5th & Mad - Salsa dance venue in New York
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5th & Mad

Salsa · New York, USA 🇺🇸

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7 E 36th St, New York, NY 10016, USA
1 weekly event Best night Monday

Weekly Schedule

Monday

MON Weekly

5:00 pm – 1:00 am

Latin Mondays at 5th & Mad

Salsa ·15 USD before 7:30 pm; 20 USD after ·Weekly

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Wide view of the branded 5th & Mad bar with neon signage in New York — salsa venue in New York
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About 5th & Mad

5th & Mad runs a weekly Monday salsa night: a teacher-led class (advertised to start at 7:00pm) that slides straight into an evening social. The venue is bi-level with two full-service bars and a mezzanine “MAD Bar” plus a 50-seat restaurant on the main floor, so you’re dancing inside a bar/restaurant layout rather than a purpose-built ballroom. DJs — and occasionally live bands, per the venue listing — provide the music.

Expect a cover in the roughly $15–20 range and a schedule tied to the bar’s opening hours (the venue lists Monday service until about midnight), so the social is concentrated in the evening. Reviews name a regular host for the salsa night and describe a friendly, local crowd, but also note this is primarily a sports-bar/event space with TVs and tables — the floor can feel improvised and get crowded. If you want clearer space, arrive for the 7pm class or reserve a table; dress is casual and the vibe is more bar-night than formal dance hall.

Vibe

bi-level bar-restaurant, social salsa crowd

Music

Salsa social on Mondays; DJs and occasional live bands

When it fills

after class, roughly 20:00–23:30 on Mondays

Live music

DJ-led nights with occasional live bands (venue listing & reviews)

Beginners

mixed; advertised 7:00pm class then social — good entry point but regulars attend the social

Dress code

casual (bar/restaurant)

Neighbourhood

Midtown Manhattan (East Side)

Going solo

Common to arrive alone; reviews note friendly, open-to-dancing crowd

Crowd

small-to-moderate local crowd for Monday salsa; can get crowded around bars/tables

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Frequently Asked Questions

What dance styles does 5th & Mad host?
5th & Mad hosts salsa events. The music split is: Salsa (1 event). Salsa social on Mondays; DJs and occasional live bands. Check the weekly schedule above for exact times.
When are dance events at 5th & Mad?
5th & Mad has 1 weekly event on Monday. The busiest night is Monday. after class, roughly 20:00–23:30 on Mondays. See the full schedule above for start times and styles.
How much does it cost to dance at 5th & Mad?
Entry at 5th & Mad is 15 USD before 7:30 pm; 20 USD after. Prices may vary by event — check each event above for details.
Where is 5th & Mad located?
5th & Mad is located at 7 E 36th St, New York, NY 10016, USA, New York, USA. It's in Midtown Manhattan (East Side). Use the map above for directions.
Do I need a dance partner to attend events at 5th & Mad?
No, you don't need a dance partner. Common to arrive alone; reviews note friendly, open-to-dancing crowd.
Is 5th & Mad beginner-friendly?
mixed; advertised 7:00pm class then social — good entry point but regulars attend the social.
Is there live music at 5th & Mad?
DJ-led nights with occasional live bands (venue listing & reviews).
What's the dress code at 5th & Mad?
casual (bar/restaurant).

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