🎵 Málaga Balboa Weekend 2026

The Málaga Balboa Weekend returns from June 12–14, 2026 for its third edition, bringing a vibrant weekend of Balboa dancing, live music, and community energy to the beautiful coastal city of Málaga, Spain.

Located in the historic center of Málaga, this festival offers a welcoming atmosphere where dancers can improve their skills, meet fellow swing enthusiasts, and enjoy unforgettable nights of social dancing with live bands. With inspiring teachers, musical tasters, and a lively community spirit, Málaga Balboa Weekend promises a weekend full of rhythm, connection, and sunshine.

📅 Dates & Registration

Festival Dates: June 12–14, 2026

Registration: Available through the official website

Register here:

https://www.malagabalboaweekend.es/

Passes:

  • Full Pass (includes classes and parties)

Spots are limited to keep the event intimate and ensure a high-quality learning environment.

📍 What & Where

Country: Spain 🇪🇸

City: Málaga

The festival takes place in central venues within Málaga’s historic district, allowing participants to enjoy the city’s vibrant culture, gastronomy, and Mediterranean atmosphere.

Main Venues

Hotel NH Málaga

C. San Jacinto, 2

Distrito Centro, 29007 Málaga

Workshops and festival activities take place in spacious dance rooms with comfortable floors, creating a focused and welcoming learning environment.

Le Grand Café Centro

Pasillo Guimbarda

Distrito Centro, 29002 Málaga

A lively venue for evening parties where dancers can enjoy live swing music and social dancing in the heart of the city.

💃 Dance Styles

  • Balboa

🎭 Activities & Highlights

Balboa Workshops

Classes with experienced international teachers focusing on technique, musicality, and improvisation.

Musicality Special Class

A dedicated session designed to deepen dancers’ understanding of rhythm and interpretation.

Taster Classes

Short classes offered before the parties to warm up the dance floor and introduce new ideas.

Live Music Parties

Evening social dances with live swing bands performing energetic jazz and rhythm music.

Live Bands

  • The Savoy Shakers
  • Los Djangolines

Atmosphere

Friendly, energetic, and welcoming — a festival designed to create connection and great dancing in the vibrant setting of Málaga.

👣 Teachers & Artists

Montse & Alejandro

After years traveling across major swing festivals, they have developed a distinctive style rooted in improvisation, energy, and deep musicality. Their classes focus on the tools dancers need to express themselves creatively and develop their own variations on the dance floor.

Fran Doblas & Miguel Moreno

Known for their elegant and musical dancing, Fran and Miguel combine experience and clarity in their teaching. Their method emphasizes precision, connection, and attention to detail while maintaining a relaxed and approachable atmosphere.

Bands

  • The Savoy Shakers
  • Los Djangolines

Together they create the perfect soundtrack for a weekend of Balboa dancing and social connection.

🎟 Why You Should Come

Málaga Balboa Weekend offers the perfect combination of quality Balboa training, live music, and Mediterranean atmosphere.

Spend three days improving your dance, enjoying live swing bands, and connecting with dancers from across Spain and beyond — all while experiencing the vibrant culture, food, and sunshine of Málaga.

Whether you’re looking to refine your Balboa or simply enjoy a weekend of great music and dancing, this festival promises unforgettable moments on and off the dance floor.

🪩 Quick Overview

Highlights

  • Balboa workshops with international teachers
  • Musicality class and tasters
  • Live swing bands every night
  • Social dancing in central Málaga venues
  • Friendly community atmosphere in a Mediterranean setting