8th Edition · Montréal

Festival Schedule

Three days of competition, workshops, performances, live music and social dancing in the heart of Montréal. Plan your weekend and don't miss a moment.

November 13–15, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Montréal
Grand Salon · 4th Floor
When You Arrive

Find the Festival

Montreal Bachata Festival takes place in the Grand Salon on the 4th floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton Montréal.

Grand Salon · 4th Floor
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Hotel Elevators

From inside the DoubleTree by Hilton Montréal, take the hotel elevators to the 4th floor and follow signs for the Grand Salon.

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Complexe Desjardins Food Court

You can also access the hotel elevators from the Complexe Desjardins food court. Take the elevators to the 4th floor for the Grand Salon.

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Escalator Access

Escalators next to Complexe Desjardins also provide access toward the festival level. Follow the hotel and Grand Salon signage once upstairs.

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Underground Parking

Underground parking is available. Parking entrances can be accessed from Jeanne-Mance Street or Saint-Urbain Street.

Quick tip: once you arrive, remember: Grand Salon · 4th Floor. This is the main festival location for workshops, competitions, shows and evening activities.
Dress to Impress

Festival Theme Nights

Make the weekend part of the experience. Each night has its own dress theme, so have fun, get creative and bring your festival style to the dance floor.

Friday Go For Gold theme at Montreal Bachata Festival 2026
Friday Night

Go For Gold

Start the weekend shining. Think gold details, metallic accents, elegant black-and-gold combinations or a full statement look worthy of competition night.

Saturday Star Struck theme at Montreal Bachata Festival 2026
Saturday Night

Star Struck

Saturday is our biggest night. Bring out the sparkle, stars, rhinestones, jewelry and glamorous details for a night of shows, Pinto Picasso and social dancing.

Sunday All White theme at Montreal Bachata Festival 2026
Sunday Night

All White

Close the festival together in white. From clean and elegant to bold and glamorous, wear your favorite all-white look for the final night.

Dress Code: The nightly themes are encouraged and are part of the MBF experience. Dress to impress, but most importantly wear something you can comfortably dance in. Theme-inspired outfits are encouraged; exact costumes are not required.
13
November 2026

Friday

DoubleTree by Hilton Montréal Grand Salon · 4th Floor
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Heats Competitor Check-In
Check-In
~3:00 PM
Heats Awards Ceremony
Awards
~10:00–10:30 PM
Competition Ends
Competition
Until 3:00 AM
Social Dancing
14
November 2026

Saturday

DoubleTree by Hilton Montréal Grand Salon · 4th Floor
8:00 AM
Doors Open
Doors
8:00 PM
Doors Open
Doors
9:00 PM
Rising Star + Pro Show
Show
Until 4:00 AM
Social Dancing — DJ Tronky
Bachata Room + Salsa Room available during social dancing.
15
November 2026

Sunday

DoubleTree by Hilton Montréal Grand Salon · 4th Floor
8:00 AM
Doors Open
Doors
2:30 PM
Jack & Jill Competitor Check-In All Jack & Jill competitors must check in before the competition.
Check-In
9:00 PM
Doors Open
Doors
10:30 PM
Dance Shows
Shows
Until 3:00 AM
Social Dancing — DJ Tronky
Bachata Room + Salsa Room available during social dancing.

Your Weekend
Starts Here.

Workshops. Competition. Performances. Live music. Bachata and Salsa social dancing. Three unforgettable days in downtown Montréal.

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