Valencia Dance Festival 2026 returns with its biggest edition so far, expanding to three full days of competition and bringing together dancers, coaches, judges, and spectators from across Europe and beyond. The event continues to grow as one of the important international dance festivals in Spain, combining WDSF competitions, solo categories, national championships, and senior events in one packed weekend.
This edition will feature the Spanish Solo Standard Championship and the WDSF European Senior 2 – 10 Dance Championship, alongside a wide range of Ballroom and Latin categories for different ages and levels. With international adjudicators and a strong competitive atmosphere, Valencia once again becomes a meeting point for dancers looking to compete, gain experience, and enjoy high-level dancing in an international environment.
Venue
The competition will take place at the Valencia Congres Hotel & Spa in Valencia, Spain. The venue offers modern facilities for dancers and spectators while also providing convenient accommodation options on-site. Valencia is well connected through its international airport and rail network, making it an accessible destination for both local and international participants.
What to Expect
- WDSF International Open and Rising Star competitions
- Ballroom and Latin categories across multiple age groups
- Spanish Solo Standard Championship
- WDSF European Senior 2 – 10 Dance Championship
- Solo Female, Juvenile, Junior, Youth, Adult, and Senior categories
- International judges and competitors
- Three full days of competitive dancing and gala atmosphere
Competition Program
Friday – May 29
- National Trophy
- Danza Coreográfica
- VDF Solo Juvenile Standard
- VDF Solo Juvenile Latin
- VDF Solo Junior 1 Standard
- VDF Solo Junior 1 Latin
- VDF Solo Youth Standard
- VDF Junior 1 Latin
- VDF Junior 1 Standard
Saturday – May 30
- WDSF European Senior 2 – 10 Dance Championship
- Campeonato de España Solo Standard
- WDSF Rising Star Latin
- WDSF Rising Star Standard
- WDSF U21 Latin
- WDSF Youth Standard
- WDSF Junior 2 Latin
- WDSF Junior 2 Standard
- WDSF Senior 5 Standard
- WDSF Senior 3 Latin
- WDSF Solo Female Youth Latin
- VDF Senior 4 Latin
- VDF Juvenile Standard
- VDF Juvenile Latin
Sunday – May 31
- National Trophy
- WDSF International Open Latin
- WDSF Youth Latin
- WDSF Senior 1 Latin
- WDSF Senior 2 Standard
- WDSF Senior 2 Latin
- WDSF Senior 3 Standard
- WDSF Senior 4 Standard
- WDSF Solo Female Junior 2 Latin
- WDSF Solo Female Junior 2 Standard
- WDSF Solo Female Adult Latin
Registration
Registration for Valencia Dance Festival 2026 is now open through the official event website. Special reduced prices are available until April 12, and all payments must be completed within the corresponding registration period to keep the discounted rates.
The official registration deadline is May 17, 2026. Late payments outside the registration period may be subject to an additional surcharge of 20€.
Travel & Accommodation
Valencia is one of Spain’s most popular travel destinations and offers a wide range of hotels, apartments, restaurants, and transportation options. Staying at or near the Valencia Congres Hotel & Spa can make the competition weekend more comfortable, especially for dancers competing across multiple days.
Because of the international nature of the event, early hotel booking is strongly recommended.
Notes
Competition schedules and category timings may change depending on final registrations and organizer decisions.
Participants should always check the official event sources for the latest updates, registration details, and competition rules before traveling.