Freedom Festival de Otoño 2026

About this event

Freedom Festival de Otoño is a queer, diverse salsa and bachata festival in Barcelona, running October 30-November 1, 2026. Organized by Freedom Experiences, the festival begins Friday at 8:00 PM at Espai Freedom, with activities continuing across several Barcelona venues.

Workshops cover Salsa On1, Cuban salsa, traditional bachata, sensual bachata and bachatazouk, with role rotation. Teachers include Felipe & Thiago, Carolina Moreno, Javier Padilla, Anna Avocado and Henry Sutton. Daya, Luis Catena, Braian Escudero and Colorado also join the lineup. The music mix is 50% salsa and 50% bachata, with DJ Vico among the featured DJs.

The program includes shows, a Halloween Party, Freedom Sunrise and a special recording in front of Sagrada Família. An LGBTQIA+ salsa and bachata competition is also part of the festival. The weekend concludes with a Día de Muertos social.

Full festival passes cost €88 and include workshops, parties and competition shows. Saturday admission is €52, while Sunday admission is €31. Individual Friday, Saturday or Sunday party tickets cost €12.50 each. Accommodation and meals are not included.