Salsa in New York City
10 weekly socials and 4 upcoming festivals — editor-verified, kept current.
Weekly socials
- May 22, 2026
Azucar Thursdays at 230 Fifth Rooftop
230 Fifth Rooftop, NoMad · New York City, United States
Rooftop salsa with skyline views — classic NYC summer night.
- May 16, 2026
After Work Fridays at Iguana
Iguana, Midtown · New York City, United States
Midtown after-work salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton.
- May 16, 2026
Salsa & Bachata Fridays at Havana Social
Havana Social, Financial District · New York City, United States
7pm doors · 7pm lesson · 7pm social
Financial District speakeasy with a weekly Latin class + social.
- May 17, 2026
Salsa & Bachata Sundays at The Rose
The Rose, Chelsea · New York City, United States
Chelsea Sunday social — earlier evening 6:30–10:30pm.
Jimmy Anton Salsa Social
Stepping Out Studios, NoMad · New York City, United States
Running since 1993 on 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays — the largest and longest-running mambo social in New York.
LVG (La Vieja Guardia) Salsa Social
Sensual Movement Studio, Midtown · New York City, United States
Held the 2nd and 4th Sundays — DJ La Conga's vinyl-driven classic salsa night, a 15+ year NYC mambo fixture.
Latin Mondays NYC at 5th & Mad
5th & Mad, Murray Hill · New York City, United States
7pm lesson · 4pm social
Now in its 19th year — a Manhattan Monday staple with a 7 PM lesson from Talia Castro-Pozo and live music sets at 9 and 11 PM.
- May 19, 2026Free
Salsa Tuesdays at Mamajuana Cafe (Bronx)
Mamajuana Cafe, Throgs Neck (Bronx) · New York City, United States
4pm doors · 3pm social
Steven Oquendo's happy-hour salsa social at Mamajuana Cafe in the Bronx — live salsa music, Dominican food, classic NY mambo crowd.
- May 14, 2026Editor's pick
BAILA Wednesdays at SOLAS
SOLAS, East Village · New York City, United States
The NYC East Village weekly anchor — BAILA at SOLAS on 9th Street. 9pm–1am of classic salsa and Latin music. The Wednesday move in Manhattan.
- May 20, 2026FreeEditor's pick
Washington Square Park Salsa Social
Washington Square Park (Garibaldi Plaza), Greenwich Village · New York City, United States
6pm doors · 6pm lesson · 5:30pm social
Free outdoor Wednesday salsa in Greenwich Village. Beginner class 6–6:30, then open social dancing in Garibaldi Plaza. Runs May through October.
Upcoming festivals
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May 22, 2026 — May 25, 2026Editor's pickBIG Salsa Festival New York 2026
New York Hilton Midtown, Midtown · New York City, United States
salsabachataMemorial Day weekend at the New York Hilton Midtown. 40+ top artists across master classes, bootcamps, electrifying stage performances, and the Salsa Smoothest Dancer competition. BIG Salsa Festival's flagship US edition.
Jul 31, 2026 — Aug 3, 2026ESM Bachata & Salsa Congress 2026
New York Marriott Marquis, Times Square · New York City, United States
salsabachataTimes Square Marriott Marquis takeover with separate salsa and bachata lineups — July 31 – August 3.
Sep 3, 2026 — Sep 7, 2026Editor's pickNY International Salsa Congress 2026 (25th Anniversary)
New York Marriott Marquis, Times Square · New York City, United States
salsaIGLabor Day weekend's flagship salsa congress — 25th anniversary edition at the Marriott Marquis.
Jan 29, 2027 — Feb 1, 2027New York SBKZ Congress 2027
New York Hilton Midtown, Midtown · New York City, United States
NYC's only festival covering all four SBKZ styles, anchored at the Hilton Midtown — Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2027.