About the event
About World Stars Salsa Festival 2027
Welcome to a special edition of World Stars Salsa Festival in Istanbul, where four days of social dancing, workshops, shows and parties take place under one roof at a five-star hotel. The organisers have confirmed that the festival will be held at Elite World Grand İstanbul Küçükyalı, following the event’s long tradition of combining classes, performances and evening socials in a single hotel setting. Expect a programme built around salsa, bachata and kizomba: the festival’s official materials list these three dance styles as core components. The format follows the familiar “all-in-one” concept, with workshops and masterclasses, daytime practice sessions and evening showcases all scheduled inside the hotel complex. This makes it easy to move between classes and socials without leaving the venue. What to expect Workshops and masterclasses across salsa, bachata and kizomba, suitable for a range of levels as offered by the festival structure. An emphasis on social dancing: dedicated socials and parties in the hotel’s event spaces, including outdoor poolside parties as part of the all-in-one hotel experience. Evening shows and performances, and a competitive element — the festival’s programme includes staged events and a championship component. Convenience of a single-site festival: classes, parties, shows and accommodation within the Elite World Grand İstanbul Küçükyalı complex, with shuttle and travel information provided by the organisers. The atmosphere is designed for connection: dancers arrive to practise, share feedback and form new friendships across social floors and poolside nights. With workshops during the day and multiple social parties each evening, the schedule allows plenty of partner rotation and informal practice time. Practical note Because the festival is running as an all-in-one hotel event, accommodation at the host hotel is a practical choice for easy access to classes and parties. The organisers publish travel and shuttle information for arriving dancers; check their official channels for the latest logistical details and ticketing options. If you value long social hours, multiple daily workshops in salsa, bachata and kizomba, and the convenience of moving between classes, parties and shows without leaving the venue, this Istanbul edition aims to deliver that festival rhythm. Come join other dancers to practise, dance and connect in a hotel-centred festival setting.
Welcome to a special edition of World Stars Salsa Festival in Istanbul, where four days of social dancing, workshops, shows and parties take place under one roof at a five-star hotel. The organisers have confirmed that the festival will be held at Elite World Grand İstanbul Küçükyalı, following the event’s long tradition of combining classes, performances and evening socials in a single hotel setting.
Expect a programme built around salsa, bachata and kizomba: the festival’s official materials list these three dance styles as core components. The format follows the familiar “all-in-one” concept, with workshops and masterclasses, daytime practice sessions and evening showcases all scheduled inside the hotel complex. This makes it easy to move between classes and socials without leaving the venue.
What to expect
Workshops and masterclasses across salsa, bachata and kizomba, suitable for a range of levels as offered by the festival structure.
An emphasis on social dancing: dedicated socials and parties in the hotel’s event spaces, including outdoor poolside parties as part of the all-in-one hotel experience.
Evening shows and performances, and a competitive element — the festival’s programme includes staged events and a championship component.
Convenience of a single-site festival: classes, parties, shows and accommodation within the Elite World Grand İstanbul Küçükyalı complex, with shuttle and travel information provided by the organisers.
The atmosphere is designed for connection: dancers arrive to practise, share feedback and form new friendships across social floors and poolside nights. With workshops during the day and multiple social parties each evening, the schedule allows plenty of partner rotation and informal practice time.
Practical note
Because the festival is running as an all-in-one hotel event, accommodation at the host hotel is a practical choice for easy access to classes and parties. The organisers publish travel and shuttle information for arriving dancers; check their official channels for the latest logistical details and ticketing options.
If you value long social hours, multiple daily workshops in salsa, bachata and kizomba, and the convenience of moving between classes, parties and shows without leaving the venue, this Istanbul edition aims to deliver that festival rhythm. Come join other dancers to practise, dance and connect in a hotel-centred festival setting.