Capital Bachata Festival
Coming to you Feb 9-10-11, 2024!

Schedule Overview



Thursday, February 9th: 8pm-Midnight
** Pre-Party at Ritmo Baile Dance School (12 Byward Market Square)
** Includes Latin dance workshops and social Dancing

Friday, February 10th: 
Normal Pass Holders:
** Workshops at Palais des Congrès de Gatineau: 6pm-8pm
** Bar opens at 8pm
** Performances starting at 9:30pm 
** Social Dancing 10:30/10:45pm - 3:00am 

"A Night of Latin Dance" Ticket Holders
** 2 Hr Bachata Dance Crash Course for Beginners at Ritmo Baile Dance School: 6pm-8pm (open to all CBF bachata full pass ticket holders as well)
** Half hour bonus (optional) class on social dance tips: 8pm-8:30pm
** Performances with VIP starts at 9:30pm at the Palais de Congrès de Gatineau
** Social Dancing 10:30/10:45pm - 3:00am



Saturday, February 11th:
** Standard workshops from 10:00am-5:00pm
** Special Bachata Intensive with Tina Cavicchio (extra cost) from 5:00pm-7:00pm
** Performances starting at 10:00pm
** Social Dancing starts at 11:30pm 



Sunday, February 12th:
** Workshops from 10:00am-5:00pm
** Heats Competitions from 10:00am - 1:00pm
** Social Dancing starts at 9:30pm

Please find below our detailed master schedule including workshops (subject to change).