Bachata Festival Germany Stuttgart

Germany's Oldest Bachata Address

Over 17 editions, the Bachata Festival Germany has become the largest and oldest Bachata festival in Germany. The venue is the Sängerhalle Untertürkheim in Stuttgart – an event hall with over 3,000 square meters of dance floor, offering ample space for dancers of all levels and styles. The 17th edition in 2026 will bring several thousand dancers from all over Germany and Europe to Stuttgart.

The Entire Bachata World

Not all Bachata is the same. The festival presents the most important styles with dedicated workshop tracks and floor areas:

• Bachata Sensual — sensual, melodic, with body dynamics and body rolls
• Bachata Influence — a modern fusion style with Western dance influences
• Bachata Smooth — elegant, flowing style
• Bachata Dominican — the original style from the Dominican Republic with footwork and rhythm

Additionally, there are dedicated Salsa floors for the many dancers who master both dances.

Program for the 17th Edition in 2026

The festival runs from Thursday to Monday and is divided into the following program blocks:

• Thursday (April 9) — Pre-festival workshops and opening party at Club Wonders
• Friday to Sunday (April 10–12) — Main festival at Sängerhalle Untertürkheim with daytime workshops, gala night, and evening parties
• Monday (April 13) — Closing workshops

JACK & JILL Championship Germany — Premiere in 2026

A special innovation for the 17th edition: the JACK & JILL Championship Germany – a competition held in Germany for the first time. In a JACK & JILL competition, dance partners are randomly assigned and must dance spontaneously to music chosen by the DJ. This competition format measures true dancing ability, not choreographed monotony. JACK & JILL has long been standard internationally; this is its first time in Germany.

Workshops and Artist Lineup

Over 50 workshops are spread throughout the weekend. Internationally sought-after artists from the USA, the Dominican Republic, Spain, and all over Europe teach all levels – from absolute beginners to professionals. The DJ crew consists of international Bachata specialists who authentically cater to each of the four styles.

Gala Night — The Highlight

The classic highlight of every Bachata Festival Germany is the Gala Night: elegant attire, show performances by instructors and top professionals, the best music program, and a dance banquet that lasts until the early morning hours. Anyone who has experienced a Bachata Gala Night once will return regularly.

Stuttgart-Untertürkheim as the Festival Location

The district of Untertürkheim is located on the Neckar River in eastern Stuttgart, known for the Mercedes-Benz plant and the Mercedes-Benz Museum. The Sängerhalle is an easily accessible, traditional venue with spaciousness and atmosphere. Stuttgart's central location in Germany makes the festival attractive to dancers from all German-speaking countries, France, Italy, Switzerland, and beyond.