Bachata in San Francisco
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Bachata in San Francisco gives you 5 weekly socials across 5 venues. Sunday is the strongest night with 2 parties, and you can also dance Monday, Friday and Saturday. That spread lets you find a floor most weekends and start the week too. The scene runs in a mix of bars, clubs and social halls around the city. Many nights share the floor with salsa, which is larger here at 11 events a week, so DJs often rotate both styles. A few zouk and kizomba nights round out the calendar for dancers who want to cross over. Most socials open with a short class, so arriving alone and rotating partners is normal.
Last updated: July 29, 2026
Recurring Bachata Socials
Monday
Friday
Saturday
20:00 - 01:30, lesson at 7.30 pm
Salsa Saturdays at Cigar Bar
at Cigar Bar & Grill
Bachata ·$15 cover after 21:00 ·Weekly
Sunday
View Sunday guide →20:30 – 02:00
Latin Sundays at DecoDance
at DecoDance Bar, 1160 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Bachata ·Free ·Weekly
3 pm - 8:30 pm, class 3-4 pm Bachata or Kizomba (Every 2nd Sunday)
Hello Bachata/Kizomba Dance Party and Class
at Verdi Club
Bachata ·$20 ·Monthly
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