
Turkey's largest Latin dance festival returns to Istanbul for its 14th edition, drawing over 6,000 social dancers from 120+ countries. Held at the Green Park Hotel Bostanci on the city's Asian side, the week-long celebration features workshops in salsa, bachata, kizomba, and zouk, along with nightly shows, live concerts, and dance competitions. Founded in 2011, IDF has become one of the most internationally recognized Latin dance gatherings in Europe and the Middle East. The festival spans six full days from May 14-20, with multiple workshop rooms running simultaneously and parties lasting until dawn.