Festivals & events
Every festival keeps a permanent page — current edition, line-up and archive of previous years. Looking for workshops and single events? See the event calendar.
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Glostrup, Denmark · 22-25 October 2026
Danish Open Bellydance
Danish Open Bellydance is an established international Oriental dance festival and educational event in Denmark, founded in 2012 by sisters Noura and Merrild. Originally held in Roskilde, the festival moved to Glostrup…
3 artists from the directory in the line-up →
Dunkirk / Petite-Synthe, France · 29 October – 1 November 2026
Oriental Origins Festival
International Oriental dance festival in northern France featuring workshops, competition, open stage and a professional international show.
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Rýmařov, Czechia · 30 October – 1 November 2026
Festival Habibi
International multi-generational dance festival with a supportive competition for solos and groups across ages, levels and styles, plus workshops with judges and an international show.
1 artist from the directory in the line-up →
San Juan, Puerto Rico · 30 October – 1 November 2026
Puerto Rico Bellydance Fusion Fest
Puerto Rico Bellydance Fusion Fest International is an annual belly dance festival based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, created by Karlos Khalil and presented by Estudio y Formación Actoral (EYFA). The festival combines…
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Sofia, Bulgaria · 5–8 November 2026
Hezz Ya Wezz
Bulgaria's large international Oriental dance festival, combining intensive workshops, world master teachers, a Cairo live band, gala shows, competition and after-party programming.
1 artist from the directory in the line-up →
Palma de Mallorca, Spain · 11–15 November 2026
Etoiles d’Orient Festival
Long-running international Oriental dance festival in Mallorca with global master teachers, intensive workshops, international competition, themed galas and community events.
2 artists from the directory in the line-up →
São Paulo, Brazil · 13–15 November 2026
Dahab Brasil–Egito International Festival
Brazil–Egypt international Oriental dance festival connecting Brazilian dancers with Egyptian master teachers through workshops, shows and competition-oriented programming.
1 artist from the directory in the line-up →
Cairo, Egypt · 16–23 November 2026
Nile Group Festival
A major Cairo-based Oriental dance gathering known for large rosters of Egyptian and international master teachers, competitions, gala shows, warm-up classes and package-based festival stays.
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Gdańsk, Poland · 27–29 November 2026
Move Your Belly Festival
Gdańsk Oriental dance festival bringing international teachers together for workshops and competition.
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Tenerife, Spain · Autumn 2026
Esencia Oriental Fest (EOF)
Tenerife Oriental dance festival featuring workshops, competition and show programming and connected to the international festival-partner network.
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Metzingen, Germany · 4–6 December 2026
Oriental Christmas Festival
German winter Oriental dance festival organized by Howeida with workshops, competitions, open stage, gala show, bazaar and live-music elements.
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Nicosia, Cyprus · 11-13 December 2026
ALRAQS Festival
Alraqs Festival is an international belly dance festival based in Nicosia, Cyprus, founded and directed by Cypriot Oriental dancer Alexia Nadirah. Launched in 2022, the festival was created to celebrate Oriental dance…
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Cyprus (city not safely verified), Cyprus · 2026/2027
Aphrodite Oriental Dance Festival
Cypriot Oriental dance festival and competition connected to the European partner-festival circuit.
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Catania, Italy · 2026
Belly Day Festival
Catania Oriental dance festival connected to the European competition/festival prize network and offering festival passes and competition opportunities.
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Budapest, Hungary · 2026
CAIRO! Fest Budapest
Internationally known Budapest Oriental dance festival founded and organized by Mercedes Nieto, attracting dancers from many countries for master workshops, performances and festival intensives.
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Cyprus (historically Limassol; current venue not verified), Cyprus · 2026/2027
Cyprus Oriental Championship
Cypriot Oriental dance championship/festival with regional and international competition-network ties.
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Hungary (city not safely verified), Hungary · 2026/2027
Dinasma BD Cup
Hungarian bellydance/Oriental dance cup and festival-format competition connected to the European festival partnership network.
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Odesa, Ukraine · 2026
Golden Queen International Oriental Dance Festival
International Oriental dance festival/competition in Odesa connected to the wider European festival prize network.
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Caserta, Italy · 2026
Mashrabiya Dance Weekend
Caserta Oriental dance weekend connected to the European bellydance competition and festival circuit.
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Lithuania (city not safely verified), Lithuania · 2026
Night in Luxor Festival
Lithuanian international Oriental dance festival with competition, workshops and performance programming.
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Belgium (city not safely verified), Belgium · 2026/2027
Oriental Cocktail Festival
Belgian Oriental dance festival and competition linked to the international European prize-partner circuit.
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Kraków, Poland · 2026/2027
Oriental Dreams Festival Kraków
Kraków Oriental dance festival connected to the regional and European competition/festival network.
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Athens, Greece · 2026
Oriental Expression Awards / Spring International Bellydance Competition
Athens-based international Oriental dance competition/festival programme that combines workshops, competition and guest-teacher events.
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France (city not safely verified), France · 2026
Oriental Marathon Festival
International Oriental dance event in France built around master workshops, competitions, open-stage opportunities and star gala shows.
4 artists from the directory in the line-up →