Bachata Sensual Festival Chicago

About this event

Bachata Sensual Festival Chicago takes place September 10 through 14, 2026 at Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago in Rosemont. Classes begin at 9:00 PM, followed by social dancing from 10:00 PM.

The Thursday pre-party workshop with Alonso and Noelia runs from 9:00-10:00 PM. Workshops continue Friday from 2:00-7:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM-7:00 PM.

The teaching lineup includes Korke and Judith, Alonso and Noelia, Irene and Tomas, Carlos and Susan, and Noelia Otero. Styling and open-level camps are offered alongside intermediate-plus camps requiring a video application. Weekend workshops can begin at 11 AM and end at 7 PM. Friday and Saturday showcases begin at 10 PM, and Saturday also includes a concert.

The Bachata Social North American Cup and Amateur Jack & Jill categories run across Friday and Saturday. DJs Tony, The Don, Valeriia, Kevin RG, and Valeria provide the music.

A showcase and concert are scheduled for Saturday, although the performer is not named. Two rooms run nightly, with one dedicated to Bachata and the other to Salsa.

Admission and course prices are festival pass prices increase monthly; no refunds; pass transfer deadline August 15, 2026 with $35 transfer fee. Thursday pre-party is $25 at the door. Hyatt has on-site restaurants; no festival meal inclusion is published.

Hyatt publishes self-parking and van-accessible self-parking. Free O’Hare airport shuttle; accessible transportation available with advance notice. Hotel rate $166/night for queen or king room; reservation deadline August 20, 2026; free O’Hare shuttle.

Party themes: Friday Bachata Sensual Night, Saturday Gala Night, Sunday White & Denim. The pre-party takes place at a separate Chicago dance centre rather than the main hotel. Organizer promotes the event as its third Chicago edition and a European Bachata Sensual experience. Festival hotel and main venue.