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Dance Fridays Halloween: Live Salsa, Bachata & Cumbia | 3 Rooms

Friday, October 30, 2026 - 7:45 pm to 1:30 am | Cost: $22*
*$22 to $43 $20-$40 plus fees, 4 dance lessons included. 21+.
Salsa and Bachata at Dance Fridays | 550 Barneveld Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124

Event Details

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Dance Fridays

Fri, Oct 30, 7:45pm to Sat, Oct 31, 1:30am. Doors 7:45pm; dance lessons begin 8pm.
Celebrate Halloween Friday with Julio Bravo y su Orquesta Salsabor live and three rooms of Salsa, Bachata and Cumbia at Dance Fridays in San Francisco. Explore the live salsa room, a dedicated bachata dance floor and a cumbia room, then dance into Halloween until 1:30am.
Four dance lessons are included with admission, with beginner-friendly options and intermediate bachata for dancers ready for more. Lessons begin at 8pm. No partner or experience is needed for the beginner lessons. Come solo, bring a date or invite friends; arrive early, learn new moves and join the party.
Costumes are strongly encouraged but not required. A silent costume contest brings awards throughout the night. Enjoy spacious hardwood dance floors, nightclub sound and lighting, a full bar and an outdoor patio.
Friday, October 30, 2026: doors open at 7:45pm; lessons start at 8pm; dancing continues until 1:30am on Saturday, October 31. Dance Fridays is at 550 Barneveld Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124. Ages 21+ with valid ID. Free parking nearby; do not leave valuables in your car.
Tickets start at $20 plus fees while the customer-appreciation tier is available. Current listed totals are $21.99 customer appreciation, $32.90 early bird and $43.45 general admission, including fees. Prices increase by tier and availability is limited. Reserve through Eventbrite.
All ticket purchases, including at the door, are by credit card. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable and cannot be moved to another date. No outside food, drinks, cans or alcohol. Check the event page for updates before heading out.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $22*
*$22 to $43 $20-$40 plus fees, 4 dance lessons included. 21+.
Categories: Adults Only, In Person, Lectures & Workshops, Other
Venue: Salsa and Bachata at Dance Fridays
Address: 550 Barneveld Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124

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