One Month to Go: Novi Sad Prepares for the 2026 WDSF European Championships in Stage and Disco Dance
With just one month remaining until the start of the 2026 WDSF European Championships in Stage and Disco Dance, excitement is rapidly building across the European DanceSport community. From 13 to 17 May 2026, the city of Novi Sad in Serbia will host one of the largest and most diverse DanceSport events on the continent at the SPENS – Sports and Business Center Vojvodina.
Organized under the umbrella of the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF), in cooperation with the Serbian DanceSport Federation, the championships are expected to welcome around 1,500 participants from across Europe. Athletes, coaches, officials, and supporters will gather in Novi Sad for five days of competition that combine sport, artistry, and high-level performance.
A Full European Championship Program
The competition will open on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, with a packed schedule dedicated primarily to Disco Dance, alongside Open events in Modern & Contemporary, Jazz Dance, and Show Dance Stage. The day will feature a wide range of categories, including Solo, Duo, and Team formats across Junior, Youth, and Adult athletes.
In Disco Dance, European Championship titles will be contested in Small and Large Team formats for both Junior and Adult categories, as well as Solo and Duo events across multiple age groups (Junior I, Junior II, Youth, and Adult). The day will also include Acrobatic Disco Dance Solo competitions, highlighting the technical and expressive range of the discipline.
Alongside the European title events, the Open competitions in Modern & Contemporary Dance, Jazz Dance, and Show Dance Stage will bring together Juvenile and Junior athletes in Small, Large, and Mega Team formats, as well as Solo Female and Duo categories, marking a strong opening day with a high volume of performances across all stages.
You can check all the competition programme here.
Registration Open and High Participation Expected
Registrations for the event are open. With the deadline approaching, final entries are being processed as teams complete their preparations for the event.
The championships are expected to attract approximately 1,500 athletes, making Novi Sad one of the key European DanceSport destinations in 2026. Including coaches, officials, and accompanying supporters, the event will bring thousands of visitors to the city over the competition week.
Official Event Guide for Participants
A detailed official event guide has been made available to support athletes, teams, and delegations in their preparation. The guide provides essential practical information covering all aspects of participation in Novi Sad.
It includes detailed information about the venue setup as well as practical guidance on visa requirements for international participants. Accommodation options and recommendations are also provided to help teams organize their stay in the city.
Transport logistics are another key section of the guide, including recommended airports, transfer options from airports to Novi Sad, and information on local transport within the city. In addition, the guide outlines all ticketing and access procedures, including audience entry fees, accreditation processes, athlete check-in, and updates for staying informed during the event.
You can check all the details of the guide here.
The Final Countdown
With registrations open, schedules confirmed, and preparations entering their final stage, Novi Sad is readying itself to welcome Europe’s best DanceSport athletes.
The 2026 WDSF European Championships in Stage and Disco Dance promise to deliver a unique blend of athletic performance and artistic expression.
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