Full Pass
Every workshop, every party, the full festival run.
- All workshops (4 days)
- Welcome party
- Two main parties
- Closing pool party
- Festival photo frame access
Nova Kizomba Festival — four days of workshops and parties on the Puglia coast, between Bari and Brindisi airports.
What it is
A festival built around three things — and we don't try to do anything else.
Dance
Workshops every day with international Kizomba instructors. All levels — beginner to advanced.
Party
Three nights of social dancing. Welcome night, two main parties, and a closing pool deck at sunset.
Stay
Partner hotels at the venue, airport shuttles from Bari and Brindisi, day trips to Polignano and Alberobello.
Your weekend
A loose plan — schedule confirmed closer to dates.
Day 1
Arrive
Airport shuttle, check-in, welcome party.
Day 2
Workshops + main party
Daytime classes, evening showcase, late-night social.
Day 3
Workshops + Saturday party
Headline night with DJs from across Europe.
Day 4
Pool-deck closing
Sunday brunch, sunset pool party, day-trip add-ons.
Artists & DJs
Six instructors. Four DJs. Final names announced in waves on Instagram.
Artist 1
TBA
Placeholder bio. Internationally booked Kizomba instructor known for grounded, musical leading. Workshops focus on connection and weight transfer.
Artist 2
TBA
Placeholder bio. Performer and teacher building a softer, more lyrical approach to traditional Kizomba.
Artist 3
TBA
Placeholder bio. Specialist in Kizomba musicality and improvisation. Background in Semba and Afro-house.
Artist 4
TBA
Placeholder bio. Touring performer; expect a Friday-night showcase set.
Artist 5
TBA
Placeholder bio. Couple instructor partnering with Artist 6 — known for slow, technical drilling and clean frame.
Artist 6
TBA
Placeholder bio. Couple instructor partnering with Artist 5 — focus on follower technique and playful response.
Venue
Stone arches, sea light, hardwood floors, a pool. Equidistant from both airports.
Sea-facing villa, open courtyards, hardwood floors.
A 30-minute drive from either airport. Final venue announced two weeks before sales open.
Passes
Five tiers, EUR. Sales open soon — get on the list to be first.
Full Pass
Every workshop, every party, the full festival run.
Couple Pass
Two Full Passes at a paired rate.
Party Pass
All parties, no workshops.
Travel
We handle airport shuttles, partner hotels, and a few day-trips on either side.
Airport · BRI
~30 minBari Karol Wojtyła
Most international arrivals. Shuttle 1-way and 2-way coming.
Airport · BDS
~60 minBrindisi Salento
Often the better choice from inside the EU.
Community
Five small groups for splitting hotels, finding a couple-pass partner, sharing taxis, joining the volunteer team. Joining is opt-in.
Roommate
Match with someone splitting a room.
Couple-pass partner
Looking for a lead/follow to share a couple pass.
Promoters
Help bring your local Kizomba scene.
Volunteers
Work the festival, get a pass.
Taxi share
Coordinate airport rides.
Photo frame
Drop a photo, get back a Nova-branded version you can post. Lives in your browser — nothing leaves your phone.
Open the frame toolYour photo here
Nova Kizomba Festival
FAQ
Dates are TBA — confirmed here and on Instagram first.
Puglia, Italy — between Bari (BRI) and Brindisi (BDS) airports. Exact venue TBA.
All workshops, all parties, and the closing pool party. Final inclusions confirmed at sales open.