Bachata in South Africa
Cape Town
5 events
Fri 16 Oct
SACATO Friday SBK party
SACATO Events (venue TBA) · Cape Town, South Africa
Salsa · Bachata · Kizomba
Sat 17 Oct
SACATO Saturday SBK party
SACATO Events (venue TBA) · Cape Town, South Africa
Salsa · Bachata · Kizomba
Sun 18 Oct
Mojo Salsa Sundays at Mojo Market
Mojo Market · Cape Town, South Africa
Salsa · Bachata · Kizomba
Thu 10 Dec — Sun 13 Dec
Cape Town Summer Salsa Festival 2026
Cape Town (venue TBA) · Cape Town, South Africa
Salsa · Bachata · Kizomba
Tue 26 Jan — Mon 1 Feb
Cape Town Afro Latin Dance Festival 2027
Cape Town (multiple venues) · Cape Town, South Africa
Salsa · Bachata · Kizomba
Pretoria
1 event
Tue 20 Oct
Tuesday SBK at Salsa Mexican Grill — Ukudanca
Salsa Mexican Grill — Loftus Park, Arcadia · Pretoria, South Africa
Salsa · Bachata · Kizomba
6:30pm lesson · 8pm Johannesburg time social
Johannesburg
1 event
Wed 25 Nov, 8pm — Sun 29 Nov
Akoma International Afro-Latin Dance Festival 2026
Sankayi Night club · Johannesburg, South Africa
Salsa · Bachata · Kizomba
Johannesburg time
Bachata · South Africa
Good to know
- Which cities have bachata in South Africa?
- By number of listed events, the most active bachata cities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Pretoria — each links to its own page of bachata socials and upcoming festivals.
- How many bachata events are in South Africa?
- South Africa currently has 4 regular socials and 3 upcoming festivals for bachata on Socialpass — each kept current with the source shown per listing.
- Are there bachata festivals in South Africa?
- Yes — Cape Town Summer Salsa Festival 2026, Cape Town Afro Latin Dance Festival 2027, and Akoma International Afro-Latin Dance Festival 2026. See the festivals above for dates and ticket links.
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