Croatian Summer Salsa Festival 2026

About this event

The Croatian Summer Salsa Festival is an eight-day celebration of sea, sun and salsa, held in the picturesque Adriatic town of Rovinj, Croatia. This iconic festival transforms the charming seaside destination into a vibrant Latin dance paradise, attracting dancers from all over the world.

Each day is packed with workshops for all levels, covering salsa on1 and on2, Cuban, Afro-Cuban, mambo, and bachata, along with bootcamps and intensives to level up your skills. By sunset, the energy shifts to beach and pool socials, open-air concerts, and legendary night parties across six unique venues.

Festival highlights include the famous Grande Fiesta on Rovinj’s renovated town square, electrifying live concerts, seven days of beach dancing at Villas Rubin, and unforgettable boat parties along the stunning Adriatic coastline. The Sunday Grande Pool Party, known as the “mother of all open-air parties,” is a must-experience finale where dancers and artists completely let loose.

With 10 workshop halls, 3 beach dance floors, and 6 night party venues, the Croatian Summer Salsa Festival offers the perfect mix of learning, socializing, sightseeing, and summer fun. Whether you’re dancing under the stars, swimming between songs on a boat party, or relaxing on the beach after a workshop, this is more than just a festival—it’s the ultimate dance vacation.

Come for the music, stay for the magic, and discover why Rovinj has become a historic hotspot for modern salsa culture.