£220 £160
From 1st August (limited availability)
Includes all workshops, classes and evening party on individual days. Gives you flexibility.
Complete access to all festival areas including workshops, classes, live music, performances and evening parties throughout the whole event.
From 1st August (limited availability)
IAccess to an evening fiesta featuring live music, top DJs, performances, social dancing, and the incredible New Year's Eve celebration.
The Havana Salsa New Year Festival is where dancers come together to learn, connect, celebrate and create unforgettable memories.
Whether you’re taking your first Salsa steps or have years of experience, you’ll find an inspiring atmosphere, welcoming community and an incredible weekend filled with dancing.
New Year Festival: This is a 3 day event
Dates: Thur 31st Dec 2026 – Sat 2nd Jan 2027
Event Opens: 15:30 on Thur 31st December 2026
Daily Workshops: on both the 1st & 2nd January will be 11:00 – 18:00
Live Band on the 1st & 2nd Jan: 23:30 onwards
Evening Fiestas Start: 20:30 onwards with Evening Classes @ 20:45 all 3 evenings
Organised By: Havana Salsa Events
Phone: 01509 351023
Email: info@havanasalsaevents.uk
Location:
Birmingham Conference & Events Centre
Hill St, Birmingham B5 4EW
Accommodation & Reservations:
Holiday Inn Birmingham Holiday Inn Birmingham City by IHG
Our confirmed all star performance CSBK artist line up for 2026 includes some of the biggest names in the Latin community, some making their UK debut with Havan Salsa. The artists have dance credentials ranging from World Champions, to backing dancers with Shakira, to Dancing with the Stars dancers.
The Havana Salsa New Year Festival has become one of the biggest Latin dance and Salsa festivals in the UK. So it’s no wonder that performers and international artists from far and wide want to be part of this spectacular event.
At Havana Salsa, we believe dancing is about more than steps.
It’s about meeting people, building confidence, staying active, travelling, laughing and creating experiences you’ll remember for years.
Our festival brings together one of the friendliest Latin dance communities in the UK, creating an atmosphere that keeps dancers returning year after year.
💃 Brand New To Salsa / Bachata
🕺 An Improver
🌟 An Experienced Dancer
🤝 Attending Solo
❤️ Coming As A Couple
You’ll feel welcome at Havana Salsa
Three days of learning, connection, friendship and unforgettable memories await.
We’ve upped the game this year with the our first confirmed live band, the sensational international Cuban orchestra band Papucho y Manana Club. See below for details. More live entertainment and music to be announced soon.
International award winning Manana Club is a Cuban 14 piece orchestra led by Pedro Ordóñez (Papucho) – violinist, bassist, arranger, composer, and music producer. Blending all genres of Cuban music, especially “Timba,” with jazz and funk, as well as traditional Cuban music in all its forms and styles. They’re youthful approach combines choreography, instrumental solos, and fresh, contemporary arrangements within the Cuban musical tradition.
Please keep your email safe as the code will be scanned when you check in. The ticket can be printed or you can show the QR code on your phone.
Each QR code is different and unique to you so please ensure you keep this email secure.
To save delays, please have your QR code ready before checking in, or contact us in good time before checking in if there are any issues.
Wristbands will be used throughout the event and will be issued to you during check-in
Tickets are not refundable, but can be transferred to other salseros with a £5 admin fee.
FULL 3 DAY Festival Pass (31st/1st/2nd)
Super Early Bird £150
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Join one of the UK’s most exciting New Year Latin dance celebrations.
Workshops, socials, performances and celebrations from start to finish.
Meet people from Birmingham, London, Manchester, Leicester, Coventry, Sheffield and beyond.
Improve your dancing with classes for different levels and styles.
Dance to the best Salsa, Bachata and Latin music all weekend.
Be inspired by professional artists and dance teams.
Most attendees rotate partners and many come alone.
Easy access from Birmingham New Street Station with nearby hotels and accommodation.
Each night we’ll have a different dress theme.
31st – Glam Theme
1st – White Theme
2nd – Havana Nights Theme
“The best Cuban salsa festival I’ve attended in the UK.”
” Amazing Cuban atmosphere, electric, and incredibly friendly people”
” I came alone and left with friends from all over the country”
” The highlight for me was the percussion workshop, and the impromptu animations, and ruedas from the artists”
” New Year for me has always been a non eventful time of year for me, but this event has made me look forward to New Year each year”
“For New Year prices are always inflated for that one night, when you can have 3 nights for that at this festival and 110% more enjoyable, what a great experience here in the UK”
Due to the size of this event, we are fortunate to have the entire Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre and rooms exclusively reserved for our New Year Festival guests and friends.
On top of that, we have secured an exclusive discounted rate which is extraordinary value for this time of year and provides you with all of the creature comforts you could possibly want, bringing a little extra luxury to your Latin festival experience.
Check in: 3:00pm
Check out: 11:00am
If the official festival hotel, Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre, is fully booked, don’t worry,there are plenty of excellent accommodation options within easy reach of the venue and Birmingham city centre.
Ideal for groups, couples, or guests staying for the entire festival weekend:
Accommodation prices typically increase as New Year’s Eve approaches. We strongly recommend booking your room as early as possible once you’ve secured your festival ticket.
Consider booking an apartment together to reduce costs and make your festival weekend even more enjoyable.
TO BOOK YOUR ROOM:
Please use our unique link to secure your accommodation at the Holiday Inn with our specially agreed rate and other options.
Our full festival agenda, schedules and timetables for all workshops, performances etc will be added on the 1st of December.
Keep an eye out here for the latest details, including updates for times and changes.
Day 1: Workshops • Social Dancing • Shows • New Year Celebration
Day 2: Workshops • Social Dancing • Live Band
Day 3: Workshops • Farewell Social • Live Band
The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre (BCEC) (Holiday Inn Hotel)
Hill Street, Birmingham, B5 4EW
🚆 2-minute walk from Birmingham New Street Station. Exit the station onto Smallbrook Queensway, turn right, and you’ll see the Holiday Inn entrance on your left.
🚗 Easy access from M6, M5 & M42
✈️ 15 minutes from Birmingham Airport
🏨 Hotels and apartments within walking distance
Making it easy for dancers from across the UK and beyond to join the Havana Salsa New Year Festival. 💃🎉
Nearest parking:
NCP Birmingham New Street B5 4AN (St Jude’s) – right next to the hotel. £13.95 for 24hrs (Pay at the Holiday Inn hotel reception, NOT the NCP).
By Bus or Tram:
Most city centre routes stop within walking distance. Head toward New Street Station and follow the signs.
