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April 9-11, 2026 | Zilker Hillside Theater
Free and all-ages. Three nights of live music and dance celebrating Austin’s cultural heartbeat:
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Thu: Cumbia, Salsa, Bachata
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Fri: Two Step, Lindy Hop Swing, Blues
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Sat: Brazilian Zouk, Lambada, Kizomba
*photo by Cumbia Bajo de la Luna
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resT FesT
Multi-Disciplinary
At REST Fest, we believe our rest is revolutionary. We practice RESTiprocity, embracing solidarity over charity because, ultimately, all we have is each other. Our mission is to harness the transformative power of rest as a catalyst for social change. Through immersive experiences, live performances, and inclusive workshops, we empower individuals to explore their creative potential and reimagine new futures. Our mission, "We won't rest until everyone can rest," embodies our commitment to equity and social justice.
restfest.xyz
forbiddance fesT
Brazilian Zouk & Lambada
A three-night dive into Brazilian Zouk and Lambada — the dance forms born from passion, resistance, and bold expression. Learn from world champions Marck & Melyssa, Ariel & Leticia, Jess & Vinny, Luan & Adriana, Nhat & Gigi, Rafael & Izabel, and Val & Vanessa, with DJs Efosa, Fuki, Gigi, Nasty Nhat, Fogo, and Vicious!
fisterra.xyz/forbiddance
Neo kizomba FesTiVal
Neo Kizomba
The Neo Kizomba Festival, founded in 2016 by Charles Ogar, is Austin’s premier celebration of Angolan Kizomba and Urban Kiz. Each July, the festival gathers hundreds of dancers for workshops, cultural heritage lectures, performances, and community-building events led by world-class instructors from over 20 countries. Charles, who has taught more than 3,000 dancers in 60+ cities worldwide, preserving African diasporic heritage while creating inclusive, mixed-ability spaces in collaboration with We Can Dance Blind.
neokizfest.com
