Salsa

    Salsa in Edinburgh

    Wildly popular, enormously fun and Edinburgh's Latin scene backbone

    About salsa in Edinburgh

    Salsa is an incredible social dance and the backbone of Edinburgh's Latin dance scene. The city is awash with fantastic socials and events, workshops and classes, meaning that you could dance in multiple places every night of the week if you wanted to! From expertly delivered beginner classes in local community centres to vibrant multi-room events at Student Unions, Edinburgh is alive with strong salsa energy. Whether you are an advanced dancer, or taking your very first steps, you will be sure to find the right salsa fit for you. Let bailemo be your guide to your curated salsa Edinburgh experience.

    What is Salsa?

    Salsa events tonight

    Wednesday Classes & Party (ft World Cup Semi-Final)
    Today

    Latin Dance Edinburgh

    Wednesday Classes & Party (ft World Cup Semi-Final)

    7pm–12amLa Belle Angele, Edinburgh, EH1 1HJ
    £7–£14
    BachataSalsa
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    Salsa events & classes this week

    Events

    Wednesday Classes & Party (ft World Cup Semi-Final)
    Today

    Latin Dance Edinburgh

    Wednesday Classes & Party (ft World Cup Semi-Final)

    7pm–12amLa Belle Angele, Edinburgh, EH1 1HJ
    £7–£14
    BachataSalsa
    Salsa Thursdays
    Tomorrow

    Orlando OG

    Salsa Thursdays

    7pm–12am47 Hanover Street, EH2 2PJ
    £0–£10
    SalsaBachata
    This Friday (100% Salsa Room) + (100% Bachata Room)
    FRI 17 JUL

    Latin Dance Edinburgh

    This Friday (100% Salsa Room) + (100% Bachata Room)

    7.30pm–1amThe Pear Tree, 34 W Nicholson St, Edinburgh, EH8 9DD
    £10–£14
    SalsaBachata
    Weekly Salsa Social, 100% Salsa
    SAT 18 JUL

    Salsa Club Edinburgh

    Weekly Salsa Social, 100% Salsa

    6pm–8pmSouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER
    £0
    SalsaBeginner
    Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino
    SAT 18 JUL

    Orlando OG

    Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino

    7pm–12am47 Hanover Street, EH2 2PJ
    £0–£10
    SalsaBachata
    End of Carnival After Party
    SUN 19 JUL

    Alma Latina Dance Project

    End of Carnival After Party

    7pm–12.30amWash Bar, EH1 2LP
    £0
    KizombaSalsaBachata
    Edinburgh Festival Carnival 2026
    SUN 19 JUL

    Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival

    Edinburgh Festival Carnival 2026

    12pm–10pmWest Princes Street Gardens, Princes Street
    £0
    Cuban SalsaSalsa
    Sunday Salsa & Bachata Social
    SUN 19 JUL

    Latin Roots

    Sunday Salsa & Bachata Social

    8pm–10.30pm16a George Street, Shanghai Club, EH2 2PF
    £8–£10
    BachataSalsa
    Bailemo
    SUN 19 JUL

    Alma Latina Dance Project

    Free Social Until 1am

    9pm–1amWash Bar, EH1 2LP
    £0
    SalsaBachata
    Tuesday @ El Barrio Latino
    TUE 21 JUL

    Orlando OG

    Tuesday @ El Barrio Latino

    7pm–1amEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
    £0–£10
    SalsaBachata

    Classes

    Beginners Course (Stage 1)
    Tomorrow

    Bailarte

    Beginners Course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £17
    beginnerBachataSalsa
    Improvers Course (Stage 2)
    Tomorrow

    Bailarte

    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

    Drop in
    8.30pm–10pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £17
    improverSalsaBachata
    Bailemo
    SUN 19 JUL

    Alma Latina Dance Project

    Salsa Fundamentals

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmWash Bar, EH1 2LP£7–£12
    beginnerSalsa
    Bailemo
    SUN 19 JUL

    Alma Latina Dance Project

    Intermediate/Advanced Salsa

    Drop in
    7pm–8pmWash Bar, EH1 2LP£7–£12
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    Salsa Movement & Styling
    MON 20 JUL

    Karen Gallagher

    Salsa Movement & Styling

    Drop in
    7pm–8pmThe Space, Dalry Road EH11 2EBBlock: £26Drop in: £8
    improverSalsa
    Beginners Course (Stage 1)
    MON 20 JUL

    Bailarte

    Beginners Course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    6.30pm–8pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £17
    beginnerSalsaBachata
    Intermediate Course (Stage 3)
    TUE 21 JUL

    Bailarte

    Intermediate Course (Stage 3)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £17
    intermediateSalsaBachata
    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music
    MON 14 SEP

    Dance Base

    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Drop in
    7pm–8pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £14.50Drop in: £14.50
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    Cuban Salsa Class
    MON 14 SEP

    Dance Base

    Cuban Salsa Class

    Drop in
    8pm–9pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £130Drop in: £12
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    Best places for salsa in Edinburgh

    There are so many fantastic places to dance salsa in Edinburgh, from fan favourites like The Counting House or El Barrio Latino to lower key venues like Southside Community Centre. Given the amount of choice on offer, we have curated events and classes guides to provide you with our running pick of the most loved salsa nights in the city - chosen based on community turnout, music quality and atmosphere.

    See the best salsa nights

    New to salsa?

    Brand new to salsa? Edinburgh is a great place to start. Most teachers run drop-in beginner classes - no partner or experience needed. Within a few weeks you'll be confident enough to head to a social and dance with the wider community.

    Beginner salsa classesHow dance levels work

    Where does bailemo fit in?

    Bailemo is Edinburgh's home for salsa. We pull together every class, social and party in the city so you don't have to hunt across Facebook groups, Instagram stories and posters. Whether you're looking for tonight's social or a beginner course starting next month, it's all here in one place. Not exactly sure what you're looking for? No problem, drop us a line and we are happy to point you in the right direction!

    Let's dance

    Not sure about salsa?

    Edinburgh's Latin scene has plenty of flavours - explore the other styles to find your fit:

    Organising a salsa event?

    Run a salsa class, social or party in Edinburgh? Use our extremely user friendly submission form to list it on bailemo, so the community can find it. Submissions are reviewed quickly and appear on the homepage, the events page and right here on this style page.

    Submit your event

    Salsa FAQs

    Do I need a partner to start salsa in Edinburgh?

    No - the vast majority of salsa classes and socials in Edinburgh rotate partners throughout the night, so you can turn up on your own and dance with plenty of people. Most beginner classes specifically expect solo dancers. Although, if you do have a partner, it's a brilliant thing to do together.

    How long does it take to learn salsa?

    Most people feel comfortable on a beginner social floor within 4 to 8 weeks of weekly classes. Becoming a confident intermediate dancer usually takes 6 to 12 months of regular practice and social dancing.

    What should I wear to a salsa class or social in Edinburgh?

    Wear something comfortable that you can move freely in, comfort is key!

    What style of salsa is danced in Edinburgh?

    Edinburgh's scene is mostly crossbody (LA-style, on 1) salsa, with a smaller but active Cuban salsa and Rueda community. Most socials play a mix, so the two styles share dance floors.

    How much do salsa classes and socials cost in Edinburgh?

    Drop-in beginner classes typically run £8-£12, with weekly socials usually £5-£10 on the door. Many nights bundle a class plus social for around £10-£15.