Bachata in Brisbane
Australia
Bachata in Brisbane runs 9 weekly socials across 8 venues, spread over five nights. Sunday is the busiest day, and Thursday, Friday and Saturday each add parties, so you can dance most of the week. Wednesday covers the mid-week slot for a quieter night out. Nights happen in Latin clubs, dance studios and a few bars, with several rooms in Fortitude Valley and the West End near the city center. Bachata shares the floor with salsa here, since 9 salsa events run in the same city, plus 8 kizomba and 5 zouk nights. Many socials open with a short class, so beginners can arrive early and warm up. Coming alone is normal, and dancers rotate partners from the start.
Last updated: July 29, 2026
Recurring Bachata Socials
Wednesday
Thursday
View Thursday guide →
Workshop 7:30-8:30 PM, social 8:30 PM - late
Bachata Brats
at Loft West End
Bachata ·$10 social only, workshop $15-20 ·Weekly
Friday
View Friday guide →7 - 11 pm
Latin Friday Nights
at Reddacliff Place (opposite the old Treasury casino)
Bachata ·free ·Weekly
07:30 – 11:00 pm
Friday Latin Social
at Rio Rhythmics Latin Dance Academy
Bachata ·AUD 14-18 ·Weekly
Saturday
View Saturday guide →7 PM - 0 AM
Saturday Night Latin Mix
at Rio Rhythmics Latin Dance Academy
Bachata ·AUD 14-18 ·Weekly
8:30 PM - late
Latin Dance Night / Ritmo Noche (1-2x a month, various! please check Instagramm)
at Latin Dance Club 50/50
Bachata ·online $11 -18 depends ·Weekly
Sunday
View Sunday guide →
6:30 PM -late
Sunday Salsa Seduction
at Pig 'N' Whistle, Fortitude Valley
Bachata ·Free before 6:45 PM, $8 after ·Weekly
Bachata Festivals
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