EL PASO Birthday Festival 2026 (2nd edition)
Location
Atta Centrs, Rīga, Latvia 🌍
Dates
November 6-8, 2026
Price
€90-180
Organizer
El Paso Social Dance Studio
About this Festival
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
Programme
Subject to change. Check the official website for the final schedule.
- ● Festival runs Friday, November 6 at 20:00 to Sunday, November 8 at 23:00
- ● 21 workshops across bachata, salsa and urban kiz with international teachers
- ● 17 hours of dancing across the parties
- ● Two night parties plus one evening social
- ● Amateur shows and lotteries throughout the weekend
- ● Photo booth, private lessons and social dancing on site
Lineup
22 confirmed artists
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Kate Gutnichenko -
Marta Eche - BZ Baba Z.
- BT Baiba T.L.
- DA Dagnis and Agate
- DV Dmitri and Victoria
- IM Inga and Marijus
- JM Juan and María
- J Jurģis
- L Liene
- MJ Marta and Jānis
- RS Raivis and Sanda
- SH Seja and Hagen
- S Shannon
- VV Valerio and Virginia
- V Violeta
- DC DJ Connected
- DJ DJ Jorge
- DN DJ Nexus
- DN DJ NoStep
- DS DJ SoulBeat
- DV DJ V1be
Festival Details
- Dance Styles
- bachata, kizomba, salsa
- Dates
- November 6-8, 2026
- Location
- Atta Centrs, Rīga, Latvia
- Organizer
- El Paso Social Dance Studio
