14th Istanbul Dance Festival – Grand Edition
🗓️ 14–20 May 2026
📍 Ora Arena – Istanbul, Türkiye
Dance styles; Salsa/Bachata/Kizomba/Tango/Swing-Lindy Hop/Afro-Dancehall/Reggaeton/Hip Hop/High Heels/Zumba etc.
🎟️ Early Bird tickets are available (limited quantity).
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Dance the City. Dance the Sea. Dance the Moment.
Celebrating 14 years of passion, rhythm and global connection,
Istanbul Dance Festival brings thousands of social dancers
from over 100 countries together
for a unique dance holiday experience.
All main events take place at Ora Arena,
one of Istanbul’s largest and most impressive event venues,
designed for world-class shows and festivals.
Centrally located on the European Side of Istanbul, only;
20 minutes from the City Center - Taksim Square and the Old City (Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet, Grand Bazaar, etc)
30 minutes from Istanbul Airport, 45 minutes from Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) Airport
This is not just a festival inside a venue.
This is dancing with the city itself.
✨ What makes it special:
🟢Perfect May Weather
🟢Salsa-Bachata-Kizomba Live Concerts, Shows, Competitions and Day & Night Parties on 7 different Dance Floors (Salsa LA/NY, Salsa Cuban, Bachata, Kizomba, Zouk, Tango, Urban/Afro)
🟢250+ Workshops in multiple dance styles and levels (Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Tango, Zouk, Afro, Reggaeton, Hip Hop, High Heels, Dancehall, Zumba, Samba, Flamenco, Belly Dance, Bollywood, Syrtaki and many more) taught by 300 international instructors
🟢 Bosphorus Welcome Dance Cruise
🗓️ Thursday, May 14
Dance and sail between Europe and Asia, enjoying sunshine, iconic landmarks, social dancing and international networking
🟢 Half-Day Old City Tour
🗓️ Friday, May 15
Discover Istanbul’s most famous historical sites including Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar
🟢 Island Beach Parties & Workshops on the Princess’ Islands
🗓️ May 18–19 (Monday–Tuesday)
A unique beach dance experience surrounded by nature, sea and island atmosphere
🟢 Open-Air Dance Parties
Social dancing in open-air locations within Istanbul’s historic city atmosphere where dance meets culture, history and the city itself
Optional Experience
🟢 2-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul
An unforgettable journey to fairy chimneys, underground cities and panoramic valleys
(ideal for budget travelers – no flights required)
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