Salsa in Washington Dc
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). 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: November 2, 2026
Recurring Salsa Socials
Monday
Tuesday
View Tuesday guide →Wednesday
View Wednesday guide →7 PM – late; classes from 7-9 PM
Wednesday Salsa Nights at Casta's
at Casta’s Rum Bar, 1121 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington DC 20037
Salsa ·Free ·Weekly
8:45 PM – 12 AM
Mambo Fridays at Bryant St Market
at Bryant Street Market
2nd WED monthly
Salsa ·15 USD
Thursday
8 PM – 11 PM
Baila Thursdays Salsa Social
at La Cosecha, Latin Marketplace
Check schedule
Salsa ·15 USD
Friday
View Friday guide →9 PM – 1AM, class from 8PM
Salsa con candela Fridays @ the Generator Hotel DC
at Generator Hotel
Salsa ·$10 ·Weekly
11 PM – 03:00
Cuba Libre Nights
at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Salsa ·Free with dinner receipt ·Weekly
Saturday
View Saturday guide →10:30 PM – 03:00
Cuba Libre Nights
at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Salsa ·Free with dinner receipt ·Weekly
Sunday
View Sunday guide →5:30 PM
Salsa Underground DC Social
at Citadel Creole Cuisine
Check schedule
Salsa ·$20 lesson & social / $15 social only
9 PM – 12 AM
DC Summer Salsa & Bachata Sunday Social Party
at Franklin Hall
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Salsa ·10 USD
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