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.

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