DCBX 18 Latin Dance Festival 2026
Among the largest US bachata + salsa festivals by attendance. 5 days at the Crystal Gateway Marriott (Arlington); 4 concerts, 75+ workshops, parties running until 8am. DCBX bills itself as the #1 SBKZ festival in the US — the workshop count alone (200+) makes that defensible. Multiple pass tiers via Eventbrite. The festival markets itself on '200+ Latin dance, music, wellness, and fitness educational sessions'; passes typically include 4 concerts + 75 workshops + parties to 8am.
- Editor's pickOur editors recommend this festival as a standout in its scene.
- 5-day festivalMore trip than night out — plan travel and a place to stay for all 5 days.
- FormatFestival
- Dance stylesBachata, Salsa, Kizomba, Zouk
- TicketsConfirm on organizer page
Organized by
DCBX Events
DC-area bachata/salsa/kizomba/zouk congress organizer (founded by Lee Smith Jr. & Kat Aguilar-Smith) hosting the annual DCBX Latin Dance Festival each August at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA. 200+ educational sessions; among the largest US bachata festivals by attendance.
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