Latin Nights By The Bay
Latin Nights By The Bay
06
Mar
15
May
Event

Latin Nights By The Bay


When

6pm - 10pm, Fridays
Check full event schedule below for exceptions.

Where

Palm Grove (in front of IMAX Sydney), Darling Harbour

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Price

FREE

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Join Sydney’s favourite outdoor Latin dance event, bringing together the city’s best Latin dance schools, top DJs, live music, and an incredible community!

Every Friday night, Palm Grove will become the destination for Sydney's Latin Dance lovers to unite and dance the night away as the sun goes down.

Free for everyone to enjoy, the DJ will spin those Latin beats to get everyone moving, from salsa, bachata to mambo and every style in between. ​Live music and bands will bring the energy each week.

Every week is fresh, exciting, and unique! Expect new performers, different dance schools, and a brand new atmosphere every time. Everyone is welcome, whether you're a seasoned dancer, a student, or stepping onto the dance floor for the first time. The focus is social fun, no heels or sequins required! ​


What to expect:

  • 6pm – Arrive early, check in, and soak in the vibes
  • 6.15pm – Complimentary dance lesson with some of Sydney’s top Latin dance school
  • 7pm – Spectacular performances from some of Sydney’s finest dancers
  • 8pm - Social dancing kicks off with Sydney’s best Latin DJs spinning Salsa, Bachata, and more
  • 8pm - 10pm – Live music and dancing

Whether it be date night or catchups with friends, Darling Harbour provides all the ingredients for a great night out. Grab a drink, an early dinner then burn up the dance floor starting with a guided lesson from one of Sydney’s top social Latin dance schools, plus some free time to feel the beat and practice your new skills. 

Leading the night:

Each week, you'll be guided by one of Sydney's top Latin Dance schools including: Latin Dance Australia, Go Dance Sydney, Salsa Suave, Tropical Soul, Feel Free Dance Bondi, Urban Salsa, Manly Salsa and Buena Vista Dance.

Event dates and line-up
Friday 6 March - Reggaeton Feature Night
  • 6pm, Reggaeton Lesson – Mercedes Olivera Dance
  • 7pm, Danny Sanz – Live (Australian Reggaeton artist)
  • 8pm, DJ Rafael Rojas
  • 9pm Gonzalo Porta Trio (2 sets)
  • 10pm, Finish

Friday 13 March – Salsa Suave Showcase Night
  • 6pm, Lesson – Salsa Suave
  • 7pm, Salsa Suave Performance
  • 8pm, DJ Bailando
  • 9pm, DJ La Reina
  • 10pm, Finish

Friday 20 March – Adriana Otoya Vocalist & Urban Salsa Night
  • 6pm, Lesson - Urban Salsa
  • 7pm, DJ AV El Cubano
  • 8pm, Adriana Otoya Performance – Two vocal sets
  • 10pm, Finish

Friday 27 March – Percussion & Dance Night
  • 6pm, Lesson – Go Dance Sydney
  • 7pm, DJ Ivan Marin
  • 8pm, DJ Rafael Rojas
  • 9pm, Andrew Percincula (Live Percussion)
  • 10pm, Finish
Friday 3 April - Gonzalo Porta Duo Night
  • 6pm, Reggaeton Lesson – Feel Free Dance Bondi
  • 7pm, DJ JC
  • 8pm, Gonzalo Porta & Alex Heran (2 sets)
  • 10pm, Finish

Friday 10 April – Latin Dance Australia (LDA) + Edwin Rojas Vocalist Night
  • 6pm, Lesson – Latin Dance Australia
  • 7pm, Latin Dance Australia Performance
  • 8pm, DJ Pedro
  • 9pm, DJ Poy
  • 10pm, Finish

Friday 17 April – Manly Salsa Night
  • 6pm, Lesson - Manly Salsa
  • 7pm, Manly Salsa Performance
  • 8pm, DJ Pedro
  • 9pm, DJ Poy
  • 10pm, Finish

Friday 24 April – DJ & Live Percussion Night
  • 6pm, Lesson - Go Dance Sydney
  • 7pm, DJ AV El Cubano
  • 8pm, DJ Don Juan
  • 9pm, Coco Man (Live Percussion)
  • 10pm, Finish
Friday 1 May - Colombian Cali Style Night
  • 6pm, Reggaeton Lesson – Sydney Latin Flow (Cali Style)
  • 7pm, Sydney Latin Flow Performance
  • 8pm, DJ Sergio Cabrera
  • 9pm, Germán Andrey (2 vocal sets)
  • 10pm, Finish

Friday 8 May – Buena Vista Dance Academy Night
  • 6pm, Lesson – Buena Vista
  • 7pm, Buena Vista Performance
  • 8pm, DJ Dwight Escobar
  • 9pm, DJ AV El Cubano
  • 10pm, Finish

Friday 15 May – Lucerito León Trio Live Night
  • 6pm, Lesson - Go Dance Sydney
  • 7pm, Manly Salsa Performance
  • 8pm, DJ Rafael Rojas
  • 9pm, Lucerito León Trio (2 sets)
  • 10pm, Finish