BabaGen Summer Bachata Festival 26-28.6.2026
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☀️🧡 2 DAYS TO GO! 🧡☀️
The very first BabaGen Summer Bachata Festival is almost here!
We've gathered all the essential information below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the BabaGen Team. We also encourage you to ask in the Festival Info WhatsApp group whenever possible, as the answer may help others too.
📱 FESTIVAL INFO WHATSAPP GROUP
Join for festival updates, weather announcements and questions:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/I59PxLxAZ7BCQ3wOpLyary?s=cl&p=a&mlu=1
📍 The entire festival will take place at Soutustadion & Joyride Terrace by the sea:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/nfPyY52oXUq7PQpW9
🌤️ WEATHER & WHAT TO BRING
The forecast is currently looking promising, and we're hoping for a beautiful summer weekend! ☀️
Please remember to protect yourself from the sun:
☀️ Sunscreen
🕶️ Sunglasses
🧢 A hat or cap
👕 Suitable clothing
Evenings by the sea can get cooler, so bringing an extra layer is recommended.
A little summer rain won't stop us, but if heavier rain arrives, we have indoor spaces available when needed.
Any last-minute updates will be shared via our Instagram Stories and WhatsApp groups.
🎟️ TICKETS
✔️ Full Passes are sold out
✔️ Trio Party Passes are sold out
🎉 Day Party Tickets are available at the door for 15€ (subject to venue capacity).
🔸 Full Pass: Workshops + Pre-Party Classes + All Parties & Socials
🔸 Trio Party Pass: Pre-Party Classes + All Parties & Socials
🔸 Day Party Ticket: Party/Social only
⚠️ Workshops are included only with Full Passes.
⚠️ Pre-Party Classes are included only with Full Passes and Trio Party Passes.
🔄 Ticket name changes are possible free of charge until the event. Just send us the name of the new ticket holder.
🎫 REGISTRATION & WRISTBANDS
Registration opens on Friday at 17:00 at Soutustadion.
Festival wristbands can be collected from 17:00 onwards, and the BabaGen Team will be available throughout the festival.
🧥 CLOAKROOM
✔️ Cloakroom fee: 2€ (MobilePay or cash)
✔️ Please have the exact amount ready if paying with cash
✔️ Bags may be brought downstairs during workshops
✔️ During parties and socials, all bags and larger belongings should be left in the cloakroom
🍴 FOOD & DRINKS
Soutustadion is a restaurant venue, so outside food, drinks, and water bottles are not permitted.
💧 Free water will be available throughout the festival.
The restaurant will offer drinks and quick food options, including:
🌭 Hot dogs
🌱 Veggie hot dogs
🥗 Salads
📸 MEDIA TEAM
Laurent (@lautraprod) and Basti (@simpl.eyes) will be capturing the best moments of the festival throughout the weekend. 🧡📸💃🕺
🔥 BACHATA FREESTYLE SOLO BATTLE
Don't miss the Bachata Freestyle Solo Battle hosted by @bachatafreestyle, with @lindarabiosa as MC! 🔥
Qualification Round: Saturday 18:00–20:00
Final: Saturday at 23:00
Registration is open until Wednesday 24.6.
Battle registration fee: 10€.
To participate in the battle, you must hold a Full Pass, Trio Party Pass, or Saturday Party Ticket. 💃🕺
🗓️ FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
📅 Friday
18:00–19:00 Tiia – Presence & Connection
19:00–20:00 Linda – Bachata Freestyle & Battle ABC
20:00–21:00 Niklas & Noora – Fun Social Combination (Pre-Party Class)
21:00–02:00 Tropical Party
📅 Saturday
13:00–14:00 Anton & Katja – Familiar Moves, Unexpected Angles
14:00–15:00 Sanna – Footwork & Styling
15:00–16:00 Jordi & Elli – Mastering the Slow Movements
16:00–17:00 Pinja – Build Your Own Musicality
17:00–18:00 Otto & Elena – Cuban Salsa
18:00–20:00 Bachata Freestyle Solo Battle Qualification Round
20:00–21:00 Severi & Wilanda – Musicality in Partnerwork (Pre-Party Class)
21:00–02:00 White Party
🔥 Solo Battle Final at 23:00
📅 Sunday
13:00–14:00 Mikko & Hanna – Salsa on1 Partnerwork
14:00–15:00 Leo & Jenna – Smooth Transitions
15:00–16:00 Wanda & Sanna – Smooth Transitions & Flow
16:00–17:00 Wincent & Hilda – Bachazouk / Exits from the Side Cambré (Pre-Party Class)
17:00–22:00 Sunday Social
🎧 DJ SCHEDULE
Friday
21:00–23:00 DJ Marco Polo
23:00–01:00 DJ Puxa²
01:00–02:00 DJ Nahaison
Saturday
21:00–22:00 DJ Marco Polo
22:00–23:00 DJ Babak
23:00–00:00 DJ Puxa²
00:00–01:00 DJ Babak
01:00–02:00 DJ Nahaison
Sunday
17:00–19:00 DJ Marco Polo
19:00–21:00 DJ Babak
21:00–22:00 DJ Puxa²
See you all very soon for an amazing summer weekend by the sea! ☀️🌊💃🕺
🧡 BabaGen Team
The very first BabaGen Summer Bachata Festival is almost here!
We've gathered all the essential information below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the BabaGen Team. We also encourage you to ask in the Festival Info WhatsApp group whenever possible, as the answer may help others too.
📱 FESTIVAL INFO WHATSAPP GROUP
Join for festival updates, weather announcements and questions:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/I59PxLxAZ7BCQ3wOpLyary?s=cl&p=a&mlu=1
📍 The entire festival will take place at Soutustadion & Joyride Terrace by the sea:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/nfPyY52oXUq7PQpW9
🌤️ WEATHER & WHAT TO BRING
The forecast is currently looking promising, and we're hoping for a beautiful summer weekend! ☀️
Please remember to protect yourself from the sun:
☀️ Sunscreen
🕶️ Sunglasses
🧢 A hat or cap
👕 Suitable clothing
Evenings by the sea can get cooler, so bringing an extra layer is recommended.
A little summer rain won't stop us, but if heavier rain arrives, we have indoor spaces available when needed.
Any last-minute updates will be shared via our Instagram Stories and WhatsApp groups.
🎟️ TICKETS
✔️ Full Passes are sold out
✔️ Trio Party Passes are sold out
🎉 Day Party Tickets are available at the door for 15€ (subject to venue capacity).
🔸 Full Pass: Workshops + Pre-Party Classes + All Parties & Socials
🔸 Trio Party Pass: Pre-Party Classes + All Parties & Socials
🔸 Day Party Ticket: Party/Social only
⚠️ Workshops are included only with Full Passes.
⚠️ Pre-Party Classes are included only with Full Passes and Trio Party Passes.
🔄 Ticket name changes are possible free of charge until the event. Just send us the name of the new ticket holder.
🎫 REGISTRATION & WRISTBANDS
Registration opens on Friday at 17:00 at Soutustadion.
Festival wristbands can be collected from 17:00 onwards, and the BabaGen Team will be available throughout the festival.
🧥 CLOAKROOM
✔️ Cloakroom fee: 2€ (MobilePay or cash)
✔️ Please have the exact amount ready if paying with cash
✔️ Bags may be brought downstairs during workshops
✔️ During parties and socials, all bags and larger belongings should be left in the cloakroom
🍴 FOOD & DRINKS
Soutustadion is a restaurant venue, so outside food, drinks, and water bottles are not permitted.
💧 Free water will be available throughout the festival.
The restaurant will offer drinks and quick food options, including:
🌭 Hot dogs
🌱 Veggie hot dogs
🥗 Salads
📸 MEDIA TEAM
Laurent (@lautraprod) and Basti (@simpl.eyes) will be capturing the best moments of the festival throughout the weekend. 🧡📸💃🕺
🔥 BACHATA FREESTYLE SOLO BATTLE
Don't miss the Bachata Freestyle Solo Battle hosted by @bachatafreestyle, with @lindarabiosa as MC! 🔥
Qualification Round: Saturday 18:00–20:00
Final: Saturday at 23:00
Registration is open until Wednesday 24.6.
Battle registration fee: 10€.
To participate in the battle, you must hold a Full Pass, Trio Party Pass, or Saturday Party Ticket. 💃🕺
🗓️ FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
📅 Friday
18:00–19:00 Tiia – Presence & Connection
19:00–20:00 Linda – Bachata Freestyle & Battle ABC
20:00–21:00 Niklas & Noora – Fun Social Combination (Pre-Party Class)
21:00–02:00 Tropical Party
📅 Saturday
13:00–14:00 Anton & Katja – Familiar Moves, Unexpected Angles
14:00–15:00 Sanna – Footwork & Styling
15:00–16:00 Jordi & Elli – Mastering the Slow Movements
16:00–17:00 Pinja – Build Your Own Musicality
17:00–18:00 Otto & Elena – Cuban Salsa
18:00–20:00 Bachata Freestyle Solo Battle Qualification Round
20:00–21:00 Severi & Wilanda – Musicality in Partnerwork (Pre-Party Class)
21:00–02:00 White Party
🔥 Solo Battle Final at 23:00
📅 Sunday
13:00–14:00 Mikko & Hanna – Salsa on1 Partnerwork
14:00–15:00 Leo & Jenna – Smooth Transitions
15:00–16:00 Wanda & Sanna – Smooth Transitions & Flow
16:00–17:00 Wincent & Hilda – Bachazouk / Exits from the Side Cambré (Pre-Party Class)
17:00–22:00 Sunday Social
🎧 DJ SCHEDULE
Friday
21:00–23:00 DJ Marco Polo
23:00–01:00 DJ Puxa²
01:00–02:00 DJ Nahaison
Saturday
21:00–22:00 DJ Marco Polo
22:00–23:00 DJ Babak
23:00–00:00 DJ Puxa²
00:00–01:00 DJ Babak
01:00–02:00 DJ Nahaison
Sunday
17:00–19:00 DJ Marco Polo
19:00–21:00 DJ Babak
21:00–22:00 DJ Puxa²
See you all very soon for an amazing summer weekend by the sea! ☀️🌊💃🕺
🧡 BabaGen Team
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Where is it happening?
Soutustadion, Merikannontie 7, FI-00260 Helsinki, Suomi, Helsinki, Finland
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