Event Details
Welcome to the Naxos Dance Festival
The Santana Beach Club on Agios Georgios beach is expected to turn once again into the dance floor of the Cyclades from 3 to 7 June 2027. Held in collaboration with the Naxos Tango Festival, the Naxos Dance Festival brings together international instructors and social dancers for workshops, parties and show nights in salsa, bachata, kizomba, rumba, cha cha, samba, tango and reggaeton. Based on past editions, official dates are usually confirmed by the organizer in spring.
Highlights
- Five days of workshops, socials and parties right on the beach
- Organized together with the Naxos Tango Festival
- Dance styles: salsa, bachata, kizomba, rumba, cha cha, samba, tango, reggaeton and more
- Headline show night with professional dance performances on the Naxos Town seafront
- Sunset boat party at a secret location
- Full day excursion to the traditional mountain villages of Filoti and Apeiranthos
- Nightly beach parties at Agios Georgios
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Program
Daytime workshops led by international instructors from Greece and abroad form the core of the festival, while evenings bring socials and parties that turn the Santana Beach Club into an open air stage. The festival traditionally peaks with a show night featuring professional dance performances on the central seafront of Naxos Town (Chora); past editions held this headline event on a Saturday evening. The program is rounded out with a sunset boat party and a full day trip to the mountain villages of Filoti and Apeiranthos, offering a look at the island's rural side.
Tickets
A full pass covering workshops, shows and parties cost around 120 euros in the 2026 edition (drinks, boat party and village excursion not included); similar pricing is expected for 2027 once sales open. The organizer also offers full packages including return ferry travel from Piraeus, accommodation and half board. Tickets and packages are published on the official website naxosdancefestival.gr.
Visitor Tips
- Book early, as full passes are limited and early bird pricing tends to sell out.
- Allow enough time for the ferry connection between Piraeus and Naxos.
- Bring comfortable dance shoes for sand and lightweight clothing.
- Stay in Naxos Town (Chora) for easy walking access to festival venues and nightlife.
- Pack sturdy shoes and sun protection for the mountain village excursion.
