Looking to swing dance in San Francisco?
There are a number of regular dance events in SF, many offering dance lessons (no partner needed!) so you can learn social dances such as: East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Balboa, Blues, etc.
Woodchoppers Ball (website)
A weekly swing dance party with dance lessons at the Verdi Club in Potrero Hill featuring a live band & full bar. Beginner & intermediate classes in Lindy Hop and Balboa are available.
Swing Social at Blondie’s (website | facebook)
Live music at Blondie’s Bar in the Mission every Tuesday.
Cat's Corner (website)
A weekly swing dance party with dance lessons at the historic Broadway Studios in North Beach, featuring a live band & full bar. Beginner & intermediate swing dance classes are available.
San Francisco Lindy Society (website | facebook)
DJ dance party & cocktails at DecoDance speakeasy near Civic Center.
Swing in the Sky (website)
Summer & Fall open air dance in Salesforce Park with live music & beginner dance lesson.
Local Edition (website)
Semi-weekly swing dance party in SOMA featuring live music from many popular local bands.
Bootlegger's Ball (website)
A monthly swing dance party at the Community Music Center in the Mission, featuring a live band.
San Francisco Bal Haus (website)
A monthly dance party in Potrero Hill on the first Saturday of each month; a "fast dancers' happy place."
Blue Light Lounge (website)
A monthly Blues dance on the Van Ness corridor, featuring both DJ'd & live music; all-levels lesson included with admission.
Lindy in the Park (website)
A free outdoor swing dance party - with beginner lessons - in Golden Gate Park from 11am - 2pm. LitP celebrates their 30th birthday in Aug 2026!