ZOUK CENTRAL 2026
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Description
ZOUK CENTRAL 2026 — New Zealand's Premier Zouk Festival
Get ready, Aotearoa. Zouk Central 2026 is happening, and it's going to be unforgettable.
Join the New Zealand zouk community and dancers from around the world for the country's most celebrated zouk congress — a full immersive experience built for every level, from curious beginners to seasoned professionals.
🌟 International Artists
A powerhouse lineup straight from Brazil and beyond:
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Nina & Matheus — Brazil
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Rau & Isa — Brazil
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Iago & Vanessa — Brazil
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Saulo — Brazil
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Leo Neves — Brazil / New Zealand
DJs:
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DJ Eflosa (USA)
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…more artists to be announced!
What's Included
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43+ hours of workshops across all levels
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4 parties until 3am with top international, Australian and Kiwi DJs
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2-hour deep dives with every headline international artist
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Master Classes designed specifically for zouk teachers
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Práticas with the Pros — refine your technique up close
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Wednesday & Thursday 4-hour intensives to kick things off strong
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International showcase and invitational Jack & Jill
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Immersive themed projections at the party venue
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Beautiful dedicated studio space for workshops
🏆 Official Competitions
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BZDC Zouk Jack & Jill — Novice, Intermediate & Advanced
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Official Lambada Jack & Jill — for the very first time in New Zealand!
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All Jack & Jill events take place on Friday
🎟️ Get Your Pass
Full passes available at: zoukcentral.co.nz
Partner Hotel: abstracthotel.co.nz — use code ZOUK for 15% off your stay.
More details coming soon. Organised by Zouk Central NZ and Rebekah Codlin — Auckland, New Zealand.
Tickets
New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand, New Zealand / Aotearoa
External
View organizer pageFull Pass
Where can I buy passes?
Full passes are available at https://zoukcentral.co.nz/product/full-pass-2026/
Is there a partner hotel?
Yes! The official partner hotel is Abstract Hotel (www.abstracthotel.co.nz). Use code ZOUK for 15% off your stay.
How many hours of workshops are offered?
The festival offers 43+ hours of workshops across all days.
Are there competitions?
Yes! There are Official BZDC Zouk Jack and Jill competitions (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced) and for the first time in NZ, an Official Lambada Jack and Jill. All Jack & Jill competitions take place on Friday.
How many parties are there?
There are 4 parties running till 3am with top International, Aussie and Kiwi DJs.
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External event
Registration and payment are managed directly on the organizer's website.