The Istanbul Summer Experience is the summer edition of the Istanbul International Dance Festival, marking its 15th anniversary in 2026 at the five-star Movenpick Hotel Istanbul Asia Airport. It brings together social dancers and artists from dozens of countries for a week of workshops, performances, social parties and competitions. The festival covers a broad mix of styles including salsa, bachata, kizomba, zouk and more across multiple themed floors. It is run by the long-established Istanbul Dance Festival organization founded in 2011.