Austin has a thriving salsa scene with socials almost every night of the week. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, you'll find welcoming events with free lessons, great music, and friendly partners. Most salsa nights also feature bachata, so you can practice both styles in one evening.
Sunday
4Free Salsa, Two-Step, Swing & Tango
Avila Soccer Dance Hall
Northwest Austin · Austin
Variety Social Dance
Go Dance Studio
North Austin · Austin
Salsa & Bachata Sundays at Mavericks
Mavericks Dance Hall
Pflugerville · Pflugerville
Salsa Bachata Sundays at Cabana Club
Cabana Club ATX
East Austin · Austin
Monday
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2Thursday
4Tropical Thursday Salsa Night
Firewater Sports Bar
Cedar Park · Cedar Park
Free Salsa & Bachata Night at The Mill
The Mill Bar & Grill
Northwest Austin · Austin
⚠️ Every other Thursday. March dates: Mar 12, Mar 26.
$10 with classes
Latin Night Salsa Bachata Thursdays at Wild West
Wild West
Cedar Park · Cedar Park
Chiquito Club Salsa Night
Lovebirds
East Austin · Austin
Friday
5Friday Bash – Summer Patio Series
Plaza Colombian Coffee
North Austin · Austin
⚠️ Weather permitting. May be seasonal.
Noche Latina: Live Music with Latin Dukes
Veracruz All Natural
East Austin · Austin
⚠️ One-time event. $20 online (class+music) / $25 door (class+music) / $20 music only at door. BYOB.
$25 with classes
Fuego Friday
Blue Moon Dance Co.
South Lamar · Austin
⚠️ BYOB! Zouk side room 10pm-2am. Confirmed weekly Apr 2026 via IG.
$20 with classes
Rhythm & Movement Latin Social
Rhythm House ATX
South Lamar · Austin
⚠️ Usually 4th Friday, but Apr 25 is a SATURDAY (shifted from Fri Apr 24). Classes w/ Rhythm House (salsa) & Favian Bustos (bachata). Social ends 12:30am not 1am. DJ Big J & DJ Movimiento.
Salsa & Bachata Social Dance
Go Dance Studio
North Austin · Austin
⚠️ Last Friday of each month. Apr 25 confirmed on Go Dance calendar.