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), 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 (Fuego Friday at Blue Moon). 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

Free Salsa, Two-Step, Swing & Tango

Sunday Two-Step at Sagebrush

Kizomba Class & Practica

Sunday at White Horse

Variety Social Dance

Salsa & Bachata Sundays at Mavericks

Austin Tango Practica

Salsa Bachata Sundays at Cabana Club

Monday

Free Monday Tango at Cabana Club

English Country Dance @ Hancock

Monday at White Horse

Free Salsa Classes

Monday Night at Sam's Town Point

Free Monday Bachata Social

Tuesday

Sensual Tuesday at Rhythm House

Tuesday at White Horse

Go West: Weekly West Coast Swing

Wednesday

Wednesday Night at Little Longhorn

Hill Country Two-Step Wednesday at Sagebrush

Wednesday at White Horse

Two-Step Wednesday at Donn's Depot

Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock

Salsa Bachata Wednesdays at Cabana Club

Free Bachata & Kizomba Classes

Sabor Nights at Crazy Conchaz

Thursday

Tropical Thursday Salsa Night

Thursday Night at White Horse

Free Salsa & Bachata Night at The Mill

Planet Music Thursday at Wild West

Austin Westie Academy Social

Thursday Esquina Practilonga

Dancing at The Fed

Esquina Passion — Pre-Festival Milonga

Friday

Friday Night at Little Longhorn

Friday Bash – Summer Patio Series

Honky Tonk Friday at White Horse

Friday Night at Sagebrush

Friday Night at Sam's Town Point

Fuego Friday

Third Friday Milonga

Fuse Fusion Social

Friday Night at Donn's Depot

Saturday

Lindy Hop Drop-In & Mini-Social

Saturday Night at Little Longhorn

SeBASH-JAM: West Coast Swing Workshop & Social

Saturday Night at Sagebrush

TAADA Contra Dance

Social Cubano

Honky Tonk Saturday at White Horse

Saturday Night at the Broken Spoke

Saturday Night at Donn's Depot

Saturday Night at Sam's Town Point

Be-Bachata 100% Bachata Social

Gloria's Nightlife – The Domain