Wishes Rotterdam International Dance Festival

About this event

The Wishes Dance Festival brings a full weekend of salsa, bachata, and kizomba to the heart of Rotterdam, running January 8–11, 2027.

Across the festival, dancers can expect a mix of workshops, shows, parties, and socials, with programming led by international and local artists and DJs. The announced salsa lineup includes Frankie Martinez, Alicia Velasco, Sasha Philips, Alessio & Angelica, Linda & Rossi, and more, alongside DJs including Dj Willy, Dj Cycy, Dj Latin Master, DJ Michelle, DJ Ryad, DJ Betho Rodriguez, and DJ Miss Maya. On the kizomba side, the festival lists JP & Stephy, Dwe & Gaby, Stef & Sarah, Trezor & Aurea, and more, with DJs including Dj Pingusso, Dj Paraïso, Dj Dani Fernandes, DJ Lisa Rose, DJ Stefanio Lima, DJ David Ruela, DJ Asile, and others. For Dominican bachata, the confirmed names include Junior & Carolina, Alberto Vasquez, Sabiha Bastide, Los 3 Golpes, and more, with DJs including Dj Prachi, Dj Jarzino, Dj Bripa, DJ El Pequeno Loco, DJ Larby, and DJ Mo.

The festival highlights its central location and notes it is about a 5-minute walk from Rotterdam Central Station, with direct train connections from Amsterdam Schiphol to Rotterdam Central Station in around 25 minutes. It also notes paid parking in the city center near the venue starts at €17.50 per day, and mentions nearby hotels starting at €75 per room.

Tickets are sold per style, and full passes are described as giving access to the entire festival.