November 6-9, 2026

AK²

Albany Afro Konpa Kizomba

Festival & Weekender 2026

The Northeast's Premier Celebration of Afro-Caribbean Dance Culture

Albany Airport Inn • 200 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205

WHAT TO EXPECT

20+ Workshops

Learn from world-class instructors in Kompa, Kizomba, Afro, and more

3 Social Parties

Dance the night away at our legendary Friday, Saturday, and Sunday socials

All-In-One Venue

Everything in one place - workshops, parties, hotel, and pool party!

ARTIST LINEUP

World-renowned instructors and performers from around the globe

PE

Pierre Etienne

Kompa Master

USA

AT

Angola Terra

Afro & Kizomba

Angola

EK

Edson Kiz

Kizomba Legend

Angola

C&B

Ceijay & Bruna

Kizomba & Bachata

International

N

Nico

Salsa & Bachata

USA

A

Ayana

Afro & AfroFit

USA

M

Meggie

Kizomba

USA

D&C

David & Crisandra

Bachata & Salsa

USA

+ More Artists to be Announced!

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

4 days of non-stop dancing, learning, and celebrating

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration & Check-In

REGISTRATION
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Opening Workshops

WORKSHOP
10:00 PM - 3:00 AM

Welcome Social Party

SOCIAL

Note: Detailed workshop topics and instructor assignments will be announced closer to the event date. Schedule subject to change.

Staff: Door QR Code & Check-In →

HOTEL INFORMATION

Albany Airport Inn

200 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205

(518) 458-1000

Special Festival Rate

  • • Call hotel directly to book
  • • Mention "AK² Festival" for group rate
  • • Limited rooms available
  • • Book early to guarantee your spot!

Amenities

  • • Free parking for all guests
  • • Pool access (festival pool party!)
  • • On-site restaurant & bar
  • • Free shuttle to/from airport

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DON'T MISS AK² 2026!

Join hundreds of dancers from across the Northeast for 4 unforgettable days of Afro-Caribbean culture, music, and dance