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Dance festivals 2025: our top recommendations

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


There will be dancing in 2025. Period. Dance festivals will be the place to be again - whether barefoot in the grass, in heels in the show lights or in sneakers in the club. You want workshops, vibes, people who feel the same way you do? Then scroll down now. Here are the most exciting events for your year on the dancefloor.


By the way: Of course we are Dancing Queens will of course be on site with a large selection of shoes and clothing.

Top dance festivals 2025 - highlights & dates

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Eine große Menschenmenge versammelt sich und tanzt an einem sonnigen Tag im Freien am Meer, mit Bäumen und blauem Wasser im Hintergrund.
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CroatianSummer 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 vacation 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 and professionals - all dance levels are welcome!

Special features:

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

Our tip:

Use our exclusive promo code DANCINGQUEENSCH for a 5% discount on 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 companion on your feet. Our Smove Dance Sneakers are lightweight, keep your feet dry and are ideal for dancing both indoors and outdoors. With these shoes, you'll have no problem switching between different locations!

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

Our flat sandals are the perfect companion for festivals where you switch between the dance floor, outdoor stage and summer feeling. They are airy, elegant and available with either a suede sole or special outsole - ideal for dancing indoors and outdoors. No sweating, no changing - and they go perfectly with your summer dress. A shoe that will dance with you through the whole festival day.

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

What dancers say

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Rovinj is not just a festival -
it's pure magic! Dancers from all over the world, seven floors in an old
Tobacco factory and romantic sunsets on 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-kizomba festivals in Europe. With more than 100 workshops in 12 different rooms and five dance floors, it offers an incomparable dance experience in the impressive Spodek & International Congress Center.

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 vacation 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

With such an intense festival weekend, your feet need special attention! We recommend lace-up dance shoesthat you can adjust to your feet so you can dance for hours. For tired feet after long dance sessions, our Fuego dance shoes or Smove Dance Sneakers ideal as change shoes. With these Bachata dance shoes you'll be 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:
December 18-21, 2025, Luxembourg (LuxExpo The Box)
End your dance year 2025 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 in the vicinity
  • international line-up
Eine Person in braunen Satinhosen sitzt mit glitzernden Riemchen-High-Heels auf einem dunklen Holzboden.

Shoe recommendation: Our sparkling rhinestone shoes

To shine at this pre-Christmas festival, we recommend our L3M dance shoes! With their festive glitter, they create a Christmassy look on the dance floor while providing 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 up 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 changing

Buy shoes now
Nackte Füße mit lackierten Zehennägeln und einem Fußkettchen stehen auf Erde, umgeben von Pflanzen, von oben betrachtet.
2nd 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 will 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 intensive dance sessions

Tip: If you don't have a dance partner for these festivals yet - don't worry! Festivals are the ideal place to meet new dance partners. Most participants travel alone and are open to making 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 on the subject. Small spoiler: Dance festivals are also the top tip here!

Conclusion:2025 will be your dance year!

You can already 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 at the next drink between rounds. The main thing is: your calendar now knows your new favorite word - dance festival.


Question for you: Which festival will we meet you at in 2025? Let us know in the comments!


Still looking for the right dance shoe for your next festival? Discover our diverse range of dance shoes for women and dance shoes for men - for every dance style and every level!

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