Sicilia Salsa Sensual Festival

A week of Latin dance by the sea in Alì Terme

The Sicilia Salsa Sensual Festival is one of the longest-running Latin dance events in Southern Italy. Every year, in the heart of summer, the small town of Alì Terme, located on the Ionian Riviera in the Province of Messina, welcomes hundreds of dancers from all over Italy and many foreign countries. The setting is the Lido Terra Matta, a beach club overlooking the sea, where the dance floor merges with the sand and the nights continue under the Sicilian stars.

Salsa, bachata, and kizomba for all levels

The festival revolves around three major dance styles: salsa (in its Cuban and New York on2 variations), bachata (sensual and Dominican), and kizomba. The program alternates between various activities throughout the day and night:

• Workshops with international instructors, divided by level (beginner, intermediate, advanced);
• Performances and shows by guest companies and artists;
• Nightly social dancing with DJs until the early hours of the morning;
• Relaxation activities including the sea, beach, and pool during the day.

A landmark for dance in Sicily

Organized by Alvares Production, the Sicilia Salsa Sensual Festival has grown into a staple of the Italian Latin dance calendar. The formula that combines a beach holiday with dance in a spa town like Alì Terme is what makes it unique: it is not just an urban congress, but a week of total immersion where dance, sun, and socializing blend together. The twelfth edition, scheduled for 2026, confirms the international appeal of the event, bringing some of the most renowned names on the global salsa, bachata, and kizomba scene to Sicily.

Alì Terme and the Ionian Riviera

Alì Terme is a seaside and spa town on the Ionian side of the Province of Messina, in Sicily, easily accessible along the coast between Messina and Taormina. Its location, just a few kilometers from one of the island's most famous tourist destinations, makes the festival a great opportunity to explore the area, enjoying the sea, thermal baths, and Sicilian gastronomy.