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Dance in Europe: October 2026

1,705 dance events and 984 regular class programmes across 12 European countries, listed on DanceProof in October 2026.

Dance in Europe

39.4% of dance events in October 2026 fell on a Saturday, and 74.5% between Friday and Sunday.

1,705Dated dance events
984Regular class programmes
74.5%Friday to Sunday
9%Free events
327Cities and towns
20.5%Class programmes for kids only

What kind of events

TypeDated eventsShare of events
Shows and performances44225.9%
Workshops37321.9%
Parties27416.1%
Club nights23313.7%
Socials (milonga, salsa social)17010%
Festivals875.1%
Open classes563.3%
Competitions442.6%
Other261.5%

Events by country

CountryDated eventsClass programmes
Germany38043
Cyprus325239
France2835
Italy197113
Spain16425
Greece139166
Poland10330
Austria47146
Latvia3023
Lithuania2961
Bulgaria8130
Portugal03

Busiest cities for dance events

CityDated events
Paris, France116
Limassol, Cyprus111
Nicosia, Cyprus101
Athens, Greece92
Berlin, Germany88
Madrid, Spain62
Ayia Napa, Cyprus52
Hamburg, Germany50
Larnaca, Cyprus34
Naples, Italy33

Most listed styles (events and classes)

StyleListings
Contemporary374
Folk302
Salsa236
Ballet207
Electronic197
Tango188
Bachata156
Hip-Hop146
Swing137
Ballroom112

Each country has its own top styles

CountryMost listed styles
AustriaSalsa, Ballroom, Bachata
BulgariaFolk, Salsa, Swing
CyprusFolk, Contemporary, Electronic
FranceContemporary, Electronic, Ballet
GermanyBallet, Contemporary, Swing
GreeceTango, Folk, Contemporary
ItalyTango, Salsa, Swing
LatviaFolk, Hip-Hop, Ballroom
LithuaniaZumba, Hip-Hop, Contemporary
PolandElectronic, Salsa, Swing
PortugalSwing
SpainContemporary, Electronic, Flamenco

Cyprus and Greece

Cyprus

Cyprus had 325 dance events in October 2026. 34.2% of them took place in Limassol.

15.4% of events were free. A typical entry ticket cost €15 (median of 91 events). 52 festival listings in the month.

239 regular class programmes from 83 schools and teachers; 36.4% of them for kids only.

Events by city

CityDated events
Limassol111
Nicosia101
Ayia Napa52
Larnaca34
Paphos21
Famagusta2

Most listed styles at events

StyleListings
Contemporary55
Electronic49
Folk41
Bachata33
Salsa32
Tango24

Most offered classes

StyleListings
Folk49
Ballet39
Hip-Hop33
Oriental18
Contemporary14
Belly Dance13

Greece

Greece had 139 dance events in October 2026. 66.2% of them took place in Athens.

2.9% of events were free. A typical entry ticket cost €12.50 (median of 36 events). 4 festival listings in the month.

166 regular class programmes from 41 schools and teachers; 18.7% of them for kids only.

Events by city

CityDated events
Athens92
Thessaloniki13
Hersonissos8
Leonidio3
Chania3
Xanthi3

Most listed styles at events

StyleListings
Contemporary33
Tango26
Electronic26
Hip-Hop11
Folk8
Salsa4

Most offered classes

StyleListings
Folk52
Tango36
Ballroom28
Salsa18
Contemporary12
Latin11

Upcoming festivals

185 dance festivals across Europe in the 60 days after this report was compiled.

Last month: 87 festival listings. Dates are taken from organisers' public pages. Always check the organiser's page before travelling.

November 2026

  • 6–8 NovBachata x Zouk Weekender — Bachazouk & Brazilian ZoukLyon, France · Zouk
  • 6–8 NovEL PASO Birthday Festival 2026 (2nd edition)Riga, Latvia · Salsa
  • 6–8 NovMunique Dança Forró – Edição MatinêMunich, Germany · Latin
  • 6–9 NovON3 Weekender 2026Milan, Italy · Salsa
  • 6 NovSalsapolis - 2nd Edition 2026Plovdiv, Bulgaria · Salsa
  • 6–8 NovWCS Stars & Social #5Bad Homburg vor der Hoehe, Germany · Swing
  • 7 Nov"Trepsis" National Folk Dance FestivalPanevezys, Lithuania · Folk
  • 7 NovBella Shag & Bal Fest — Saturday social dance concertRome, Italy · Swing
  • 7 NovFestival IF: DirtyBarcelona, Spain · Contemporary
  • 7 NovFolk Rhythms Under the Native Roof – Youth FestivalSofia, Bulgaria · Folk
  • 7 NovPelendri Zivania FestivalLimassol, Cyprus · Folk
  • 7 NovTrobada d'Esbarts JuvenilsGelida, Spain · Folk
  • 7–14 NovWelcome to Cyprus Dance HolidayPaphos, Cyprus · Ballroom
  • 8 NovBella Shag & Bal Fest — Sunday workshopsRome, Italy · Swing
  • 8 NovOutrarWiesbaden, Germany · Contemporary
  • 9–27 NovMove Your Mind 2026 — dance festivalAarhus, Denmark · Contemporary
  • 10 NovBORDAFrankfurt, Germany · Contemporary
  • 11–15 NovURBAN ESSENTIALS 2026 – International hip hop dance festivalVilnius, Lithuania · Hip-Hop
  • 12–17 NovEl Sol Fall Festival 2026Warsaw, Poland · Salsa
  • 12 NovSWEAT (ANTHEM)Frankfurt, Germany · Contemporary
  • 13–16 Nov11º Albacete SBK 2026Albacete, Spain · Salsa
  • 13 NovA Toda Cuba Festival – giornataCalenzano, Italy · Salsa
  • 13–15 NovAktitit — Sami Performing Arts BiennalVuollerim, Sweden · Other
  • 13–16 NovBachaZouk Gold Vibes Festival 2026Munich, Germany · Zouk
  • 13–15 NovDeFest Dance Experience 2026Zaragoza, Spain · Swing
  • 13–15 NovFolklore Festival Vienna 13-15 November 2026Vienna, Austria · Folk
  • 13–15 NovMovimiento Bachata Days #2026Nancy, France · Bachata
  • 13–15 NovRock på Heden 2026 — dance weekendVildbjerg, Denmark · Swing
  • 13 NovSensual Impro Festival 2026Krakow, Poland · Bachata
  • 13–23 NovSurf ’n Zouk GRAN CANARIA — Week 1Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain · Zouk
  • 13–15 NovSwing Fest #5Marseille, France · Swing
  • 13–15 NovSwinG’Amann — 5e éditionRennes, France · Swing
  • 13–15 NovSwitchXperience ParisParis, France · Swing
  • 14 Nov"Steps" Dance FestivalŠakiai, Lithuania · Mix
  • 14 Nov"Suk, suk ratelį" Adult Folk Dance FestivalKuršėnai, Lithuania · Folk
  • 14–16 NovEl Sol Festival — Fall Edition 2026Warsaw, Poland · Salsa
  • 14–16 NovInternationaler Tag des FlamencoVienna, Austria · Flamenco
  • 14–16 NovMellow Weekend — KizombaMadrid, Spain · Kizomba
  • 14 NovRAIN MAIDENDarmstadt, Germany · Contemporary
  • 14–22 NovSwingtime International Dance ConventionAyia Napa, Cyprus · Mix
  • 15 NovFolk Music & Dance Festival "Čeverykas grindį suka"Griškabūdis, Lithuania · Folk
  • 15 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Dance Aerobics (Christos)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 15 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Dance Party (Christos)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 15 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Jerusalema Dance (Elisabeth)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 15 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — MTV Jam (Elisabeth)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 15 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Rock’n Robics™ (Elisabeth)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 16 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Dance 4 All (Christos)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 16 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Dance Fitness (Christos)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 16 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Extravaganza Dance (Sava)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 16 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Salsa Dance (Elisabeth)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Salsa
  • 16 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Soul Jazz (Sava)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 17 NovDansFunk Festival: AmorosoMalmo, Sweden · Contemporary
  • 17 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — 100% Dirty Dancing (Elisabeth)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 17 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Ballroom Fitness™ (Elisabeth)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 17 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Dance Fusion (Sava)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 17 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — House Dance Breakdown (Tony)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 17 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Latin Smooth (Sava)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 17 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Old School Dance (Tony)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 18 NovCyprus Dance Holiday 2026Paphos, Cyprus · West Coast Swing
  • 18 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Disco Aerobics (Christos)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 18 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Glam Dance (Christos)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 18 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Street Jazz (Tony)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 18 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Sunrise Dance (Sava)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 18 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Urban Dance Fusion (Tony)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 19–23 Nov19th Balkan Salsa - Bachata - Kizomba CongressBorovets, Bulgaria · Salsa
  • 19 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — 100% Grease (Elisabeth)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 19 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Dance GLAM (Tony)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 19 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Latin Jam (Elisabeth)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 19 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Street Jazz (Sava)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 19 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Summer Fun Dance (Christos)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 19 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — The Motown Experience (Tony)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 20–23 NovAutumn Leaves The Pott 2026Dortmund, Germany · Swing
  • 20–22 NovAutumn Mazurkas – All the Mazurkas of the World (Dance Programme)Warsaw, Poland · Folk
  • 20–22 NovFestiBal with Mariana Montes & Jonatan AgüeroLyon, France · Tango
  • 20 NovFolklorna Vielitsa - International Music and Dance FestivalBorovets, Bulgaria · Folk
  • 20–22 NovLITHUANIAN OPEN 2026, DruskininkaiDruskininkai, Lithuania · Line Dance
  • 20–23 NovMilano Sensual Congress 2026Cavenago di Brianza, Italy · Bachata
  • 20–30 NovSurf ’n Zouk GRAN CANARIA — Week 2Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain · Zouk
  • 20 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Can’t stop the feeling (Elisabeth)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 20 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Dance Aerobics (Sava)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 20 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — House Dance (Tony)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 20–23 NovVienna Calling Tango Marathon — 2026 Winter EditionVienna, Austria · Tango
  • 20–23 NovVienna Forró Festival 2026Vienna, Austria · Zouk
  • 20–23 NovVilnius Kizomba Reunion 2026Vilnius, Lithuania · Kizomba
  • 21 Nov"Kaimynėli, būki sveikas" Folk Dance FestivalVisaginas, Lithuania · Folk
  • 21 NovDansFunk Festival: HornfuckersMalmo, Sweden · Contemporary
  • 21 NovJurmala Dance Festival 2026Jurmala, Latvia · Ballroom
  • 21 NovMilano Sensual Congress — Saturday Afternoon SocialCavenago di Brianza, Italy · Bachata
  • 21–22 NovPROVE YOU'RE A PRO — High Heels Convention Greece 2026Thessaloniki, Greece · High Heels
  • 21 NovSTEPHANIE LAKE COMPANY – ManifestoCannes, France · Contemporary
  • 21 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Bachata Jam (Elisabeth)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Bachata
  • 21 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Glamstyle Dance (Christos)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Swing
  • 21 NovSwingtime International Dance Convention — Salsa Robics™ (Elisabeth)Ayia Napa, Cyprus · Salsa
  • 21 NovXI Misionis Sings and Dances Children's Folk FestivalTargovishte, Bulgaria · Folk
  • 21 NovYaouank 2026 - World's biggest fest-nozRennes, France · Folk
  • 22 NovBIZON - dance championship 📌Limassol, Cyprus · Mix
  • 22 NovCompagnie Dernière Minute – R·onde·sCannes, France · Contemporary
  • 22 NovDancenorth Australia – WayfinderCannes, France · Contemporary
  • 22 NovMilano Sensual Congress — Saturday Night SocialCavenago di Brianza, Italy · Bachata
  • 22 NovMilano Sensual Congress — Sunday Afternoon SocialCavenago di Brianza, Italy · Bachata
  • 22 NovPlateforme StudiotradeCannes, France · Contemporary
  • 22 NovThéo Touvet – RitournelleCannes, France · Contemporary
  • 24 NovCompagnie par Terre – Anne Nguyen – Matière(s) Première(s)Nice, France · Contemporary
  • 25 NovCannes Jeunes Ballet Rosella HightowerCannes, France · Contemporary
  • 25–29 NovFlashArt Festival 2026Limassol, Cyprus · Contemporary
  • 25 NovMarco da Silva Ferreira – CarcaçaCannes, France · Contemporary
  • 26 NovCompagnie Leïla Ka – Lullaby ShotGrasse, France · Contemporary
  • 26 Nov – 1 DecHot Ice Kiz Festival 2026Riga, Latvia · Kizomba
  • 26–30 NovSHINE MAMBO MADRID 2026Madrid, Spain · Salsa
  • 27–29 Nov3. Austria Linedance Festival WelsWels, Austria · Line Dance
  • 27–29 NovASC 100% Balboa FestivalBordeaux, France · Swing
  • 27–29 NovBaila Bachata WeekendRegensburg, Germany · Bachata
  • 27–30 NovBurgos Sensual 2026Burgos, Spain · Kizomba
  • 27 NovChristos Papadopoulos – My Fierce Ignorant StepCannes, France · Contemporary
  • 27–29 NovDam! Good Swing West Coast Swing weekenderAmsterdam, Netherlands · West Coast Swing
  • 27–30 NovDipanda Festival 2026Lisbon, Portugal · Kizomba
  • 27–30 NovEscapada a Salamanca — Salamanca SBK 2026Salamanca, Spain · Salsa
  • 27–29 NovFiuggi Tango & Spa 2026 (10th edition)Fiuggi, Italy · Tango
  • 27–29 NovHer Frequency Weekender – Urban Kiz, Kizomba, KonpaMunich, Germany · Kizomba
  • 27–29 NovHot Cyprus Dance Fest 2026Paphos, Cyprus · Ballroom
  • 27–30 NovThe Big Latin Event 2026Bologna, Italy · Salsa
  • 27–29 NovUrban Flow Dance Convention 2026Athens, Greece · High Heels
  • 28 NovBeaver Dam Company – Avant la nuit / The FirebirdCannes, France · Contemporary
  • 28 NovCCN Malandain Ballet Biarritz – Midi-MinuitCannes, France · Contemporary
  • 28–29 NovChristmas Street 2026 — Dance ProgrammeLimassol, Cyprus · Mix
  • 28 NovCompagnie Amala Dianor – CoquillesCannes, France · Contemporary
  • 28 NovFestival IF: ELKBarcelona, Spain · Contemporary
  • 28 NovThracian Rosary – Festival of the Bulgarian HoroPazardzhik, Bulgaria · Folk
  • 28 Nov – 2 DecXI International Music Folklore & Dance Festival – Vienna Christmas HarmonyVienna, Austria · Folk
  • 29 NovNötknäpparen — International Festival BalletUppsala, Sweden · Ballet
  • 29 NovThibaut Eiferman & Alice Vasseur – Terre 1Draguignan, France · Contemporary

December 2026

  • 1 DecDaniel Proietto – Her Voice, a tribute to Nina SimoneAntibes, France · Contemporary
  • 2 DecXLVII Utrinna Zvezda International Arts Festival (Bansko)Bansko, Bulgaria · Mix
  • 3 Dec"Rieda, sukas metų ratai 2026" National Folk Dance FestivalSiauliai, Lithuania · Folk
  • 3 DecBallet Opéra de Lyon – House / The Rite of SpringFrejus, France · Contemporary
  • 3 DecJann Gallois – ImminentesNice, France · Contemporary
  • 3–7 DecVilnius Winter Tango Marathon 2026 by El GordoVilnius, Lithuania · Tango
  • 4–6 DecBachata and Beyond ConnectionLimassol, Cyprus · Salsa
  • 4–8 DecFestival Bravo XIII 2026Genoa, Italy · Tango
  • 4–7 DecNantes Kizomba Festival 2026Nantes, France · Kizomba
  • 4–7 DecO Baião VaiLisbon, Portugal · Other
  • 4–9 DecRAICES 2026 — Afro-Cuban & Latin FestivalVermiglio, Italy · Salsa
  • 4 DecSilvia Gribaudi – Suspended ChorusGrasse, France · Contemporary
  • 4–5 DecWinter Music FestivalAyia Napa, Cyprus · Electronic
  • 5 DecCorps Magnétiques – Corps Sonores JuniorsCannes, France · Contemporary
  • 5 DecEmanuel Gat Dance – Cinq jours au soleilCannes, France · Contemporary
  • 5 DecIker Karrera Dance Company – The Room Where It HappensCannes, France · Contemporary
  • 6 DecLondon City Ballet & Orchestre national de CannesCannes, France · Contemporary
  • 6 DecModern Table Dance Company – MeditaCannes, France · Contemporary
  • 10–13 Dec1 strona – 1 spojrzenie – 180 sekund International FestivalPoznan, Poland · Contemporary
  • 10–14 DecOYOFE Vol. 11 – African Street Dance FestivalBarcelona, Spain · Hip-Hop
  • 10–14 DecParis Kizz Experience FestivalRoissy-en-France, France · Kizomba
  • 10–14 DecRainbow Festival Nancy 2026Laxou, France · Salsa
  • 10–14 DecWinter Tango Napoli 2026 (10th edition)Naples, Italy · Tango
  • 11–13 DecALRAQS Belly Dance FestivalNicosia, Cyprus · Oriental
  • 11–13 DecBachata Zouk Royals – 5th EditionFreiburg im Breisgau, Germany · Bachata
  • 11–13 DecConfuego Xmas Gala 2026Dusseldorf, Germany · Mix
  • 11–14 DecEssenza Dance Congress 2026Leon, Spain · Salsa
  • 11–15 DecTukina Lisboa 4th EditionLisbon, Portugal · Kizomba
  • 11–14 DecWinter Forró Weekend in KonstanzKonstanz, Germany · Latin
  • 12 DecHype Disco Festiwal – SzczecinSzczecin, Poland · Other
  • 12 DecKizomba Day Christmas EditionCopenhagen, Denmark · Kizomba
  • 18 Dec20th International Children’s Ballet Fairy Tale Festival “Winter Tale”Riga, Latvia · Ballet
  • 18–20 Dec7th Tango Marathon Patras 2026Patras, Greece · Tango
  • 18–20 DecToulon Westie CampOllioules, France · Swing
  • 19–21 DecFlow in the Floor – 4th editionBourg-la-Reine, France · Other
  • 19 DecHype Disco Festiwal – LublinLublin, Poland · Other
  • 19 DecMunicipal Koledari FestivalElhovo, Bulgaria · Folk
  • 24 DecAubade Ceremony — FarandoleLes Baux-de-Provence, France · Folk
  • 26–31 DecFestival de Danza Canarias Dentro y Fuera — XXV editionSanta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain · Contemporary
  • 28–30 DecRest&Jam – Contact Improvisation GatheringDresden, Germany · Contemporary
  • 29 Dec – 3 JanNew Year’s Jam 2026/2027Krakow, Poland · Swing
  • 30 Dec – 1 JanCapotango 2026–27 (New Year tango)Imola, Italy · Tango
  • 30 Dec – 3 JanI’M YOUR DJ Kizomba New Year — Paris CentreParis, France · Kizomba
  • 30 Dec – 3 JanKIZZTALK New Year Weekender 2026/27Munich, Germany · Kizomba
  • 30 Dec – 5 JanSwingVester 2026/27Wels, Austria · West Coast Swing
  • 31 Dec – 4 JanLyon New Year Celebration — édition 3Meyzieu, France · Kizomba
  • 31 DecNye New Year Escape — Kizomba / Semba / ZoukLabège, France · Kizomba

January 2027

  • 1–2 JanDouble Role / Queer Tango Marathon — Jan 1 MilongaAthens, Greece · Tango
  • 1 JanTorino Tango Marathon – Night MilongaTurin, Italy · Tango
  • 1 JanTorino Tango Marathon – PomeridianaTurin, Italy · Tango
  • 2–3 JanDouble Role / Queer Tango Marathon — Jan 2 MilongaAthens, Greece · Tango
  • 2–3 JanTango Puglia Winter 2027Conversano, Italy · Tango
  • 3 JanDouble Role / Queer Tango Marathon — Bye-bye MilongaAthens, Greece · Tango
  • 3 JanTorino Tango Marathon – Closing MilongaTurin, Italy · Tango

How much dancing costs

A night of dancing in Europe typically costs €15.

Based on 276 events with one clear euro ticket price.

Typical entry price by event type

TypeTypical price (median)Events with a clear price
Socials (milonga, salsa social)€1032
Parties€11.6760
Shows and performances€1343
Club nights€1584
Workshops€1835

By country

CountryTypical price (median)Events with a clear price
Cyprus€1591
Germany€1547
Greece€12.5036
Italy€1232
Spain€1227
France€1220

By city

CityTypical price (median)Events with a clear price
Limassol, Cyprus€1231
Athens, Greece€1328
Nicosia, Cyprus€11.6526
Ayia Napa, Cyprus€1522

Dance school market

Nicosia has the largest listed class market in Cyprus: 137 programmes from 36 schools and teachers. Cyprus: 36.4% of class programmes are for kids only.

CityClass programmesSchools and teachersMost listed styles
Nicosia13736Folk, Ballet, Hip-Hop
Limassol4827Salsa, Ballet, Oriental
Larnaca2913Ballet, Hip-Hop, Folk

Athens has the largest listed class market in Greece: 86 programmes from 16 schools and teachers. Greece: 18.7% of class programmes are for kids only.

CityClass programmesSchools and teachersMost listed styles
Athens8616Folk, Tango, Latin
Thessaloniki4613Ballroom, Folk, Tango

Method and limits

Based on events and classes listed on DanceProof after moderation. This is our coverage, not a full census. Cyprus is our home market and is covered in more depth than other countries. Prices: only events with one clear euro ticket price; passes, ranges and "from" prices are excluded; medians, not averages; groups with fewer than 20 prices are not shown. Class programmes from schools without a listing are not counted.

Countries outside Europe (Brazil) are not included.

First edition: no month-on-month comparison yet.

Cite this report

DanceProof Data Report, October 2026. https://danceproof.app/reports/2026-10

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