EL PASO Birthday Festival 2026 (2nd edition)

El Paso Birthday Festival 2026 is the 2nd edition, running November 6 to 8, 2026 at Atta Centrs in Riga, Latvia. The festival marks the El Paso studio's 16th anniversary with international teachers across bachata, salsa, and urban kiz. The format runs 21 workshops and 17 hours of party time across the weekend.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• ▶21 workshops in bachata, salsa, and urban kiz with international and local teachers
• ▶Two night parties and one evening social, 17 hours of dancing total
• ▶Studio anniversary shows, lotteries, and themed entertainment
• ▶All activities at Atta Centrs on Krasta iela 60

LINEUP HIGHLIGHTS

The 2026 urban kiz roster headlines Shannon alongside Seja & Hagen and Dmitri & Victoria. Liene, Baba Z., and Violeta round out the kiz programme. The bachata floor features Juan & María and Dagnis & Agate, with Latvian artists Raivis and Sanda also teaching.

DANCE STYLES

• ▶Bachata
• ▶Salsa
• ▶Urban Kiz

PRACTICAL INFO

• ▶Venue: Atta Centrs, Riga
• ▶Dates: November 6 to November 8, 2026
• ▶Price: from €90
• ▶Organizer: El Paso Social Dance Studio