Salsa in Bali
Indonesia
Salsa in Bali runs seven nights a week, with 21 weekly socials to choose from. Tuesday and Thursday are the strongest nights, each with 4 parties. Sunday, Monday and Friday each add 3, so you can dance every single day. The scene spreads across 19 venues, mostly beach bars, restaurants and lounges in areas like Seminyak, Canggu and Ubud. Most socials sit inside bars and open-air restaurants, so nights are casual and warm. Many floors share salsa with bachata (22 bachata events run in Bali), and kizomba is strong too with 16 events. The crowd is a mix of travelers, expats and locals, so coming alone is normal and partner rotation is common. Check the schedule by day below to plan around your week on the island.
Last updated: July 29, 2026

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Recurring Salsa Socials
Monday
View Monday guide →Tuesday
View Tuesday guide →8:00 PM - late (social with pros 8 to 9:30, live band EL SAVA from 9:30)
Rolling Fork Live
at Rolling Fork
Salsa ·Free with dining, or IDR 100,000 (includes Club Corazon after-party) ·Weekly
Wednesday
View Wednesday guide →Thursday
View Thursday guide →Friday
View Friday guide →Saturday
View Saturday guide →Sunday
View Sunday guide →07:30 – 10:30 pm
Social Sunday
at Mezza Mediterranean Cuisine (in Warung Italia)
Salsa ·free ·Weekly
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