5 PM – 1 AM
Latin Mondays at 5th & Mad
at 5th & Mad
Salsa ·15 USD before 7:30 pm; 20 USD after ·Weekly
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Salsa in New York runs every night of the week, with 24 weekly socials across 19 venues. Sunday is the busiest night with 8 parties, so it is the anchor of the local scene. Thursday adds 4 more, and the rest of the week keeps two or three options open each night. You can dance salsa seven days out of seven here. Most socials happen in Manhattan bars, rooftop lounges, and dance studios around Midtown and Chelsea. New York is a mambo town, so expect strong salsa on2 alongside plenty of bachata (18 events run in the same city). Zouk and kizomba nights are smaller but present, with 7 and 3 events. Coming alone is normal, and dancers rotate partners from the first song.
Last updated: November 1, 2026

The essential guide to NYC's salsa scene. Discover the best On2 socials, live music venues, and practical tips for dancing in the city that never sleeps.
5 PM – 1 AM
at 5th & Mad
Salsa ·15 USD before 7:30 pm; 20 USD after ·Weekly
8 PM – 12:30pm , Bachata class starts 8.30
at The Rose
Salsa ·15-20 $ ·Weekly
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6 PM
at Washington Square Park
Salsa ·Free ·Weekly
6 PM – 10 pm , free beginner Salsa class at 6 pm (Every 3rd Wednesday)
at Negril Village
Monthly · check date
Salsa ·free
6 PM – 10 pm, free lesson at 7 PM
at Sound of Brazil
Salsa ·Weekly
9 PM – 12 AM
at Lorenz Latin Dance Studio - Glendale
Salsa ·15 USD ·Weekly
9 PM – 12 AM
at Lorenz Latin Dance Studio - Nassau
Salsa ·15 USD ·Weekly
Social start unconfirmed
at Bar Available
Salsa ·20 USD (online; 25 USD door for 30 October 2026) ·Weekly
9 PM – 2 AM, class 9PM
at Bar Available
Salsa ·$20 online, $25 at the door ·Weekly
See organizer for social start
at Chelsea Market
Every other SAT
Salsa ·free
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM (live salsa band, 3 sets)
at Verlaine
Salsa ·free ·Weekly
at Pier I, Riverside Park
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Salsa ·FREE
6 PM – 10 PM
at You Should Be Dancing, Door Code 1363#
1st, 3rd, 5th SUN monthly
Salsa ·until 6:30 $20, after $23
6 PM – 10 PM
at 224 W 35th St Floor 15
2nd, 4th SUN monthly
Salsa ·USD 25; USD 20 before 19:00 with VIP email or text

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