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July 18 - 22, 2024 | AUSTIN, TX

The #1 Urban Kiz Destination in the Americas!

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If so, we want to hear from you!

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The official venue is the Austin Southpark Hotel (previously owned by Omni).

The address is 4140 Governer's Row Austin, TX 78744.

The venue is only a 9 minute drive from the
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

The hotel booking link will be live soon!

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What can you expect at the Neo Kizomba Festival 2025?

The Neo Kizomba Festival can summed up in the following three words: learn, dance, grow! This event has been super influential in paving the growth of urban kiz in North America since 2015!

Dear Neo Kizomba Family,

This is not the message I wanted to write. With a heavy heart, I need to let you know that Neo Kizomba Festival 2025 is being postponed to July 2026.

This decision didn’t come easily. After much deep reflection, many sleepless nights, and heartfelt conversations, it’s become clear that several factors—logistical challenges, venue issues, limited team capacity, and the increasing costs of travel and living—make it impossible to deliver the high-quality, joy-filled experience this community deserves without risking burnout or harm to our wellbeing.

The Neo Kizomba Festival has always stood for more than just an event. It’s been a container to push urbankiz forward, honor our artistry, pay everyone equitably, and gather to connect, learn, and level up.

But the reality is, events like this require consistent and substantial support. As much as our hearts are in it, we’ve reached a point where moving forward this year would mean operating on empty—emotionally, financially, and logistically.

To those who have already bought tickets, booked flights, and made space in your life for this gathering: thank you. I see your commitment, and I deeply feel the disappointment this news may bring. It’s not lost on me how much you invested, and I’m truly sorry for the ripple this creates.

Right now, I need to honor the truth that I—and our team—must refill our cups before we can continue pouring into this work and this community.

We’re setting our sights on July 2026, with a clear intention: to return renewed, resourced, and ready to deliver the kind of experience that defines the Neo Kizomba Festival.

If you purchased a pass, you’ll receive a follow-up email with options for rollover or transfer. We’ll also be responding to pending messages as our capacity allows.
We’ve poured over a decade of heart and sweat into this vision, and we’re committed to moving forward in a way that is sustainable and worthwhile for everyone involved.
Thank you for your understanding, your patience, and your continued presence in this journey.

With grace and gratitude,
Charles Ogar and
Neo Kizomba Festival Team

Confirmed 2025 Artists

More artists to be announced!
Be sure you are signed up on our email list for the latest updates!

DJ Neiken
Lisbon, Portugal / Italy
Mr. Neokiz
Austin, TX USA
Eri Kardos
Bali, Indonesia
DJ Babyface
Austin, TX, USA
Joey & Sha
The Netherlands
June & Virgil
The Netherlands
Traybeatz
The Netherlands
DJ Olu
Phoenix, Arizona
DJ Babyface
Austin, USA
Eri Kardos
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Bali, Indonesia
Ninja
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Virginia, USA
DJ Sink
‍‍‍
Montreal, Canada
DJ Art
Austin, TX USA
DJ Mojo
Seattle, WA USA

General Schedule

Day 1
Wednesday, March 10th
9:00 am
Registration
12:00 pm
Lunch & Activities
1:00 pm
Sessions begin
3:00 pm
Breakout Workshops
5:30 pm
Cocktail Hour begins
6:30 pm
Dinner
Day 2
thursday, March 11th
8:00 am
Breakfast & Networking
9:00 am
Sessions begin
12:00 pm
Lunch
4:00 pm
Sessions end
6:00 pm
Closing Party
Day 3
thursday, March 12th
8:00 am
Breakfast & Networking
9:00 am
Sessions begin
12:00 pm
Lunch
4:00 pm
Sessions end
6:00 pm
Closing Party
6:00 pm
Closing Party
Our schedule will be updated later in 2025!

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General Admission

$379
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FAQs

Will there be a fundamentals track for 2026?

Yes, we will definitely bring this back again!

Will there be another Jack & Jill competition in 2065?

Yes, we will have Urbankiz Novice, Urbankiz Intermediate, Urbankiz Switch, & our Invitational Division!

I wasn't able to attend the festival in 2024, can I transfer my pass to 2024?

Yes, please message the Neo Kizomba Festival Facebook page and we will help you get registered for the 2025 festival!

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about our upcoming event, feel free to shoot us a message!
If you have any questions about our upcoming event, feel free to shoot us a message!
Thank you! We look forward to seeing you in NYC!
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