Salsa dancing in Medellín — tonight & this week
Studio socials in Laureles and El Poblado, and a free Sunday salsa patio downtown.
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Salsa Fever
Blood Dance Company · Cra 81 #36-44, 3rd floor · Laureles · Fridays 9:30p
Salsa classes at 7:30p and 8:30p, then a 70% salsa social from 9:30p · COP$20,000 with one class.
Salsa socials in Medellín this week
Same night, every week — count on these.
Salsa Monday Plus
8p
Los Patios Boutique · Cra 43E #11-40 · Manila, El Poblado · salsa class 8p, then social with a live DJ · Vibra La Salsa
Salsa Monday Plus
8p
Miércoles de Timba Cubana
8p
Son Havana · Cra 73 #44-56 · Laureles · free dance class 8p, then Cuban timba night · 2x1 cocktails
Miércoles de Timba Cubana
8p
BachaSalsa
7:30p
Nueva Guardia Dance Club · Cra 69 #43-55 · Laureles · salsa class 7:30–8:30p, then social to 12:30a with DJ · 50% salsa
BachaSalsa
7:30p
Jueves de Casa Ritmo Latino
8p
Casa Ritmo Latino · Cra 81 #34A-71 · Laureles · salsa class 8p · social 9p–1a · 2-for-1 mojitos
Jueves de Casa Ritmo Latino
8p
Thursdays at Son Havana
8p
Son Havana · Cra 73 #44-56 · Laureles · free dance class 8p, then a live salsa band
Thursdays at Son Havana
8p
Bar/Social at Dancefree
9:30p
Dancefree · Calle 10A #40-27 · El Poblado · classes 8:15p · two rooms, one 100% salsa, to midnight · language exchange from 6:30p
Bar/Social at Dancefree
9:30p
Salsa Fever
9:30p
Blood Dance Company · Cra 81 #36-44, 3rd floor · Laureles · basic salsa class 7:30p, intermediate 8:30p · social mostly salsa (70%)
Salsa Fever
9:30p
Bar/Social at Dancefree
9:30p
Dancefree · Calle 10A #40-27 · El Poblado · classes 8:15p · two rooms, one 100% salsa, to 2a · language exchange from 6:30p
Bar/Social at Dancefree
9:30p
Fridays at Son Havana
Son Havana · Cra 73 #44-56 · Laureles · live salsa with Son Havana All Stars and guest singers
Fridays at Son Havana
Saturdays at Son Havana
Son Havana · Cra 73 #44-56 · Laureles · Son Havana All Stars live
Saturdays at Son Havana
Ponte Salsa en Familia
3p
Claustro Comfama · Patio Teatro · Carrera 44 #48-18 · Centro (Plazuela San Ignacio) · open-air salsa afternoon, 3–5p · with Latina Stereo
Ponte Salsa en Familia
3p🌍 International (beta): prices are in local currency and times are local time. Confirm each night with the organizer before you go.
Halloween Salsero
8p
Hotel Los Patios Cool Living · rooftop terrace · El Poblado · class 8p, social 70% salsa · costume prize · Vibra La Salsa
Halloween Salsero
8p
Social Rumba Halloween y Barra Libre
6:30p
Dancefree · Calle 10A #40-27 · El Poblado · classes 8:15p · three rooms (salsa, tropical and more) to 2a · open bar 10:30p–1a · costume show at midnight
Social Rumba Halloween y Barra Libre
6:30pSalsa in Medellín: quick answers
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There are 11 weekly salsa socials in Medellín across 6 nights: Los Patios Boutique (Mon), Son Havana (Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat), Dancefree (Thu & Fri), Casa Ritmo Latino (Thu) and more. Plus 2 monthly or special nights coming up. New to salsa? Dancefree, Casa Ritmo Latino and Social Club Academia · Ritmo Vivo teach classes. Updated October 25, 2026.
Where can I dance salsa in Medellín this week?
MAMBO lists 11 weekly salsa socials in Medellín across 6 nights, at venues including Los Patios Boutique, Son Havana and Dancefree. The full week, night by night, is at mambo.dance/medellin.
What nights are there salsa socials in Medellín?
Salsa socials run Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays — including Los Patios Boutique (Mon), Son Havana (Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat), Dancefree (Thu & Fri) and more.
Where can I dance salsa this weekend in Medellín?
Weekend salsa in Medellín: Son Havana (Fri & Sat), Dancefree (Fri), Blood Dance Company (Fri) and Claustro Comfama (Sun). Tap a night on the calendar for its start time and details.
Where are the salsa clubs and Latin nights in Medellín?
Salsa and Latin nights in Medellín run at Los Patios Boutique, Son Havana, Dancefree, Casa Ritmo Latino, Nueva Guardia Dance Club and 2 more venues. These are recurring weekly nights; the calendar shows which night each one runs.
Visiting Medellín: where should I go salsa dancing?
Start with the recurring weekly nights: Son Havana (Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat), Dancefree (Thu & Fri) and Los Patios Boutique (Mon). Check each night's card for the start time and details before you go.
Where can I take salsa classes in Medellín?
Studios and instructors teaching salsa in Medellín include Dancefree (Calle 10A #40-27 · El Poblado), Casa Ritmo Latino (Cra 81 #34A-71 · Laureles) and Social Club Academia · Ritmo Vivo (Calle 12 Sur #48-01 · La Aguacatala (and Envigado)). Full schedules and beginner-friendly options are under Classes on mambo.dance/medellin.
¿Dónde bailar salsa en Medellín?
En Medellín se baila salsa 6 noches por semana: MAMBO lista 11 sociales semanales de salsa, en lugares como Los Patios Boutique, Son Havana y Dancefree. El calendario completo, noche por noche y verificado con cada organizador, está en esta página.
How current is this Medellín salsa calendar?
MAMBO re-checks the salsa accounts for Medellín regularly; this page was last updated October 25, 2026. Recurring nights can change, so confirm big nights with the organizer.
Salsa classes in Medellín
Full guide: salsa classes & lessons in Medellín →
Where to start
Beginners: Dancefree in El Poblado runs a three-level salsa class and práctica every Monday from 8p, and Casa Ritmo Latino in Laureles teaches salsa before its Thursday social.
Dancefree
Calle 10A #40-27 · El PobladoCasa Ritmo Latino
Cra 81 #34A-71 · LaurelesSocial Club Academia · Ritmo Vivo
Calle 12 Sur #48-01 · La Aguacatala (and Envigado)No school by that name or neighborhood — try another area, or add one from the Add tab.
Blood Dance Company
Salsa Fever Fridays in Laureles
↗ VSVibra La Salsa
Salsa Monday Plus at Los Patios
↗ DFDancefree
Thu & Fri socials, Monday salsa práctica
↗ SHSon Havana
Wed–Sat salsa & timba, live bands
↗ NGNueva Guardia Dance Club
BachaSalsa Thursdays in Laureles
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