Bremen DanceSport Festival 2026 returns with an extensive international program that combines WDSF championships, international open competitions, solo categories, and German national DTV events over three full days of competition. Hosted in Bremen, the event attracts dancers across all age groups and levels, from Juvenile and Junior divisions to elite Adult and Senior championships.

The festival stands out not only because of its size, but also because of the variety of disciplines offered throughout the weekend. Competitors will find Standard, Latin, Solo Female, Rising Stars, Under 21, and Senior categories, alongside prestigious World Championship events that bring top-level international couples and solo dancers to the floor.

A major highlight of the 2026 edition includes:

• WDSF World Championship Standard Senior III
• WDSF World Championship Latin Junior II
• WDSF World Championship Solo Latin Female Adult

In addition to the international WDSF competitions, the event also hosts official DTV competitions for German dancers, creating a busy and energetic atmosphere throughout the venue.

Venue

The competition takes place at Congress Bremen, one of northern Germany’s major event venues located close to the city center and Bremen Central Station.

Venue address:

Congress Bremen
Parkplatz Bürgerweide
Theodor-Heuss-Allee 15
28215 Bremen
Germany

Additional parking is available at:

Messe-Parkhaus
Hollerallee 99
28215 Bremen

The venue offers multiple competition halls and spacious dance floors suitable for international championships and large-scale competitions.

Competition floors:

Congress Bremen is well connected by public transport and easily accessible from Bremen Airport, Bremen Hauptbahnhof, and major highways. The surrounding Bürgerweide area also provides hotels, restaurants, and convenient infrastructure for international visitors.

Competition Highlights

The 2026 edition features an exceptionally large international schedule across all three days.

Major championship events include:

• WDSF World Championship Standard Senior III
• WDSF World Championship Latin Junior II
• WDSF World Championship Solo Latin Female Adult

International WDSF competitions include:

• WDSF International Open Standard Adult
• WDSF International Open Latin Adult
• WDSF Open Standard Youth
• WDSF Open Latin Youth
• WDSF Open Standard Junior I & II
• WDSF Open Latin Junior I & II
• WDSF Open Latin Under 21
• WDSF Open Standard & Latin Rising Stars
• WDSF Open Standard & Latin Senior categories
• WDSF Solo Female Standard & Latin categories

Juvenile categories are also included on Sunday, creating opportunities for younger dancers to compete alongside elite international championships.

Friday Program – 26 June 2026

Friday focuses strongly on Senior and Rising Stars competitions, alongside one of the weekend’s main World Championship events.

Competitions include:

• WDSF World Championship Standard Senior III
• WDSF Open Standard Senior I
• WDSF Open Standard Senior II
• WDSF Open Standard Rising Stars
• WDSF Open Latin Senior I
• WDSF Open Latin Senior II
• WDSF Open Latin Senior III
• WDSF Open Latin Rising Stars

The first day creates a strong championship atmosphere and brings experienced international senior couples to Bremen.

Saturday Program – 27 June 2026

Saturday is one of the busiest days of the festival and combines international adult events, junior championships, and solo competitions.

Main events include:

• WDSF World Championship Latin Junior II
• WDSF International Open Standard Adult
• WDSF International Open Latin Adult
• WDSF Open Standard Youth
• WDSF Open Standard Junior I
• WDSF Open Standard Junior II
• WDSF Open Standard Senior III
• WDSF Open Standard Senior IV

Solo competitions:

• WDSF Open Solo Standard Female Adult
• WDSF Open Solo Standard Female Youth
• WDSF Open Solo Standard Female Junior I
• WDSF Open Solo Standard Female Junior II
• WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Adult
• WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Youth
• WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Junior I
• WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Junior II

Saturday is expected to attract a large international audience due to the Adult International Open events and the Junior II World Championship.

Sunday Program – 28 June 2026

Sunday focuses on younger categories, Latin competitions, and the Solo Female Adult World Championship.

Main competitions include:

• WDSF World Championship Solo Latin Female Adult
• WDSF Open Latin Youth
• WDSF Open Latin Junior I
• WDSF Open Latin Junior II
• WDSF Open Latin Under 21
• WDSF Open Latin Juvenile I
• WDSF Open Latin Juvenile II
• WDSF Open Standard Juvenile I
• WDSF Open Standard Juvenile II

The final day closes the festival with energetic Latin categories and one of the most anticipated solo championship events of the weekend.

German National DTV Competitions

The festival also includes official competitions for German Dance Sport Association (DTV) couples and dancers.

DTV categories include:

• DTV Juveniles I/II D Latin
• DTV Juveniles I/II C Latin
• DTV Junior I C Latin
• DTV Junior II C Latin
• DTV HGR B Latin
• DTV HGR A Latin
• DTV HGR S Latin (Ranking List)
• DTV SEN II A Latin
• DTV SEN II S Latin

These events are reserved for German Dance Sport Association participants only.

Schedule Information

The exact timetable and starting times for individual competitions will be published approximately three weeks before the event.

Currently, only the tournament days and event order are available. Competitors should regularly check the official website for timetable updates, registration confirmations, and final competition details.

Registration

A reduced registration fee applies until 5 June 2026.

Reduced entry fees before 5 June 2026:

Starting from 5 June 2026, fees increase:

Dancers planning to compete are encouraged to register early to secure reduced fees and avoid late registration costs.

Travel & Accommodation

Bremen is one of Germany’s most accessible cities and offers convenient travel connections for international competitors.

The venue is located near Bremen Hauptbahnhof and can be reached easily:

• By train from major German cities
• Via Bremen Airport
• By car using nearby parking facilities
• Through local tram and bus connections

Because the festival attracts a large number of international dancers, coaches, adjudicators, and spectators, nearby hotels may fill quickly during the event weekend. Early accommodation booking is strongly recommended.

What to Expect

• WDSF World Championship events
• International Ballroom and Latin competitions
• Solo Female Standard and Latin categories
• Juvenile, Junior, Youth, Adult, and Senior divisions
• International participants and adjudicators
• Multiple competition halls and large dance floors
• DTV national ranking competitions
• Structured multi-day event schedule
• Competitive international atmosphere
• Strong spectator and audience presence

Notes

Competition schedules and exact starting times may change before the event.

Participants should regularly check the official event website for:

• Updated schedules
• Registration confirmations
• Entry lists
• Venue instructions
• Ticket information
• Competition rules and regulations

All dancers must comply with current WDSF and DTV regulations applicable to their categories.