Paris Caribbean Summer

About this event

Paris Caribbean Summer is a Bachata weekender on August 15-16, 2026 at Le Saumur and Folia in Paris, continuing until 2:00 AM on Monday. The first workshops begin at 2:00 PM, the Dominican Bachata class begins at 4:00 PM on Sunday, and social dancing starts at 6:00 PM.

Saturday offers Konpa fundamentals from 2:00-3:30 PM, Gouyad from 3:30-5:00 PM, and Konpa Lady Styling from 5:00-6:00 PM. Sunday offers Gwo Ka from 2:00-3:00 PM, Fitness Konpa from 3:00-4:00 PM, Dominican Bachata from 4:00-5:00 PM, and intermediate Konpa from 5:00-6:30 PM.

The weekend also includes a Saturday Konpa social from 6:00-10:00 PM, a Zouk Retro and Konpa party from midnight-5:00 AM, and a Sunday party from 7:00 PM-2:00 AM. Music and training span Dominican Bachata, Konpa, Gouyad, Gwo Ka, Zouk Retro, and other Caribbean styles.

An individual class costs €15, selected class-and-party packs cost €20-€30, a day pass costs €50, and the two-day full pass costs €70. Reservations are advised, and the workshops welcome all ages and levels.

The bar and cabaret setting offers cocktails, beer, terraces, and a basement performance room. Belleville metro station is nearby on lines 2 and 11.