Morabeza Kizomba Festival 2026
Discover Cape Verde Through Kizomba
30 October – 6 November 2026
Cidade Velha, Santiago Island, Cape Verde
Most festivals teach steps.
Morabeza Kizomba Festival invites you to experience the culture behind the dance.
Spend seven unforgettable days immersed in the music, people, traditions and hospitality of Cape Verde while dancing with an international community that shares your passion for Kizomba, Semba and Tarraxo.
More than a dance festival, this is a journey into one of Africa’s most captivating island destinations.
Experience world-class artists, inspiring workshops, unforgettable social dancing and the genuine Cape Verdean hospitality known as Morabeza.
International Artists
Workshops & Special Guests
Tomas Rei di Kizomba
Tony Pirata
Dr Kizomba
Mayra & Code
Official DJ
DJ Cubano
More international artists will be announced soon.
What Awaits You
- International Kizomba, Semba and Tarraxo workshops
- Daily classes for different levels
- Social dancing every evening
- Beach & Pool Party
- Tarraxo Bootcamp
- Fusion Lab
- Live music
- Cultural experiences
- Authentic Cape Verdean cuisine
- Guided excursions
- International dance community
- Warm weather and breathtaking Atlantic landscapes
More Than a Festival
Morabeza Kizomba Festival is designed for dancers who want more than workshops and parties.
Explore Cape Verde through its music, history, cuisine and traditions while creating lifelong friendships with dancers from around the world.
Whether you travel alone, with friends or with your dance school, you’ll become part of a welcoming international community united by a shared passion for dance.
The Destination
Cidade Velha – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Located on Santiago Island, Cidade Velha is the oldest European colonial settlement in the tropics and one of Africa’s most remarkable historical sites.
Dance, relax and explore a destination where history, culture, ocean views and tropical weather create the perfect setting for an unforgettable festival experience.
Who Should Attend?
- Kizomba dancers
- Semba lovers
- Tarraxo enthusiasts
- Dance schools
- Festival travellers
- Solo travellers
- Couples
- Dance communities
- Anyone looking for an authentic cultural adventure
Why Morabeza Kizomba Festival?
Because this is more than another stop on the festival calendar.
It is an opportunity to discover Cape Verde through dance, connect with an international community and experience the warmth, culture and hospitality that make these islands unlike anywhere else.
This is where unforgettable memories are made—both on and off the dance floor.
Reserve Your Place www.morabezakizomba.com
Places are limited.
Join dancers from around the world and experience a week where dance, culture and travel come together in one extraordinary destination.
Dance. Connect. Discover Cape Verde.
Morabeza Kizomba Festival 2026
30 October – 6 November 2026
