Fiesta Lafrique - SBK festival

January 23-24, 2026

Last year we held our first Fiesta Lafrique and it was amazing! The artists, the participants, the workshops, the shows, the vibe,... it begs for more. So let's celebrate our 11th anniversary with our very own Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba festival - Fiesta Lafrique!

On Friday, January 23st we start with 2 rounds of workshops followed by a fantastic XXL SBK pre-party with great djs and shows! On Saturday we continue the fun with 6 rounds of workshops, socializing, dinner and we end with another smashing XXL SBK party with great djs, animations and shows!

This is THE event you have been waiting for!

Practical information

WHERE

Akoesticum
Nieuwe Kazernelaan 2 – D42
6711 JC Ede
2 minutes walking from train station Ede - Wageningen
Free parking behind Akoesticum

!! No sharp heels allowed !!
Akoesticum is very proud of its pristine wooden floors. Please leave your high heels at home. Heels with a surface area above 3x3cm are fine.

WORKSHOPS

During the festival there are lots of workshops to choose from! At every time slot there are workshops of all different dances. All workshops are given by enthusiastic and professional Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba artists like,

Confirmed

Capitão & Pris - Portugal (Kizomba/Semba)
Yorni & Kyra - Pasión Habana (Salsa Cubana) /
Vivaldo & Belinha - Dança Angolano (Kizomba/Semba)
Loes van der Linde (Salsa)
Pentcho & Imke - Lafrique (Kizomba)

...more to be announced soon!

PARTY & MATINEE

DJ Kapitula (Kizomba / Semba)
DJ Peluche (Salsa Cubana)
DJ Sergio (Bachata)
DJ Virgil (Salsa LA/ Bachata)
DJ Waeil (Kizomba / Semba)
... more to be announced

PROGRAM

Preliminary program

Friday January 23

19:00 Door open / registration
20:00 Workshop round 1
21:00 Workshop round 2
22:00 XXL 3 dance area SBK-Party, 3 shows
02:00 Hasta Manana

Saturday January 24

10:30 Door open / registration
11:30 Workshop round 1
12:30 Lunch break
14:00 Workshop round 2
15:00 Workshop round 3
16:00 Social Break
17:00 Workshop round 4
18:00 Workshop round 5
19:00 Dinner break / Social
21:00 Workshop round 6
22:00 XXL 3 dance area SBK-Party, 3 shows
02:00 Hasta la Proxima

SHOWER, EAT and SLEEP

Shower
During the festival there are 5 shower rooms available to freshen up. Bring a towel and a clean shirt and dance all day long!

Food
On Saturday there is a food truck at the festival for lunch and dinner. You can buy your food there or go to restaurants nearby.

Breakfast
Breakfast is included in the sleepover price.

Sleep
There are several rooms available at Akoesticum for you to sleep over. You can choose between a private bedroom (with 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 beds) or a shared bedroom. All bedrooms come with a private toilet and en suite bathrooms. You will be provided with bed linen upon arrival to make your own bed. Towels and breakfast are included.

TICKETS