Description

📍 General Information

The Bachata Geneva Festival 2026 – The Festival of Nations will take place from Thursday, October 8 to Monday, October 12, 2026, in Geneva, Switzerland.

The event will be hosted at the Ramada Encore Hotel, a superior 3-star hotel located within the same building as Geneva’s football stadium and a shopping mall. It offers direct access to restaurants, free public transport, and parking.

🎟️ Passes Available

Master Pass:
Includes 3 hours of Master Classes with top artists.
Limited to 40 advanced dancers only.

VIP Pass:
Includes all Full Pass benefits, plus front row seats for shows, a welcome drink, free cloakroom, fast check-in, and a welcome cocktail.

Full Pass:
Includes over 40 hours of workshops, night parties, Thursday pre-party, day socials, shows, and Jack & Jill competition registration.

Party Pass:
Access to the night parties on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

🌍 Shows of Nations

On Friday night, groups from various countries will compete in the Shows of Nations, where each team represents their nation through a unique performance. The best performance wins the title of "Winning Nation."

🏆 Social Competition (Jack & Jill)

This social dance competition uses the Jack & Jill format, where leaders and followers are randomly paired. It's a fun and creative way to showcase your social dancing skills.

Limited to 60 leaders and 60 followers.

Registrations open in late January.

🎉 Festival Highlights

• City tours and extra activities in Geneva
• Bachata Social World Cup
• Professional shows
• Social parties (day and night)
• Over 50 hours of workshops

📅 Key Dates

• Selected Teams Announced: January 17
• Final Registration Deadline: January 10
• Applications Open: Late January