Malmö Bachata Festival 2026 – Malmö | September Edition

Last updated: 29 July 2026 · By BachataLoves.me

At a Glance

WhenFriday 25th – Monday 28th September 2026
WhereMalmö Stadsteater, Kalendegatan 12, Malmö (Sweden)
StyleBachata Sensual
FormatWorkshops, parties, shows & Jack & Jill competition
Parties3 nights across 3 dance floors
Nearest airportCopenhagen (CPH) – 24 min by train
TicketsParty pass from 95€; full pass up to 150€

The September edition of the Malmö Bachata Festival returns to Malmö from Friday 25th to Monday 28th September 2026. Organised by Aldonya Dance Academy, it takes over the striking Malmö Stadsteater on Kalendegatan 12, a city-centre venue just five minutes on foot from Malmö Central Station. The programme packs around 20 hours of sensual bachata workshops, three party nights across three dance floors, five shows and an international Jack & Jill competition (independent competition). Organisers expect more than 450 dancers and 30 international artists, with 50 taxi dancers on hand from Spain. Book early and add promo code BACHATALOVESME when you check out.

What sets this one apart is the setting: a proper city theatre in the heart of Malmö rather than a suburban sports hall, ringed by hotels and restaurants and a short walk from the station. It is sensual-focused, so dancers who love close, musical bachata will feel at home, though reviewers from past editions noted the workshops leaned heavily on long choreographies rather than technique or theory. Passes climb by round, with the last full pass reaching 150€, so booking early is the cheaper route.
The BLM Take

Artist Line-Up

The DJs

Aftermovie

Plan Your Trip

Getting there: The easiest route is via Copenhagen Airport (CPH), just 24 minutes by train from Malmö Central Station, then a 5-minute walk to the venue. Malmö Airport (MMX, Sturup) is around 30 minutes away by car.
Staying: This is not an all-in-one hotel-and-venue festival, so book accommodation separately. Options within walking distance include Garden Hotel Malmö (1 min, discount code Welcomeback), Mayfair Hotel Tunneln (3 min), Moment Hotels (5 min) and Comfort Hotel Malmö (11 min). Explore more events in Sweden.

Quick Facts

Is it suitable for all levels?Workshops run on two tracks, improver/open (roughly 0.5–1.5 years of dancing) and intermediate/advanced (1.5–4 years), all focused on sensual bachata.

What is the vibe?A city-centre theatre setting with three parties across three dance floors, four DJs and five shows, drawing a warm, international crowd of more than 450 dancers.

Is there a competition?Yes, an international Jack & Jill bachata competition, with entry at 15€ and 80 spots available.

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