Afro Cuban Berlin 2026

About this event

Afro Cuban Berlin 2026 is a three-day Cuban Salsa festival held October 9 to 11 at Embassade Berlin, near Alexanderplatz. Organized by Fiesta Elegante and Berlin Salsa Festival, Friday begins with 2:00 PM check-in, followed by workshops from 3:30 to 7:30 PM and an evening party at 10:00 PM.

Multi-level workshops cover Cuban Salsa, Timba, Son, Rumba, Afro-Cuban roots, reggaeton, and fusion, combining practical technique with cultural context. Featured instructors include Alberto Valdes, Barbara Jimenez, Victor Gonzalez, Mercedes Sayut, Pedrito & Giusy, Leonardo Moya, Relampago, Silvio Leroy, and Sheyla.

Saturday and Sunday workshops begin at 11:00 AM, and the weekend also includes social dancing, evening parties, and a Saturday Rumba Abierta. Music comes from DJ Andrea Adrogen, DJ Yala, and DJ Tamboly. The Sunday farewell party starts at 8:15 PM.

The festival uses two rooms totaling about 800 square metres at one central venue. Alexanderplatz provides S-Bahn, U-Bahn, and regional rail connections.

Recommended nearby hotels include H4 Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz, Premier Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz, Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz, and Hampton by Hilton Alexanderplatz. A separate Thursday pre-party takes place at Soda Club and is not included in the festival’s full or party passes.