Hanmer Salsa Winter Festival

21/08/2026

Happy vibes 🤩🥰

21/08/2026

Hanmer dance floor is live!! Salsa romantical underway with none other than the legendary Jaime Jesus and Mary-Grace Anderson 🤩🥰

20/08/2026

Two spare bedrooms in our Hanmer house for Salsa Festival. One queen, one single bunks. If you looking for accommodation let us know 😀🤩

Hanmer Salsa Festival 2026 ❄️ THIS WEEKEND

The countdown is on! Join us & many dancers around NZ for an unforgettable weekend of Salsa, Bachata, parties, hot pools and alpine fun in beautiful Hanmer Springs! 💃🕺♨️

📅 21–22 August 2026

Whether you’re a festival regular or a new dancer attending your first festival, Hanmer is the perfect place to jump in. Come for a workshop, join us for a party, spend an afternoon or evening dancing, and make time for a soak in the famous hot pools!

🔥 WHAT’S HAPPENING
💃 10 Salsa & Bachata workshops
🕺 Social dancing day & night
👨‍🏫 New Guest Teachers Reuben & Miléna — with an additional Salsa class just added!
🌟 Featured Teachers Jaime & Mary from Australia
🎉 Friday Night Pre-Party
✨ The spectacular Saturday Salsa Ball
♨️ Hanmer Hot Pools
🏔️ Beautiful alpine scenery

🎟️ Miss online sales?
You can still join us! Individual workshop and party passes will be available to purchase at the door. See pricing >
https://www.hanmersalsa.com/shop

Come for a class. Come for a party. Come for the whole weekend. ❤️
See you in Hanmer! ❄️💃🕺

19/08/2026

Hanmer Salsa Festival 2026 ❄️ THIS WEEKEND

The countdown is on! Join us & many dancers around NZ for an unforgettable weekend of Salsa, Bachata, parties, hot pools and alpine fun in beautiful Hanmer Springs! 💃🕺♨️

📅 21–22 August 2026

Whether you’re a festival regular or a new dancer attending your first festival, Hanmer is the perfect place to jump in. Come for a workshop, join us for a party, spend an afternoon or evening dancing, and make time for a soak in the famous hot pools!

🔥 WHAT’S HAPPENING
💃 10 Salsa & Bachata workshops
🕺 Social dancing day & night
👨‍🏫 New Guest Teachers Reuben & Miléna — with an additional Salsa class just added!
🌟 Featured Teachers Jaime & Mary from Australia
🎉 Friday Night Pre-Party
✨ The spectacular Saturday Salsa Ball
♨️ Hanmer Hot Pools
🏔️ Beautiful alpine scenery

🎟️ Miss online sales?
You can still join us! Individual workshop and party passes will be available to purchase at the door. See pricing >
https://www.hanmersalsa.com/shop

Come for a class. Come for a party. Come for the whole weekend. ❤️
See you in Hanmer! ❄️💃🕺

19/08/2026

27/07/2026

Anyone got a spare double room in their Hanmer house for the salsa Festival?

27/07/2026

Anyone got a spare double room in their Hanmer house for the salsa festival?

18/07/2026

🔥 HANMER SALSA WINTER FESTIVAL 2026 – NEW UPDATES! 🌟

We've got some exciting news!

✨ 2026 Timetable updated with a NEW Level 3 Workshop
✨ New guest teachers announced: Reuben & Milena (special visit from Cyprus 🇨🇾)
✨ Final release of tickets is now available

⚠️ All discounted passes have now SOLD OUT!
Only 70 Full Price Weekend Passes remain. Once they're gone, online registrations will close.

You can still purchase a pass with cash at the door, subject to availability. However, entry to workshops cannot be guaranteed if they reach capacity, so we strongly recommend booking now to secure your place.

Looking for an unforgettable winter dance getaway in New Zealand?

Join dancers from across NZ for the 31st Annual Hanmer Salsa Winter Festival in beautiful Hanmer Springs, happening 21–22 August 2026.

Enjoy a full weekend of:
💃 Salsa, Bachata, Cuban Salsa & Rueda
🕺 Workshops for all levels, including the new Level 3 classes
🎉 Incredible Friday & Saturday night parties
🤝 Social dancing with dancers from Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Nelson, Dunedin, Blenheim and beyond
♨️ Hot pools, mountain scenery, great food, and an amazing dance community

We're also thrilled to welcome international stars Jaime Jesus & Mary Grace, together with an outstanding team of NZ instructors and special guest teachers.

📅 Check out the updated timetable:
https://www.hanmersalsa.com/timetable

🎟️ Book your Weekend Pass today before the remaining 70 passes are gone!