Santo Domingo Merengue Festival 2026 – Dance with the heart of the Caribbean
From July 26 to August 4, 2026, the Malecón in Santo Domingo will be transformed into a giant dance floor, filled with music and tradition, with the latest edition of the Merengue Festival, a vibrant celebration that pays tribute to the Dominican Republic’s national rhythm, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
For more than a week, locals and visitors alike immerse themselves in a festive experience that combines outdoor concerts, folkloric parades, traditional cuisine, and dance workshops, all in a warm setting filled with Caribbean energy.
🪘 What will you experience?
- Live performances by legendary artists and new merengue talents.
- Colorful parades with traditional costumes, dance troupes, and folk groups.
- Dance workshops open to the public in iconic squares such as Juan Barón.
- Dominican cuisine: chimichurris, roast pork, Creole sweets, and artisanal rum.
- Complementary activities in Puerto Plata and Bávaro to extend the experience.
- A festive, safe, and family-friendly atmosphere.
✨ Would you like to enjoy this experience?
Our packages include accommodation in 4- and 5-star hotels, transfers, personalized assistance, and tailor-made cultural activities for travelers, corporate groups, and companions. Contact us to design your ideal trip and be part of this unique celebration.
Celebrate music, identity, and joy with Enjoy Travel Group.
Program Price
Contact us to design your ideal trip and be part of this unique celebration.
The event package includes
- Accommodation in 4- and 5-star hotels.
- Transfers.
- Personalized assistance.
- Tailor-made cultural activities for travelers, corporate groups, and companions.
Operational conditions
Reservation confirmations and details will be sent via email within 48 hours of the request, along with a pre-invoice for payment of services.
Contact us to design your ideal trip and be part of this unique celebration.