Until Mon 16 Nov
Melbourne City Ballroom · Melbourne
five days of bachata workshops, parties and electric social dancing
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***ATTENTION***
Full passes are $260 until end of july!
(Tickets go up end of each month between now and November)
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JULY PROMO:
Melbourne buyers:
Besties Double Pass
2 x full passes (Fri-Sun) for $500
For interstate or international visitors:
Besties VIP Double Pass
2 x full passes (Fri-Sun) for $500 (also includes Thurs pre-party + Mon after-party
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A COUPLE TO CLAIM THESE DEALS!
DOESN'T HAVE TO BE 1 LEAD & 1 FOLLOW
DON'T WAIT!
ONLY 50 BESTIES PASSES UP FOR GRABS!
OFFER AVAILABLE NOW UNTIL 31ST JULY!
VENUE TO BE ANNOUNCED END OF JULY!
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Are you completely obsessed with Bachata?
Then get ready to lose yourself in five days of pure rhythm, passion, and unstoppable energy at the Bachata Obsesión Melbourne Festival — November 12–16, 2026!
Dive into a world where the music hits deeper, the nights run longer, and every dance feels electric.
Experience intensive workshops, wild themed parties, thrilling competitions, and awesome performances—all designed to ignite your senses and pull you deeper into the obsession!
You’ll be sharing the floor with passionate dancers from all over Australia and beyond, each ready to vibe, connect, and lose themselves in the rhythm with you.
We’ve already locked in two incredible world-class international couples, with more surprises to come.
Getting there
Melbourne City Ballroom, Melbourne
Directions ↗Quick answers
When is Bachata Obsesión MELBOURNE FESTIVAL Nov 12-16 2026?
From Thu 12 Nov 2026, until Mon 16 Nov.
Where is it?
Melbourne City Ballroom, Melbourne, VIC.
Where do I get tickets?
On eventbrite.com.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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