Porto Kizomba Festival — Summer Paradise 2026

From July 22 to 26, 2026, Praia de Lavadores in Vila Nova de Gaia hosts another edition of the Porto Kizomba Festival — Summer Paradise, one of the most anticipated dance gatherings of the summer in northern Portugal. For five days, the Golden Tulip Porto Gaia & Spa Hotel becomes a stage dedicated to kizomba, semba and bachata, featuring intensive workshops, masterclasses led by international instructors, social nights and a lively beach party by the Douro river and the Atlantic.

The program blends learning with socializing: alongside technical classes, attendees can enjoy showcases, themed dinners and social parties that run late into the night, drawing dancers from many nationalities to Vila Nova de Gaia. Tickets are available in several formats, from single workshop passes to full VIP packages.

For visitors exploring the Douro Vinhateiro region, the festival is a great reason to extend a stay in Gaia, pairing the energy of Latin dance with Port wine cellar visits and river views just minutes from Porto's historic centre.