Brazilian Zouk's festival calendar now runs the whole year. This guide covers ten events between November 2026 and September 2027: five pure zouk congresses and retreats, and five multi-style festivals that give zouk its own floor. Together they span Europe, North America, and Asia.
Every entry comes from our verified festival database, with dates, venues, and pass prices as the organizers published them. The winter 2026/27 season opens in Budapest on November 5, and the calendar stretches to a Budapest closer in late September 2027.
At a Glance
How This List Works
Two formats dominate the zouk circuit. Pure zouk congresses program Brazilian Zouk only: Zouk World Barcelona, for example, packs 40-plus hours of workshops, 50-plus hours of social dancing, and an official BZDC/LWDC Jack and Jill into one hotel. Multi-style congresses like All Stars in Budapest or the Paris Afro Latin Congress run zouk alongside salsa, bachata, and kizomba, which suits mixed groups and dancers who switch styles mid-night.
The first four events below start in November and December 2026. They belong to the winter 2026/27 season, and passes for them are on sale now, so treat them as your season openers rather than skipping ahead to spring. For everything that already happened this year, see last season's zouk festival picks.
Read last season's picksWinter 2026/27 Season Openers
The season starts strong in Budapest, where the All Stars Festival books an entire hotel exclusively for dancers and runs seven party rooms until 6 to 7 AM. A week later the calendar splits: Gran Canaria offers a 17-day zouk and surf retreat for anyone escaping the northern winter, while Denver anchors the US scene with a dedicated zouk weekend in early December.
Germany closes the year with Bachata Zouk Royals in Freiburg, which, per the organizers, is the first festival in Germany to bring bachata and Brazilian Zouk together at congress scale.
All Stars Festival 2026 (13th Edition)
The 13th edition takes over the Verdi Budapest Aquincum Hotel from November 5 to 9, 2026, with Brazilian Zouk workshops on the programme, spa access included in room rates, and passes from 100 euro.
Surf 'n Zouk 2026 Gran Canaria
A 17-day Brazilian Zouk and surfing retreat from November 13 to 29, 2026, with complete surf beginners welcome, a dance-only pass option, and prices from 240 to 390 euro.
ELEVATION Zouk Festival Denver 2026
Four days of all-level zouk workshops, four nights of social dancing, and live shows at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Denver Thornton, December 3 to 6, 2026, with passes from $159.
Bachata Zouk Royals (5th Edition)
The 5th edition pairs bachata and Brazilian Zouk across 30-plus workshop hours at the Ballhaus in central Freiburg, December 11 to 13, 2026, with Jack and Jill competitions in both dances. Code WTDS2026 at checkout takes 5% off.
Early 2027: January to April
January belongs to Bangkok. The Thailand Latin Extravaganza runs a full week with 55 artists across four styles, and it doubles nicely as a winter holiday. Back in Europe, the Paris Afro Latin Congress in March bills itself as France's biggest dance congress dedicated to bachata, kizomba, salsa, and Brazilian Zouk.
April is the strongest month for pure zouk: ZOUK HEAT near Washington DC and Zouk World Barcelona land three weeks apart, so a spring trip can be built around either side of the Atlantic.
Thailand Latin Extravaganza 2027
Seven days at the Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok, January 13 to 19, 2027, with a dance competition, seven nights of socials, a 55-artist lineup, and passes at $180 to $230.
Paris Afro Latin Congress 2027 (Deluxe Edition)
France's big four-style congress runs March 19 to 22, 2027 at the Paris Marriott Charles de Gaulle Airport Hotel, with Brazilian Zouk as one of its four dedicated styles. Code WTDS2026 at checkout takes 10% off.
ZOUK HEAT 2027
A zouk-only long weekend at the Hyatt Regency Dulles outside Washington DC, April 1 to 5, 2027, with all-level workshops, four nights of social dancing, and live shows.
Zouk World Barcelona Congress 2027
An all-in hotel Brazilian Zouk congress at Hotel Don Angel, April 22 to 26, 2027, with 40-plus hours of workshops, 50-plus hours of social dancing, and an official BZDC/LWDC Jack and Jill.
Summer and Autumn 2027
Mid-summer means Prague. The Prague Zouk Congress stretches over five nights in July at the Olympik Congress Hotel, one of the longest pure zouk formats in Europe, with its top-tier MAX pass at 295 euro.
The list closes where it started: Budapest. Dance Casa Festival in late September mixes bachata, kizomba, and Brazilian Zouk on one floor, bracketed by a pre-party on September 23 and an after-party day on the 27th.
Prague Zouk Congress 2027
Five nights of zouk socials, all-level workshops, and a Jack and Jill competition at the Olympik Congress Hotel, July 7 to 12, 2027, with the MAX pass at 295 euro.
Dance Casa Festival 2027
A bachata, kizomba, and Brazilian Zouk weekend in Budapest, September 24 to 27, 2027, sold in limited ticket phases, with a pre-party on September 23. Code WTDS2026 at checkout takes 10% off.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the main Brazilian Zouk festivals in 2027?
Zouk festivals run all year. On this list, the winter 2026/27 season opens in Budapest in early November 2026, spring brings pure zouk congresses near Washington DC and in Barcelona in April 2027, Prague Zouk Congress follows in July, and Dance Casa Festival in Budapest closes the run in late September 2027.
Do I need a partner for a zouk festival?
No. Zouk festivals are social dance events where workshops rotate partners and everyone dances with everyone. Attending solo is completely normal, and congresses like Zouk World Barcelona even run official Jack and Jill competitions where you are paired with a partner on the spot.
How much does a zouk festival pass cost in 2027?
Prices on this list range from about 100 euro for a pass at All Stars Festival in Budapest to 295 euro for the MAX pass at Prague Zouk Congress. In the United States, ELEVATION in Denver starts at $159, and the seven-day Thailand Latin Extravaganza in Bangkok runs $180 to $230. The longest option, Surf n Zouk in Gran Canaria, is priced from 240 to 390 euro for up to 17 days.
What is the difference between a pure zouk congress and a multi-style festival?
A pure zouk congress like Prague Zouk Congress or Zouk World Barcelona programs Brazilian Zouk only, so every workshop and social is zouk. Multi-style festivals like All Stars in Budapest or the Paris Afro Latin Congress run zouk alongside salsa, bachata, and kizomba, usually with its own room. Pick a congress for depth, a multi-style event for variety or a mixed group of friends.
Are there discount codes for these festivals?
Three events on this list accept the code WTDS2026 at checkout when booked through the links on our festival pages: Bachata Zouk Royals in Freiburg (5% off), the Paris Afro Latin Congress (10% off), and Dance Casa Festival in Budapest (10% off). Our festival promo codes guide tracks current codes across the whole calendar.
Plan Your 2027 Zouk Year
Ten festivals, seven countries, eleven months of dancing. If you only book one pure zouk weekend, the April pair in Barcelona and near Washington DC gives you a strong option on either continent. Between festivals, our city pages list weekly socials: zouk events in Denver and zouk events in Prague both have active scenes around their festival dates.
Dates and lineups shift, so check the festival page linked on each card before you book flights. We update them as organizers publish changes.
