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:

September 2025 
Friday 5 Sept – DJ Ricky Campanelli (Latin Grammy nominee, international DJ from Milan 🇮🇹)
School: Urban Salsa

Friday 12 Sept – Coco Man (percussion)
School: Mercedes Olivera Dance
DJ: DJ Pedro Ruiz

Friday 19 Sept – Germán Andrey (singer)
School: Alma Dance
DJ: Dwight “Chocolate” Escobar

Friday 26 Sept – Andrew Percincula (percussion)
School: Go Dance Sydney
DJ: Rafael Sánchez

October 2025
Friday 3 Oct – Gonzalo Porta (singer)
School: Salsa Suave
DJ: Rafael Rojas

Friday 10 Oct – Jessie Mejía (percussion)
School: Tierra Colombiana
DJ: Ivan Marín

Friday 17 Oct – Edwin Rojas (singer)
School: Mambo G
DJ: Mambo G

Friday 24 Oct – Chris Avalos (percussion)
School: Go Dance Sydney
DJ: Rafael Sánchez

Friday 31 Oct – Germán Andrey (singer)
School: Manly Salsa
DJ: Rafael Rojas