Hawaii Salsa & Bachata Congress 2027

About this event

Hawaii Salsa & Bachata Congress 2027 is the 11th annual salsa and bachata congress, held February 17-21, 2027, with its Friday-to-Sunday program at Sheraton Waikiki in Honolulu, with five nights of social dancing and separate Salsa, Bachata, and Zouk/Kizomba rooms.

The Wednesday pre-party begins at 9:00 PM, followed by a beach party at Magic Island Beach Park and a welcome party on Thursday. The Wednesday and Thursday night venues are still to be announced. From Friday through Sunday, daytime sessions run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, although the detailed timetable is still pending.

Evening showcases run from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM, followed by social dancing from 9:30 PM to 1:45 AM. The final Sunday social ends at 1:45 AM Monday, February 22.

The announced instructor lineup includes Fausto Felix & The Kingsmen, James & Pei, Jayde Benedict, Nick & Ivonne, Onesysis & Odalys, Oscar & Thalia, and Rob & Marina. Dedicated rooms let dancers move among the Salsa, Bachata, and Zouk/Kizomba programs during the main weekend.

Wednesday social entry is $20, and Thursday social entry is $30. From Friday through Sunday, showcase entry is $20, the showcase and social cost $50, and a full-day pass is $100. Multi-day passes are also available.

Validated parking at Sheraton Waikiki is $15 for self-parking or $25 for valet service for up to 12 hours.