- Hollywood, CA
- august 13-16th, 2026
Los Angeles Summer Bachata Festival
Upcoming Important Dates
- # Announcement, Early Bird Pricing
LABF Returning to Loews Hollywood Hotel
LA Summer Bachata Festival August 14-17, 2025 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel In Hollywood. 🔥 Early Bird Prices Now 🔥. Full schedule of workshops and artists will be up by April at the latest.
- # Announcement, Tickets
New Host of LABF!
Cielo Dance Events Is Now The Host Of @labachatafestival! Words can’t express the emotions and the promise is deliver something amazing. Stay tuned! Special tickets are on sale now.
- # Tickets
72hr Sale
🚨72hr Sale Ends This Wednesday🚨 – $120 Full Pass or Performers Pass, get your tickets now before this sale ends 2/20!
Since 2009
About the festival
Since 2009, LA Bachata Festival has been uniting dancers for all-night dancing, world-class performances, thrilling competitions, pool parties, workshops, and endless fun with friends.
Our Commitment to Safety
The Los Angeles Bachata Festival and Cielo Events are dedicated to creating a safe, respectful environment for all attendees. We have zero tolerance for harassment, unwanted advances, or inappropriate behavior of any kind. Our team is trained to respond promptly to reports of misconduct, and we encourage all participants to help us maintain the positive, supportive atmosphere that makes our dance community special.
Our Experiences
Dance. Connect. Celebrate.
Pool Party
Sun-soaked celebrations where dancers take over the poolside floor daily. Enjoy contests, games, and live performances while soaking up California sunshine.
Social Dancing
Five vibrant ballrooms pulsing until dawn with Urban Bachata, Traditional Bachata, and Salsa rhythms played by world-class DJs spinning all night. Dance until 5 AM!
Jack & Jill Competition
Test your adaptability and skills with random partners in this thrilling competition. Showcase your talent and connection for a chance to win prizes.
Themed Nights
Dress to impress at our glamorous themed events featuring Red Carpet Glam and more. Create memories in an electrifying atmosphere of style and music.
50+ Skill-Building Workshops
2026 Instructor line up is still not complete!
Dive into over 50 workshops taught by internationally acclaimed instructors across all dance levels. From foundational movements to advanced styling, these immersive sessions will transform your dancing in just one weekend.
Alejandro & Viviana
Alonso y Noelia
Anita y Varea
Arthur & Xiu
Bryon and Sammatha
DJ Invincible
Eder Avila
Erica Nicole
Erika Martin Del Campo
Frida Moses
Jayven & Princess
Jsquared
World-Class Showcases
Share The Stage with Legends
Nightly showcases feature breathtaking performances from international dance stars. With a performer pass, you can share this prestigious stage—displaying your team’s choreography or individual artistry before thousands.
Meet the Rhythm Architects
All-Night Dancing fueled by the World’s best DJs
Experience non-stop dancing with world-class DJs spinning the best Bachata and Salsa tracks. Five ballrooms keep the music going until 5 AM every night of the festival.
DJ Zoukchatero
DJ Zonik
DJ Raj
DJ Mundo
DJ Mayimbe
DJ Krish
Dj K-Bunny
DJ Invincible
Dj Edge
Get Ready to Dance
2026 event schedule
August 13 2026| Pre-Party
Thursday
- 7:30pm Registration
Must Present Festival Ticket & Valid ID Enter from Parking Structure (Level 3) at Hollywood & Highland - 8:00pm-9pm
Bachata Class With David y Bere (LA) Beginner Bachata Class (No Partner Needed) - 9pm-10pm
Intermediate Bachata Class With Kat y Josue (SD) - 10:00pm-1:30am
Social Dancing (Bachata & Salsa Rooms)
August 14, 2026
Friday
Hollywood Ballroom
- 10am: Kevin y Kayla (Bachata Fusion Partner Work) Beginner Level
- 11:30am: Reggie & Lendsey (ConRi Style Bachata) Open Level
- 1pm: David y Bere (Bachata Sensual) Open Level
- 2:30pm: Mica y Fran (Traditional Bachata Partner Work) Intermediate Level
- 4pm: Alonso y Noelia (Bachata Sensual) Intermediate Level
Doheny & Beachwood/Runyon & Laurel Room
- 10am: Angela Petresku (Salsa Footwork On1) Beginner Level
- 11:30am: Charlie Antillon (Salsa On1 Partner Work) Open Level
- 1pm: Zweli Barton (Fusion of Afro & Pop) Open Level
- 2:30pm: William & Eden (Salsa Partnerwork On2) Beginner Level
- 4pm: Bryan & Arianna (Salsa On2 Patner Work) Intermediate Level
Solano Ballroom
- 10am: Kenna New (Bachata Footwork From Zero) Beginner Level
- 11:30am: Erica Nicole (Heels Class) Open Level
- 1pm: Ellie Marie (Followers Bachata Styling) Beginner Level
- 2:30pm: Joel & Lucia (Traditional Bachata Footwork) Beginner Level
- 4pm: Gina Zorigbat (Bachata Followers Technique) Open Level
- 5pm – 7pm: Social On Hollywood Blvd
- 6pm Tech (Performers Only)
- 7pm: Dinner Break
- 9pm: Shows
- 11pm – 3am: Social Dancing
August 15, 2026
Saturday
- 11:30am: Luis y Tay (Bachata Sensual) Intermediate Level
- 1pm: Anita y Varea (Bachata Sensual) Intermediate Level
- 2:30pm: Alonso y Noelia (Bachata Sensual) Advanced Level
- 4pm: Alejandro & Crystal (Lap Dance Experience) Open Level
- 10am: Alex & Hellen (Mambo Fusion) Open Level
- 11:30am: Jayven & Princess (Salsa On2 Partner Work) Open Level
- 1pm: Eder Ivan Avila & Erica Reyna (Salsa On2 Footwork) Advance Level
- 2:30pm: Marco & Angela (Salsa On1 Partner Work) Intermediate Level
- 10am: Alejandro & Viviana (Urban Bachata Partner Work) Beginner Level
- 11:30am: Bryon & Samm (Bachata Traditional Swag Partner Work) Open Level
- 1pm: Los Bonitillos (Traditional Bachata Partner Work) Open Level
- 2:30pm: Mic y Fran (Traditional Bachata Partner Work) Intermediate Level
- 4pm: Jsquare (Traditional Bachata Partner Work) Advanced Level
- 10am: Julie Hansen (Bachata Body Movement) Open Level
- 11:30am: Frida Moses (Salsa On2 Footwork & Styling) Open Level
- 1pm: Samuel Fun Flow (Salsa On2 Partner Work) Open Level
- 2:30pm: Anacristina Ramirez (Traditional Footwork) Open Level
- 10am – 1pm: Salsa On2 Beginner Bootcamp (with breaks) Arthur & Xiu
- 1pm: Joel & Karol (Traditional Footwork Bachata) Open Level
- 2:30pm: Luis & Jess (Salsa On2 Partner Work) Open Level
- 9am Tech (Performers Only)
- 2pm – 6pm: Pool Party & Social
- 7pm: Dinner Break
- 8pm: Shows
- 10pm – 3am: Social
- 3am – 5am: Silent Headphones Social
August 16, 2026
Sunday
Hollywood Ballroom
- 11:30am: Mariah & Andrea (Urban Bachata) Open Level
- 1pm: Luis y Tay (Bachata Sensual) Intermediate Level
- 2:30pm: Anita y Varea (Bachata Sensual) Advanced Level
Doheny & Beachwood
- 10am: Eder Ivan & Erica Reyna (Salsa On2 Partner Work) Open Level
- 11:30am: Jarek Hernandez (Salsa On2 Footwork) Intermediate Level
- 1pm: Samuel Fun Flow (Salsa On2 Partner Work) Advanced Level
- 2:30pm: Raj y Giulia (BachaZouk) Open Level
Runyon & Laurel Room
- 10am: Kathy Reyes (Traditional Footwork Bachata) Intermediate Level
- 11:30am: Los Bonitillos (Traditional Bachata Partner Work) Open Level
- 1pm: JSquare (Traditional Bachata Partner Work) Intermediate Level
Solano Ballroom
- 10am: Erika Martin Del Campo (Salsa Flamenco Fusion Footwork) Beginner Level
- 11:30am: Michelle (Bachata Followers Footwork & Styling) Intermediate Level
- 1pm: Bryon & Samm (Bachata Traditional Swag) Open Level
Nichole Ballroom
- 10am – 1pm: Bachata Sensual Beginner Bootcamp (with breaks) with Kat & Josue
- 1pm: Brielle Friedman (Improvisation & Connection in Bachata) Open Level
- 9am Tech (Performers Only)
- 2pm – 6pm: Pool Party & Social
- 6pm: Jack & Jill Contest At Hollywood Ballroom
- 7pm: Dinner Break
- 8pm: Shows
- 10pm – 3am: Social
Our Sponsors
Partners That Make LASBF Possible
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Hotel Venue
Experience luxury at the heart of Hollywood at our official festival headquarters. The Loews Hollywood Hotel offers elegant accommodations, spacious ballrooms, a stunning rooftop pool, and convenient access to local attractions—all within steps of your dancing adventure.
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