Hola Zagreb!
This weekend is absolutely packed with dancing — and I mean packed. Salsa, bachata, tango, contemporary technique, and even country dancing in Slovenia. If you’ve ever wanted to move your body in any direction at all, this is your weekend.
Here’s your complete survival guide.
For Salseros
Salsa Grand 2025
Friday – Sunday | Sheraton Hotel
The biggest salsa weekend in the city is here. We’re talking workshops all day, socials all evening, and parties all night — the full salsa circus, basically.
Dancers are flying in from all over the world for this one. If you’re into salsa, you probably already know about it. If you don’t know about it, now you do.
- When: Friday through Sunday
- Where: Sheraton Hotel, Zagreb
- Tickets: salsagrand.com
For Bachateros
Zagreb Bachata Festival
Friday – Sunday | Aquarius Club
Three huge nights of bachata with international artists, shows, workshops, and socials. If bachata is your thing, cancel all your other plans — this is THE place to be.
Aquarius Club transforms into bachata central for the whole weekend. Expect late nights, impressive shows, and that energy only bachata people understand.
- Where: Aquarius Club, Zagreb
- Tickets: zagrebbachatafestival.com
For Technique Lovers
Okreti | Spinovi | Plesna Koordinacija — Dance Workshop
Date TBC | Prečko
Want to level up your technique? This workshop focuses on turns, spins, balance, and full-body coordination — the fundamentals that make everything else look better.
Led by contemporary-trained instructor Ema Vranić, it’s friendly for all dance levels. And here’s the bonus: your ticket includes access to a Secret Bachata Party afterward. (Yes, it’s secret. Yes, I’m telling you about it anyway.)
- Where: Prečko 2A, Zagreb
- Price: €19 (includes Secret Bachata Party)
- Organiser: Bachata Inspire
For Tango Lovers
Zagreb did not forget you. Actually, Zagreb gave you three options this weekend.
Milonga Mística — Duo Edition
Friday | City Center
A one-night tango milonga organised by Tango Pasional, close to Glavni Kolodvor. Perfect for Friday night tango vibes in the city center.
- Organiser: Tango Pasional
Milonga Antique — Tangó Social with Guest DJ
Saturday 21:00–01:00 | Near Crnomerec
A warm Saturday-night milonga featuring guest TDJ Ivana Balkova from Split. She’s known for elegant music taste and great dancing — expect a cozy atmosphere and familiar vibes.
- When: Saturday, 21:00–01:00
- Where: Near Crnomerec
- Price: €10 (TY €5)
- Organiser: Milonga Antique
Vikend Tanga & Glazbe — Workshops with Live Music
Saturday – Sunday | Studio K
For the hardcore tango nerds (you know who you are): a full tango weekend with musicality and interpretation workshops, plus a chacarera class. Live music, expert instruction, and all the tango depth you could want.
Workshops led by Juan Villarreal, Maja & Marko, and Kristina.
- Where: Studio K, Ilica 209
- Price: €15–€30 per day (€40 for both days)
- Organiser: Tango Colectivo
Bonus: Country Dancing in Slovenia
Country Plesni Večer — Domžale
Saturday 19:00–02:00 | Domžale, Slovenia
Okay, this one’s a bit outside Zagreb — but if you want something completely different, Domžale is throwing a full-on country dance night that goes until 2am.
All ages welcome, and if you’re under 17, you get in free. Boots optional… but recommended.
- Where: Domžale, Slovenia
- When: 19:00–02:00
- Price: €15 (under 17 free)
- Organiser: WILD WEST Country plesna škola & David Prestor
The Bottom Line
Whether you’re spinning, turning, bachata-body-rolling, or tango-dramatically-walking across the floor — Zagreb and the region are dancing this weekend.
Pick your style, grab your dancing shoes, and show up. Maybe I’ll see you on the dance floor.
I post every Thursday with all the weekend events — follow along if you want to stay in the loop!