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The Sydney Bachata Festival is the longest running Bachata Festival in the world!
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The 2025 SIBF
The SIBF started back in April, 2008. It was the first one of its kind, creating a Bachata revolution all over the world!
The Sydney Bachata Festival brings together Latin Dancers that love Bachata, Salsa, Kizomba, Zouk and more styles! It provides a safe heaven for Latin dancers to learn all styles of Bachata with awesome workshops, showcase their talent with world-calls performances, and practice their dance skills with amazing parties!
Discover the Festival
Discover the Festival
The SIBF started back in April, 2008. It was the first one of its kind, creating a Bachata revolution all over the world!
The Sydney Bachata Festival brings together Latin Dancers that love Bachata, Salsa, Kizomba, Zouk and more styles! It provides a safe heaven for Latin dancers to learn all styles of Bachata with awesome workshops, showcase their talent with world-calls performances, and practice their dance skills with amazing parties!
BEGINNER BACHATA DANCER! Yes you! We have an special PASS for you to enjoy the SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL BACHATA FESTIVAL!
We know that attending the festival as a Beginner dancer can be intimidating. Therefore we have released BEGINNERS PASSES! 🙌
You get access to
📛 STUDIO 3 workshop space, where there will be on offer 2 Beginners workshops per day.
Plus
📛 Access to all the parties
📛 Access to all the performances
📛 Access to DAMA concert!
Get your PASSES and enjoy the festival!
EVENT PROGRAMME
One Welcome Party, plus 3 days and 3 nights of Bachata bliss! And with an After Party too!
Dance alongside hundreds of Bachateros under the same roof!
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 International Bachata Singer and a live band!
🔸 TOP International & National instructors
🔸 And as always, lots of surprises!
Click on the buttons below for the event files. Please always check the year of the document.
GET INVOLVED WITH THE FESTIVAL
Would you like to be considered as an artist / professional performer for the festival? Fill out the 1st. form EXPRESION OF INTEREST and one of our directors will be in contact with you
If you have already been confirmed as a team leader, fill our the 2nd form TEAM REGISTRATION
THURSDAY
Pre-party (same venue as the Festival)
Workshop
Instructors Presentation
Party
FRIDAY
Afternoon workshops
Tech Run
Performances
Party
SATURDAY
Morning & afternoon workshops
Tech Run
Performances
Party
SUNDAY
Morning & afternoon workshops
Tech Run
Performances
LIVE BACHATA CONCERT
Party
MONDAY
After-party (different venue)
Workshop
Party
ARTISTS
Top quality national instructors that are World champions, Australian champions and just amazing professionals! Plus VENENO live!
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.
Concert only tickets available as well
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!
Our list national instructors will be showcase on our social media page. Be sure to follow us!
2025 ACTIVITIES
BACHATA JnJ 2025
🚨 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
🚨 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).
*Attendees must have a full pass in order to participate
WELCOME PARTY
MASTER WORKSHOPS
MASTER WORKSHOPS
WELCOME PARTY
PARTY THEMES
AFTER PARTY
The venue
WEST HQ
West HQ is Sydney’s leading landmark destination for Entertainment, Fitness, Lifestyle and Accommodation in the Western Sydney Region
33 Railway St, Rooty Hill NSW 2766
ACCOMMODATION
NOVOTEL WEST HQ
33 Railway Street, Rooty Hill NSW 2766 Australia
We have an amazing deal for all festival attendees. Deal is only available by completing the PDF form below, and sending it directly to the venue.
Hotel is right next to venue! Walk from venue to hotel in less than 3 mins!
NOTE: We have secured discounted rates at the NOVOTEL, but rooms are limited. So book early and secure your room.
We highly recommend to join our Private FB Group to stay up to date with the latest development of the festival!
What are you waiting for?
Attend the event and enjoy every activity on offer! FULL PASSES are the best value for money! We will offer first FULL PASSES which can be used for Performers and General Attendees. Closer to the date we will release DAY PASSES, NIGHT TICKETS and more options.
GET YOUR PASSES EARLY
FULL PASSES increase in price closer to the date. So buy your passes early and enjoy the savings!
FULL PASS FOR 2 PEOPLE
Enjoy a nice discount when you purchase 2 passes (for you and your friend). Based on the Early Bird price.