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Dance festivals 2025: our top recommendations

With the right shoes for endless dancing fun during your festival season!


In 2025, we'll be dancing. Period. Dance festivals They're becoming the place to be again – whether barefoot in the grass, in heels under the stage lights, or in sneakers at the club. Want workshops, vibes, people who feel the same way you do? Then scroll down. Here are the most exciting events for your year on the dance floor.


By the way: Of course, we as Dancing Queens with a large selection of shoes and clothing available on site.

Top dance festivals 2025 – highlights & dates

Eine große Menschenmenge versammelt sich und tanzt an einem sonnigen Tag im Freien am Meer, mit Bäumen und blauem Wasser im Hintergrund.

Croatian Summer Salsa Festival: Sun, sea and endless dancing

When & Where:
June 9–16, 2025, Rovinj (Croatia)

The Croatian Summer Salsa Festival is a unique combination of holiday and dance fun right on the Adriatic Sea! With over 200 hours of workshops, spectacular open-air parties and VIP events on an offshore island, this festival is an absolute must for every dance enthusiast.

Dance styles:

Salsa (On1, On2, Cuban), Bachata, Cha Cha, Reggaeton, Mambo, Afro-Cuban

For whom:

Beginners, advanced dancers and professionals – all dance levels are welcome!

Special features:

  • eight full days of dance program
  • top international coaches:
  • Beach and pool parties
  • Live music and shows
  • magical atmosphere in the old town

Our tip:

Use our exclusive promo code DANCINGQUEENSCH Get 5% off your ticket!

Shoe recommendations

Ein lächelndes Paar tanzt zusammen auf einem Zebrastreifen bei Tageslicht.
Smove Dance Sneakers

At a festival that alternates between beach, pool, and dance floor, you need the right footwear. Ours Smove Dance Sneakers They are lightweight, keep your feet dry, and are ideal for dancing both indoors and outdoors. With these shoes, you can easily move between different locations!

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Frau trägt glitzernde silberne Riemchensandalen mit Knöchelriemen auf einem Holzboden.
Flat sandals from Dancing Queens

For festivals where you're constantly moving between the dance floor, the outdoor stage, and soaking up the summer vibes, our flat sandals are the perfect companion. They're airy, elegant, and available with either a suede sole or a special outsole – ideal for dancing indoors and out. No sweating, no changing clothes – and they go perfectly with your summer dress. A shoe that will dance with you all day long at the festival.

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Eine lächelnde Frau und ein lächelnder Mann tanzen zusammen unter warmen, verschwommenen Lichtern mit dem Text Mambo Time in der Ecke.

What dancers say

Rovinj is not just a festival –
It's pure magic! Dancers from all over the world, seven floors in an old building
A tobacco factory and romantic sunsets at Mulini Beach. An event for dancing, celebrating life – and sometimes even falling in love!

Bettina, co-founder of Dancing Queens

Eine große Gruppe von Menschen tanzt paarweise in einem hellen Hallenstudio mit Holzfußboden und bunten Bannern.

Bachaturo Poland Festival: the biggest SBKZ event in Europe

When & Where:
August 15–17, 2025, Katowice (Poland)

Bachaturo has established itself as one of the largest and most diverse salsa, bachata, and kizomba festivals in Europe. With more than 100 workshops in 12 different rooms and five dance floors, it offers an unparalleled dance experience in the impressive Spodek & International Congress Centre.

Dance styles:

Bachata, Salsa, Kizomba, Urban Kiz,
Cuban Salsa

For whom:

especially Bachata lovers, but also versatile dancers of all levels

Special features:

  • international stars of the dance scene
  • spectacular evening shows
  • huge community
  • cheap tickets and hotels
  • THE dance holiday in summer
Person in Strumpfhosen mit Schlangenmuster und schwarzen hochhackigen Schnürschuhen, die auf einem gekachelten Boden steht.

Shoe recommendation: Lace-up dance shoes + dance sneakers to change into.

During such an intense festival weekend, your feet need special attention! We recommend laced shoes. dance shoeswhich you can adjust to your foot so you can dance for hours. Ours are perfect for tired feet after long dance sessions. Fuego dance shoes or Smove Dance Sneakers Ideal as a change of shoes. With these Bachata dance shoes You'll stay ready to dance all day and all night!

Eine bunt gemischte Gruppe von Menschen, die bei einer Indoor-Veranstaltung enthusiastisch die Hände heben und klatschen.

Unified Dance Festival: Pre-Christmas dance fun

When & Where:
18-21 December 2025, Luxembourg (LuxExpo The Box)
End your 2025 dance year with a highlight! The Unified Dance Festival unites the three major Latin dance styles under one (festive) roof and offers you everything a dancer's heart desires just before Christmas.

Dance styles:
Bachata, Salsa, Kizomba

For whom:

Dancers of all levels who value diversity and community

Special features:

  • five different dance floors
  • Bachata Jack & Jill Competition
  • new shows and performances
  • central location in Europe
  • 4-star hotels nearby
  • international line-up
Eine Person in braunen Satinhosen sitzt mit glitzernden Riemchen-High-Heels auf einem dunklen Holzboden.

Shoe recommendation: Our sparkling rhinestone dance shoes

To shine at this pre-Christmas festival, we recommend our L3M dance shoes! With their festive glitter, they create a Christmas look on the dance floor while offering the comfort and functionality you need for long nights of dancing.

Vier lächelnde Frauen, die an einem sonnigen Tag mit blauen Kordeltaschen in der Nähe eines Jachthafens posieren.

Why dance festivals are a must for you:

  1. Skill Boost: Learn from the best in the world in focused workshop sessions.
  2. New Connections: Build an international network of dance friends.
  3. Inspiration: Experience shows and performances that motivate and inspire you.
  4. Intensive dance practice: Dance more in one weekend than you usually do in a month!
  5. Community feeling: Enjoy the unique atmosphere when hundreds of dance enthusiasts come together.

Our festival packing list:

Nahaufnahme von Füßen in hellbraunen, hochhackigen Schnürsandalen auf einem Holzboden, mit lackierten Zehennägeln.
1. Several pairs of dance shoes

for different dance styles and for switching between them

Buy shoes now
Nackte Füße mit lackierten Zehennägeln und einem Fußkettchen stehen auf Erde, umgeben von Pflanzen, von oben betrachtet.
2. Foot care set

with blister plasters, foot deodorant and insoles

Drei Frauen posieren selbstbewusst im Freien, jede von ihnen trägt modische Activewear in verschiedenen Farben und Mustern.
3. Several dance outfits

You need several dance festival styles for different parties and workshops.

Buy dance outfits now
Eine rosa Wasserflasche auf einem weißen Handtuch, mit Kopfhörern und einer Yogamatte im Hintergrund.
4. Water bottle

Hydration is extremely important when dancing!

Bunte, fruchtförmige Gummibonbons auf weißem, seidenem Stoff in hellem Sonnenlicht verstreut.
5. Snacks

for quick energy boosts between workshops

Drei gerollte weiße Handtücher in einem geflochtenen Korb auf einer weißen Fläche mit einem weichen, hellen Hintergrund.
6. Small towel

for drying off during intense dance sessions

Tip: If you don't yet have a dance partner for these festivals – don't worry! Festivals are the ideal place to meet new dance partners. Most participants travel alone and are open to new dance acquaintances.

You need more answers to the question: How can I find a dance partner? Then you should definitely read our blog post about it. Spoiler alert: dance festivals are also our top tip here!

Conclusion: 2025 will be your year for dancing!

You can probably tell: If we have our way, 2025 will be loud, rhythmic, and energetic. Three festivals, three vibes, endless possibilities. Lace up your shoes, pack your favorite outfit, and get ready for workshops, shows, and nights you'll never forget. See you on the dance floor—or for a drink between rounds. The main thing is: Your calendar now knows your new favorite word— Dance Festival.


Question for you: At which festival will we see you in 2025? Let us know in the comments!


Are you still looking for the perfect dance shoes for your next festival? Discover our diverse range of Women's dance shoes and Men's dance shoes – for every dance style and every level!

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