2026 Event Program
Plan out your time with us on event weekend with our program schedule.
This will be your one-stop shop where you'll find maps, scheduling, theme information, door prices, and emergency contacts on event weekend.
San Francisco's
Hello! Dance Fest
Hello! Dance Fest
Bachata // Salsa // Zouk // Kizomba
Starts:
Friday July 24, 2026
12:00pm PST
Ends:
Monday July 27, 2026
6:00am PST
Friday July 24, 2026
12:00pm PST
Ends:
Monday July 27, 2026
6:00am PST
Hyatt Regency SF Airport
1333 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA
Registration and Ticket Purchase Hours:
Thursday: 9:00pm - 1:00am
Friday: 10:30am - 2:30am
Saturday: 10:30am - 2:30am
Sunday: 10:30am - 2:30am
You'll find our desk just in front of the main ballroom in the center atrium of the hotel.
If you plan to arrive after 2:30am door security will still check for wristbands but passes will not be sold.
(But if you really want in ask security to contact one of us and we'll come down half asleep but happy to help.)
Thursday: 9:00pm - 1:00am
Friday: 10:30am - 2:30am
Saturday: 10:30am - 2:30am
Sunday: 10:30am - 2:30am
You'll find our desk just in front of the main ballroom in the center atrium of the hotel.
If you plan to arrive after 2:30am door security will still check for wristbands but passes will not be sold.
(But if you really want in ask security to contact one of us and we'll come down half asleep but happy to help.)
Plan for the Worst, Hope for the Best.
Join our WhatsApp Announcements Group
Even if we plan everything out the unexpected could happen. Join our group for last minute schedule changes, special announcements, and priority broadcasts straight to your phone.
Ticket Transfer & Roommate Search
Find some great deals on passes or room shares!
Share or search for other dancers that are either selling their full pass or looking for roommates for this great festival.
Passes are available for online purchase until:
Thursday, July 24, 8:00pm PST.
Presale Tickets Available for 2027
⚡️ First 100 Only.
🎟️ Available Friday, July 24, 2026
✨ Get your early pass before it's gone forever.
🎟️ Available Friday, July 24, 2026
✨ Get your early pass before it's gone forever.
Be the first to purchase 2027's full pass for $150.
How to Read the Schedules
Quickly know where you want to go with these tips:
Thursday Pre-Party
In-Person Ticket Sales Open at 9:00pm
Online early-bird sales end at 8:00pm PST
(Full Event Pass does not include pre-party entry)
Bachata + Salsa Room:
10:00pm - 3:00am:
DJ TBA
Zouk Room:
11:00 PM - 3:00am
DJ TBA
$20 pre-pay, $25 at the door.
Pre-pay is available until 8:00pm PST the Thursday of the pre-party.
Full pass, performer, and instructor ticket holders can pick up their wristbands on Thursday to beat the weekend line.
Online early-bird sales end at 8:00pm PST
(Full Event Pass does not include pre-party entry)
Bachata + Salsa Room:
10:00pm - 3:00am:
DJ TBA
Zouk Room:
11:00 PM - 3:00am
DJ TBA
$20 pre-pay, $25 at the door.
Pre-pay is available until 8:00pm PST the Thursday of the pre-party.
Full pass, performer, and instructor ticket holders can pick up their wristbands on Thursday to beat the weekend line.
Thursday Pre-Party Theme
Urban Chill Meets Party Glam
Rock your favorite casual fit. Think track suits, joggers, and athleisure. Then level it up with bold accessories like sunglasses, chains, hoops, and statement pieces.
Stay comfortable, look effortless, and bring the shine.
Friday Theme:
Tropical White Party
Start the weekend with a fresh and elegant Tropical White Party, setting the tone for an unforgettable festival experience. White and pastel colors, soft ocean blues, blush pink, mint green, lavender, and other light tropical shades. Think classy, elegant, and summer-inspired.
Start the weekend with a fresh and elegant Tropical White Party, setting the tone for an unforgettable festival experience. White and pastel colors, soft ocean blues, blush pink, mint green, lavender, and other light tropical shades. Think classy, elegant, and summer-inspired.
Workshops: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Day Dancing: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Zouk Only)
Performance Showcase: 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Night Dancing: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Day Dancing: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Zouk Only)
Performance Showcase: 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Night Dancing: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Site Maps (tap to enlarge)
DJ Friday Schedule
Saturday Theme:
The Prestige Gala
The heart of the festival! A night dedicated to the passion, elegance, and connection to dance. Think glamorous dresses, heels, sharp suits, and stylish evening outfits.
The heart of the festival! A night dedicated to the passion, elegance, and connection to dance. Think glamorous dresses, heels, sharp suits, and stylish evening outfits.
Workshops: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Kizomba Day Dancing: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Zouk Practica & Dancing: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Bachata Battle Royale: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Performance Showcase: 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Night Dancing: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Kizomba Day Dancing: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Zouk Practica & Dancing: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Bachata Battle Royale: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Performance Showcase: 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Night Dancing: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Site Maps (tap to enlarge)
Saturday Special Features:
DJ Saturday Schedule
Sunday Theme:
Wild Paradise Closing Party
We close the festival with the most energetic and playful party of the weekend! Wild, fun, and creative animal prints, tropical outfits, jungle, or paradise-inspired looks.
We close the festival with the most energetic and playful party of the weekend! Wild, fun, and creative animal prints, tropical outfits, jungle, or paradise-inspired looks.
Workshops: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Zouk Day Dancing: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Bachata/Salsa Day Dancing: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Performance Showcase: 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Night Dancing: 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Zouk Day Dancing: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Bachata/Salsa Day Dancing: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Performance Showcase: 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Night Dancing: 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Site Maps (tap to enlarge)
Sunday Special Features:
DJ Sunday Schedule
Airport Shuttle Service
The hotel offers a 24-hour complimentary airport shuttle that runs every 15 minutes from 4 a.m. until 1 a.m. and every 30 minutes from 1 a.m. until 4 a.m.
At SFO, go to the area marked “Hotel Shuttle.” The bus is marked “Hyatt Regency and Marriott.” Click the link below to track the shuttle's location:
How to Get to the Airport Shuttle
Step by Step Guide
Here's how to reach the shuttle bus after you've picked up your luggage.
Parking Information & Suggestions
You have three ways to park for our festival:
Meet Our Team
It takes a neighborhood to run a four-genre, multi-day dance event.
Production Team
Each member of the production team plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution of the performances, from planning and rehearsals to the actual presentation on stage or in front of the audience.
Floor Manager
Ruth is responsible for coordinating logistics, floor management, and ensuring the smooth flow of attendees, volunteers, and staff.
She oversees the scheduling of security, volunteers, and coordinates with other departments to handle setup, strike, and other attendee needs. Safety and crowd control are paramount, requiring her to manage attendee behavior and respond to emergencies. She serves as a central point of communication between performers, production teams, festival staff, and volunteers, addressing any issues that arise and ensuring staff and volunteers have necessary support. Her role involves problem-solving on the spot and maintaining a cohesive event experience for both artists and attendees.
Meet Your Organizers
Our event organizers handle everything from venue selection and logistics to marketing and attendee management.
These organizers play a crucial role in bringing people together for the festival, providing memorable experiences, and ensuring that the festival meet the expectations of attendees, artists, and staff.
Places to Eat at 7:00am
Just finished dancing at 7:00am? What do we recommend for you?
We're dancers just like you and know that eating after dancing can be a ritual. Here are a few places that are open within 5 minutes from the hotel that we have tried, or click the Yelp link below for a full list.
Christie's
Probably one of our all-time favorite breakfast spots. Great breakfast menu.
Copenhagen Bakery
This bakery has great pastries and breakfast items, and the desserts are so good.
Royal Donut Cafe
Who would think that a donut joint also serves amazing breakfast and lunch options?
3SIXTY Bistro
Don't want to venture far? The hotel has atrium breakfast one floor up from the ballrooms.
Vendors
We would like to thank the following vendors for enriching the experience of our attendees:
A Word From One of Our Organizers
Jimmy Booy
Operations & Marketing Manager
Emergency Contacts
In the event there is an emergency please contact us at our event registration desk.
During the night parties, private security will be monitoring the entrances and can assist you if needed.
The following contacts are also available based on the hotel's location.
The following contacts are also available based on the hotel's location.
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2022 - 2026
JMP Entertainment Services, LLC