Afro Festivals Worldwide

19 upcoming events · 25 listed in total

We are tracking 19 upcoming Afro festivals across Portugal, Spain, United States and Cyprus and 12 more. The next one is 14th St. Louis Salsa Bachata Congress 2026 in St. Louis (MO), starting October 22, 2026.

Recent and upcoming Afro events have been held in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, Calpe, Avinguda del Mar, 20 08398 Santa Susanna (Barcelona), Espagne, St. Louis (MO) and Paphos and 18 more.

Upcoming dates fall in October, November, December and January and 6 more.

Where Afro festivals are happening

Spain (5)France (3)Turkey (2)United States (1)Austria (1)United Kingdom (1)Italy (1)Portugal (1)Denmark (1)Cuba (1)Croatia (1)Belgium (1)

Who teaches Afro

Artists and DJs booked at upcoming Afro events. Click through for where each one is teaching.

Dj York

Ronald & Alba

Luis & Andrea

Melvin y gatica

Dj Dmitri

Abdel & Lety Bachata Flow

Elwin y Gaby

Panagiotis & Myrto

Dj Khalid

Samy el Magico

Lisa & York

Dj Snakes

Dj David Pedron

Luis y Sara

Chiky Cuba

Chloe Loh

Dwé & Gaby

Bárbara Jimenez

Upcoming Afro festivals

Bachata

Salsa

Kizomba

St. Louis Salsa Bachata Congress

St. Louis (MO), United States

Oct 22, 2026 (Thursday)

St Louis Salsa Congress, Bachata & Afro-Latin Dance Fest

The 13th St. Louis Salsa Bachata Congress celebrates Afro-Latin culture through workshops and performances. Dance workshops cover styles from Salsa to Hip Hop at beginner through advanced levels, taught by local and international instructors. Evening showcases feature performances by World Latin Dance Champions and regional talent. After the showcases, three rooms with different DJs offer dancing to Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, and Afro-House music. Ticket proceeds benefit Champions Against Human Trafficking.

Halloween Dance & Workshop Event Dornbirn

Bachata

Salsa

Zouk

Halloween Dance & Workshop Event Dornbirn

Dornbirn, Austria

Oct 31, 2026 (Saturday)

Bailaviva.ch

The Halloween Dance Weekend takes place October 31–November 1, 2026 at Tanzzentrum Bodensee in Dornbirn and offers 23 hours of workshops across three styles: Brazilian Zouk with Andrius & Josie, Bachata with Pädi & Isa, and Salsa Cubana with Judith & Lucas. The Full Pass includes all workshops in both rooms across both days, two practicas, and a three-floor costume party with DJs Lopez, Hero, and Cigarro running until open end. Workshops cover Brazilian Zouk fundamentals and head moves, Bachata sensual technique and spicy combinations, and Salsa Cubana's Afro-Cuban roots and casino movements. The Full Pass costs €119 if purchased by August 15, rising to €149 after October 15, and prior dance experience is recommended though not required for Zouk.

Kizomba

Afro

M.A.D Kizomba FLOW – Raízes • Afro Vibes

Genas, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Nov 7, 2026 (Saturday)

M.A.D Kizomba FLOW takes place from November 7–9, 2026 at Tiny Dance in Genas, France. The festival features workshops in lady styling, konpa, tarraxo, kizomba sensuelle, slow motion, urban kizomba, and afro vibes.

Afro

WALF26 Winter Afro-Latin Festival

United Kingdom

Nov 13, 2026 (Friday)

WALF Winter Afro-Latin Festival

WALF26 Winter Afro-Latin Festival runs on 13 November 2026 in United Kingdom. Afro. This is its 8th edition.

Kizomba

Urban Kiz

Afro

Kizomba Ankara Weekend

Çankaya, Turkey

Dec 4, 2026 (Friday)

Kizomba Ankara Weekend 2026

Kizomba Ankara Weekend 2026, the second edition of the festival, takes place December 4–7, 2026, in Ankara, Turkey. The event features workshops and social dancing in Kizomba, UrbanKiz, Tarraxo, Semba, and Afro, taught by international instructors including Natalia, Derick & Alena, Yura & Masha, Vasiliki, and others. DJs performing include DJ Joey C, DJ Traxx, DJ Timelime, Deejay P, DJ Onbeat, DJ Kzm.ba, and DJ Jogo. All workshops, parties, and accommodation are hosted at Raymar Hotel in Ankara.

Urban Kiz

Afro

PARIS KIZZ EXPERIENCE

Roissy en France, France

Dec 10, 2026 (Thursday)

Acacia events

The Paris Kizz Experience Festival takes place December 10–14, 2026, at the Van der Valk Hotel Paris Roissy CDG Airport, located five minutes from the airport and twenty-five minutes from Paris center. The four-day event runs continuously from Thursday at 8:00 p.m. through Monday at 6:00 a.m., with three themed rooms featuring kizomba, urban kiz, tarraxo, afrohouse, zouk, kompa, dancehall, hip hop, amapiano, afrobeat, R&B, and shatta across multiple spaces. The schedule includes workshops, socials, parties, and after-parties, with confirmed teachers such as Jack & Sarah, T'Peak & Dié, Caarl & Patii, and Asia Voronova for tarraxo, and Fred Nelson & Morgane, Nick & Alex, and Armand & Aidah for urban kiz, alongside DJs including DJ Poema Beatz, DJ Ichigo, DJ Nice Life, and DJ David Ruela. A unique pass covers all workshops, socials, parties, and after-parties for the three days, while day passes are available for individual days.

Afro

Cubanital

Parco Scizza-Parchitello, Italy

Jan 15, 2027 (Friday)

Germano Carbotti

The festival features workshops and shows centered on Afro-Cuban culture, led by international artists. Programming includes social nights with live music and a Rumba competition.

Bachata

Salsa

Kizomba

Sway Dance Festival

Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, Portugal

Feb 19, 2027 (Friday)

Sway Dance Festival

SWAY Dance Festival takes place over three days in Porto, featuring international artists performing Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba. The festival includes workshops, performances, day and night socials, a Jack & Jill Competition, and a live concert. The opening night is held at Muxima in Vila Nova de Gaia, while Saturday and Sunday events take place at Quinta da Boucinha, which offers dining and massage services on-site.

Bachata

Salsa

Timba

La Escapada Calpe (50% SALSA 50% BACHATA 100% ESCAPADA)

Calpe, Spain

Feb 26, 2027 (Friday)

Rumbache Studios

La Escapada Calpe returns February 26–28, 2027, to the AR Diamante Beach Hotel in Calpe, Alicante. The festival offers over 70 workshops across salsa, bachata, mambo, timba, and related styles taught by more than 60 local, national, and international instructors, with four simultaneous workshop rooms and an emphasis on equal time split between salsa and bachata. The full pass includes workshop access from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, plus two nights of social dancing from 11:45 PM to 6:00 AM and a Sunday daytime social beginning at noon, with four DJs providing music across multiple social rooms. The event features no stage performances, allowing instructors and artists to participate fully in workshops and social dancing alongside attendees of all levels and ages.

Bachata

Salsa

Timba

Más que Cubano Festival BILBAO

Derio, Spain

Feb 26, 2027 (Friday)

Valle & Eneritz

More Than Cuban Bilbao takes place February 20–22, 2026, at a venue five minutes from the airport. The festival features workshops across three simultaneous rooms covering salsa, rumba, afro, son, casino, bachata, and other styles, alongside thematic parties on Friday (Flúor) and Saturday (Gala). The program includes performances by Cuban artists and DJs including Mami Timba and Qba Dj. The first 50 attendees receive a complimentary event t-shirt.

Bachata

Salsa

Kizomba

XVIII Encuentro Internacional de Ritmos Latinos "ALBACETE EN SALSA "

Albacete, Spain

Mar 5, 2027 (Friday)

Asociación Cultural Amigos de Cuba de Albacete

The XVIII International Meeting of Latin Rhythms "Albacete en Salsa 2027" takes place March 5–7 at Hotel Palacio Albacete & SPA and the Palacio de Congresos in Albacete, Spain, with this edition dedicated to Cuban conga. The festival features over 35 dance workshops across three days, two days of social dancing, two days of performances, the ninth National Casino Wheel competition and exhibition, and a choreographic award called "Coliseo," alongside more than 100 national and international artists and dance companies. DJs include Carlos, Cristian, Jordi Mambo Brother, Jhonny, Miguel Angel, and Frank. The National Casino Wheel competition on March 7 offers prizes of 400 euros for first place, 200 euros for second, and 100 euros for third.

Bachata

Afro

Latin Vibes Festival

Copenhagen, Denmark

Mar 12, 2027 (Friday)

Latin Vibes

Latin Vibes Festival returns for its fifth edition on March 12–14, 2027 at Kildevæld Kulturcenter in Copenhagen. The festival features over 30 hours of workshops in bachata, hip hop, waacking, afro, Brazilian funk, reggaeton, bellydance, and styling, alongside three evening dance parties across two rooms—one permitting photography and one designated camera-free. Confirmed artists include Giovana & Rafael, Duda, Adriana, Daniel & Chloe, Jeremy, Claudio, Chicho & Liza, John & Emma, Benjamin & Sara, and Jonathan, with additional artists to be announced. Limited full passes are available at tiered prices from €100 to €170 depending on purchase date.

Bachata

Salsa

Kizomba

Istanbul World Dance Congress

Istanbul, Turkey

Mar 17, 2027 (Wednesday)

Istanbul World Dance Congress

The Istanbul World Dance Congress takes place from 17–23 March 2026 at the Pullman Istanbul Hotel & Convention Center. The event features master classes in salsa, bachata, and kizomba, along with dance competitions and choreography bootcamps. Confirmed performers include La Maxima (salsa concert), Charles Luis, Shama, and Dimelo Cupido (bachata concert), with additional instructors and DJs representing salsa, bachata, kizomba, urbankiz, tarraxo, and afro house styles from across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Bachata

Salsa

Kizomba

PARIS AFRO LATIN CONGRESS - DELUXE

Roissy-en-France, France

Mar 19, 2027 (Friday)

Zino

The Paris Afro-Latin Congress takes place March 19–22, 2027, in Paris and features workshops, masterclasses, and social parties with international artists and DJs. The event includes styles such as bachata, kizomba, salsa, and Brazilian zouk, along with spectacular performances and an international bachata competition called the Olympiads of Bachata. An all-in-one pass covers accommodation, workshops, shows, and parties. The congress is designed to accommodate dancers of all levels.

Salsa

Timba

Afro

AloCubano Benidorm

Benidorm, Spain

Apr 8, 2027 (Thursday)

AloCubano Festival

A four-night Cuban dance festival takes place April 8–12, 2027 at Gran Hotel Bali in Benidorm, featuring over 26 Cuban workshops including Salsa Cubana, Rumba, Afro, Timba, and Reparto. The event occupies a dedicated 1,000 m² dance floor and includes daily pool parties, live shows, competitions, and nightly parties with DJs from Cuba's music scene, along with three themed nights each with designated dress codes. The all-inclusive resort package combines accommodation with full board, workshops, and all social events in one venue. Ticket options include a Full Pass covering all workshops and events, a Party Pass for pool and night events only, or single-night party tickets.

Afro

Afro Cuban Dance Festival

Ciudad de La Habana., Cuba

Apr 23, 2027 (Friday)

Luanda Pau

The Afro-Cuban Dance Summit: The Conjunto Collaboration takes place in Havana in 2027, marking a historic double-collaboration with the Conjunto Folklórico Nacional de Cuba to celebrate their 65th anniversary. Led by Maestro Domingo Pau and Luanda, the summit offers daily afternoon classes and intensives alongside master musicians and dancers from the national company. Participants receive an all-access pass that includes complimentary attendance at the Conjunto's 65th-anniversary workshops, panel discussions, and master performances. The program is designed for educators, performance leaders, and dedicated dancers seeking technical mastery and cultural context in Afro-Cuban folkloric traditions.

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.

Kizomba

Afro

GAF SUMMER FESTIVAL 4 -7 JUNE

Avinguda del Mar, 20 08398 Santa Susanna (Barcelona), Espagne, Spain

Jun 4, 2027 (Friday)

.GAF SUMMER FESTIVAL

The GAF Summer Festival is one of Europe's leading festivals for Kizomba, Semba, Funaná and Afro Dance, created by Alexandra de Brito. Held at Hotel Alhambra in Santa Susanna near Barcelona, Spain, the festival features international workshops, world-class instructors and artists, international DJs, live concerts and shows, social pool parties, and evening parties. The next edition takes place June 4–7, 2027, and welcomes dancers of all levels from beginner to experienced.

Bachata

Salsa

Kizomba

Mega Beach Festival

Middelkerke, Belgium

Jul 1, 2027 (Thursday)

Mega Beach Festival

MEGA BEACH FESTIVAL 2027 is Belgium's largest Latino Afro-Caribbean beach festival, featuring three areas with distinct musical focuses: reggaeton, amapiano, afrobeats, clubbing, and Latin house in Area 1; bachata and salsa in Area 2; and kizomba and semba in Area 3. The festival offers live concerts, DJ sets, dance workshops, Brazilian samba carnival performances, beach sports, food trucks, and taxi dancers, with programming designed to be family-friendly and accessible for people with reduced mobility. After midnight, the celebration continues at the Acropolis Hotel Middelkerke in large halls with capacity for more than 600 guests, featuring bachata, salsa, kizomba, afro, and urban music.

Past Afro editions

Already taken place. Most run annually — check the organiser link on each page for the next edition.

Kizomba

Afro

ASANGI-KIZOMBA-SEMBA-AFRO FESTIVAL

Germany

Oct 9, 2026 (Friday)

Asangi – Kizomba Festival Augsburg

ASANGI-KIZOMBA-SEMBA-AFRO FESTIVAL runs on 9 October 2026 at Germany in Germany. Kizomba and Afro. This is its 7th edition.

Salsa

Timba

Cha Cha

Afro Cuban Berlin

Berlin, Germany

Oct 9, 2026 (Friday)

A. Tamboly

Afro-Cuban Berlin takes place October 9–12, 2026, at Embassade near Alexanderplatz in central Berlin. The boutique festival focuses on Afro-Cuban roots of salsa, including Cuban Salsa, Timba, Son, and Afro-Cuban traditions, with instruction from artists including Alberto Valdes, Barbara Jimenez, Victor Gonzalez, Mercedes Sayut, Pedrito Luis & Giusy, Leonardo Moya, Silvio Leroy, Yasim Relampago, and Sheyla. The program emphasizes rhythm, musicality, body movement, and musical structure across workshops ranging from open level to advanced, covering styles such as Rumba, Casino, Timba, Son, Yuka Makuta, Palo, and Arara. Designed as an intimate gathering with limited capacity rather than a large congress-style event, the festival prioritizes quality teaching and meaningful interaction with artists.

TROPICAL DANCE ESCAPE HOLIDAYS — CYPRUS Dance • Discover • Connect in Paradise

Bachata

Salsa

Kizomba

TROPICAL DANCE ESCAPE HOLIDAYS — CYPRUS Dance • Discover • Connect in Paradise

Paphos, Cyprus

Oct 3, 2026 (Saturday)

Thomas Tcheuffa aka Tropical Dance Escape /SalsaEverybody

Tropical Dance Escape Holidays returns for its 9th edition from October 3–12, 2026, offering nine days of Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Semba, Konpa, Tarraxinha, and AfroBeat across three locations in Cyprus: Paphos, Larnaca, and Ayia Napa. The multi-location experience includes daily workshops for all levels, beach and rooftop dancing, a Mediterranean boat party, road trips, group dinners featuring Cypriot cuisine, and optional excursions to ancient sites. International teachers include Zdravko & Dani, Ly Duc UY "Flowly," Theo, Max Dousey, and Thomas Tcheuffa, with DJs Rico, Joe Henderson, Zig, and Kizombeiro. Full Pass packages range from €455 (pass only) to €1,230 (full pass with hotel accommodation and all transfers), with weekend passes also available; the event welcomes dancers of all levels and solo travellers, with accommodation at Kissos Hotel in Paphos and October temperatures between 26–29°C.

Salsa

Timba

Afro

AloCubano Krakow

Krakow, Poland

Oct 2, 2026 (Friday)

AloCubano Festival

AloCubano Kraków 2026 is a Cuban dance and music festival held October 2–5, 2026 at Hotel Galaxy Kraków, Poland. The four-day event features workshops and parties, with night parties running until 4:00 AM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Dance instructors include Yoyo Flow, Maykel Fonts, Barbara Jimenez, Yoannis Tamayo, Adonis Santiago, Seo Fernandez, FredyClan, Mercedes Sayut, Pedrito & Giusy, and Ola & Piotrek, teaching all Cuban styles including Salsa Cubana, Rumba, Afro, Timba, and Reparto. DJs include DJ Flecha, DJ Maquina de Cuba (Javier La Rosa), and DJ El Honguito.

Bachata

Salsa

Afro

Prishtina Dance Festival

Prishtine, Kosovo

Sep 4, 2026 (Friday)

Love and Dance

Prishtina Dance Festival is an international dance event held in Kosovo, featuring workshops, performances, and social parties across more than 10 styles including Afro, Latin, Urban, WCS, Contemporary, and partner dances. The festival operates three stages: a Bachata Stage, a Salsa Stage, and a Fun Stage for Reggaeton, Dancehall, Afrobeats, and Hip Hop, allowing participants to move between styles throughout the event. The program is led by internationally recognized artists and designed for both beginners and advanced dancers. Kosovo offers lower costs for accommodation, food, and transportation compared to most European countries.

PASSION KIZOMBA PARIS CONGRESS - - ALL IN ONE

Bachata

Salsa

Kizomba

PASSION KIZOMBA PARIS CONGRESS - - ALL IN ONE

Saint-Denis, France

Aug 27, 2026 (Thursday)

ORGA PASSIONKIZ

Passion Kizomba Paris Congress 2026 takes place August 27–31 at the H4 Hotel Wyndham Paris Pleyel in Paris. The event features five dance floors across 1,180 square meters for Urban Kiz, Ghetto Zouk, and Tarraxo, plus a 220 square meter Kizomba and Semba room, alongside a rooftop infinity pool and sky bar overlooking Montmartre and the Eiffel Tower. International teachers cover Kizomba, Semba, Urban Kiz, Tarraxo, Konpa, Afro, and Hip-hop, with DJs performing across the same styles. Performances and additional details are to be announced.

Other dance styles

Bachata Brazilian Zouk Cha Cha Cuban Salsa Forro Kizomba Mambo Merengue Other Rueda Salsa Semba Son Tango Timba Urban Kiz Zouk