Isle of Man Salsa Festival 2026

About this event

The Isle of Man Salsa Festival 2026 takes place over two days at the Villa Marina in Douglas, scheduled for August 7–8, 2026. The festival includes workshops in Salsa, Cuban Salsa, Rueda, Bachata, Kizomba, Afrobeats, Semba, and more, led by UK and international instructors.

Workshops begin at 4:30 PM on Friday, with doors opening at 3:30 PM, and continue throughout the afternoon, followed by an evening party from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM. On Saturday, workshops run from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, including an outdoor promenade dance session, with another evening party from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM.

Organised by Phil Kaila and Salsa Northwest UK, the festival is open to dancers of all levels and offers passes for full weekend access or individual days. The event is held at the Villa Marina, which overlooks the Irish Sea in Douglas, providing a scenic summer dance getaway.