El Bloque Bachatero Festival 2026

El Bloque Bachatero Festival 2026 🎶

Barcelona · Hotel Alhambra · October 30 – November 2, 2026

Get ready — El Bloque Bachatero is back and bigger than ever. Three intense days fully dedicated to the authentic roots of Dominican bachata, where every corner of the hotel transforms into a stage for dancing, learning, and feeling the music in its purest form.

This is not just a festival. It's a full immersion into bachata culture, bringing together an entire community under one roof for an experience like no other.

What Awaits You

• Live concerts featuring Ricky Manuel and his band, bringing the raw energy of live Dominican music straight to the dance floor

• Workshops & interactive masterclasses with all artists — technique, styling, musicality, and more

• A one-of-a-kind musicality class with all musicians playing live simultaneously — a first in the bachata world

• Top-tier DJs including DJ Evelyn La Negra and DJ Jack spinning bachata all night long

• Social dancing across multiple spaces, from dusk until the early hours

• Complementary rhythms — salsa, merengue, and dembow to keep the energy flowing

The Artists

Ricky Manuel (live band) · DJ Evelyn La Negra · DJ Jack · Samy el Mágico · Oscar el Niño · Jorge el Bomba · Thiago y Ari · Andy y Sueco · Carolina Rosa · Ace Fusion · Brandy Colores · Frank Santos

The Venue

📍 Hotel Alhambra — Avinguda del Mar, 20, 08398 Santa Susana, Barcelona, Spain

⚠️ Please note: Access to the festival requires staying or being accommodated at the hotel. This keeps everything close, comfortable, and fully connected — the dance floor is always just steps away.

Open to all levels. Whether you're just discovering bachata or you've been dancing for years, El Bloque Bachatero welcomes you with open arms.

This is where traditional Dominican bachata is felt, danced, and truly lived. Don't miss the second edition. 🎵