Apulia Bachata Congress is a bachata-only weekend set on the Adriatic coast of Puglia, southern Italy, billed by its organizers as the first congress in the south dedicated purely to bachata. The 2027 edition runs from 30 April to 2 May at the four-star Riva Marina Resort near Ostuni and Carovigno, pairing international workshops with night parties, live shows and a social-dance contest. Built by a team with years of event experience, the festival leans into its setting — sea, food and wine alongside the dancing — for an all-in-one resort experience. Expect modern, sensual and Dominican bachata across the floors, with a Jack & Jill-style contest among the weekend highlights.