7:30 PM
Salsa Con Candela Mondays
at Lucky Bar
Salsa ·Weekly
Usa
Salsa in Washington DC runs eight nights a week, and all eight are weekly socials. Wednesday is the busiest night with two parties, and Friday and Saturday also give you two each. Sunday and Thursday cover the rest, so you can dance five days out of seven. Most nights happen in Latin restaurants, rum bars, and bar venues, several near Dupont Circle and the U Street area. Many floors mix salsa with bachata (7 bachata events run here), and a few add zouk (4 events). Coming alone is normal, and locals rotate partners from the first song. Check each event for the cover charge, since some socials start with a short beginner class.
Last updated: September 9, 2026
7:30 PM
at Lucky Bar
Salsa ·Weekly
7 PM – late; classes from 7-9 PM
at Casta’s Rum Bar, 1121 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington DC 20037
Salsa ·Free ·Weekly
7:30 PM
at Bryant Street Market
Salsa ·$10 until one week before, $15 after ·1ST WED
11 PM – 3 AM
at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Salsa ·Free with dinner receipt ·Weekly
9 PM – 1AM, class from 8PM
at Generator Hotel
Salsa ·$10 ·Weekly
10:30 PM – 3 AM
at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Salsa ·Free with dinner receipt ·Weekly
5:30 PM
at Citadel Creole Cuisine
Salsa ·$20 lesson & social / $15 social only ·Weekly
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