Friday night in Austin means choices. Hit Sagebrush or White Horse for country dancing with live bands, Fuego Friday at Blue Moon Dance Co. for salsa and bachata, or catch a swing social. Most venues have lessons early in the evening, so even beginners can jump in.
Friday Night at Little Longhorn
Little Longhorn Saloon
Allandale · Austin
⚠️ No cover, ever. Venue hours Thu-Fri 5pm-1am.
Honky Tonk Friday at White Horse
The White Horse
East Austin · Austin
Friday Night at Sagebrush
Sagebrush
South Austin · Austin
⚠️ Bands from 8pm, cover varies by act. A 7pm lesson appears some Fridays but is not weekly.
Two-Step at The Broken Spoke
The Broken Spoke
South Lamar · Austin
⚠️ Lesson $10 + cover, which varies by act. Arrive by 7:30pm to sign up; classes fill fast.
Third Friday Milonga
Esquina Tango
East Austin · Austin
⚠️ 3rd Friday of each month, 8-11:30pm. $15 door / $13 online ($13 / $11 members). Themed monthly. BYOB.
$25 with classes
Fuego Friday
Blue Moon Dance Co.
South Lamar · Austin
⚠️ BYOB, free parking. Doors 7:45pm. Separate zouk room 10pm-2am. $25 tables seat up to 4. Card or cash at the door.
Fuse Fusion Social
Fuse Dance Space
Mueller · Austin
Billed as a Micro Night
⚠️ 3rd Friday. Lesson 8:30pm, dancing 9:15-11:30pm. $15-25 sliding scale, $10 students or with the 7pm dinner.
Practica Buena Onda
Austin Uptown Dance
North Austin · Austin
⚠️ $10 at the door. With a Friday class it is free or $5 — the organizer publishes both figures. Zelle or Venmo only.
Friday Night at Donn's Depot
Donn's Depot
West Austin · Austin
Combo Chévere Album Release — Salsa Night
Firehouse Hostel and Lounge
Downtown · Austin
⚠️ Extra 3rd-Friday date, separate from the 1st-Friday residency. Debut album on vinyl, signed on the night.