Guides for your first festival, the bachata calendar for Europe, Prague in February and everything between the first workshop and the last social at 5 am. Written by the team behind Bachata Czech Republic Festival, 26 to 28 February 2027 at Hotel Olympik Artemis, Prague.

The 2027 calendar, how the festivals differ, where they take place, and how to pick the one that fits your level and style.
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From January in Spain to the autumn congresses. Dates, cities and what each weekend is known for.

Workshops, socials, the night that never ends. A Friday to Sunday walkthrough so nothing surprises you.

Suede soles, breathable fabrics and why you pack three shirts for one night. Notes for leads and follows.

Who can enter, how social rounds are judged and what the winners take to the final in Geneva.

Weather, what to see between workshops, where to eat after midnight and how to get from the airport to Hotel Artemis.

What each pass includes, when phases change and how to get the most out of your weekend.

Rhythm, connection, music and how each one feels on the floor. A guide for dancers choosing their next style.

Where each style comes from, what it looks like and which workshops at a festival are made for it.

Regular socials, classes and the parties locals go to, so you can keep dancing after the festival.

The unwritten rules of the social floor, from asking to hydration, and how our Safe Space team helps.

Bachata, salsa and kizomba weekends across Czechia, plus the big music and culture festivals worth planning a trip around.
Workshops with international artists, a social party every night and the Czech qualifier of the Bachata Social World Cup, all at Hotel Olympik Artemis.