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Bachata Geneva Festival – The Festival of Nations 2026

Bachata Geneva Festival – The Festival of Nations 2026® in Palexpo® is an international dance event dedicated to bachata, welcoming participants from more than 70 countries. Held for the first time here from 8 to 12 October 2026, it positions Geneva as a global meeting point for bachata — a dance and musical expression originating in the Dominican Republic and recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The programme includes international dance workshops, day and night social events with renowned DJs, and the World Finals of the Bachata Social World Cup. Open to dancers, professionals and bachata enthusiasts worldwide.
October 8–12, 2026
Palexpo | Route François-Peyrot 30, Le Grand-Saconnex, Genève
bachatagenevafestival.com – official website

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Palexpo Location

Route François-Peyrot 30, Le Grand-Saconnex, Genève

Getting there / Parking / Directions / Transportation

By Train: Palexpo is located just a ten-minute walk from Geneva Airport's railway station, which offers numerous connections throughout Switzerland: Geneva city center in 10 minutes, Lausanne in 40 minutes and Zurich in 3 hours.

By Bus: Lines 5, 8, 50, 55, 58, 59 (stop: 'Palexpo'); Lines 28, 54, 66 (stop: 'Palexpo-Halle 7'); Lines 10, 23, 57 (stop: 'Genève-Aéroport' + 10-minute walk).

By Car: Car park P12 is accessible 24 hours a day and has 1,500 parking spaces, several of which are reserved for people with reduced mobility. When car park P12 is full, motorists are directed to other parking spaces. It is not possible to reserve a parking space. Four fast charging stations (20 kW) are available for electric vehicles on level -1. Maximum vehicle height: 2 metres.

By Plane: Palexpo is a 10-minute walk from Geneva International Airport, one of Europe's major air hubs. Modern and well connected, it offers direct flights to over 140 destinations around the world.

Palexpo upcoming events

Date Event Hall
September 30 – October 1, 2026 Swiss IT Forum(s)
October 2–4, 2026 L'Exposition Canine Internationale
October 8–12, 2026 Bachata Geneva Festival – The Festival of Nations
March 3–7, 2027 autoXpérience Genève
August 2–15, 2027 The European Para Championships 2027
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