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Cape Town Summer Salsa Fest

Cape Town Afro-Latin SummerFest · December 2026. A major SBK festival supported by Cape Town talent, with workshops, socials, themed parties, bootcamps and shows.

5 days. 23 instructors. 40+ workshops and 5 themed parties.
FULL SUMMER SALSA FESTIVAL PASS
R1,200

Use featured Festival Artist promo code ADINE26 and pay R1,099.

SAVE R101 · PROMO PRICE R1,099
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10–16 December 2026 · Cape Town

Cape Town Afro-Latin Summer Salsa Fest 2026 promo poster — ADINE26
SUMMERFEST SALSA · FESTIVAL DETAILS

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Cape Town is hosting this Afro-Latin SummerFest in December 2026, supported by local talent. The festival promotion highlights workshops, socials, parties and a full SBK programme.

5 Days

Festival programme.

23 Instructors

Festival teaching team.

5 DJs

Music across the festival.

5 Themed Parties

Social nights and party experiences.

40+ Workshops

A broad workshop programme.

SBK Bootcamps

Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba focus.

Privates + Show Night

Private sessions and performances.

Fashion Show + T-shirt

Festival fashion show and festival T-shirt; final T-shirt designs coming soon.

Full Summer Salsa Festival Passes are R1,200. Use featured artist code ADINE26 to pay R1,099 — a R101 discount. WHATSAPP ADINE: 079 242 9461.

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Cape Town Afro-Latin Summer Salsa Fest 2026 festival details poster
WHAT’S ON · CAPE TOWN · 5–11 OCTOBER 2026

YOUR WEEK IN
CAPE TOWN.

Not a flyer wall. A live-style weekly guide to Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, social dance and selected jazz/music experiences around Cape Town. Use the filters in your head: pick a day, pick a vibe, then confirm with the organiser before you travel.

HEADLINE WEEKLY FEATURE

VIBRAS DANCE STUDIO

Southern Suburbs SBK starts here. Beginner-friendly Salsa, Bachata & Kizomba every Monday and Wednesday at Bergvliet Bowls Hall. No partner. No experience. First class free for new dancers.

MON 5 OCT · 19:30–21:30   |   WED 7 OCT · 19:30–21:30   |   BERGVLIET
MON 5Vibras + SACATO CBD
TUE 6Salsa classes
WED 7Vibras + city classes
THU 8SBK Social + live music
FRI 9Salsa + Artscape
SAT 10UCT dance + Artscape
SUN 11Sun-Kissed + Mojo

SBK & SOCIAL DANCE THIS WEEK

MON 5

SACATO CBD SBK

7PM Salsa · 8PM Bachata · 9PM Kizomba.

Riebeek Street · Cape Town CBD
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TUE 6

Paradiso Salsa & Mambo

Weekly Salsa & Mambo class listed for Tuesday evening.

19:30–21:30 · Cape Town
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TUE 6

Que Pasa Salsa

Tuesday Salsa class — an easy weekday option for visitors.

18:00–19:00 · Cape Town
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WED 7

Evolution Dance Salsa

Weekly Salsa class for another Wednesday dance option.

19:00–20:00 · Cape Town
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THU 8 · SOCIAL

Long Street SBK Social

Beginner SBK class followed by social dancing. Social entry listed free.

18:30 class · 20:00 social · 209 Long Street
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FRI 9

SACATO Weekend Salsa

Friday Salsa event listing — check organiser for the final venue/programme.

20:00–23:00 · Cape Town
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SAT 10

UCT B&L Society Formal

Ballroom · Latin · Salsa · Bachata · social dancing.

18:00 · Kelvin Grove, Newlands · R650 listed
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SUN 11 · FREE

Sun-Kissed Salsa

Salsa · Bachata · Kizomba social by the Atlantic.

15:00 · Sea Point Pavilion · Free listed
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SUN 11 · FREE

Mojo Salsa Sundays

Beginner Salsa class, then a full social night. A strong visitor-friendly Sunday option.

19:00 · Mojo Market, Sea Point · Free listed
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CAPE TOWN JAZZ DANCING COMMUNITY

JAZZ DANCE SCHOOL

Strictly Jazz Dance School

Cape-style Jazz dancing classes and community. A recurring option for people looking for Jazz dancing in Cape Town.

Cape Town · Classes & community dance
SOLO JAZZ · SWING

Hotfoot Society / Cape Town Swing

Solo Jazz, Swing, Lindy Hop and Charleston classes and socials for locals and visitors.

Cape Town · Weekly classes & socials
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JAZZ, LIVE MUSIC & CULTURE PICKS

THU 8 · ARTSCAPE

Louis Mhlanga — Living For The Living

Voices of the Ages concert series — a strong live-music pick for the week.

20:00–21:30 · Artscape
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FRI 9 · ARTSCAPE

Internet Athi — Polymorphism

Voices of the Ages: Polymorphism — Love In All Its Forms.

20:00–21:30 · Artscape
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SAT 10 · ARTSCAPE

Zolani Mahola — People Power

Saturday night live-music feature in the Voices of the Ages series.

20:00–21:30 · Artscape
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POP UP checks public event sources, but schedules can change. Always confirm directly with the organiser before travelling or paying. Want your Cape Town dance or jazz event listed? Contact POP UP EVENTS CPT.

THE EXPERIENCE

COME FOR THE DANCE.
STAY FOR THE CONNECTION.

A Cape Town Afro-Latin experience built around workshops, social dancing, parties, performances and the people who make the dance floor feel like home. Whether Salsa is your language, Bachata is your mood, Kizomba is your connection or Afro is your energy—this is your invitation.

Salsa

Energy, musicality and social-floor connection.

Bachata

Flow, expression and late-night dance-floor chemistry.

Kizomba

Connection, control and unmistakable Afro-Lusophone rhythm.

Afro

Movement, culture and the pulse behind the celebration.

SEE THE ENERGY

DON'T JUST READ ABOUT IT.
FEEL THE VIBE.

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WATCH THE OFFICIAL REEL
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FEATURED REEL

See Cape Town's Afro-Latin energy

Watch the festival Reel on Instagram, then return to claim the festival pass.

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VISITING CAPE TOWN? · SBK TRAVEL GUIDE

LAND IN CAPE TOWN.
FIND THE DANCE FLOOR.

Searching for Salsa, Bachata or Kizomba while travelling in Cape Town? The city has an active SBK scene with socials, beginner-friendly classes, workshops and festivals. POP UP EVENTS CPT is being built as a discovery point for international dancers looking for what to dance, where to go and what is coming next.

Salsa Cape Town

Find Salsa classes, socials, festival experiences and beginner-friendly dance nights across Cape Town.

Bachata Cape Town

Discover Bachata classes, social floors and Afro-Latin events for locals and travelling dancers.

Kizomba Cape Town

Explore Kizomba classes, socials, workshops and special events around the city.

SBK Cape Town

Your starting point for Salsa, Bachata & Kizomba events, visitor information and featured experiences.

What does SBK mean?

SBK is Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba — three of the core social dance styles found across Cape Town's Afro-Latin scene.

Can tourists join Cape Town socials?

Yes. Many Cape Town SBK events welcome visitors and dancers of different levels, including beginner-friendly classes before social dancing.

When is the Summer Fiesta?

Cape Town Afro-Latin Summer Salsa Fest runs 10–16 December 2026 in Cape Town, bringing local and international dancers together for workshops, parties and social dancing.

How do I book the featured offer?

Use promo code ADINE26 for the R1,200 Full Festival Pass and contact the booking number directly through WhatsApp.

YOUR NEXT CAPE TOWN DANCE MEMORY

THE GROUP CHAT CAN WAIT.
YOUR PASS SHOULDN'T.

Use ADINE26 and secure the R1,200 Full Festival Pass via WhatsApp. Bring your crew, your dance shoes and your summer energy.

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