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Blues Juke Joint Weekend

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About the festival

Porto - Portugal Blues

🎵 Blues Juke Joint Weekend 2025

October 10–12, 2025 – Porto, Portugal.

Three unmissable days of dancing, live music, and pure energy! Inspired by the legendary Juke Joints, this festival celebrates Blues culture with amazing classes, incredible bands, and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere to connect and have fun.

📅 Dates & Registration

• Dates: October 10, 11 & 12, 2025
• Registration: Open via the official website
• Pass options: Full Pass, Party Pass, and individual workshops
• Early Bird discounts available until spots run out

📍 What & Where

• City: Porto, Portugal
• Main Venues:
  • Espaço Compasso (workshops & classes)
  • Casa das Artes (live music parties)
  • Downtown venues for socials and concerts

💃 Dance Styles

Blues, Afro Jazz, Traditional African Dances

🎭 Activities & Highlights

• Workshops in Blues and African-rooted dance styles with an international line-up
• Live concerts & night parties with top local and European blues bands
• Social dances and after parties with DJs
• Porto Blues Tour exploring the city’s cultural landmarks
• Warm & inclusive atmosphere for learning, dancing, and connecting

👣 Instructors & Classes

Our stellar line-up of teachers will guide you through a rich variety of Blues and African-rooted dance styles:

• Annette Kühnle: Solo Blues; Blues Partnering with Luísa Barros
• Luísa Barros: Blues Partnering with Annette Kühnle
• Renske Borgens: Solo Blues; Blues Partnering with Dongsheng Yuan
• Dongsheng Yuan: Blues Partnering with Renske Borgens and Edmilson Botelho
• Edmilson Botelho: Afro-Jazz; Blues Partnering with Dongsheng Yuan; Traditional Dance from São Tomé and Príncipe
• Tony Mondlane: Mozambican Traditional Dance

From soulful Blues to the vibrant pulse of African dances, this festival is a true celebration of rhythm, culture, and human connection.

🎟 Why You Should Come

Blues Juke Joint Weekend is more than a festival—it’s a celebration of life, rhythm, and togetherness. Set in the charming city of Porto, it offers world-class instruction, live bands, and a community-driven spirit that will make you fall in love with the Blues all over again.