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Toronto

22 events

May 14, 2026
Latin Night Thursdays at Fregata
Fregata Lounge, Mississauga (Dixie/Dundas) · Toronto, Canada
8pm lesson · 9:30pm social
CA$10SalsaBachataReviewed May 27
Mississauga's go-to Thursday Latin night with a free salsa lesson at 9:30pm.
Editor's pickMay 29, 2026
Latin Fridays
Lula Lounge, Little Portugal · Toronto, Canada
SalsaBachataReviewed May 12
Lula Lounge is one of Toronto's longest-running Latin music rooms — live bands most weeks, social dancing late.
May 29, 2026
Steps Dance Studio Friday Practice & Social
Steps Dance Studio, Yorkville – Yonge & Bloor · Toronto, Canada
7pm doors · 7pm lesson · 9:30pm social
SalsaBachataReviewed May 16
Yorkville's long-running Friday-night practica at Steps Dance Studio on Yonge — open practice + light DJ for graduates of the 85-class-a-week school, drop-ins welcome.
May 29, 2026
Toronto Dance Fridays at Dovercourt House
Dovercourt House, Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson · Toronto, Canada
7:30pm doors · 8pm lesson · 10pm social
CA$20SalsaBachata+2Reviewed May 16
Toronto's rotating Friday social inside Dovercourt House — themed nights including Latin Fusion across two rooms. 8 PM lessons, then social to 3 AM.
May 29, 2026
Plaza Flamingo Latin Friday
Plaza Flamingo, Little Italy – College St · Toronto, Canada
10pm doors · 10:30pm social
SalsaBachataReviewed May 16
Toronto's longest-running College St Latin nightclub — Friday salsa-merengue-reggaeton with Toronto's top Latin DJs upstairs and dance lessons on the lower-level restaurant floor.

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Vancouver

9 events

May 15, 2026
Baza Fridays — SBK(+Z) Social
Baza Dance Studios, Downtown · Vancouver, Canada
9:40pm lesson · 9:30pm social
SalsaBachata+2Reviewed May 28
Multi-room Friday social covering salsa, bachata, kizomba and (4th Friday) zouk with open-level lesson.
May 29, 2026
Pa' Gozar Fridays
Dance Vancouver Studio, Fairview · Vancouver, Canada
9pm lesson · 8:30pm social
CA$15SalsaBachataReviewed May 13
Weekly salsa/bachata social at Dance Vancouver Studio with a 30-minute beginner lesson at 9pm.
May 29, 2026
La Noche Pa' Gozar
Dance Vancouver Studio, Fairview · Vancouver, Canada
8:30pm doors · 9pm lesson · 8:30pm social
SalsaBachataReviewed May 27
May 29, 2026
Havana Fridays at Mangos Kitchen Bar
Mangos Kitchen Bar, Downtown · Vancouver, Canada
9pm doors · 9:30pm lesson · 9pm social
CA$20SalsaBachataReviewed May 27
Mangos Kitchen Bar Friday on Howe Street — salsa, bachata, reggaetón. Late guest-list discount available through Vancouver Latin Fever.
May 30, 2026
Azucar Saturdays at Mangos Kitchen Bar
Mangos Kitchen Bar, Downtown · Vancouver, Canada
CA$20SalsaBachataReviewed May 27
Late-night Saturday Latin party at Mangos — salsa, bachata, and other Latin rhythms until 2 AM downtown.

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Montreal

5 events

May 17, 2026
Le Social Sunday
Le Social, Villeray / Parc-Extension · Montreal, Canada
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Sunday-evening recharge near Castelnau metro — multi-style room with DJ Jean Nonez.
May 30, 2026
La Onda Social
Espaces des Arts, Quartier Latin / Downtown · Montreal, Canada
BachataSalsaReviewed May 27
Saturday afternoon bachata and salsa romantica day social at Espaces des Arts.
Jun 2, 2026
Bachata Nights Montreal
Bachata Nights Studio, Rosemont / Petite-Patrie · Montreal, Canada
8:15pm lesson · 9:15pm social
CA$13BachataReviewed May 27
Bachata-first Tuesday weekly near Beaubien metro — intermediate lesson at 8:15pm, then a tight bachata floor.
Editor's pickJun 4, 2026
Baila con Gusto
Espaces des Arts, Quartier Latin / Downtown · Montreal, Canada
8:30pm lesson · 9:30pm social
CA$15SalsaBachata+1Reviewed May 27
Montreal's biggest weekly — three dedicated rooms (salsa, bachata, kizomba) at Espaces des Arts, guest workshop at 8:30pm and a showcase at 10:30pm.
Nov 15, 2026 — Nov 17, 2026
8th Montreal Bachata Festival 2026
Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain, Downtown · Montreal, Canada
$254BachataSalsaReviewed May 16
Three-day bachata-led weekend Nov 15-17 at the Marriott Chateau Champlain — workshops, competitions, performances and nightly socials.

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Ottawa

4 events

May 29, 2026
Rahim's Latin Friday
St. John's Anglican Church (Elgin), Centretown · Ottawa, Canada
8pm doors · 8pm lesson · 9pm social
CA$15SalsaBachataReviewed May 13
Established 2007. Ottawa's longest-running weekly Latin Friday — beginner workshop at 8, social 9 PM through to 12:30 AM at St John's Anglican on Elgin Street.
Jun 2, 2026
UoSalsa Tuesday Bachata, Salsa & Social
UCU Terminus, Jock Turcot University Centre, University of Ottawa / Sandy Hill · Ottawa, Canada
7pm lesson · 9pm social
CA$5BachataSalsaReviewed May 27
Ottawa's student-driven Tuesday SBK — University of Ottawa's salsa club opens its weekly class+social to the wider Latin scene. Sandy Hill venue, one of the city's most beginner-friendly nights. Student-friendly entry. Occasional themed workshops alongside the standard class+social block.
Sep 5, 2026 — Sep 5, 2026
Latin Sparks Festival 2026
LeBreton Flats Park, LeBreton Flats · Ottawa, Canada
CA$35SalsaBachataReviewed May 27
Outdoor LeBreton Flats festival in Ottawa: two zones (Zona Fiesta and Zona Fuego), live bands, 15 food trucks and free beginner lessons in salsa, bachata and reggaeton. Wheelchair accessible; transit-friendly venue.
Dec 28, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026
SBK Ottawa NYE 2026/27 — Latin Ball Finale
Ottawa, Canada
SalsaBachata+1Reviewed May 16
Ottawa's four-day end-of-year Latin festival, capped by the Dec 31 'Latin Ball Finale' NYE celebration. Salsa, bachata, kizomba plus hip-hop and reggaeton rooms; opening days offer free workshops and welcome socials. Day workshops free during the lead-up (Dec 28–29); the Dec 31 Latin Ball Finale ticketed via Eventbrite. Full-event pricing on sbkottawa.com.

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Edmonton

2 events

Jun 3, 2026
Salsa in the Square
Sir Winston Churchill Square, Downtown · Edmonton, Canada
6pm doors · 6pm lesson · 7pm social
FreeSalsaBachataReviewed May 13
Edmonton's free outdoor Wednesday spring/summer ritual at Sir Winston Churchill Square — 8-week series May 6–June 24, 2026 with rotating styles (cumbia, bachata, salsa, cha-cha, mambo).
Jun 27, 2026
Salsachata Latin Dance Social at ETOWN Salsa
ETOWN Salsa Latin Dance Studios, Southside · Edmonton, Canada
SalsaBachataReviewed May 16
Edmonton's flagship monthly salsa-and-bachata floor — Salsachata at ETOWN Salsa Latin Dance Studios. Runs roughly once a month with rotating themes and visiting instructors. Ticketed event — see ETOWN Salsa Eventbrite for the next date.

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Kitchener-Waterloo

2 events

Jun 4, 2026
Salsa in the Square at Waterloo Public Square
Waterloo Public Square, Uptown Waterloo · Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada
7pm doors · 7pm lesson · 7:30pm social
FreeSalsaBachataReviewed May 16
Free outdoor Thursday in Uptown Waterloo — The Underdog Dance Corp runs a salsa lesson then live music + DJ + social. May 15 to September 4, 2026.
Jun 18, 2026 — Jun 20, 2026
Waterloo Salsa Bachata Festival 2026
Waterloo Public Square, Uptown Waterloo · Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada
SalsaBachataReviewed May 16
Inaugural three-day Waterloo festival — special-edition 'Salsa in the Square' kick-off Thursday, then workshops, performances and socials Friday + Saturday across Uptown Waterloo. Pricing varies — see website for full pass + workshop options.

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Halifax

2 events

Jun 4, 2026
Thursday Salsa Social at Haliente
Haliente Dance Studio (above Elles Bistro), Downtown · Halifax, Canada
7:30pm doors · 7:30pm lesson · 8:45pm social
CA$15SalsaBachataReviewed May 16
Downtown Halifax weekly Thursday social above Elles Bistro — lesson, DJ, and party. Salsa-heavy with a bachata rotation.
Aug 13, 2026 — Aug 16, 2026
Halifax Salsa & Bachata Festival 2026
Haliente Dance Studio (above Elles Bistro), Downtown · Halifax, Canada
SalsaBachata+1Reviewed May 16
Three-day Afro-Latin festival across downtown Halifax — workshops at Haliente, parties at three locations including the boardwalk's 'Salsa by the Wave' free outdoor event. Pricing varies — see website for full pass + workshop options.

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Calgary

2 events

Jun 4, 2026
Marda Loop Thursday Rueda/Salsa/Bachata Night
Marda Loop Communities Association, Marda Loop · Calgary, Canada
9:30pm doors · 9:30pm social
FreeSalsaBachataReviewed May 13
Free 90-min Thursday rotation of rueda, salsa and bachata at Marda Loop Communities Association. Beginner-friendly, partners rotate, no registration needed.
Apr 1, 2027 — Apr 5, 2027
Calgary International Salsa Congress 2027
Hyatt Regency Calgary, Downtown Calgary · Calgary, Canada
SalsaBachata+1Reviewed May 14
Canada's western anchor congress at the Hyatt Regency Calgary downtown. Salsa, bachata, kizomba, cha-cha, Latin hustle; theatre-style nightly showcases and competition finals. Run by Salsa Rica Productions / Alberta Dancesport since 2008. Pass pricing via danceevent.ca/cisc/tickets; optional Banff/Lake Louise sightseeing extras. Theatre-style competition + showcase format.

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Victoria

1 event

May 29, 2026
Friday Salsa at Salsa Caliente
Salsa Caliente Victoria, Downtown · Victoria, Canada
8pm doors · 8pm lesson · 9pm social
SalsaBachataReviewed May 14
Vancouver Island's Friday Latin anchor — Salsa Caliente Victoria's downtown studio hosts beginner lesson and social.

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Winnipeg

1 event

May 30, 2026
Saturday Salsa Social
Park Theatre, Osborne Village · Winnipeg, Canada
8:30pm doors · 8:30pm lesson · 9:30pm social
CA$15 + lessonSalsaBachataReviewed May 14
Manitoba's main weekly Latin night — Park Theatre on Osborne hosts the Winnipeg Salsa Dance Society with a beginner lesson and social.

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