Where can I go salsa dancing in Austin?

Austin has salsa and bachata socials almost every night. Popular spots include Cabana Club ATX (Wednesday, Sunday), Mavericks Dance Hall (Sunday), Corazon Latino (Friday), and Avila Soccer Dance Hall (free classes Monday/Wednesday). Most events include a beginner lesson before social dancing.

Where can I go two-step dancing in Austin?

Austin is famous for country dancing. The best honky tonks include The White Horse (Thursday-Saturday with free lessons), Sagebrush (Friday-Saturday), The Broken Spoke (Saturday), and Little Longhorn Saloon (Tuesday with free lessons, plus Sunday Chicken Sh*t Bingo). Most venues have live bands.

Do I need a partner for social dancing in Austin?

No! Social dancing in Austin is very beginner-friendly and you don't need to bring a partner. At socials, it's common to rotate partners and dance with different people. Most events also have beginner lessons included in the cover charge.

What is the best night for dancing in Austin?

Every night has great options! Saturdays have the most events (16+), followed by Sundays (10+). Thursdays are popular for swing and tango. Fridays are great for both country (Sagebrush, White Horse) and Latin (Corazon Latino). Tuesday has the famous free Two-Step lessons at Little Longhorn.

How much does it cost to go social dancing in Austin?

Cover charges typically range from free to $15. Many events are free or under $10, including free lessons at Little Longhorn (Tuesday), White Horse (Thursday), and Avila Soccer Dance Hall (Monday/Wednesday). Premium events with live music or special guests usually cost $10-20.

Sunday

San Marcos Contra Dance

Free Salsa, Two-Step, Swing & Tango

Southside Sundays at Aloft

Chicken Sh*t Bingo & Live Music

Kizomba Class & Practica

Variety Social Dance

Salsa & Bachata Sundays at Mavericks

Austin Tango Practica

ATX Fusion Monthly Dance

Salsa Bachata Sundays at Cabana Club

Monday

English Country Dance @ Hancock

Free Salsa Classes

Tuesday

Tango Tribe Classes

Two-Step Tuesday at Little Longhorn

Sensual Tuesday at Inspired Movement

Sensual Tuesday

Go West: Weekly West Coast Swing

Wednesday

Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock

Zouk Wednesday

Salsa Bachata Wednesdays at Cabana Club

Free Bachata & Kizomba Classes

Planet Music Bachata Night

Argentine Tango Practica

Sabor Nights at Crazy Conchaz

Thursday

Tropical Thursday Salsa Night

Thursday Night at White Horse

Caliente Thursday

Thursday Practica at Esquina Tango

Austin Westie Academy Social

Dancing at The Fed

Blues Night at The Fed

Friday

Friday Bash – Summer Patio Series

Fuego Friday at Corazon Latino

Friday Night at Sagebrush

Friday Night at Donn's Depot

Esquina Tango Friday Milonga

Honky Tonk Friday at White Horse

Latin Night at LUX

Saturday

Milonga Conexión

Échale Salsita Austin Social

Austin Ballroom Dancers Social

Milonga Uno

Saturday Night at Sagebrush

Saturday Night at Donn's Depot

Salsamania Austin

Echale Salsita Austin Social

West Coast Swing Dance Party

Salsamania Austin

Honky Tonk Saturday at White Horse

Saturday Night at the Broken Spoke

Milonga at Esquina Tango

Saturday Night at Sam's Town Point

Gloria's Nightlife – The Domain