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A couple dancing close on the social floor, Sunday night at Nordic 2026

Nordic — Social StarsBachata & zouk · Oslo · summer 2027 — Bachata & Zouk Festival, July 29 – August 2, 2027, Sentralen, Oslo, Norway

Five days.Five rooms.Eleven socials.

Thu 29 Jul – Mon 2 Aug 2027 · Sentralen, Oslo

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Next ticket release: Mon 1 Feb 2027

Passes from €110Thu–Mon · July 29 – August 2, 2027Oslo · bachata & zouk workshops, parties, 11+ socials

The summer bachata and Brazilian zouk festival in Oslo, Scandinavia: Thursday 29 July to Monday 2 August 2027.

Organised by Nordic Bachata Team

4.9 of 5

32 reviews on go&dance

Surprises

many new ones soon to come

150

guest dancers in 2027

Last summer

This is what it feels like

Eleven clips from the 2026 socials. Open one to watch it with sound. Filmed by Lautra Production.

The 2026 lineup and programme
Mid-January

The 2027 lineup is on its way

The 2027 artists and all 150 guest dancers are announced in mid-January.

See who taught and played in 2026

Artists

Announced mid-January

150

guest dancers, announced mid-January

Highlights

What to Expect

Nordic is a bachata and zouk festival in Oslo, Norway, with both styles equal. Five days of dancing, with workshops Friday to Sunday and 11+ socials, from Thursday 29 July to Monday 2 August 2027 at Sentralen in the heart of Oslo. Dancers come from across Europe, the Americas and beyond, and everything runs in English.

50+ Hours, 11+ Socials

Day socials, late-night parties, after-parties until 7am — over 50 hours of social dancing across 11+ events

World-Class Workshops

International teachers across multiple rooms, Friday through Sunday!

Dancers from all over Europe

Dancers come in from across Europe, the Americas, and beyond — every social, every night

International DJs

Bachata and zouk rotated across every social and after-party

Nordic Vibes

Oslo in summer: long evenings, late sunsets, and a city built for walking between venues

Passes

2027 Passes

Book ahead for Nordic — Social Stars 2027.

A safe, consent-first dance floor — see our Code of Conduct.

All prices in EUR. No extra fees at checkout.

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Attendees 18+ — under-18s welcome with a guardian.

Nordic Pass

€1391st roundRegular price €199

Bachata + Zouk · All days

BachataBrazilian zouk

  • Bachata workshops
  • Zouk workshops
  • Bachata night parties
  • Zouk night parties
  • Day socials
  • Bachata after-parties (all welcome)

Bachata Pass

€1101st roundRegular price €165

Bachata only · All days

Bachata at Nordic

  • Bachata workshops
  • Bachata night parties
  • Day socials
  • Bachata after-parties (all welcome)

Zouk Pass

€1101st roundRegular price €165

Zouk only · All days

Brazilian zouk at Nordic

  • Zouk workshops
  • Zouk night parties
  • Day socials
  • Bachata after-parties (all welcome)
FAQ

Your Questions, Answered

When and where is Nordic — Social Stars 2027?

July 29 – August 2, 2027 at Sentralen (Øvre Slottsgate 3, 0157 Oslo). A second venue nearby, Møllergata 9, is to be confirmed for 2027. Sentralen is a historic culture house in the heart of Oslo, two minutes from Karl Johan and five from Oslo Central Station. Workshops and socials span five rooms at Sentralen. The full 2027 programme will be announced closer to the event.

What ticket passes are available?

Three passes: Nordic pass (€139; all-access bachata + zouk workshops and parties), Bachata pass (€110; bachata only), and Zouk pass (€110; zouk only). Passes are sold only on this site, and the passes section shows which are open right now.

The Bachata PassThe Zouk Pass

Can I get a refund or transfer my pass?

Every order has a 24-hour cooling-off window: email us within 24 hours of purchase for a full refund, no questions asked. After that, passes are non-refundable — but you can transfer your pass to another dancer for a €10 name-change fee, up to 7 days before the festival. Full details on the Terms page.

How do I travel to Oslo for the festival?

Fly into Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) — 20 minutes by train into the city. Budget travellers can use Sandefjord Torp (Ryanair, Wizz), about 1h35 from Oslo by the Torpekspressen coach. Direct trains from Gothenburg and Stockholm connect to Oslo Central, a 10-minute walk to Sentralen. Travel from your country

Where should I stay?

Central Oslo. The city is compact — most central neighbourhoods are 5–20 minutes from Sentralen on foot or by tram. Try Airbnb or Booking.com. Got questions? Reach us on WhatsApp, Instagram (@nordicbachata), or by email. Plan your trip

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