Dance Events in Chicago

Check out happening dance events all around Chicago, IL

Derrick Carter & Très Mortimer at Never Have I ever

 Sat, 29 Nov at 09:00 pm 2247 N Lincoln Ave USD 30

2026 Chicago All Access New Years Eve (NYE) Bar Crawl AE

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Downtown Chicago USD 10 to 20

House Music is Home. Chosen Fews Terry Hunter and Mike Dunn Tag Team Set

 Wed, 26 Nov at 10:00 pm Le Nocturne Chicago USD 15

AfroSocaLove : Chicago One Love Festival (Feat Maga Stories )

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:00 pm The Venue Chicago USD 0 to 534

All Inclusive New Year's Eve 2026 Fireworks Cruise aboard Anita Dee II

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:45 pm Anita Dee II TEMPORARILY LOCATED at BURNHAM HARBOR (See directions below) USD 113 to 217

New Year's Eve Party 2026 at Congress Plaza Hotel

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center USD 115 to 3,360

Franky Rizardo in Chicago

 Sat, 15 Nov at 10:00 pm SERUM @ PRYSM

Tuxedo Tribute: Jay-Z’s The Black Album 22nd Anniversary

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm Chicago Theater Works USD 49 to 93

Lavern, VisionV in Chicago

 Fri, 05 Dec at 10:00 pm Outset

Medusa

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:30 pm Nicholas Senn High School USD 21 to 66

Chicago Loves Bachata Social

 Sat, 15 Nov at 10:00 pm Dance Center Chicago

Always, Cuba - A Melody of Memories by Claudia Quesada

 Thu, 06 Nov at 07:30 pm UrbanTheater Company (UTC) USD 25

Bridgerton Ball

 Sat, 10 Jan at 08:00 pm Ballroom Dance Chicago USD 100

Chromeo in Chicago

 Thu, 20 Nov at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia and Mambo night!

 Sat, 29 Nov at 09:00 pm Simone's Free

Nutcracker | Chicago | November 20, 2025

 Thu, 20 Nov at 07:00 pm Athenaeum Theatre

UrbanityxVRose Zouk Weekender (📍Chicago)

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm Urbanity Dance Chicago

The Fresh Connect

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm The Conaway Center Free

Baila Habibi in River North Downtown Chicago

 Fri, 21 Nov at 10:00 pm Fame Nightclub USD 24 to 80

Annual Award Ceremony & Dinner Dance Fundraiser

 Sat, 22 Nov at 06:30 pm 2845 W Devon Ave USD 0 to 109

Leon Thomas, Ambré in Chicago

 Wed, 03 Dec at 07:00 pm House of Blues Chicago

REWIND - A Classic Hip Hop & R&B at The Duplex!

 Sat, 22 Nov at 09:00 pm The Duplex USD 8 to 523

Madama Butterfly at Lyric Opera House

 Sat, 14 Mar at 07:30 pm Lyric Opera House

RNB Vs Hip Hop Chicago Boat Party (3 Levels/2 Indoor)

 Sat, 22 Nov at 06:45 pm Burnham Harbor S Dock (Anita Dee 2) USD 39 to 637

Holiday Soirée

 Fri, 14 Nov at 04:00 pm Institute of Cultural Affairs USD 0 to 98

Chicago New Year’s Eve Ball 2026 @ The Congress Plaza Hotel

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Congress Plaza Hotel, South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

Saturdays At Your Place: these things happen tour in Chicago

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:00 pm Bottom Lounge

Heart of the Mask Masquerade Sneaker Ball

 Sat, 14 Feb at 04:00 pm 1113 W Belmont Ave USD 0 to 29

New Year's Eve Sunset Cocktail Cruise on Wednesday, December 31st

 Wed, 31 Dec at 04:30 pm Anita Dee II TEMPORARILY LOCATED at BURNHAM HARBOR (See directions below) USD 27 to 42

FURY + Jovan Landry & Chop Suey live at Dorothy

 Sun, 23 Nov at 07:00 pm Dorothy USD 16

ONE LAST SLAY: The Promontory Finale

 Wed, 24 Dec at 10:00 pm The Promontory USD 0 to 180

SILENT PARTY CHICAGO "NO SKIPS" (R&B • Hip-Hop • Pop) l FREE ENTRY

 Wed, 19 Nov at 08:00 pm Elston Electric Free

Raghav Live in Chicago: A Bollywood Black Friday

 Fri, 28 Nov at 09:00 pm Tunnel USD 14 to 119

LR Social & Salsa Competition Finals

 Sat, 15 Nov at 09:00 pm 210 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

LR Social & 3rd Salsa & Bachata Preliminary

Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 pm 210 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

12 Days of Christmas Dance Competition

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm 2156 W Ogden Ave USD 0 to 34

27th National Cuatro Festival Puertorriqueño 2025

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Harris Theater for Music and Dance

Singles Event In Chicago

 Sun, 30 Nov at 07:00 pm Taco Maya USD 25 to 29

Nuovo Testamento / NUXX

 Tue, 11 Nov at 08:00 pm Empty Bottle

Salsa For Singles

 Sun, 30 Nov at 07:30 pm Taco Maya USD 28

Salsa Wednesdays @ Vintage Bar (Guest Teacher Night)

 Wed, 12 Nov at 07:00 pm Vintage Bar USD 14

Beersgiving Beer Dinner

 Thu, 20 Nov at 06:00 pm Cruz Blanca Brewpub USD 90 to 120

NAACHCHICAGO BOLLYHOP DANCE WORKSHOP

 Sun, 09 Nov at 01:00 pm 1535 N Dayton St USD 23

Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker

 Thu, 04 Dec at 06:00 pm Lyric Opera House - IL USD 132 to 159

Krampusnacht! presented by the Illumi-Naughtie Occult Burlesque

 Fri, 05 Dec at 09:30 pm The Newport Theater USD 29 to 45

Valentino Khan in Chicago

 Fri, 05 Dec at 10:00 pm Concord Music Hall

Raks Inferno: Cirque Burlesque

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm The Newport Theater USD 33 to 43

DJ Ca$h Era at Dorothy

 Fri, 14 Nov at 10:00 pm Dorothy Free

United Rhythm (Afro-Cuban Workshop)

 Sun, 09 Nov at 02:30 pm 4432 N Kedzie Ave USD 39

Golden Hour featuring DJ Mwelwa

 Sat, 22 Nov at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

Expansions NYC ft. Louie Vega (All Night)

 Sat, 15 Nov at 10:00 pm Smartbar Chicago

Frankie's Blue Room hosts the Rhythm Rockets

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Frankie's Blue Room

CCO UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY – HOLIDAY PARTY

 Sun, 14 Dec at 03:00 pm AKArama Foundation Inc Community Service Center Free

The Short Forms Mini Gala

 Sat, 17 Jan at 06:00 pm DANCE COLONY Studios USD 61 to 90

Quadrille Ball

 Sat, 15 Nov at 08:00 pm Ballroom Dance Chicago USD 87

Butoh Dance Workshop

 Sat, 15 Nov at 06:30 pm Japanese Culture Center USD 28 to 50

Fireworks Yacht Cruise (Chicago) Burnham Harbor (3 Levels)

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:45 pm Burnham Harbor S Dock (Anita Dee 2) USD 39 to 637

GOOD TIMES: The Best of the 80s, 90s, Early 2000s Retro Party

 Sat, 27 Dec at 10:00 pm BEAUTY and the Beast HQ USD 26 to 56

Bachata Vibes Social Christmas Edition

Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 am Dance Center Chicago

Camp Cabaret: Student Showcase 7:30pm Evening Show

 Sun, 09 Nov at 07:30 pm The Newport Theater USD 23 to 34

Pre-Thanksgiving Bash — Salsa Wednesdays @ Vintage Bar!

 Wed, 26 Nov at 07:00 pm Vintage Bar USD 14

AFROFUSION NYE 2026 CELEBRATION - Hiphop, Reggae, Soca, Afrobeats & More!

 Wed, 31 Dec at 10:00 pm Le Nocturne Chicago USD 23 to 322

GRAB A DRINK & LETS TACO BOUT IT: TACO TUESDAY EXPERIENCE

 Tue, 11 Nov at 09:00 pm The Renaissance Bronzeville USD 0 to 162

Jerry Di "¿Donde Estan Las Wapas?" World Tour Chicago!

 Wed, 26 Nov at 09:00 pm Alhambra Palace Restaurant USD 35 to 56

Dinner & Dancing! Tapas & Latin Dancing Lessons

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm Get in the Kitchen USD 107

Sonorous Somatics 008: Andres Hernandez + Damon Locks

 Sat, 15 Nov at 01:00 pm 4445 S King Dr Free

Bad & Boujee Exotic Paint & Sip – BYOB Edition! CHICAGO

 Fri, 14 Mar at 09:00 pm 5425 W Lawrence Ave USD 29

Dessa in Chicago

 Thu, 11 Dec at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

Afro Fusion Saturday : Afrobeats, Hiphop, Dancehall, Soca

 Sat, 08 Nov at 11:00 pm Le Nocturne Chicago USD 0 to 55

Midnight Mass

 Fri, 21 Nov at 09:30 pm The Newport Theater USD 25 to 34

Throwback Vybez

 Fri, 28 Nov at 08:00 pm 950 W Fulton Market Free

Nightclub Two Step Class + Open Dance Social

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:00 pm Ballroom Dance Chicago USD 34

A Soulful Motown Christmas

Sat, 13 Dec at 07:30 pm Harris Theater for Music and Dance

Golden Hour Featuring Ferny

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

Chicago Vinyl Connection 027 SOUTHSIDE

 Sun, 16 Nov at 12:00 pm The Promontory Free

The Black Out

 Fri, 28 Nov at 07:00 pm 1612 W Division St USD 19 to 235

Queering Chaos Conversations: Queering Family and Community

 Tue, 18 Nov at 07:00 pm Dorothy USD 14 to 26

Afro Fusion Friday : Afrobeats, Hiphop, Dancehall, Soca

 Fri, 14 Nov at 11:00 pm Le Nocturne Chicago USD 0 to 55

HEYZ • HEYZ’D & CONFUSED TOUR

 Sat, 22 Nov at 10:00 pm 226 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL

Martha Graham Dance Company at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:30 pm Auditorium Theatre Chicago

RUDIMENTAL at Sound-Bar

 Fri, 14 Nov at 10:00 pm 226 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL

Master the Runway with Supermodel Sharaun (Beginner & Advanced Classes)

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am FashionBar The Showroom & Consulting USD 135 to 269

Harvest Music Fest : All Star Edition

 Thu, 20 Nov at 08:00 pm BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO USD 0 to 200

Self Love In Nature: Music

 Sat, 06 Dec at 01:00 pm Dan Ryan Woods Event Pavilion Free

Butoh Dance Workshop

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:30 pm Japanese Culture Center USD 28 to 50

Friendsgiving On The Yacht - Hip Hop Vs RNB at Anita Dee II Burnham Harbor

 Sat, 22 Nov at 06:45 pm Anita Dee II Burnham Harbor

THE FUNKTION: A Social Mixer & Variety Show

 Sat, 29 Nov at 08:00 pm Surge Billiards USD 20

Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance Theater at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:30 pm Auditorium Theatre Chicago

LENNY PEARCE'S USA TODDLER TECHNO TOUR - PART 2

 Sun, 09 Nov at 01:30 pm The Riviera Theatre

The Whine Down : Chicago's premier Afro-Carribean late night happy hour

 Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 pm The Wild Hare & Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary USD 0 to 26

9th Annual Windy City Turkey Bowl Dance Competition

 Sat, 15 Nov at 01:00 pm DuSable High School Campus USD 23

Afrofusion Friday : Afrobeats, Hiphop, Dancehall, Soca (Free Entry)

 Fri, 21 Nov at 09:00 pm BASSLINE USD 0 to 55

Chicago, IL - Trivia at Punch Bowl Social

 Tue, 02 Jul at 07:00 pm Punch Bowl Social Free

Mora in Chicago

 Wed, 26 Nov at 08:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Fall Fiesta 2025

 Sat, 22 Nov at 11:00 am UIC Student Center West Free

4B at Sound-Bar

 Sat, 29 Nov at 10:00 pm 226 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL

LOVE LANGUAGE | R&B Saturdays

 Sat, 06 Sep at 10:00 pm Row 24 Chicago USD 0 to 38

Outcast Jazz Band

Sun, 07 Dec at 06:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts

Attack the Sound with Viano and the Wave and Ahona M

 Thu, 20 Nov at 07:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 18

Newport Peek-Easy: Burlesque, Drag, and Variety Show

 Fri, 11 Jun at 08:00 pm The Newport Theater USD 23 to 33