Salsa in Chicago on Fridays

Every verified Friday-night salsa social in Chicago — times, venues, lessons and prices.

Where can I dance salsa in Chicago on Friday nights?

On Fridays in Chicago, salsa dancers head to Sexy Salsa Fridays at Mexcal (7p) and Tropical Fridays at Las Fuentes (9p). Plus 1 select-date Friday night on specific weeks. Updated October 16, 2026.

Sexy Salsa Fridays at Mexcal

7p
Mexcal · 1105 W Lake St · Melrose Park · salsa, bachata, merengue & cha cha inside, cumbia/reggaeton patio · free lesson · 10-30: Día de Muertos costume contest ›
SALSABACHATAFREE LESSON ✓ verified Oct 15
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Tropical Fridays

9p
Las Fuentes · 2558 N Halsted St · Lincoln Park · beginner lesson 9:30p (rotates salsa/bachata/cumbia) · DJs till 4a · Latin Street · 10-30: Halloween costume contest ›
$10SALSABACHATALESSON 9:30P ✓ verified Oct 16
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Select-date Fridays

Dennis PaSamba Friday Social

7p
Dennis PaSamba Dance Co. · 4820 W Irving Park Rd · Irving Park · salsa 7p, bachata 7:50p, cumbia 8:40p lessons · open dancing 9:30–11p · 10-16: Halloween costume social ›
1ST & 3RD FRI$15SALSABACHATACUMBIALESSONS 7P ✓ verified Oct 15
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Dated Friday specials coming up

Fri · Oct 30 — Barrio Bugalú · Brujería Edition · Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center · 4048 W Armitage Ave · Hermosa · salsa class 6:45p · all-vinyl DJ Bongohead · all ages · $500 best-costume prize · 6p

Fri · Nov 20 — Dancin' Fridays · Salsa Social at Humboldt Park · Humboldt Park · 1440 N Humboldt Blvd · Chicago Park District · free · all ages · 6:30–8p · 6:30p

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