Istriana

A salsa and bachata festival is organized by Salsa Latina Istriana in Croatia. Attendees can find additional details and purchase tickets through the organizer's website and Facebook event page.

Past editions in Croatia

These have already taken place. Most Latin dance festivals run annually — follow the organiser link on each page to find the next edition.

Bachata

Croatian Summer Bachata Festival

Zaton, Croatia

Sep 24, 2026 (Thursday)

The Croatian Summer Bachata Festival 2026 will take place from 24–27 September at Zaton Holiday Resort. The festival features bachata instruction and social dancing with an international lineup of dance artists including Sol & Laura, Cole & Nadina, Maria & Eva, Xi & Alina, Kamil & Karrie, and Sergi & Isa, along with DJs Tronky, OOO, Andy, and Bambino. Accommodation options include fully equipped apartments near the venue and modern mobile homes located near the beach. Workshops, parties, and social dancing events are planned throughout the festival.

Bachata

Salsa

Kizomba

El Sol TISNO DANCE CITY

Tisno, Croatia

Sep 16, 2026 (Wednesday)

El Sol Festivals

elSol Tisno Dance City returns for its second edition in Tisno, South Dalmatia, Croatia, at Jazine Beach. The five-day, five-night festival runs entirely outdoors and features workshops and socials in Salsa, Bachata, Cuban, and Kizomba styles, along with nightly beach parties. The confirmed lineup includes international instructors such as Willy & Jessy from Italy and Jose & Maria from Spain for Salsa; Cuban Flex and Mercedes Sayut for Cuban; Giovana & Rafael from Brazil and Roger Cracco from the UK for Bachata; and Asia Voronova and JP & Stephy for Kizomba, with DJs including Rocco Loco, Javier La Rosa, Momo Latino, and others.

Bachata

Terra Magica Dance Experience

Buje, Croatia

Sep 4, 2026 (Friday)

Terra Magica Dance Experience 2026 takes place September 4–6 at Tenuta Tre Terre, an Istrian estate in Buje, Croatia. The festival features bachata and salsa instruction and social dancing across three days: Friday includes workshops and an evening party in the vineyards; Saturday offers an afternoon social and a main night celebration with a Cubismo Live Concert and outdoor party; Sunday features a signature white-dress open-air afternoon event. The teaching artist lineup includes Salvatore & Silvia, Zoki & Andjela, Mina & Matej, Jules, Andrea Rabar, and Leon, with DJs Clau, Requinto, Faith–Zoki, and Fabris. Accommodation options near the venue include San Mauro, Kanegra, and Parenzana.

Bachata

Bachata Balance Holiday Festival (Tisno, Croatia)

Tisno, Croatia

Jun 25, 2026

2 rooms: Bachata-Tradition and Fusion-Innovation: Balanced choice of workshops, socials and "specials" in various styles: 2 Masterclasses, Footwork Competition,...

Salsa

Salsa Grand

Zagreb, Croatia

Nov 28, 2025 (Friday)

Salsa Grand

A salsa festival is being held in Zagreb, Croatia and organized by Salsa Grand. Further information and ticket availability can be found on the organizer's website and Facebook event page.

Zouk

ZOUKTIME! dance holiday in Croatia

Dramalj, Croatia

Aug 30, 2025 (Saturday)

ZOUKTIME

Secure your spot for ZOUKTIME! 2026 — fill in the form below. Registering with a discount group? Enter your group name in the form. For dancers who want masterclasses and parties only. ZOUKTIME! 2026 - Premium Brazilian Zouk & Lambada Festival

Salsa

Croatian Summer Salsa Festival ROVINJ

Rovinj, Croatia

Jun 9, 2025 (Monday)

Croatian Summer Salsa Festival

The Croatian Summer Salsa Festival takes place in Rovinj, Croatia. Additional details and ticket information are available on the organizer's website and Facebook event page.

Kizomba

OKIZ FESTIVAL – ALL IN ONE

Grad Biograd na Moru, Croatia

May 7, 2025 (Wednesday)

OKIZ FESTIVAL – ALL IN ONE

The eighth edition of a kizomba festival is being held in Croatia and organized by OKIZ FESTIVAL – ALL IN ONE. Those interested in attending should follow the festival's Facebook event page for further updates and details.

Where to dance in Croatia between festivals

Our city guides cover the regular salsa and bachata nights, so you know where to go on the days a festival is not running.

Dancing in Zagreb

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