Salsa Grand is a winter salsa & mambo festival held in Zagreb, Croatia — bringing the Christmas spirit, top international artists, and a premium social dance experience under one roof.
It combines high-level workshops, elegant parties, and an intimate community vibe at the 5-star Sheraton Zagreb Hotel.

Nov 27. -  29. 2026.
Hotel Sheraton Zagreb, Kneza Borne 2, Zagreb, Croatia

• Salsa On1 & On2 / Mambo workshops (footwork & partnerwork)
• Inspiring seminars and panels
• Elegant social parties & shows
• Top DJs from across world
• A festive Christmas atmosphere in the heart of Zagreb

Confirmed artists and DJs are announced in the ARTISTS section. 

Salsa Grand is intentionally different from large summer festivals. Everything takes place inside the elegant Sheraton Zagreb Hotel, so workshops, parties, social dancing and accommodation are all under one roof. 
Instead of running between venues, you can simply focus on dancing, meeting people and enjoying the weekend. Combined with the magical atmosphere of Zagreb during Advent, it creates a very different experience from a typical salsa congress.

One of the biggest advantages of Salsa Grand is that everything happens in one place. Workshops, parties, accommodation, restaurants, bars and social areas are all located inside the Sheraton Zagreb Hotel. You don't have to commute across the city or worry about transportation - just step out of your room and you're already part of the festival.

Absolutely. Salsa Grand has a strong Salsa On2 & Mambo identity while also welcoming Salsa On1 dancers. The festival brings together world-class artists, experienced international social dancers and carefully selected DJs who create an exceptional social dancing experience throughout the weekend.

Yes. Salsa Grand takes place during the opening weekend of Zagreb Advent, one of Europe's best-known Christmas markets. It's a great opportunity to combine a premium salsa weekend with sightseeing, excellent food and the unique atmosphere of Zagreb during the Christmas season.

Definitely. Many participants travel solo and quickly become part of the community. Since everyone stays, dances and spends time together in the same hotel, it's very easy to meet new people, find dance partners and enjoy the festival from the very first day.

Many dancers who discover Croatia through the Croatian Summer Salsa Festival meet again a few months later at Salsa Grand. While CSSF is all about summer, the seaside and a full festival week, Salsa Grand offers a different experience - a more intimate winter weekend focused on salsa, mambo, social dancing and the magical atmosphere of Zagreb during Advent.

If you'd like to learn more about the story behind this connection, read our article:

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There are two main ticket types:

• GRAND PASS – full access to all workshops & parties
• GRAND PARTY PASS – access to all daily socials & evening parties only
  Tickets are limited: 250 Grand Passes and 450 Party Passes available.
  Prices increase with each sales phase - don’t wait too long!

Yes. Each ticket must be personalized with the attendee’s full name before the event.

Only if tickets are not sold out in advance. 

• Grand Pass: All workshops, all parties, access to seminars & panels
• Grand Party Pass: All evening parties (no daytime workshops)
  Additional bootcamps require separate ticket.

Yes - a name change is possible.
You can request it by purchasing the Name change service on our webshop and contacting the organizers with your order number and the new participant’s details.

Refunds are only possible if you purchased Ticket Cancellation Insurance during checkout.

It’s an optional add-on that guarantees an 80% refund (excluding the insurance fee) if you can’t attend for any reason.
It must be purchased together with your ticket — it can’t be added later.

No, accommodation is not included.
However, as a festival attendee you can book special rates at Hotel Sheraton Zagreb via our official booking link .

The closest airport is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG), approximately 25 minutes from the hotel by car or shuttle.

You can take a taxi, Uber/Bolt, or the airport shuttle to the city center (Sheraton is just a few minutes’ walk from the main bus station).

No partner needed!
All workshops are rotation-based, meaning partners switch frequently, creating a great learning and social experience.

Most workshops are from improver to intermediate/advanced level.

Yes - every Grand Pass and Party Pass includes access to all official Salsa Grand parties.

Filming is allowed only when instructors give permission at the end of the class.
Professional festival photographers will capture moments during the event, and media will be published after the festival.

After check-in at the registration desk, you’ll receive your wristband.
Please don’t remove it - lost wristbands cannot be replaced.

Please visit the Lost & Found at the registration desk.
Unclaimed items will be kept until the end of the festival.

Photos and videos will be shared on our official social media channels - Facebook page and Instagram .

 

For any inquiries, email us at [email protected].