Browse 5 afro festivals in Spain
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
