April 30 → May 3, 2026 · Barcelona
Esencia Paradise 2026
International Bachata Congress
Four days of workshops, shows, socials and after parties, all in one 5★ hotel.
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Hyatt Regency Towers · 5★ Official Venue
Luxury meets rhythm
Venue
Luxury stay, in Barcelona
Main Congress Hotel & Venue
Prime location
7 minutes from Barcelona airport and 10 minutes from the city centre.
All-in-one venue
Workshops, shows, socials, after parties and accommodation all in one place.
Designed for comfort
Spacious rooms, modern design and on-site food options for all-day comfort.
Partner Hotel
Additional Hotel
Stay next door to the venue
HOTEL BARCELONA PORTA FIRA
4★ design hotel just across the street from the main venue.
- • Only a 5 minute drive from Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower.
- • Use code PARADISE (10% OFF) to access festival pricing.
- • Options for 1 to 4 guests, ideal for friends.
From 50 € / person / night in a quadruple room.
Limited triple and quadruple rooms.
Book at Porta Fira
All you need to know →
Everything you want to know before you say I do
From first visit to last dance, swipe through every detail in one place. Packages, planning, food, timings and more in a simple step by step view.
Tickets →
Buy your Full Pass
Secure your pass to Esencia Paradise 2026, the bachata experience where luxury meets rhythm in Barcelona.
Instant booking on go&dance
Reserve your pass on go&dance using their secure checkout.
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Name changes allowed up to 1 week before the festival
Travel tips
Your Esencia travel playbook
A simple overview to get you from the airport to your hotel, to the venue and back again, with time left to enjoy Barcelona in between socials.
7 min to Main Hotel
Metro + Aerobus options
Short walks or drives between hotels and venue
How your weekend flows
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Arrive in Barcelona
Land at Barcelona El Prat and choose what feels easiest after a flight: direct taxi, Aerobus or metro.
- Taxi: fastest, around twenty to thirty minutes into the city.
- Aerobus: drops you at central stops with easy links to Esencia hotels.
- Metro: good if you travel light and already know Barcelona.
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Check in and settle
Both the main hotel and partner hotel sit close to the venue and to each other, so you can drop your bags and walk to most things.
- Double check your hotel address and saved map pin before you travel.
- Plan ten to fifteen minutes between check in and your first workshop or social.
- Use the map to see walking paths and nearby food spots.
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Move between city, venue and beach
During the event you can combine metro, short taxi rides and walks depending on your energy level.
- Share taxis after late socials if you are staying in the same hotel area.
- Use metro and trams for daytime exploring or a quick beach visit.
- Keep your hotel pinned so rides back are one tap away.
Live map view
Hotels
Venue
Airport & transport
Use the map controls to zoom and pan. Open the menu icon inside the map to toggle layers for hotels, venue and suggested places to explore so you can see everything in one view.
Jack & Jill
Esencia Jack & Jill Pro 2026
A glimpse into the Jack & Jill energy and prizes at Esencia Paradise. Explore each prize highlight and see why this competition keeps dancers coming back every year.
Jack & Jill highlight
Full preview of the current prize highlight. Perfect for giving dancers a clear idea of what they are dancing for.
FAQ →
All the little details everyone asks about
Here are the most common questions about Esencia Paradise, the hotels, the passes and the party. If something is still unclear after reading these, reach out and we will happily help.
Esencia Paradise is a boutique bachata weekender in Barcelona that mixes social dancing, classes and pool time in a private villa style venue.
Imagine a summer house party feeling with hotel comfort, a curated line up and a crowd that loves connection on and off the dance floor.
The main event takes place in our Esencia Paradise main hotel and villa near Barcelona. Your pass gives you access to the social spaces, pool area and dance rooms described on this page.
We also work with a partner hotel nearby so everyone stays close and can move easily between spaces.
The full pass is your access to the Esencia Paradise experience. It usually covers socials, parties, classes and use of the common areas during the official schedule.
Exact inclusions for the next edition are listed on the ticket page at go&dance, so always check there for the final details before you purchase.
Your Esencia Paradise ticket is for the event access. Rooms and apartments are booked separately at the main hotel or the partner hotel.
That way you can choose the room type, price point and room mates that suit you best.
You are very welcome to come solo. Many dancers travel on their own and meet their Esencia family here.
For classes we try to balance roles and rotate partners so everyone dances and feels included.
Esencia Paradise is created for dancers who already feel comfortable in socials and want a more intimate, connection focused event.
If you are a complete beginner you can still enjoy the vibe, pool and city, although the classes and socials feel more fun once you have a bit of bachata experience.
All payments are handled securely by go&dance on their platform and you receive your confirmation directly from them.
Refund rules and the last date for name changes are listed on the ticket page, so please review those before you buy your pass.
The villas and hotels offer food options on site or nearby, and the all you need to know section on this page explains the usual flow for welcome drinks, dinners and pool time.
Specific meal plans, bar rules and any extras are confirmed before each edition and shared with ticket holders.
Most dancers fly into Barcelona and then take a short transfer to the hotel or partner hotel.
Before the event we share practical information about the best transport options, suggested arrival times and how to coordinate transfers with other guests in the community channels.
Jack and Jill is our friendly competition where leaders and followers are paired at random and judged on musicality, connection and fun.
It is designed as a playful moment inside the weekend, not a high pressure stage, so you can join for the experience even if this is your first competition.
Esencia Paradise is a very international event. You will hear a mix of English and Spanish during classes and announcements.
Most teachers and team members can switch between both, so if you miss something you can always ask and we explain it again.
Once passes are sold out there is no entry without a valid ticket. We usually run a waiting list in case someone releases their spot.
The easiest way to avoid stress is to grab your pass early, especially if you already know you want to be there.