Salsa in Miami
United States
Salsa in Miami runs six nights a week, with 21 weekly socials across 15 venues. Friday is the busiest night with 7 parties. Sunday adds 5 and Thursday adds 4, so you can dance most days without repeating a room. Only Tuesday stays quiet. The scene splits between beach bars, rooftops, Latin clubs, and dedicated dance studios. Wynwood, South Beach, and Little Havana carry a lot of the nightlife, while studio socials draw the on1 and casino crowds. Miami leans Cuban and timba, and many floors mix salsa with bachata (13 bachata events run here too). Coming alone works fine, since partner rotation is standard. Expect a cover at club nights and free or low-cost entry at bar socials.
Last updated: July 27, 2026

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Recurring Salsa Socials
Monday
View Monday guide →3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
MAYFAIR ROOFTOP POOL PARTY (on long holiday weekends or often on the 3rd Monday a month)
at Mayfair House Hotel & Garden
Salsa ·free ·Weekly
Wednesday
8 PM - close, class 9 PM
Sabor Wednesday Mandy y la Clave Quartet
at Ball & Chain
Salsa ·free ·Weekly
Thursday
View Thursday guide →9 Pm - 1 AM, free class at 9 PM
Salsa Night Thursdays
at Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen
Salsa ·free ·Weekly
Friday
View Friday guide →7:30 PM - late, free lesson
SIP & Salsa Party (every Day!)
at Mango's South Beach
Salsa ·free ·Weekly
9 Pm - 1 AM, free class at 9 PM (Every 1st Friday)
Bailamos Fridays (every 1st and last Friday)
at Casa La Rubia
Salsa ·free ·Monthly
9 Pm - 1 AM, free class at 9 PM (Every Last Friday)
Bailamos Fridays (every 1st and last Friday)
at Casa La Rubia
Salsa ·free ·Monthly
9 PM - late (Every 1st Friday)
Latin Night at the Easton by RoyalyRitmo (1st an 3rd Friday a month)
at The Easton Rooftop Pool & Lounge
Salsa ·free ·Monthly
Saturday
View Saturday guide →10 PM - 2 AM, free class at 10 PM
Salsa Saturday
at Flamingoz A Taste of Miami - Wynwood
Salsa ·free ·Weekly
Sunday
View Sunday guide →7 PM - 10:30 PM, class at 6 PM
Bachata Tardeo by Bachata Overdose (80% Bachata, 20% Salsa)
at BUENOS MUCHACHOS
Salsa ·Weekly
8 PM - 12 AM, free class at 8 PM
Sundays Timberos by La Mesa Kendall
at La Mesa Kendall
Salsa ·free ·Weekly
8 PM - 12 AM, free class at 8 PM
Latin Fiesta Sunday by Miami Dance Center
at Señor Frog's Hollywood Beach
Salsa ·free ·Weekly
9 PM - late, free lesson at 9 PM (Every Last Sunday)
SALSAHOLICS (monthly!, often the 4th or last Sunday a month)
at DanceArts Miami
Salsa ·Pre-Sale $20 / Door $25 ·Monthly
Salsa Festivals
DCBX 18
Boston Salsa Festival 2026
Sarasota Salsa & Bachata Fest 2026
9th Annual Hawaii Salsa & Bachata Paradise
BIG TEXAS Salsa & Bachata Latin Dance Festival 2026
2026 CALDAC Convention
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