Poland Bachaturo Festival 2025

Bachaturo is one of the largest and most internationally recognized bachata dance festivals in the world. It typically takes place annually in Poland, most often in Katowice, and attracts dancers, instructors, DJs, and bachata lovers from all over the globe.

Key Features of Bachaturo:

• Focus on Bachata: The festival primarily centers on bachata, especially styles like sensual bachata, traditional, and fusion. However, it often includes salsa, kizomba, and other Latin dance styles as well.

• Workshops: Led by some of the most prominent international instructors. These cover all levels from beginner to advanced and may include partner work, footwork, musicality, body movement, and styling.

• Social Parties: Nightly parties with multiple dance floors (sometimes separated by genre—bachata, salsa, kizomba) where dancers socialize and practice in a festive setting.

• Shows and Performances: World-class performances from professional dance couples and groups.

• Competitions: Sometimes the festival hosts dance competitions or showcases that offer dancers a platform to compete or perform in front of a global audience.

• Community and Networking: It's also a big social event where dancers connect, collaborate, and often plan future travels to other festivals.

Why It’s Popular:

• High-quality organization

• Star-studded instructor lineup

• Great social atmosphere

• Accessibility to European and international travelers

If you're a bachata enthusiast or just starting out, Bachaturo is considered a bucket-list festival for many in the Latin dance community.

Would you like to know when and where the next one is happening? I can look it up.