Bachata Vida Summer Festival 2026!
Schedule
Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Virginia Beach Convention Center | Virginia Beach, VA
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*** Please register at www.bachatavida.com/bvsf ***This may be the first and only "pop-up" Latin Dance Festival in the US! Formerly known as our Spring Fling, welcome to our 4th Annual Summer Festival! A multi-day Latin dance event for everyone! Each year since 2022 this event has grown, and this one will be even better.
Learn to dance Bachata & Salsa. From true beginners to advanced dancer, we have something for everyone. Four days with 40 hours of dance classes, dance parties until 4am, performances, Live Salsa Band, ESME Bachata Concert, sunrise social, mimosa party, after-party, and more.
Check out the agenda:
Thursday - Pre-party at Virginia Beach Winery located at 1064 Lynnhaven Pkwy #110, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
8pm to 1am
** Included in Full Pass or $20 at the door
NO outside food or drink
Theme: TBA
Friday - Day Beach Party
Location: 19th Street on the Beach
12:00pm to 4:00pm
Chill on the beach, games & more!
Friday - Master Dance Workshops! (Limited spots)
7:00pm - 9:00pm - TBA
Dance classes at the Virginia Beach Convention Center upstairs in Suite 1 starting at 7:00pm! ** Not included in the Full Pass and must be purchased in addition.
FYI.. Limited Spots!
These 2 classes are $25 each.
Friday - DOORS OPEN at 9:00pm for our Official Welcome/Meet and Greet Party! Welcome our out-of-town visitors and chance to meet our guest instructors. Live Salsa Band at 11:00pm!
Location: Virginia Beach Convention Center upstairs in Suite 1!
9pm to 2am
Two rooms, one Salsa and the other Bachata with 4 DJ's! Bounce back and forth all night long. ** Bring your own water bottle **
Theme: TBA
Included in Full Pass
Saturday - 7 hours of Salsa & Bachata workshops to include a deep dive into musicality and body movement, turn patterns, footwork and more from world class instructors.
Don't know how to dance or just started? Don't worry, we got you. Register for our all day Beginner Festival pass! 9:00am to 5:00pm. There is something for everyone! All workshops and party is at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on this day.
1000 19th St. Virginia Beach.
After the workshops is a dinner break then comes the main dance party with performances, ESME Bachata Concert, 4 DJ's and dancing until 4am!
Theme: TBA
Full Pass gets you in or must purchase one of other passes that include Saturday night. NO payments at the door on Saturday night so please purchase online in advance!
Sunday -
Sunday Sunrise Social:
Time: 5am to 7am
Location: On the beach at 19th Street *** park in nearby lots or walk from DoubleTree/Convention Center!
Mimosa Dance Party:
Time: 7am to 10am
Location: Bay Local Eatery at 972 Laskin Rd. (Oceanfront)
Official After Party:
Theme: Shorts & Tanks
Time: 11am to 3pm
Location: Lunasea
Brunch, drinks, games, dancing & more
Included in Full Pass or $25
**Rain Location: Upstairs/Inside at Lunasea! -
Included in the Full Pass or $25 at the door.
Theme: Shorts & Tanks
Performers: If you are interested in performing, please email us at [email protected] as soon as possible!
Accommodations: We have a limited room block at the DoubleTree Hotel right beside the convention center. When registering for the event you will see the link to reserve your room.
Book your rooms early to lock in this low rate now. First come, first serve for rooms and they sell out fast this time of year so get yours early!
Come with friends or make new ones! We offer a welcoming environment to learn, dance and see how Dance Makes Life Better!
*** Special thanks to our sponsors: DoubleTree Hotel, Hot Tuna, Virginia Beach Winery, The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery, Best Life Physical Therapy, Shorebreak Pizza, and Lunasea! See less
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Where is it happening?
Virginia Beach Convention Center, 902 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-5633, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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