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Salsa in San Francisco
USA
26 events
23 venues
Salsa in San Francisco runs 11 events a week, and all 11 are weekly socials. Wednesday is the busiest night with 3 parties, and Friday matches it with 3 more. Sunday adds 2, while Monday, Thursday, and Saturday each hold one. So you can dance salsa six days out of seven across 10 venues. Most socials happen in bars and clubs, from Polk Street spots to the Mission and the Verdi Club. The scene mixes LA-style salsa on1 with plenty of Cuban and casino nights. Bachata is the main partner style with 5 events, and a few zouk and kizomba nights round out the week. Many socials open with a beginner class, and coming alone is normal since locals rotate partners.
Last updated: November 5, 2026
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Monday
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SalsaCrazy Mondays
at Neck of the Woods
Salsa ·10 USD (2 Nov social: advance; 20 USD door; fees extra) ·Weekly
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Wednesday
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8 PM – 12 AM
Live Salsa at Blondie’s Bar SF
at Blondie’s Bar, 540 Valencia Street
Salsa ·Free ·Weekly
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Friday
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FRI Monthly
8:15 PM – 11 PM
Third Friday Cuban Salsa Party at Mars Bar
at Mars Bar & Restaurant
3rd FRI monthly
Salsa ·5-10 USD
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Saturday
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SAT Weekly
10 PM – 3 AM
Pura Saturday (Latin Party)
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Salsa ·Weekly
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SAT Monthly
5 PM
Monthly Cuban Salsa Party at Lake Merritt Dance
at Lake Merritt Dance at Veterans Memorial Building
1st SAT monthly
Salsa ·Party only sliding scale $10 / $7.50 / $5; workshops $20 / $15 / $10
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Sunday
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SUN Weekly
6:30 PM
Salsa and Bachata Sundays at Allegro Ballroom
at Allegro Ballroom
Salsa ·$15 for the entire evening ·Weekly
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SUN Weekly
8:30 PM – 02:00
Latin Sundays at DecoDance
at DecoDance Bar, 1160 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Salsa ·Free ·Weekly
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SUN Monthly
8 PM – 11 PM
Bachata in North Beach by Inessence Dance (monthly!, dates change)
at The Cigar Bar & Grill
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Salsa ·$20 presales, at the door $30
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SUN Monthly
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8 PM – 11 PM, classes 6:30-8 PM (Every 3rd Sunday)
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at Verdi Club
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Salsa ·$15
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Where can I dance Salsa in San Francisco?
San Francisco has 26 salsa events listed. Popular spots include Verdi Club, Space 550, Cigar Bar & Grill, El Valenciano and Il Pirata. Check the event listings above for dates, times and locations.
When are Salsa socials in San Francisco?
Popular nights for salsa socials in San Francisco include Sunday, Friday, Wednesday. There are 26 recurring events. Check each listing for its dates and times.
What other dance styles are available in San Francisco?
Besides Salsa, San Francisco also has Bachata (16 events), Kizomba (3 events), Zouk (4 events).
How many Salsa events are there in San Francisco?
San Francisco, USA currently has 26 salsa dancing events listed, including 26 recurring socials. All events are personally verified and updated regularly.
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