Bachata in Melbourne
3 weekly socials and 2 upcoming festivals — editor-verified, kept current.
Weekly socials
- May 22, 2026Free
Mendoza's Social Club Fridays at Miranda
Miranda Tequila Bar, Melbourne CBD · Melbourne, Australia
10pm doors · 10pm social
Melbourne CBD tequila bar that turns Latin every Friday night. Salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton — no cover, late finish, walk-in friendly.
- May 24, 2026A$35Editor's pick
Latin Sundays at The Night Cat
The Night Cat, Fitzroy · Melbourne, Australia
7pm doors · 7pm lesson · 9pm social
Melbourne's flagship Sunday Latin night — bachata class at 7pm, salsa class at 8pm, live Latin band on the Fitzroy stage from 9pm. The big Sunday institution.
- May 19, 2026A$22Editor's pick
Bachata Corazon Tuesday Classes & Social
The Space Dance & Arts Centre, Prahran · Melbourne, Australia
6:15pm doors · 6:15pm lesson · 9pm social
Australia's biggest weekly bachata social. Five class levels stack 6:15pm–9pm, then three hours of open dancing on Chapel St. No partner needed.
Upcoming festivals
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Jun 26, 2026 — Jun 28, 2026Editor's pickWorld Bachata Festival Melbourne 2026
Box Hill Town Hall, Box Hill · Melbourne, Australia
bachatasalsazoukThe Melbourne edition of the World Bachata Festival franchise, held at Box Hill Town Hall. Three days of bachata-primary programming with salsa, merengue, and zouk side-stages. Tickets via TryBooking.
Aug 7, 2026 — Aug 9, 2026Bachata Flavour Festival 2026
Malvern Town Hall, Malvern · Melbourne, Australia
bachataBachata-only festival at Malvern Town Hall in Melbourne's inner east. Full-pass AU$320 with a 2-for-1 deal at AU$580. Long-running Melbourne event with steady local + interstate following.