Salsa Dancing in San Francisco
Looking for places to go salsa dancing in San Francisco? Here's a complete list of salsa events happening in San Francisco compiled by the Salsa Vida SF Team.
For a listing of more events in the Bay Area, see our Salsa Events Calendar.
Events Happening Today:
iHeartMambo Social

Time: 7:00pm - 11:30pm
Cost: $20
Description: The iHeartMambo is a social typically held every 4th Sunday of the month in San Francisco. Lessons are held from 7pm-8pm by a variety of instructors, followed by social dancing until 11:30pm. The event frequently has performances from local and international performers, and draws some of the best dancers from around the Bay Area.
Monday Night Salsa Events:
Salsa Wednesdays Danzhaus

Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Cost: $20 beginner, $25 intermediate, $30 both lessons
Description: Beginner and intermediate salsa lessons every Wednesday night at the Danzhaus Dance Center in South San Francisco taught by veteran salsa instructor, Ricardo Tellez. Beginner salsa lessons from 7-8pm and beginner/intermediate lessons from 8pm-9:30pm. Mask and proof of vaccination required.
Wednesday Night Salsa Events:
El Valenciano

Time: 9:00pm - 2:00am
Cost: $12
Description: El Valenciano Latin Wednesdays is a weekly salsa social hosted by the Mambo Romero Dance Company in San Francisco, featuring salsa lessons On2 and dancing until 2 in the morning.
Salsa Wednesdays Danzhaus

Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Cost: $20 beginner, $25 intermediate, $30 both lessons
Description: Beginner and intermediate salsa lessons every Wednesday night at the Danzhaus Dance Center in South San Francisco taught by veteran salsa instructor, Ricardo Tellez. Beginner salsa lessons from 7-8pm and beginner/intermediate lessons from 8pm-9:30pm. Mask and proof of vaccination required.
Suzy Q Wednesdays

Time: 8:00pm - 12:30am
Cost: $10 before 10pm, $15 after 10pm
Description: Salsa lessons and dancing every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at Kimbara in the Mission district of San Francisco. Featuring different guest DJs and instructors every night. The event is $10 to enter before 10pm, and $15 afterwards.
Thursday Night Salsa Events:
Sabor Thursdays

Time: 8:00pm - 12:30am
Cost: $10
Description: Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday night at the Cigar Bar & Grill in San Francisco. Doors open 7pm and salsa lessons from 8-9pm, followed by dancing to salsa, cumbia, merengue, bachata and more. Kitchen open until 10pm. Free entry before 9pm with guest list registration at www.saborthursdays.com.
Friday Night Salsa Events:
Cigar Bar

Time: 9:30pm - 1:00am
Cost: $15
Description: Salsa night at The Cigar Bar & Grill, a unique San Francisco restaurant & bar located in historic Jackson Square, featuring salsa dancing every Friday and Saturday night. Live salsa music on most nights with different salsa bands. For complete line-up and more information visit cigarbarandgrill.com.
Dance Fridays at Space 550

Time: 8:00pm - 1:30am
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Description: Live music and dancing every Friday night at Space 550 in San Francisco. Doors open at 7:30pm followed by a beginner salsa and bachata lesson at 8pm. No experience or partner necessary. There are two rooms for dancing with a different live salsa band every week. Dancing until 2:30am every Friday night with a full bar for drinks. 21+.
Saturday Night Salsa Events:
Cigar Bar

Time: 9:30pm - 1:00am
Cost: $15
Description: Salsa night at The Cigar Bar & Grill, a unique San Francisco restaurant & bar located in historic Jackson Square, featuring salsa dancing every Friday and Saturday night. Live salsa music on most nights with different salsa bands. For complete line-up and more information visit cigarbarandgrill.com.
The Ramp

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $10 after 4pm
Description: Live music & outdoor barbecue at a local waterfront spot, located in Mission Bay, one of the sunniest parts of San Francisco. During the cooler months there is a heated tent with dancing every Saturday, weather permitting.
Sunday Night Salsa Events:
iHeartMambo Social

Time: 7:00pm - 11:30pm
Cost: $20
Description: The iHeartMambo is a social typically held every 4th Sunday of the month in San Francisco. Lessons are held from 7pm-8pm by a variety of instructors, followed by social dancing until 11:30pm. The event frequently has performances from local and international performers, and draws some of the best dancers from around the Bay Area.
Did we miss any salsa events in San Francisco? Let us know about it!