Salsa in Lisbon
Portugal
Salsa in Lisbon runs seven weekly socials across seven venues. Sunday and Saturday are the busiest days with two parties each. Monday, Thursday and Friday add a night at a time, so you can dance five days out of seven. Socials happen in dance studios and Latin bars, with a few open-air sessions in city parks during warm months. Bachata is bigger here, with 10 events a week, and kizomba matches salsa at seven, so many nights and floors mix these styles. Expect Cuban and cross-body salsa depending on the room. Coming alone is normal, and dancers rotate partners from the start.
Last updated: August 23, 2026
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Recurring Salsa Socials
Monday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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5 PM – 9 PM (4 rooms)
Cumbita Social Dance (2nd Saturday a month)
at Arte & Dança
Salsa ·Students 6€ / others 8€ (cash only) ·Monthly
Sunday
View Sunday guide →6 PM – 10 PM
Social Set @ UDance School (2nd and 4th Sunday of a month)
at UDance School
Salsa ·Monthly
5 PM – 10 pm, classes starts 6 pm
Dan Sunday (Every 1st and 3rd Sunday a Month)
at Jazzy Dance Studio
Salsa ·7 -9 € ·Monthly
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