Isle of Man Salsa Festival 2026

Are you ready? August 7th & 8th 2026. We ARE READY to receive you:) We will be back on the beautiful Isle of Man again for our 2 night Salsa dance festival. The Villa Marina is our venue of choice and what a choice it is! A stunningly beautiful building, right on the Douglas Promenade with fabulous views of the Irish Sea. You will love this venue! The dance-floors are fabulous, there’s room to spread out and the grounds are perfect for a stroll or a picnic at breaktimes and lunchtimes. Accommodation can be found all along the Promenade and the streets on either side of the Villa Marina. There will be lots & lots of workshops in a variety of dance styles – Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Cuban Salsa Rueda, Afrobeats, Semba and more. Two evening Salsa party nights 9.00pm til 1.00am with late bar PLUS Doors open at 3.30 pm on Friday 7th August – workshops start at 4.30 pm through til 6.30pm followed by evening party from 9.00pm til 01.00am Saturday the day starts with workshops from 10am through til 5.30 pm when we will move out on to the Prom and dance amongst the public. The evening party starts at 9.00pm til 01.00am INSTRUCTORS LINE UP… ☆ Esref Parranda Ulas ☆ Richard Dunn & Angela Messenger ☆ John & Hanna Seddon ☆ Amanda Ellis ☆ Katie Harley ☆ Sam Mills & Natalie Robinson ☆ Amanda Turner ☆ Aaron Bradley-Bevan ☆ Laura Marvel ☆ Nataliia Slakva ☆ Leah Pritchard ☆ Uncle Phil DJ LINE UP… ☆ DJ Esref Parranda Ulas ☆ DJ John Seddon ☆ DJ Richard Dunn This event is growing year on year. It has a great holiday vibe and it is definitely 'ONE NOT TO MISS' Click on the link below to book your pass today https://villagaiety.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873678794 Full Weekend Pass – £100 Includes access to all workshops and evening parties on both Friday and Saturday. Friday Full Day Pass – £35 Includes access to all Friday workshops and the Friday evening party. Saturday Full Day Pass – £65 Includes access to all Saturday workshops and the Saturday evening party. Both Evening Parties - £45 Grants entry to both the Friday evening party and the Saturday evening party (workshops not included). Friday Evening Party Pass – £25 Grants entry to the Friday evening party only (workshops not included). Saturday Evening Party Pass – £30 Grants entry to the Saturday evening party only (workshops not included). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- We highly recommend that you look at and book your accommodation as soon as possible because it books up quickly. The Manx Car Rally is the week after our event so we know it will be getting busy. Places to consider: The Sefton The Mannin The Empress The Ellan Vannin The Devonian The Chesterhouse There are also B&B's along the side roads near to the venue We can't wait to see you there! :)