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Annual Sydney International Bachata Festival

Annual Sydney International Bachata Festival

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 Sydney Bachata Festival brings together Latin Dancers who love Bachata, Salsa, Kizomba, Zouk and more styles! It provides a safe haven for Latin dancers to learn all styles of Bachata with awesome workshops, showcase their talent with world-class performances, and practice their dance skills with amazing parties!

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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FULL PASSES
Best Value for money! Access to all workshops (except the Master Workshops), the parties on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, which includes the performances and the live concert!
FULL PASSES: $360
BEST value! Access to all the day workshops, shows, parties and CONCERT! Pricing: $300 'til 10 Nov. $320 'til 31 Jan. $340 'til 28 Feb. $360 'til 31 Mar. $380 'til 17 Apr. $420 at the event
FULL PASS FOR TWO (Good for 2): $680
Buy with a friend & SAVE! Access to all the day workshops, shows, parties and CONCERT! Pricing: $560 'til 10 Nov. $600 'til 31 Jan. $640 'til 28 Feb. $680 'til 31 Mar. $720 'til 17 Apr. $800 at event
BEGINNERS PASSES: $190
Access to Studio 3 for workshops. 2+ Beginners Workshop per day. Plus access to ALL parties, performances and JOHNNY SKY concert. $190 'till 31st Mar. $210 'till 17 Apr. $230 at the event

JACK & JILL: $25
** Must have a full pass ** Enter the biggest JnJ competition in Australia! Registration is only $25 before the event. During the event it is $30

MASTER WORKSHOPS & BOOTCAMP
Additional SIBF activities: MASTER WORKSHOPS by Internationals & STYLING BOOTCAMP—learn a routine & perform LIVE with JOHNNY SKY! Full Pass required
FRI - Bachata trios: $60
1.5 hours with Samuel & Melonito, Spain. $60 if pre-paid before the start of the event. $75 during the event
SAT - Dominican Flavour: $60
1.5 hours with Erick Ortiz. $60 if pre-paid before the start of the event. $75 during the event
STYLING BACHATA BOOTCAMP: $100
Perform LIVE with JOHNNY SKY! Choreography by Serana Cuevas, World Bachata Champion. 3 hours training, plus tech run. LIMITED to 20 spots. $100 early bird. $120 if purchase during the event

NIGHT PARTIES
Single party or Party pass
Party Pass: $140
Access to Friday, Saturday and Sunday (including CONCERT) parties.
Friday Party: $50
Access to shows and party on Friday
Saturday Party: $55
Access to Saturday shows and party
Sunday Party: $60

SINGLE DAY PASSES
FRIDAY PASS: $100
Access to all workshops on Friday, plus shows and party at night
SATURDAY PASS: $150
Access to workshops on Saturday, plus shows and party
SUNDAY PASS: $150
Access to workshops on Saturday, plus CONCERT, shows and party

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