Sawa Sawa Kizomba Festival 2026 - 14yrs of Sawa Sawa

Welcome to Sawa Sawa Kizomba Festival 2026.
Your favorite Kizomba festival is back for the The 14th year featuring our signature Dance Workshops, Night Parties, Specialty Bootcamp and Day Social. 

DETAILS • Dates: July 2 - July 6, 2026 • Venue: Hyatt Regency Bethesda • Address: One Bethesda Metro Center, 7400 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

featured artists

Jeffrey "Sensei" Jerome
Tania Mendonça
DJ Yakobo
DJ Guelas
DJ Shams
Oscar B.A.
Kiki & Lauren
Rico & Manon
Bonifacio Aurio



Full Festival Pass currently available for purchase. Party Passes, Day Pass & Specialty workshop pass types will be available soon.

OPTIONAL (purchased separately)
• Sawa Sawa T-shirts & Merchandise.
• Specialty Bootcamps./Masterclass
• Vendor Pass

PLEASE NOTE
ALL Sawa Sawa Kizomba Festival activities will take place at the host Hotel, Hyatt Regency Bethesda. 
Steeply discounted Sawa Sawa sleeping rooms are currently available on sale. 


Tentative Agenda
Thursday - Welcome Party at night. 
Friday - Sunday: Learn during the day, Party at night.


The Pass Schedule & Available Pass Options
Please Read and plan accordingly :). All passes are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions, but transferable. Deadline for pass transfers is June 25, 2026, eactly 1 week before the start of the festival. Any transfers after the deadline will NOT be honored.

Discounted Sleeping Rooms available and at www.sawasawafestival.com

Questions? info@sawasawafestival.com is the only way of communicating with us about the event.