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Barcelona Balboa Festival

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About the festival

Barcelona - Spain 🇪🇸 Balboa

🎵 Barcelona Balboa Festival 2025

From October 31 to November 2, 2025, the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain, will host the next edition of the Barcelona Balboa Festival (BBF) — a high-quality, community-driven event organised by BCNswing, in collaboration with Gloria Garcia.

The BBF focuses on delivering an accessible, top-tier learning experience with exceptional international teachers, unforgettable live music parties, and a strong emphasis on connection, inclusion, and balance between leaders and followers.

📅 Dates & Registration

• Dates: October 31 – November 2, 2025
• Registration opens: June 1, 2025 at 20:00 (CEST)
• Website: barcelonabalboafestival.com
• City: Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸
• Organised by: BCNswing & Gloria Garcia
• Passes:
  • Full Pass: workshops + parties + activities
  • Party Pass: live music nights only
• Prices: same as 2024 — affordable and volunteer-run

📍 What & Where

• Location: beautiful dance halls in central Barcelona.
• Vibe: relaxed, international, and full of warmth — dance, learn, and explore the city.
• Schedule: designed to balance classes, socials, and free time to enjoy Barcelona.

💃 Dance Styles

Balboa

🎭 Activities & Highlights

• Workshops with top international Balboa teachers.
• Student-centered approach for personalized learning.
• No competitions, just pure social dancing and connection.
• Live music parties with endless social dancing.
• Leader-follower balance to maximize dancing opportunities.
• Volunteer-based, non-profit event, keeping prices accessible to all.

A festival that blends quality, community, and the soul of Barcelona — where every dance feels like home.

👣 Teachers

• Nick Williams & Sylvia Sykes 🇺🇸
• Mel & Jo Calanglang 🇬🇧

An outstanding teaching team bringing a mix of tradition, innovation, and inspiration to every class.

🎟 Why You Should Come

The Barcelona Balboa Festival is one of Europe’s most beloved Balboa gatherings — a place where dancers come not just to learn, but to connect.

Enjoy a weekend of world-class instruction, unforgettable parties, and the timeless charm of Barcelona.