Find 50 or more upcoming events featuring Bachata across San Francisco, San Jose, Walnut Creek, San Mateo, Richmond, Oakland, Mountain View, and Stanford. The style mix also includes Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Kizomba, Dancehall, Flamenco, and Jazz Dance. Prices span $8 to $160 where a price is published. Regular listings include classes and recurring Bachata nights, with lesson inclusion noted for each listing.
In Walnut Creek, Intro to Bachata + Salsa (beginner level/no experience) runs Tuesday at 6:30 PM at 1575 3rd Ave for $8–$12; the listing marks no lesson included. In San Mateo, Salsa & Bachata Solo Basics Classes meet Friday at 7:00 PM at Motion Arts Center for $35, with a lesson included. San Jose Bachata Nights runs Saturday at 9:00 PM at On One Studios, with no lesson included and no typical price published. Times and prices can change, so check each listing before you go.
Bachata in the Bay Area this week: 32 socials, 9 classes, typical cover $10–$30, 29 nights include a lesson (updated Oct 29, 2026).
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Bachata this week
Bachata this week: 29 listed classes, socials and shows. Next: Salsa Thursdays at Albertos, Thursday 7:00 PM Pacific at Alberto’s. Venues: Alberto’s, The Cigar Bar & Grill, Vinnie’s Bar And Grill.
Updated October 29, 2026
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Thursday, October 29
- Salsa Thursdays at Albertos — Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 PM · Alberto’s, Mountain View
- Bachata Thursdays at Cigar Bar — Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 PM · The Cigar Bar & Grill, San Francisco
- Salsa Night at Vinnies — Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 PM · Vinnie’s Bar And Grill, Concord
- Bachata Thursdays (recurring) — Thursday, October 29 at 8:00 PM · Just Dance Ballroom, Oakland
- Bachata Thursdays (recurring) — Thursday, October 29 at 9:15 PM · On One Studios, San Jose
Friday, October 30
- Salsa Fridays at Bourbon Highway — Friday, October 30 at 5:45 PM · Bourbon Highway, Walnut Creek
- Halloween Latin Dance Party at Motion Arts Center — Friday, October 30 at 7:00 PM · Motion Arts Center, San Mateo
- Dance Fridays Halloween: Live Salsa, Bachata & Cumbia | 3 Rooms — Friday, October 30 at 7:45 PM · Space 550, San Francisco
- Salsa & Bachata Party at Palomar Ballroom (Santa Cruz) — Friday, October 30 at 8:00 PM · Palomar Ballroom, Santa Cruz
- Bachata Lab: Friday Bachata Class (3 Levels) + Social — Friday, October 30 at 8:00 PM · Smuin Center for Dance, San Francisco
- Ritmo Latino Fridays at City Nights — Friday, October 30 at 10:00 PM · City Nights, San Francisco
Saturday, October 31
- Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Beginner 2 — Course Session 1 of 4 — Saturday, October 31 at 11:00 AM · La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley
- La Zona - Noche Latina Saturdays at Tailgaters in Antioch — Saturday, October 31 at 7:00 PM · Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, Antioch
- San Jose Bachata Nights (recurring) — Saturday, October 31 at 9:00 PM · On One Studios, San Jose
- Salsa Superstar Classes with Rasa @ Pura Saturdays! — Saturday, October 31 at 10:00 PM · Pura Saturdays, San Francisco
Sunday, November 1
- Salsa Bachata Social at Allegro — Sunday, November 1 at 6:00 PM · Allegro Ballroom, Richmond
- Bachata Sundays (recurring) — Sunday, November 1 at 7:00 PM · The Cigar Bar & Grill, San Francisco
- Latin Sundays at Providence Bar — Sunday, November 1 at 10:00 PM · Providence Bar, San Francisco
Monday, November 2
- Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Beginner 1 — Course Session 1 of 4 — Monday, November 2 at 6:30 PM · La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley
- SalsaCrazy Mondays — Salsa Classes + Salsa & Bachata Dancing in SF — Monday, November 2 at 6:30 PM · Neck of the Woods, San Francisco
- Leader's Technique for Social Dancing! — Monday, November 2 at 6:30 PM · Studio at 1575 3rd Ave, Walnut Creek
- Bachata Mondays (recurring) — Monday, November 2 at 7:00 PM · Studio M Ballroom Club, San Jose
- Salsa & Bachata Night @ GCDC — Monday, November 2 at 7:00 PM · Golden City Dance Collective, San Francisco
Tuesday, November 3
- Salsa Tuesdays at Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek) — Tuesday, November 3 at 6:00 PM · Retro Junkie, Walnut Creek
- Intro to Bachata + Salsa (beginner level/no experience) — Tuesday, November 3 at 6:30 PM · Studio at 1575 3rd Ave, Walnut Creek
- Stanford Bachata Sensual Social — Tuesday, November 3 at 7:00 PM · EVGR, Stanford
- Bachata Sensual Workshop and Social — Tuesday, November 3 at 10:00 PM · The Nook, San Francisco
Wednesday, November 4
- Salsa Bachata Wednesdays at Albertos — Wednesday, November 4 at 7:30 PM · Alberto’s, Mountain View
- Latin Wednesdays at El Valenciano — Wednesday, November 4 at 8:00 PM · El Valenciano Restaurant & Bar, San Francisco
Thursday, November 5
- Bachata Thursdays — Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 PM · The Cigar Bar & Grill, San Francisco
- Salsa Thursdays at Albertos — Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 PM · Alberto’s, Mountain View
- Salsa Night at Vinnies — Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 PM · Vinnie’s Bar And Grill, Concord
- Bachata Thursdays (recurring) — Thursday, November 5 at 8:00 PM · Just Dance Ballroom, Oakland
- BACHATANightz (recurring) — Thursday, November 5 at 8:00 PM · Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, Berkeley
- Bachata Thursdays (recurring) — Thursday, November 5 at 9:15 PM · On One Studios, San Jose
Friday, November 6
- Salsa Fridays at Bourbon Highway — Friday, November 6 at 5:45 PM · Bourbon Highway, Walnut Creek
- Bachata Dominicana — Friday, November 6 at 7:30 PM · Allegro Ballroom, Richmond
- Salsa, Bachata Dancing + Dance Lessons | San Francisco's #1 Dance Club — Friday, November 6 at 7:45 PM · Space 550, San Francisco
- Bachata Lab: Friday Bachata Class (3 Levels) + Social — Friday, November 6 at 11:00 PM · Smuin Center for Dance, San Francisco
- Salsa & Bachata Party at Palomar Ballroom (Santa Cruz) — Friday, November 6 at 8:00 PM · Palomar Ballroom, Santa Cruz
- Ritmo Latino Fridays at City Nights — Friday, November 6 at 10:00 PM · City Nights, San Francisco
Saturday, November 7
- Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Beginner 2 — Course Session 2 of 4 — Saturday, November 7 at 11:00 AM · La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley
- La Zona - Noche Latina Saturdays at Tailgaters in Antioch — Saturday, November 7 at 7:00 PM · Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, Antioch
- Hot Salsa Saturdays – bachata room (recurring) — Saturday, November 7 at 8:00 PM · Dance Boulevard, San Jose
- San Jose Bachata Nights (recurring) — Saturday, November 7 at 9:00 PM · On One Studios, San Jose
- Salsa Superstar Classes with Rasa @ Pura Saturdays! — Saturday, November 7 at 10:00 PM · Pura Saturdays, San Francisco
Sunday, November 8
- Bachata Kizomba Sunday - Hello Bachata/Kizomba Dance Party and Class — Sunday, November 8 at 3:00 PM · Verdi Club, San Francisco
- Salsa Bachata Social at Allegro — Sunday, November 8 at 6:00 PM · Allegro Ballroom, Richmond
- Latin Sundays at Providence Bar — Sunday, November 8 at 10:00 PM · Providence Bar, San Francisco
Monday, November 9
- Leader's Technique for Social Dancing! — Monday, November 9 at 6:30 PM · Studio at 1575 3rd Ave, Walnut Creek
- Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Beginner 1 — Course Session 2 of 4 — Monday, November 9 at 6:30 PM · La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley
- SalsaCrazy Mondays — Salsa Classes + Salsa & Bachata Dancing in SF — Monday, November 9 at 6:30 PM · Neck of the Woods, San Francisco
- Bachata Mondays (recurring) — Monday, November 9 at 7:00 PM · Studio M Ballroom Club, San Jose
- Salsa & Bachata Night @ GCDC — Monday, November 9 at 7:00 PM · Golden City Dance Collective, San Francisco
Tuesday, November 10
- Salsa Tuesdays at Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek) — Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 PM · Retro Junkie, Walnut Creek
- Intro to Bachata + Salsa (beginner level/no experience) — Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 PM · Studio at 1575 3rd Ave, Walnut Creek
- Stanford Bachata Sensual Social — Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00 PM · EVGR, Stanford
- Bachata Sensual Workshop and Social — Tuesday, November 10 at 10:00 PM · The Nook, San Francisco
Wednesday, November 11
- Salsa Bachata Wednesdays at Albertos — Wednesday, November 11 at 7:30 PM · Alberto’s, Mountain View
- Latin Wednesdays at El Valenciano — Wednesday, November 11 at 8:00 PM · El Valenciano Restaurant & Bar, San Francisco
Top venues and organizers in San Francisco for Bachata
Venues: The Cigar Bar & Grill · City Nights · Smuin Center for Dance · Space 550 · Neck of the Woods
Organizers: SalsaCrazy SF · SalsaCrazy SF — Bay Area calendar · Dance Fridays · SalsaCrazy Mondays · Bachata Lab
Common questions
Where can I find bachata this week?
Salsa Thursdays at Albertos at Alberto’s; Bachata Thursdays at Cigar Bar at The Cigar Bar & Grill; Salsa Night at Vinnies at Vinnie’s Bar And Grill
Are beginner bachata classes listed?
2 events are marked beginner: Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Beginner 2 — Course Session 1 of 4 at La Peña Cultural Center; Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Beginner 1 — Course Session 1 of 4 at La Peña Cultural Center.
Is free bachata listed?
No bachata events this week publish a free price. Missing prices do not mean free.
Questions
- Which cities have Bachata listings?
- The page covers San Francisco, San Jose, Walnut Creek, San Mateo, Richmond, Oakland, Mountain View, and Stanford.
- What is the published price range?
- The range is $8 to $160 where a price is published. No free events are listed.
- Which regular listings include a lesson?
- At Motion Arts Center in San Mateo, Friday's Salsa & Bachata Solo Basics Classes and Sunday's Bachata Couples Date Night Classes both include a lesson. Each starts at 7:00 PM and costs $35.
- Are there regular Thursday Bachata nights?
- Bachata Thursdays runs at On One Studios in San Jose at 9:15 PM and at The Cigar Bar & Grill in San Francisco at 7:00 PM. Neither listing includes a lesson, and neither has a typical price published.