Bachata in Edinburgh

About bachata in Edinburgh

Bachata has exploded in popularity in Edinburgh, with multiple events and classes running every single week and an increasing amount of bachata focused workshops, one offs and festivals coming to the city. Better still, most salsa nights now run a bachata room or rotation, and there are dedicated sensual bachata classes for those wanting to go deeper into the modern style. Whether you are a practiced bachatero, or taking your first steps, let bailemo guide you through the best in bachata in Edinburgh.

Bachata events tonight

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Bachata events & classes this week

Events

Alma Latina Dance Project

Free Social Until 1am

9pm–1amWash Bar, EH1 2LP

£0

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Orlando Salsa

Tuesday @ El Barrio Latino

7pm–1amEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh

£0–£10

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Latin Dance Edinburgh

Wednesday Classes & Party @ La Belle Angele

7pm–12amLa Belle Angele, 11 Hastie's Close, EH1 1HJ

£7–£14

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Latin Dance Edinburgh

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

7pm–1amThe Counting House, 34 W Nicolson St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9DD, UK

£8–£14

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Latin Dance Edinburgh

Ami Emirato Birthday Party 🥳

8pm–3amTeviot Debating Hall, EH8 9AJ

£7–£9

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Classes

Yin Yang Bachata

Partnerwork Course

8.30pm–9.45pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL£35

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Bailarte

Improvers Course (Stage 2)

8.30pm–10pm10 Bowmont Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9RY£60

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Bailarte

Beginners course (Stage 1)

7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RY£50

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Alma Latina Dance Project

Open level Bachata

6pm–7pmWash Bar, EH1 2LP£7–£12

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Bailarte

Beginners course (Stage 1)

6.30pm–8pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RY£50

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Bachata Blues Edinburgh

Bachata Beginners Course (starts 18 May)

6pm–7pmThe Mash House, 37 Guthrie Street, Edinburgh, UK£35

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Bachata Blues Edinburgh

Bachata Heels with Joanna (27 May-15 June)

7pm–8pm60 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR, United Kingdom£35

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Bailarte

Intermediate Course (Stage 3)

7pm–8.30pm10 Bowmont Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9RY£60

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Bachata Blues Edinburgh

Bachata Improvers+ Block (starts 18 May)

7pm–8pmThe Mash House, 37 Guthrie Street, Edinburgh, UK£8–£25

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Yin Yang Bachata

Advanced Course (Screening needed)

10pm–11pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL£35

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Bachata Blues Edinburgh

Bachata Advanced - Block (starts 18 May)

8pm–9pmThe Mash House, 37 Guthrie Street, Edinburgh, UK£8–£25

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Alma Latina Dance Project

Salsa and related genres

7pm–8pmThe Wee Hub, level 1, Ocean Terminal EH6 6JJ£7–£10

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Latin Roots

Beginners Course

7pm–8.30pmShanghai Club, 16a George Street, EH2 2PF£50

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Latin Roots

Beginners Course

5pm–6pmShanghai Club, 16a George Street, EH2 2PF£60

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Latin Roots

Beginners Course

7pm–8.30pmShanghai Club, 16a George Street, EH2 2PF£60

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Yin Yang Bachata

Improvers Partner Work Course

8.30pm–9.45pmLower Church, Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, EH9 1PL£8–£10

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Alma Latina Dance Project

Quisqeya La Bella 2026

9pm–10pmThe Wee Hub, Ocean Terminal, EH6 6JJ£7

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Yin Yang Bachata

Partnerwork Course (Adv Screening Needed)

10pm–11.15pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL£8–£10

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Best places for bachata in Edinburgh

There are simply so many places to dance bachata in Edinburgh from fan favourites such as The Mash House or La Belle Angele to El Barrio. So take the guesswork out of it, and let our running pick of the most loved bachata nights in the city guide you to your next event and class. All have been chosen based on community turnout, music quality and atmosphere.

New to bachata?

Brand new to bachata? 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.

Where does bailemo fit in?

Bailemo is Edinburgh's home for finding the best bachata events, classes, organisers and locations. 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!

Not sure about bachata?

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

• Salsa

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

  Increasing in popularity across Edinburgh for the connection conscious
• Cuban Salsa

  Circular, playful, rooted in the streets of Havana.
• Rueda de Casino

  Cuban salsa in a circle, with a caller shouting moves.

Organising a bachata event?

Run a bachata 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.

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