The Annual Sydney International Bachata Festival is Australia’s largest Bachata dance festival and concert and the first festival dedicated to this dance.
Local and international dancers perform world-class shows over three days, which include an urban Bachata concert and three days of dancing workshops for individuals interested in learning the Bachata or other Latin dances.
Annual Sydney International Bachata Festival 2025 Dates, Program & Artists
The SIBF will be an experience like no other! WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Welcome Party + 3 nights of parties during the event + After Party
- 3 Workshops spaces: Workshops in Bachata, Salsa and more styles
- Live shows and performances with state-of-the-art production
- 3 party rooms: Bachata room, Salsa room and Kizomba/Zouk room
- LIVE CONVERT with an International Bachata Singer and a live band!
- TOP International & National instructors
- And as always, lots of surprises!
International Bachata Singers
Sydney, get ready for an unforgettable night of Bachata! 🎶 On Sunday, April 20th, the incredible Johnny Sky —one of the most recognized Bachata artists in the world —i s bringing his sensational voice and chart-topping hits to the SIBF!
💃✨ Backed by the amazing Gonzalo Porta’s band, this is your chance to experience the raw passion and rhythm of Bachata like never before. Don’t miss this exclusive concert, proudly presented by the **Sydney International Bachata Festival!**
Grab your tickets now and get ready to dance, sing, and feel the music! 🎤🔥
Entry to the concert is included in the FULL PASS or PARTY PASS.
LATIN DANCE INSTRUCTORS
We will bring you the best International & National talent in Bachata (all styles: Sensual, Dominican and Moderna), plus Salsa, Zouk and more!
Some of these national instructors have been shown in the image gallery below.
SIBF 2025 – OFFICIAL WELCOME PARTY
Join us at the official WELCOME of the SIBF! Get to know our international instructors, dance with national artists, and connect with people just before the festival!
7:45pm Sensual Bachata Workshop by Poorang (VIC)
8:30pm Dominican Bachata Workshop by Erick Ortiz (USA PR)
9:15pm Bachata Party
10:45pm Shows
Party ‘till 1am
Workshop + Party: $30 pre-paid (limited to 50 people, $40 at the door if available)
Party only: $25
JOIN THE BIGGEST JnJ IN AUSTRALIA!
This exciting event celebrates connection, creativity, and social dancing as dancers pair up with random partners to show off their skills and musicality.
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just love the thrill of the floor, this is your chance to shine, win prizes, and be part of an unforgettable moment.
BACHATA PERFORMANCE BOOTCAMP
This is a unique opportunity to perform LIVE at the JOHNNY SKY concert on Sunday 20th of April!
Learn a beautiful and challenging Bachata routine by World Champion SERENA CUEVAS.
- Training Sessions: Friday 1pm, Saturday 10am, Sunday 10am
- Performance on Sunday night, 20 April!
- LIMITED to 20 Spots!
- Only $100 (early bird price, otherwise $120).
The event attracts passionate individuals about the Bachata dance, and it’s the perfect opportunity to learn about it from the talented international instructors who travel to Sydney for the show. Other dances you can learn at the workshop include Kizomba, Zouk, Samba, and Reggaeton.
There are workshops for beginners to advanced level dancers, with special Master Workshops available, although this isn’t included in the full pass. Master Workshops require a separate registration and are only available in limited numbers.
The Annual Sydney International Bachata Festival is famous in the international dance community, which makes it a highly anticipated event each year. Many instructors and performers come from the Dominican Republic, home to the most talented Bachateros.
Getting There
The convenient location makes us minutes from the M7, M4 and Great Western Highway and only 20 mins from the Hills Shire, Cumberland Shire, Parramatta, and Penrith.
Parking
There are 2,100 free car spaces / 950 undercover available at West HQ for your ease and convenience.
West HQ:
P1 multi-story carpark, enter via 33 Railway Street, Rooty Hill NSW 2766.
P5 multi-story carpark, enter via 33 Railway Street, Rooty Hill NSW 2766.
Public Transport
West HQ is easily accessible by public transport. Four bus stops are outside the destination, and the closest train station is a 15-minute walk away.
Rideshare
West HQ is a stop on any rideshare app, allowing you to travel to and from the destination with ease and convenience.
Taxi
A taxi rank is located between the Main Entrance and Novotel Sydney, West HQ.
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