3, 4 & 5 September 2027 · Musis Sacrum · Arnhem
Three days of
salsa & bachata
in Arnhem.
The fifth edition of Watapana Weekend. Workshops for every level, international artists and two party nights in the iconic Musis Sacrum.
Doors open in
The whole weekend, at the lowest price we’ll offer.
Day passes and single-night tickets will be announced later.
The programme
From Friday evening to Sunday we dance our way through workshops, shows and party nights. One venue, one community, and music that doesn’t stop.
Day 01 · Friday 3 September
Opening night
The weekend opens with the first workshops, a showcase and the doors to the dance floor.
Details to follow
Day 02 · Saturday 4 September
Main day
The fullest day of the weekend: workshops from midday, a day social, showcases and the main party night.
Details to follow
Day 03 · Sunday 5 September
Farewell
Final workshops, one last day social and the countdown to the sixth edition.
Details to follow
The detailed schedule and the full line-up will be revealed in the months ahead.
Line-up 2027
More artists will be announced in the months ahead. Join the WhatsApp community to hear it first.
The atmosphere
“No festival feels this homely and this international at the same time.”
Visitor, 2026 edition
Stay
The main hotel where the Watapana Weekend crew and all the artists stay. A beautiful, cosy hotel with unique designer rooms just outside the city centre, surrounded by restaurants and locals.
Our second dancers’ hotel, in the city centre. A 10-minute walk to the venue, surrounded by restaurants and shops — the ultimate city and festival experience.
Frequently asked
We reveal the line-up step by step. Angelo & Tania are the first names; the rest follows in the months ahead. Follow us on Instagram or keep an eye on this page so you don’t miss an announcement.
The complete weekend: all workshops, both party nights including the shows, and the day socials on all three days. Food and drinks are not included; we work with the local venues around Musis for that.
Yes. Just like previous editions we’ll offer day passes and single party tickets. Those go on sale later. The Early Bird Full Pass is available first, and in limited numbers.
Absolutely. We run workshops for every level, from complete beginners to advanced dancers. The warm community makes sure you feel at home on the dance floor from the very first moment.
No. Most of our visitors come alone or with friends. New combinations form constantly during workshops and on the dance floor. That’s exactly what makes this festival special.
