8th Istanbul Social Dance Marathon 2026

About this event

Indefinitely postponed. New dates have not been announced. The program, lineup, and event details below reflect the original announcement and are subject to change.

The 8th Istanbul Social Dance Marathon was announced as a five-day international salsa, bachata, and kizomba festival at The Green Park Pendik Hotel & Convention Center in Istanbul. The announced program includes live music by La Candela Salsa Orquesta, over 100 hours of workshops, including 12 hours of master classes, and social parties running until early morning.

Guests have access to sunset outdoor pool parties, panoramic views of the Marmara Sea and Prince Islands, and amenities such as a sauna, Turkish bath, fitness center, and meals included in the hotel package. Nearly 2,000 dancers from over 70 countries attend this all-in-one-hotel event organized by Deniz Seven.