Latin Nights By The Bay

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:

• 6:00pm – Arrive early, check in, and soak in the vibes
• 6:15pm – Complimentary dance lesson with some of Sydney’s top Latin dance school
• 7:00pm – Social dancing kicks off with Sydney’s best Latin DJs spinning Salsa, Bachata, and more
• 7:30pm – Spectacular performances from some of Sydney’s finest dancers
• 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.

What's coming up:

• Fri 11 July: Lucerito León Band live at ICC Forecourt, with a class and a performance by Latin Dance Australia and tunes from DJ Rafa.
• Friday 18 July: DJ and percussion night at ICC Forecourt with a class by Go Dance Sydney, DJs AV El Cubano and Rafa, and percussionist Chris Davalos.
• Friday 25 July: DJ night at Palm Grove, with a classs and performance by Sydney Latin Flow, and DJs Sergio Cabrera and Rafa.
• Friday 1 August: DJ night at Palm Grove, showcasing a class and performance by Tropical Soul, and DJs Super Juan and Rafa.
• Friday 8 August: DJ night at Palm Grove, featuring a class and performance by Buena Vista Dance Academy, and DJs Poy and Pedro Ruiz.
• Friday 15 August: Trio night at Palm Grove with teaching by Go Dance Sydney and a performance by Lucerito León Trio.
• Friday 22 August: DJ + percussion night at Palm Grove, with a class by Urban Salsa, DJs Jose and Rafa, and percussionist Andrew Percincula.
• Friday 29 August: Singer night at Palm Grove, with a class and performance by Dance More, Sydney (Everton Freitas), and live singer Gonzalo Porta.