Description

🌍 World Salsa Meeting 2026 – 16th Edition

📍 Location:
Tower Genova Airport Hotel & Conference Center, Genoa, Italy
📅 Dates:
April 17–19, 2026
🎟️ Organized by: Alvares Events
📧 Contact: info@alvaresproduction.com
🌐 Official Website: alvaresevents.com

🔥 What is the World Salsa Meeting?

The World Salsa Meeting is a 3-day international dance festival featuring salsa, bachata, and more bringing together top-level artists, instructors, DJs, and dancers from around the globe.
Everything takes place in one single venue, making it an stress-free experience filled with workshops, parties, shows, and competitions.

🎶 Artists & DJs

While the full 2026 lineup hasn't been officially announced yet, previous editions have included world-class artists like:

• Fadi Fusion
• Jessica Quiles
• Oliver Pineda
• Griselle Ponce
• Eddie Torres Jr.

🏨 Venue & Accommodation

🛎️ Tower Genova Airport Hotel & Conference Center

• Includes:
• Located just 1 km from Genoa Airport
• 4-star hotel with over 200 rooms
• Over 900 m² of dance floor
• 1 large party hall
• 2 workshop rooms
• Accommodation packages available (single/double rooms with breakfast or half board)

🎟️ Ticket Types:

• Competition Pass: for those entering the competition
• Day Pass: choose Friday, Saturday, or Sunday
• Party Pass (Fri/Sat/Sun): access to evening parties only
• Combo Pass (WSM + On2 Salsa Congress): discounted bundle
• Full Pass: access to all workshops, shows, and parties

🏆 Salsa & Bachata Competition

📅 April 19, 2026
Hosted in collaboration with Next Stop Bailadores, the competition gives dancers the opportunity to showcase their talent and win cash prizes.

Judges and prize pool to be announced

Open to international competitors

💰 Entry fee: €30

✈️ Travel Tips

🛳️ Genoa is also a port city—great for post-festival coastal travel!

🚆 Train connections available from Milan, Rome, and Nice

✈️ Nearest airport: Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) – 5 mins from venue