Salsa in South Africa
Cape Town
8 events
- Jul 25, 2026
SACATO Saturday SBK Party
Mojo Market, Sea Point · Cape Town, South Africa
Salsa · Bachata · Kizomba
8pm lesson · 9pm social
- Jul 23, 2026
Paradiso SBK Thursday at Long Street Backpackers
Long Street Backpackers (Sweeties Bear Hall), City Bowl · Cape Town, South Africa
Salsa · Bachata · Kizomba
6:30pm lesson · 7:30pm social
- Jul 24, 2026
Jul 25, 2026Sensagria SBK Saturday at Si Cantina
Si Cantina Sociale, V&A Waterfront · Cape Town, South Africa
Salsa · Bachata · Kizomba
7pm lesson · 8pm social
Jul 26, 2026
Johannesburg
7 events
- Jul 26, 2026
Rooftop Salsa Sundays at Six Cocktail Bar
Six Cocktail Bar, Melville · Johannesburg, South Africa
Salsa · Bachata · Kizomba
5:30pm lesson · 6pm social
- Jul 29, 2026
BailaAfrika Cuban Salsa Wednesdays
The Royal India, Sandton · Johannesburg, South Africa
Salsa
7pm lesson · 8:30pm social
- Jul 24, 2026
Cuban Salsa Nights at NH Sandton
NH Johannesburg Sandton, Sandton · Johannesburg, South Africa
Salsa · Bachata · Kizomba
7pm lesson · 8pm social
- Jul 27, 2026
Monday Salsa at Candela Jozi
Candela Jozi Dance Studio, Craighall Park · Johannesburg, South Africa
Salsa
6pm lesson · 7pm social
- Jul 28, 2026
Sway, Spin & Salsa Away at Hard Rock Cafe Johannesburg
Hard Rock Cafe Johannesburg, Sandton · Johannesburg, South Africa
Salsa
Durban
3 events
- Jul 23, 2026
Thursday Kizomba & Rueda — Sabrosa Salsa
Sabrosa Salsa Studio, Umhlanga · Durban, South Africa
Kizomba · Salsa
6pm lesson · 7pm social
- Jul 25, 2026
Latin Nights at Neighbourhood Cafe (last Saturday)
Neighbourhood Cafe & Bar, Glenashley · Durban, South Africa
Salsa · Bachata · Kizomba
5:30pm lesson · 6pm social
- Jul 29, 2026
Wednesday Salsa & Bachata — Sabrosa Salsa
Sabrosa Salsa Studio, Umhlanga · Durban, South Africa
Salsa · Bachata
6pm lesson · 7pm social
Pretoria
2 events
- Jul 28, 2026
Tuesday SBK at Salsa Mexican Grill — Ukudanca
Salsa Mexican Grill — Loftus Park, Arcadia · Pretoria, South Africa
Salsa · Bachata · Kizomba
6:30pm lesson · 8pm social
- Jul 28, 2026
Tuesday Salsa & Kizomba at Salsa Mexican Grill — Estilo Cubano Pretoria
Salsa Mexican Grill — Loftus Park, Arcadia · Pretoria, South Africa
Salsa · Kizomba
7pm lesson · 8:30pm social
Salsa · South Africa
Good to know
- Which cities have salsa in South Africa?
- By number of listed events, the most active salsa cities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, and Pretoria — each links to its own page of salsa socials and upcoming festivals.
- How many salsa events are in South Africa?
- South Africa currently has 17 weekly socials and 3 upcoming festivals for salsa on Socialpass — each kept current with the source shown per listing.
- Are there salsa festivals in South Africa?
- Yes — Akoma International Afro-Latin Dance Festival 2026, Cape Town Summer Salsa Festival 2026 (5th edition), and Cape Town Afro-Latin Dance Festival 2027. See the festivals above for dates and ticket links.
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