Sway Dance Festival 2027

About this event

Sway Dance Festival brings three days of salsa, bachata, and kizomba workshops, performances, live music, and social dancing to Quinta da Boucinha in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, from February 19-21, 2027.

The festival features workshops, daytime socials, artist shows, evening parties, and a live concert, with three air-conditioned rooms dedicated to dancing throughout the weekend.

The teaching lineup includes Luis & Andrea, Borja & Lydia, Falco & Leti, Nuno & Nagyla, David & Aylin, Carlos & Ekaterina, Pedro & Inês, Inês Melo, Greg Henriques, Diogo & Sara, André & Susana, Rui & Elisa, Pisco & Ana, Marta Silva, Tiago Maio & Mara, and Edgar & Filipa.

Gold Pass holders receive five additional hours of masterclasses, including two hours with Luis & Andrea, two hours with Borja & Lydia, and one hour with Falco & Leti.

Music throughout the festival is provided by DJs Ornelas, João Gomes, Cayolla, Pedro R, Peter Black, Ray, Tavas, and Lucas.

Saturday features two separate Bachata Jack & Jill competitions. The World Cup qualifier costs €25 to enter, while a separate amateur competition outside the World Cup circuit costs €20.

Through Go&Dance, Full Passes cost €95, Party Passes are €70, and Gold Passes are €135. Direct organizer prices are €90 for the Full Pass, €55 for the Party Pass, and €129 for the Gold Pass. Saturday and Sunday passes cost €60 and €50, respectively.

The festival takes place at Quinta da Boucinha, which offers a restaurant and bar, with meals purchased separately from festival passes. Free private parking is available for up to 150 cars, and bus routes 9026-9029 serve the nearby Baiza and Salvador Caetano stops.

Accommodation options include Park Hotel Porto Gaia, with breakfast-inclusive rooms starting at €47.50 per night for a single room, €58 for a double or twin room, or €87 for a double room with an extra bed. Holiday Inn Porto Gaia also offers a 10% festival discount.