Winter Folk Dancing In The Sun 2026

Event Details

📅 24 January - 3 February 2026

📍 Hotel Alay, Bendalmadena

£899 10 nights / £699 7 nights

£35/night single supplement

Join us for our 6th Annual Winter Folk Festival in the beautiful Costa Del Sol

10 DAYS AND NIGHTS OF MUSIC, SONG, ENGLISH FOLK DANCING, INCLUDING CONTRA, SQUARE, PLAYFORD ETC, WITH TUTORIALS AND WORKSHOPS.

We’re very excited to announce that our 2026 Annual Winter Folk Dancing In The Sun event will be taking place in the Hotel Alay, Benalmadena, on the Costa Del Sol, overlooking the marina and just 15 minutes from Malaga Airport.

GOOD NEWS: Despite price increases in every direction, we’re delighted to share that we can actually reduce our prices by £100 per person! Take a look below at the prices.

  • 10 Nights: £899

  • 7 Nights: £699

  • Single Supplement: £35/night

What’s Included

  • Meet & Greet at Malaga Airport &

  • Transfer to and from Hotel Alay, Benalmadena

  • 10 nights dinner bed and breakfast at the Hotel Alay, Benalmadena

  • 7 night option available

  • Great entertainment each afternoon

  • Dancing every evening to suit all tastes, including a Ceilidh evening

  • Workshops daily

  • Music tutorials daily / Bring your own instrument.

  • Optional excursions, including walks and bird watching trips

  • Full time services of the event team.

  • All your funds protected through our client trust account.

  • No hidden extras. The price shown is the price you pay.

  • Easy payment terms available.

The Hotel

Nestled along the stunning Costa del Sol, Hotel Alay Benalmádena offers the perfect blend of relaxation and sophistication. Just steps from the marina and golden beaches, this stylish adults-recommended hotel boasts modern, comfortable rooms, three inviting outdoor pools, and a tranquil spa. Guests can enjoy exquisite Mediterranean cuisine, refreshing cocktails at the poolside bar, and breathtaking sea views.

The Location

Benalmádena is a charming coastal town on Spain’s beautiful Costa del Sol, perfect for a relaxing yet vibrant getaway. With its picturesque marina, long sandy beaches, and scenic promenade, it’s an ideal destination for gentle seaside strolls. The town’s Pueblo district offers quaint whitewashed streets, traditional tapas bars, and stunning views from the Colomares Castle. For a peaceful afternoon, visitors can explore the Paloma Park, a lush green oasis with lakes, gardens, and friendly wildlife.

Entertainment

We have increased the number of top-class musicians and callers including:

  • Janet Aitken

  • Ali Messer

  • Meg Griffin

  • Linda Game

  • Mike Green

  • Brian McMinn

  • Bill Keyes

  • Cis Hinkle (USA)

  • Jane Thomas

  • Philip Rowe

  • … with more to be added! 

All under the stewardship of our Festival Director, Ivan Aitken

PLEASE NOTE

Flights for this holiday are not included.  This is simply to give you the opportunity to choose your own time to fly and from your own choice of airport and on a day that suits you.  It also means that you can take advantage of the many special offers that are made available from time to time by the various low-cost airlines that service Faro airport from the UK and Ireland.  All you need to remember after you have booked your flight is to pass your information to us. (flt. No., Carrier and Time of arrival at and departure from Faro)  This is to ensure that we will be at the airport to meet you and welcome you to Spain and to transfer you to the hotel.  Also remember that with the low cost airlines, the sooner you book the better price you get!  Same as above.  Book and pay your deposit before the end of the year and we are able to hold the price for you!

IMPORTANT

It is very important that you take out appropriate holiday insurance that covers you for cancellation as well as medical assistance when abroad.  Do not rely on insurance that may be provided by your bank as this often falls short when called upon.  For example, you may require your partner to stay on if you are hospitalized or be repatriated if you miss your return flights etc.  Make sure also that the insurance offers appropriate covid cover, especially in these uncertain times.  Although it is NOT a legal requirement for you to do this, it is a legal obligation for us to advise you and we do so now.