LATIN AFRO FEST ZURICH 2026

Latin Afro Fest Zurich 2026 is a 2-day festival running May 30 to 31, 2026 in Zurich, Switzerland, focused on the Cuban and Afro-Caribbean side of the Latin dance scene. The program centers on reparto, Afro-Cuban, Afro dance and Cuban salsa rather than the sensual bachata circuit.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• ▶15+ workshops and masterclasses over two days
• ▶Saturday workshops at Hohlstrasse 560 (3rd floor)
• ▶Saturday night official party at Salsa Rica by Bananenreiferei and Tanzwerk 101
• ▶Live music alongside DJ sets at the main party
• ▶Sunday afternoon workshop block plus performance shows

LINEUP HIGHLIGHTS

Jaison Rodriguez headlines on reparto and urban choreo, while Melissa teaches reparto and Afro Cuban. Maikel Santana brings salsa and hip-hop fusion, with Tahyra covering Cuban salsa style and Akram Bouchiba leading Afro and urban fusion. Alexander and Gley deliver reparto fit sessions, Ray Callejas anchors the Cuban salsa block alongside Tahyra, and Julio Napoles teaches hip-hop and salsa. Livia Furrer covers Afro and dancehall, Sara Paxolieta handles salsa lady style, Thotte teaches Venezuelan Afro and Reem closes with reggaeton.

DANCE STYLES

• ▶Reparto
• ▶Cuban Salsa
• ▶Afro Cuban
• ▶Afro Dance
• ▶Reggaeton

PRACTICAL INFO

• ▶Venue: Workshops at Hohlstrasse 560, party at Salsa Rica (Pfingstweidstrasse 101), Zurich
• ▶Dates: May 30 to May 31, 2026
• ▶Price: from €20 to €229
• ▶Organizer: Latin Afro Fest Zurich