The 58. Savaria Dance Festival takes place in Szombathely, Hungary, on 26–27 September 2026. The two-day DanceSport event combines WDSF international competitions, DSE Children Grand Prix events and Hungarian national competitions across Standard and Latin.
The program covers dancers from Juvenile and Junior categories through Youth, Adult and Senior divisions. The international panel includes 15 WDSF adjudicators from 12 different countries.
Venue
The competition is held at AGORA Savaria – AGORA Művelődési és Sportház, Március 15. tér 5, 9700 Szombathely, Hungary.
The competition floor measures 20 × 13 metres. Szombathely is located in western Hungary near the Austrian border, making it accessible for dancers travelling from Hungary and neighbouring European countries.
What to Expect
- WDSF International Open Standard and Latin
- WDSF Open Standard and Latin competitions
- DSE Children Grand Prix Standard and Latin
- Hungarian ranking and club competitions
- Juvenile, Junior, Youth, Adult and Senior categories
- Rising Stars Standard and Latin
- Solo Latin Female competitions
- 15 international WDSF adjudicators from 12 countries
- Two full days of DanceSport competition
Saturday, 26 September 2026
WDSF & DSE competitions
- WDSF International Open Latin Adult
- WDSF Open Latin Youth
- WDSF Open Latin Senior I
- WDSF Open Latin Senior II
- DSE Children Grand Prix Standard Juvenile
- DSE Children Grand Prix Latin Juvenile
- DSE Children Grand Prix Standard Junior I
- DSE Children Grand Prix Latin Junior I
- DSE Children Grand Prix Standard Junior II
- DSE Children Grand Prix Latin Junior II
Hungarian competitions
- Adult–Youth Standard Ranking
- Junior Latin Ranking
- Senior Standard Ranking
- Professional Latin Ranking
- Interclub competitions
Sunday, 27 September 2026
WDSF competitions
- WDSF International Open Standard Adult
- WDSF Open Standard Youth
- WDSF Open Standard Junior II
- WDSF Open Latin Junior II
- WDSF Open Standard Senior I
- WDSF Open Standard Senior II
- WDSF Open Standard Senior III
- WDSF Open Standard Senior IV
- WDSF Open Standard Rising Stars
- WDSF Open Latin Rising Stars
- 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
Schedule — Saturday, 26 September 2026
The first day starts with Hungarian competitions in the morning, followed by the WDSF and DSE program from 13:00. The WDSF International Open Latin Adult is scheduled for the evening session.
| Time | Competition |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Hungarian Class competitions |
| 13:00 | Hungarian Junior Ranking |
| 13:00 | WDSF Open Latin Senior I |
| 13:00 | WDSF Open Latin Senior II |
| 13:00 | WDSF Open Latin Youth |
| 13:00 | DSE Children Grand Prix Latin Junior I |
| 13:00 | DSE Children Grand Prix Latin Junior II |
| 13:00 | DSE Children Grand Prix Latin Juvenile |
| 13:00 | DSE Children Grand Prix Standard Junior I |
| 13:00 | DSE Children Grand Prix Standard Junior II |
| 13:00 | DSE Children Grand Prix Standard Juvenile |
| 18:00 | Hungarian Adult Ranking |
| 18:00 | WDSF International Open Latin Adult |
Schedule — Sunday, 27 September 2026
Sunday is divided into three main sessions. Junior, Senior and Solo competitions begin at 10:00, followed by the afternoon WDSF program at 14:00. The weekend concludes with the WDSF International Open Standard Adult from 18:00.
| Time | Competition |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | WDSF Open Standard Junior II |
| 10:00 | WDSF Open Standard Senior I |
| 10:00 | WDSF Open Standard Senior II |
| 10:00 | WDSF Open Standard Senior III |
| 10:00 | WDSF Open Standard Senior IV |
| 10:00 | WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Junior I |
| 14:00 | WDSF Open Standard Youth |
| 14:00 | WDSF Open Standard Rising Stars |
| 14:00 | WDSF Open Latin Junior II |
| 14:00 | WDSF Open Latin Rising Stars |
| 14:00 | WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Adult |
| 14:00 | WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Youth |
| 14:00 | WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Junior II |
| 18:00 | WDSF International Open Standard Adult |
Entry Fees
Entry fees vary by competition:
- DSE GP Juvenile — €25
- DSE GP Junior I — €25
- DSE GP Junior II — €25
- WDSF Junior II — €35
- WDSF Youth — €40
- WDSF Open Senior I — €50
- WDSF Open Senior II — €50
- WDSF Open Senior III — €50
- WDSF Open Senior IV — €50
- WDSF International Open — €60
Tickets
Table seating purchased in advance costs 12,000 HUF / €35.
Grandstand tickets are available only at the venue for 5,500 HUF / €15.
Registration
The registration deadline for the WDSF and DSE competitions is 23 September 2026.
Registration for the Hungarian MTASZ competitions has already closed.
Participation in the WDSF events is open to members of national WDSF member bodies who hold a valid WDSF ID card.
Travel & Accommodation
The competition takes place at AGORA Savaria – AGORA Művelődési és Sportház in Szombathely.
Venue address:
AGORA Művelődési és Sportház
Március 15. tér 5
9700 Szombathely, Hungary
Szombathely is located in western Hungary, close to the Austrian border. International dancers can reach the city from both Austria and other parts of Hungary, with Vienna and Budapest providing major transport connections.
Participants travelling for the full weekend should arrange accommodation early, especially if they want to stay close to AGORA Savaria.
Organizer & Contacts
LORIGO Táncsport Egyesület
Address: Ady Endre tér 5, 9700 Szombathely, Hungary
Faludiné Lovas Henriette
- Email: lovas.henriette@gmail.com
Gömbkötő Balázs
- Phone: +36 30 839 6988
- Email: gombinet@gmail.com
Notes
The competition is organized by LORIGO Táncsport Egyesület (Lorigo TSE).
Competition times, categories and other event details may change depending on entries and organizational requirements. Dancers should check the official Savaria Dance Festival and WDSF sources before travelling for the latest timetable, rules and registration information.