Hanmer Salsa Fest 2026

Hanmer Salsa Fest 2026 The 31st Annual Hanmer Hot Springs Alpine Salsa Winter Festival in New Zealand Looking for an unforgettable winter dance getaway in New Zealand? Join dancers from across NZ for the 31st Annual Hanmer Salsa Winter Festival in beautiful Hanmer Springs, happening 21–22 August 2026. Enjoy a full weekend of: 💃 Salsa, Bachata, Cuban Salsa & Rueda 🕺 Workshops for all levels, including the new Level 3 classes 🎉 Incredible Friday & Saturday night parties 🤝 Social dancing with dancers from Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Nelson, Dunedin, Blenheim and beyond ♨️ Hot pools, mountain scenery, great food, and an amazing dance community We're also thrilled to welcome international stars Jaime Jesus & Mary Grace, together with an outstanding team of NZ instructors and special guest teachers. - x10 Workshops in Salsa & Bachata - Friday & Saturday Parties Special International Guest Teachers - Jaime Jesus & Mary Grace (Sydney Australia) - Reuben & Milena NZ/Caribbean (Visiting from Cyprus) Local Guest Teachers - Gina & Nicolas (NZ & Chile) - Saione (NZ) ⚠️ All discounted passes have now SOLD OUT! Only 70 Full Price Weekend Passes remain. Once they're gone, online registrations will close. You can still purchase a pass with cash at the door, subject to availability. However, entry to workshops cannot be guaranteed if they reach capacity, so we strongly recommend booking now to secure your place. All Online Sales End in Aug 2026 but you can purchase individually parties & workshops at the door .. please read details online > www.hanmersalsa.com/shop We've got some exciting news! ✨ 2026 Timetable updated with a NEW Level 3 Workshop ✨ New guest teachers announced: Reuben & Milena (special visit from Cyprus 🇨🇾) 📅 Check out the updated timetable: https://www.hanmersalsa.com/timetable 🎟️ Book your Weekend Pass today before the remaining 70 passes are gone! Just a heads up, if you get an invite, consider yourself lucky! Unfortunately, Facebook doesn’t let us invite people forever. But hey, everyone’s invited! Feel free to share it with a friend who might be interested too.