Sydney International Bachata Festival 2026

About this event

The Sydney International Bachata Festival returns to Western Sydney for a long weekend dedicated to Bachata, Salsa, Kizomba, Zouk, and social dancing. The festival includes a welcome party, three days of workshops, three nights of parties, live shows, and an after-party. Attendees can expect multiple workshop rooms, performance showcases, and a live Bachata concert featuring Kewin Cosmos with Gonzalo Porta’s band on Sunday night.

Presented as the longest-running Bachata festival in the world, it hosts international and national artists under one roof. Festival passes are the main ticket option, with additional concert-only and other ticket types available as released. The venue is West HQ in Rooty Hill, with Novotel West HQ next door for convenient accommodation. It is a full-scale social dance festival designed for dancers interested in learning, performing, and immersing themselves in Bachata culture over several days.