From December 9–13, 2026, Santo Domingo celebrates one of the Dominican Republic’s most beloved cultural expressions. The Santo Domingo Bachata Festival brings together dancers, musicians and bachata lovers from around the world for five days of workshops, live music and unforgettable dance nights.
In the Dominican Republic, bachata is everywhere. You hear it in the streets, in local shops, at family gatherings and wherever people come together to dance. It is more than music – it is part of everyday Dominican life, full of warmth, emotion and alegría de vivir,
The Santo Domingo Bachata Festival invites international visitors to discover this vibrant culture from the inside. The five-day program combines dance, music and cultural experiences in the heart of the capital.
Bachata – More Than Just Music
The festival offers a fascinating mix of workshops and cultural activities. Participants can explore the history of bachata, learn about Dominican culture and discover the musicality behind the rhythms, including sessions with live instruments.
Workshops also introduce different regional bachata styles and traditional Dominican dance forms such as Bachata Los Carrandales. Dominican and international dance instructors share their knowledge and passion with participants of different experience levels.
Music, Dancing & Dominican Nights
The festival brings together an international team of artists and dance instructors, including Los Bonitillos, Alex & Desiree, Yeny Ventura, El Negro Dulce, Audy la Pantera, Franky el Suave and Maria BailaMar.
Alongside the workshops, visitors can look forward to live concerts and dance parties every evening at different local Dominican venues. It is an opportunity to experience bachata not just as a dance, but as a social tradition that brings people together.
Whether you are an experienced dancer or simply curious about Dominican music and culture, this festival offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the country’s rhythm, warmth and zest for life.
Mark your calendar: December 9–13, 2026, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Interested in joining? Find the programme and book your festival pass at the Santo Domingo Bachata Festival ticket shop.
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Feel the Rhythm Yourself
Inspired by Bachata? Take the opportunity to discover a few dance steps during your stay in Sosúa. Add a private Bachata dance class to your Spanish course. A fun way to combine learning Spanish with music, movement, fun & cultural immersion.
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