Salsa Latina Istriana Festival 2027

About this event

Salsa Latina Istriana Festival celebrates its 23rd edition in Pula, Croatia, from August 19–23, 2027, with Monday’s farewell continuing into early Tuesday, August 24. Dom hrvatskih branitelja hosts the workshops and main evening parties, with wooden dance floors, air conditioning and a bar.

The program combines 13 workshops, five evening parties and two seaside socials. Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening parties have separate salsa, bachata and kizomba floors, while Thursday’s opening and Monday’s farewell take place in the courtyard.

Jardin Garden hosts the seaside socials on August 21 and 22, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM each day, in an open-air garden near the beach with partial cover, cocktails and snacks.

Friday, August 20 features the Bachata Social World Cup Croatia Qualifier. Registration is open, and the €20 fee is per dancer for qualifier entry. One leader and one follower qualify for the 2027 finals.

Three-day and five-day Summer Experience passes include workshops, evening parties and seaside socials. Summer Dance passes cover the evening and seaside parties. Outdoor parties move to the main venue in bad weather.