Bavarian Open 2026 — Schedule

📍 Munich, Bavaria, Germany

📅 September 10, 2026 – September 14, 2026

Full schedule for Bavarian Open 2026 — 82 activities across 4 days, including workshops, competitions, and social dancing.

Thursday, September 10, 2026

00:00–00:01 — Past the bar. (Side Studio)
00:00–00:01 — Left of the ballroom to the end. (Back Studio)
00:00–04:00 — Party 'til ~4:00 (Social Dancing · Main Ballroom)
00:00–04:00 — Midnight Snack: Pretzels & Beer (Main Ballroom)
In bar area.
14:30–15:00 — Munich Revealed: A Personalized Tour with Chuck (Hotel Lobby)
Meeting Place: Hotel Augustin Lobby. Meeting Time: 2:30 PM. Off-site tour.
15:00–18:30 — Robert Royston Intensive (Workshop · Main Ballroom · with Robert)
Open level.
17:00–23:30 — Check-in (Registration)
Early check-in for Intensive attendees only from 14:30.
18:00–18:30 — WCS Unlocked (Workshop · Side Studio · with Vicky V.)
18:30–19:30 — Level 2/3 (Workshop · Main Ballroom · with Chantelle & Joel)
18:30–19:30 — Level 4 (Workshop · Side Studio · with Alyssa & Sean)
18:30–19:30 — Level 5/6 (Workshop · Back Studio · with Ben)
19:30–20:30 — All Levels (Workshop · Main Ballroom · with Dalena & Tze)
20:30–21:30 — Bavarian Night (Main Ballroom)
Wear your own or a Bavarian traditional outfit.
21:00 — Sepp & Heidi Sign-up Closes (Registration)
21:30–22:00 — Teachers Introduction (Performance · Main Ballroom)
22:00–23:30 — Sepp & Heidi (Performance · Main Ballroom)
23:30–00:00 — Opening Ceremony: Tap the Keg (Performance · Main Ballroom)

Friday, September 11, 2026

10:00–11:00 — Past the bar. (Side Studio)
10:00–11:00 — Left of the ballroom to the end. (Back Studio)
10:00–11:00 — 1st workshop in Bavaria Studio (past the restrooms). 2nd & 3rd workshops at the Bar. (Bavaria Studio)
11:00–14:00 — Floor Trials (Competition · Main Ballroom)
Closed to spectators.
11:00–14:00 — Competitors Intensive (Workshop · Side Studio)
Open level.
11:00–14:00 — Robert Royston Intensive (Workshop · Back Studio · with Robert)
Advanced/All-Star.
14:00–15:00 — WCS Unlocked (Workshop · Side Studio · with Vicky V.)
14:00–18:30 — Check-in (Registration)
Early check-in for Intensive attendees only from 10:30.
15:00–16:15 — Level 3 (Workshop · Main Ballroom · with Sonya & Chuck)
15:00–16:15 — Level 2 (Workshop · Side Studio · with Karin & PJ)
15:00–16:15 — Level 5/6 (Workshop · Back Studio · with Ben)
15:00–16:15 — Level 4 (Workshop · Bavaria Studio · with Cameo & Ben)
16:15–17:30 — Level 6 (Workshop · Hotel Lobby · with Alyssa & Sean)
16:15–17:30 — Level 3 (Workshop · Main Ballroom · with Karin & PJ)
16:15–17:30 — Level 2 (Workshop · Side Studio · with Cameo & Ben)
16:15–17:30 — Level 5 (Workshop · Back Studio · with Chantelle & Joel)
16:15–17:30 — Level 4 (Workshop · Bavaria Studio · with Sonya & Chuck)
17:30–18:30 — Level 6 (Workshop · Hotel Lobby · with Cameo & Ben)
17:30–18:30 — Level 3 (Workshop · Main Ballroom · with Ben)
17:30–18:30 — Level 2 (Workshop · Side Studio · with Sonya & Chuck)
17:30–18:30 — Level 5 (Workshop · Back Studio · with Alyssa & Sean)
17:30–18:30 — Level 4 (Workshop · Bavaria Studio · with Karin & PJ)
18:30–19:00 — Routine Divisions: Competition Order Draw (Competition · Main Ballroom)
Exact duration not given in source.
18:30–19:00 — Westie DJ Guild Meetup (Side Studio · with Tana)
Hosted by Tana. Time inferred from source layout.
18:30–20:00 — Floor Trials (Competition · Main Ballroom)
Closed to spectators.
20:00–21:30 — Intermediate Peer Practice (Workshop · Back Studio · with Adam & Tina)
Start time approximate.
20:00–23:30 — Check-in (Registration)
21:30–23:30 — Specialty Divisions (Competition · Main Ballroom)
Pro-Am Divisions Rising Star Division (RS Tour) Showcase Division (NASDE) Classic Division (NASDE)
23:30–00:00 — Adv/All-Star Spotlight Practice (Workshop · Back Studio · with Amit Klein)
Start time approximate.
23:30–00:00 — Masters Meet & Greet (Side Studio · with Susann)
End time approximate.
23:30–06:00 — Chill Area (Side Studio)
Low-fi late night and chill music.
23:30–06:00 — Party 'til Dawn (Social Dancing · Main Ballroom)
Max 6:00.
23:30–06:00 — PJ & Friends: Bar Dancing (Back Studio)
00:00 - 04:00 (in bar area).

Saturday, September 12, 2026

09:00–10:00 — Past the bar. (Side Studio)
09:00–10:00 — Left of the ballroom to the end. (Back Studio)
10:00–18:00 — Check-in (Registration)
10:30–11:00 — All Levels (Workshop · Main Ballroom · with Robert)
11:00 — Jack & Jill Sign-up Closes (Registration)
11:00–12:00 — WCS Unlocked (Workshop · Side Studio · with Vicky V.)
End time approximate.
12:00–18:00 — Jack & Jill Competitions (WSDC) (Competition · Main Ballroom)
Click to find out more!
12:00–18:00 — Chill Area (Side Studio)
Low-fi late night and chill music. Duration approximate.
19:30–20:00 — Red Carpet Reception (Social Dancing · Main Ballroom)
In bar area. Free sparkling wine/mimosa for the first 100 guests.
20:00–21:00 — Party - Red Carpet Night (Social Dancing · Main Ballroom)
Black tie attire until midnight requested.
21:00–23:30 — Jack & Jill Finals Night (Competition · Main Ballroom)
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23:30–06:00 — Party 'til Dawn (Social Dancing · Main Ballroom)
Max 6:00.
23:30–06:00 — PJ & Friends: Bar Dancing (Side Studio)
00:00 - 04:00 (in bar area).
23:30–06:00 — Bavarian Breakfast Club (Back Studio)
05:00. Free pretzels & Weißwurst (sausage) — add a beer for the full Bavarian Breakfast experience.

Sunday, September 13, 2026

00:00–00:01 — Past the bar. (Side Studio)
00:00–00:01 — Left of the ballroom to the end. (Back Studio)
11:00–12:15 — All Levels (Workshop · Main Ballroom · with Karin)
12:15–13:30 — Level 3 (Workshop · Main Ballroom · with Cameo & Ben)
12:15–13:30 — Level 2 (Workshop · Side Studio · with Alyssa & Sean)
12:15–13:30 — Level 5 (Workshop · Back Studio · with Karin & PJ)
12:15–13:30 — Level 4 (Workshop · Bavaria Studio · with Chantelle & Joel)
12:15–13:30 — Level 6 (Workshop · Hotel Lobby · with Ben)
13:30 — Strictly Swing Sign-up Closes (Registration)
13:30–14:45 — Level 3 (Workshop · Main Ballroom · with Alyssa & Sean)
13:30–14:45 — Level 2 (Workshop · Side Studio · with Ben)
13:30–14:45 — Level 5 (Workshop · Back Studio · with Sonya & Chuck)
13:30–14:45 — Level 4 (Workshop · Bavaria Studio · with Dalena & Tze)
13:30–14:45 — Level 6 (Workshop · Hotel Lobby · with Chantelle & Joel)
14:45–18:00 — Strictly Swing Competitions (Competition · Main Ballroom)
Novice Prelims Intermediate Prelims Advanced Prelims Novice Finals Intermediate Finals Advanced Finals All-Star/Champions Prelims All-Star/Champions Finals
18:00–19:00 — Awards (Performance · Main Ballroom)
21:00–22:00 — TBD (Workshop · Main Ballroom · with Robert)
22:00–05:00 — Cool Down Lounge Party (Social Dancing · Main Ballroom)
Continues as the closing Party 'til Dawn

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