NYC Salsa & Bachata Dancing Calendar

Best Bachata, Latin, Salsa Clubs in NYC

Find latin parties, salsa, bachata social events every night of the week at these Best Salsa Clubs NYC. There are many popular popular places to dance salsa (lugares para bailar salsa) in New York headlining best DJs spinning spicy latin vibes of salsa, bachata, mambo, kizomba & zouk. Many latin clubs feature live salsa NYC music & bands moslty on the weekends. So go check them out and dance salsa all night long!

Iguana NYC

240 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019 | (212) 765-5454
Iguana NYC is New York's premier Mexican restaurant, Lounge & Latin-style club with over 3 floors at one Theater District address. Unwind with one of our famous 28 flavors of Margaritas or Mojitos. Follow that up with a truly exquisite dinner experience in our "Old Mexican Style" dining room. Latin Club Parties (Salsa, Bachata dancing) every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Ladies FREE! Free salsa & bachata lessons every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 6pm. MORE INFO

Taj Lounge NYC

48 W 21st St, New York, NYC, NY | (212) 620-3033
Taj 2 NYC is the reinvented combination of a restaurant, lounge and latin, salsa club. Come dance the night away at Taj Club NYC!! Join us every Monday Night for SALSA NIGHT! Doors Open at 5PM FREE Hour Salsa lesson at 6:30PM. MORE INFO

Gonzalez y Gonzalez

192 Mercer Street between Bleeker & Houston, NYC | 212-473-8787
Gonzalez y Gonzalez is a New York City landmark, serving authentic Mexican food, Salsa music, and “good times” since 1989. Tuesday & Thursday nights are salsa dancing with live music and DJ sets but also Fridays and Saturdays are mixed latin with salsa. Depending on the night, especially on the weekends, this club can be very crowded, with pretty chaotic dancing, mostly by a younger crowd that is on "no timing". Website

SOBs

204 Varick St, New York, NY 10014 | 212-243-4940
SOB’s (Sounds of Brazil) specializes in Haitian, Brazilian, Caribbean, R&B and world music. It is a live world music venue and restaurant in the Hudson Square and SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan. Usually Mondays and/or Fridays, Saturdays Night salsa dancing evenings are happening with live music & DJ'ed sets. Website

Club Cache

35 E 13th St 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10003 | (917) 684-8584
Late-night Latin dance club featuring salsa & bachata nights, including free lessons. It's a great venue to dance the night away. Very reasonable drink prices. Bachata with some salsa and merengue on Fridays, Latin mix on Saturdays and free classes on both days at opening. The staff is more than accommodating and very nice. The DJ's always do a great job, as music is always on point. Website

Guantanamera

MANHATTAN: 939 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019 - (212) 262-5354 | QUEENS: 110-80 Queens Blvd Queens, NY 11375 | (718) 575-5755
A lively spot serving classic Cuban cuisine, with live music and hand-rolled cigars on weekends. Food is always top notch as well as the entertainment. They usually have a great band playing live Cuban music and salsa dancing starts at 8:30pm and go into the early morning. Complimentary hand-rolled cigars are available on Fridays and Saturdays from 7-11pm. Website

Weekly NYC Salsa Parties

Monday

Latin Mondays at TAJ
Taj Restaurant & Lounge, 48 West 21st Street Between 5th & 6th Avenue, New York, NY, 10010
Live Bands Every Week! Sets 9PM & 10:30PM | $8 before 8pm, $13 after | FREE Salsa lesson at 7pm with Talia & special guests!

Wednesday

BAILA WEDNESDAYS @ SOLAS
Solas, 232 East 9th Street, East Village of downtown Manhattan
Social dancing usually 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
An On 2 mambo event with a lot of classic salsa plus a little bit of other Latin music too

Thursday

Azucar Thursdays at 230 Fifth Rooftop
230 5th Ave, 230 5th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA.
AZUCAR Thursdays each and every Thursday starting on February 10 at one of NYC's most prestigious rooftop venues with spectacular views 230 Fifth. Come dance with us at this amazing venue conveniently located on 5th Avenue between 26th and 27th street to the Best New and Salsa Classics.

Friday

After Work Fridays Latin Club @ Iguana
Iguana NYC, 240 West 54th Street, New York, NY | (212) 765-5454
Iguana Nyc After Work Latin Club - Each Every Friday Night. DJ's Playing The Best In Latin Top 40s: Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton Y Mas. Doors Open 5 Pm.

Bachateame Mama - Club Cache
Club Cache, 35 E. 13th St. 2nd fl, New York, NY | 917-684-8584
BACHATEAME MAMA is the WORLD's largest Bachata Party averaging 400 people on a weekly basis!.... Each and Every Friday, Bachata lovers join us to experience something UNIQUE

Saturday

Latin Music On Saturdays - Copacabana
Copacabana, 625 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019 | Phone: 212-221-2672
Music and Passion were always in Fashion, At the Copa, Copacabana! Join us every Saturday for the return of the iconic NYC Nightclub, Copacabana.​Musical voyage provided by the world-renowned Copacabana resident DJs.

Latin Saturdays Club @ Iguana
Iguana NYC, 240 W 54th St, New York, NYC, NY | Phone: (212) 765-5454
Saturday Dance Party At Iguana! ! Ladies Free All Night! ! Doors Open At 9pm. Come For Dinner Stay For The Party. Two Dance Floors! The Hottest Latin Party Mixed Music In Midtown Manhattan.

Sunday

La Vieja Guardia Salsa Social At SOS (every 2nd and 4th Sunday)
Stepping Out Studios, 617 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036 | Phone: (718) 924-9425
Every 2nd 4th Sunday of the month Time: 6pm - 10pm Description: Music by: DJ La conga The salseros putting on these events ( La Vieja Guardia Salsa Social, La Vieja Guardia La Clave Salsa)

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Dance Studios

With the plethora of latin dance studios in New York, you are on the right path to discover Salsa dance if this your first time! If you are looking to advance your salsa skills, here is the list of studios offering Salsa group and private lessons. Make sure to inquire each studio about their salsa class schedule - plus ask them about special workshops they often host with the famous Salsa instructors!

Dance Manhattan - 39 W. 19th St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10011, (212) 807-0802

Salsa Sabrosa - 410-412 8th Ave 4th Floor, New York, NY 10001, (908) 737-2178

Lorenz Latin Dance Studio - 2153 Second Avenue, New York, New York 10029 | (646) 590-3642

Joel Salsa NYC - 38 West 32nd St, 4th floor #404, Midtown Manhattan, New York City | 929-262-6200

Salsa Salsa Dance Studio - 55 4th Avenue, Brooklyn New York 11217 | 718.602.1322

NYC FREE Salsa Classes

Finding Free Salsa dance classes in NYC is easy - whether you are looking to start yourself as a beginner or improve your salsa skills with intermediate or advanced lessons and workshops or as a couple - here are few tips on finding free salsa lessons in New York:

Salsa Dancing Tonight in NYC

Don't want to plan ahead — you just want to dance tonight? This calendar is built for that. Check today's listings to see which socials, parties, and open dance floors are happening right now across the city, updated daily so you always know where the music is playing tonight.

Weekly Salsa & Bachata Schedule: Monday Through Sunday

NYC's Latin dance scene runs every night of the week, and each night has its own vibe. Browse the calendar by day to find your regular Monday social, a midweek bachata night, or the biggest salsa parties of the weekend, so you can build a routine around the nights that fit your schedule.

Salsa & Bachata Socials and Parties

Socials are the heart of the NYC scene — casual, come-as-you-are nights where dancers of every level share the floor. This section rounds up the city's recurring salsa and bachata socials, from intimate weekly meetups to the bigger dance parties with DJs spinning all night.

Salsa & Bachata by Borough: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens & the Bronx

New York's dance floors aren't confined to one neighborhood. Find salsa and bachata nights close to home, whether you're dancing in a Manhattan ballroom, a Brooklyn warehouse space, a Queens community hall, or a Bronx club — with details on each borough's regular spots.

NYC Salsa & Bachata Clubs and Bars

For dancers who want a proper night out, these are the clubs and bars where salsa and bachata take over the dance floor — many with live bands, resident DJs, and a dress-up crowd. Explore listings for the city's established Latin dance clubs and the bars that host regular Latin nights.

Salsa & Bachata Classes and Lessons for Beginners

New to the dance floor? Most NYC socials open with a lesson, and there are dedicated beginner classes across the city teaching everything from basic salsa footwork to bachata sensual styling. Use this section to find a class near you and walk in ready to dance, no partner required.

Free Outdoor Salsa: Piers, Parks & Summer Socials

When the weather's warm, NYC's salsa scene moves outside. From the popular pier socials along the waterfront to pop-up dancing in the parks, these free, no-cover events are some of the most beloved traditions in the city's Latin dance calendar.

Live Latin Music & Specialty Styles

Beyond the standard social, NYC also delivers nights built around live bands and specific styles — think Cuban-style casino rueda circles, sensual bachata sessions, and parties where a full orchestra takes the stage instead of a DJ booth. Explore these for something a little different from the usual night out.

New York Salsa Events