Dance Events in Chicago

Check out happening dance events all around Chicago, IL

CHICAGO'S HAAYE SARDI BOLLYWOOD PARTY@LORE NIGHTCLUB

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 pm Lore Chicago USD 20 to 180

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

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

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

Bridgerton Ball

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

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

Lauding ... Sunshine Rewind & Fathom Dj all Vinyl

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 pm Wax Vinyl Bar and Ramen Shop Free

Special Rock/Pop, Mexican House, & New Reggaeton ft: CECI TORRES (SUSSIE4)

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm Simone's USD 7

Kumbiaholics: Cumbia, Boogaloo, and Latin Beats Dance Party!

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 pm Simone's Free

Love Marie at Dorothy

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm Dorothy Free

Heart of the Mask Masquerade Sneaker Ball

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

NORTH ‘POLE’ NIGHT - A Marked N’ Bold Masterclass

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm Salon Hex USD 23 to 29

Gatsby’s Prohibition New Year’s Eve Party 2026 at Morgan Manufacturing

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Morgan MFG, North Morgan Street, Chicago, IL, USA

The Real Spacewives of Alderaan Holiday Special: Life Day Fundraiser

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm The Playground Theater Free

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

Spring Love R&B Sunset Yacht Cruise (Chicago) Burnham Harbor

 Sat, 28 Mar at 06:45 pm Burnham Harbor S Dock (Anita Dee 2) USD 45 to 637

ONE LAST SLAY: The Promontory Finale

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

Ukrainian Вечорниці - TAYANNA

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 pm Stereo Nightclub USD 0 to 360

Eve of the Eve Lake Cocktail Cruise on Tuesday, December 30th

 Tue, 30 Dec at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II TEMPORARILY LOCATED at BURNHAM HARBOR (See directions below) USD 27 to 42

LOVE LANGUAGE | R&B Saturdays

 Sat, 04 Oct Row 24 Chicago USD 0 to 38

LOS REHENES GRUPO BRYNDIS LOS GAMMA TROPICAL DEL BRAVO

 Sat, 07 Feb at 08:00 pm Los Globos USD 74

¡Cumpleaños de Mirella LaMor!

 Sat, 10 Jan at 07:00 pm 2138 w Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

UrbanityxVRose Zouk Weekender (📍Chicago)

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

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

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

Nexus 6 :: Techno-industrial Dark Dance

 Fri, 19 Dec at 10:00 pm Subterranean USD 9

Girls Love R&B Pop Up Day Party

 Sun, 14 Dec at 03:00 pm Hubbard Inn, West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL, USA Free

4th Saturday Social: Cha Cha Class + Open Dance Social

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:00 pm Ballroom Dance Chicago USD 18 to 34

SATURDAYZ @ MASADA - Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, RnB

 Sat, 27 Dec at 10:00 pm Masada USD 0 to 215

SATURDAYZ @ MASADA - Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall

 Sat, 10 Jan at 10:00 pm Masada USD 0 to 189

Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm Lyric Opera House - IL USD 132 to 159

Golden Hour featuring Chan000

 Fri, 30 Jan at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

End OF Year Party

 Sat, 27 Dec at 10:00 pm BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO USD 0 to 26

SAVE THE DATE: Blues at the Bean 2026

 Fri, 05 Jun at 11:00 am Chicago, Illinois, USA

A DEEP NIGHT/THE BIRTH OF LIGHT

 Sun, 21 Dec at 05:45 pm Northshore Healing Centre USD 25 to 61

Views Dance Company presents Season III Winter Showcase

 Sat, 20 Dec at 03:00 pm The Newport Theater USD 29 to 45

SATURDAYZ @ MASADA - Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall

 Sat, 17 Jan at 10:00 pm Masada USD 0 to 189

House for the Holidays! | A Family Fun Evening with Global Girls!

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm Definition Theatre Free

35TH ANNUAL WINTER SOLSTICE SUNRISE CONCERTS: DRAKE & ZERANG

 Sun, 21 Dec at 06:00 am 3111 N Western Ave Chicago IL 60618

Holiday Family Salsa Pop-Up Party!

 Sun, 14 Dec at 04:00 pm 2617 W Division St USD 13

SATURDAYZ @ MASADA - Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:00 pm Masada USD 0 to 189

Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia and Mambo night!

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm Simone's Free

City Winery Chicago Presents: Queen Sheba & Malik Yusef Wed Dec 17th 7:00P

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:00 pm City Winery at the Riverwalk Free

Tropical Wednesdays at La Victoria

 Wed, 17 Dec at 08:00 pm La Victoria Barra + Cocina Mexicana - Chicago

Golden Hour featuring Julio Bishop

 Sat, 28 Feb at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

DnBiD presents Free Cocktail Hour Dance Party

 Sat, 10 Jan at 07:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

The Veil Between

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm The Newport Theater USD 15 to 55

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

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

Highball Boys- Strictly Selecting Japanese Hip Hop

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm Elston Electric Free

35TH ANNUAL WINTER SOLSTICE SUNRISE CONCERTS: DRAKE & ZERANG

 Mon, 22 Dec at 06:00 am 3111 N Western Ave. Chicago IL 60618

Martha Graham Dance Company at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

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

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

 Fri, 16 Jan at 09:00 pm BASSLINE USD 0 to 55

New Years Eve Party

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Club 7 USD 26 to 37

Saturday Social: Salsa Class + Open Dance Social

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:00 pm Ballroom Dance Chicago USD 18 to 34

Butoh Dance Workshop

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

SATURDAYZ @ MASADA - Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall

 Sat, 31 Jan at 10:00 pm Masada USD 0 to 189

TBOYSKR1PCLUB presents BEEFCAKES & BEARS & BOYS! OH MY!

 Tue, 23 Dec at 08:00 pm The Newport Theater USD 13 to 39

Holiday Family Salsa Pop-Up Party!

 Sun, 28 Dec at 04:00 pm 2617 W Division St USD 13

A Nuevo Compas - Tablao Flamenco Performance

 Sat, 27 Dec at 08:00 pm 5121 N Ravenswood Ave USD 17 to 28

Colvin Concerts: Martin Metzger Flamenco Trio

 Tue, 16 Dec at 06:30 pm Colvin House USD 15

THE BINGO EXPERIENCE: Chicago, IL Edition

 Fri, 06 Feb at 06:00 pm Chicago Theater Works USD 34

NYE 2026 Extravaganza @ PB&J Fulton Market

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox USD 19 to 56

Celebrate New Year's Eve with Teatro ZinZanni

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Teatro ZinZanni Chicago

Dance Camp

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 am Ballroom Dance Chicago USD 97 to 161

Foxtrot Crash Course

 Sat, 10 Jan at 11:00 am Ballroom Dance Chicago USD 66

R&Brunch in the Loop

 Sun, 28 Dec at 12:00 pm Alhambra Palace Restaurant USD 0 to 56

Lumbersexual: A Sloppy Otter Xmas

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 pm 4923 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60640

New Year on the Pier: NYE 2026 @ Bar Sol

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Bar Sol - Mariscos

METAL MACE FLOW

 Wed, 17 Dec at 06:00 pm We The People Fitness Studio USD 25 to 35

For Di Gyal Dem Presents: The Bashment – Vol. 1

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 pm The Wild Hare & Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary USD 23 to 34

Solo para ellas Christmas edition ♥️

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:00 pm 5004 S Archer Ave USD 55

Butch Please: Let's Get Ugly

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm Jackhammer USD 13

Blue Glove Presents: #1 CHICAGO BOLLYWOOD BASH | HAAYE SARDI EDITION | LORE

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 pm Lore Chicago USD 0 to 217

Cha Cha Crash Course

 Sat, 17 Jan at 11:00 am Ballroom Dance Chicago USD 66

Giordano Jazz Dance at Harris Theater

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:30 pm Harris Theater

Great Lakes SHAG Escape: Chicago, May 15-17, 2026

 Fri, 15 May at 08:00 pm 3868 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613-3855, United States

New Year's Eve in the Kitchen! with Drag Queens & Karaoke!

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Get in the Kitchen USD 139

Viennese Ball

 Sat, 31 Jan at 08:00 pm Ballroom Dance Chicago USD 109

Bollywood nights Chicago Hottest Desi Party @LORE CHICAGO

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 pm Lore Chicago USD 0 to 46

Chicago Artopia Presents: Tango 21 Dance Theater

 Sun, 03 May at 03:00 pm Balzekas Museum Of Lithuanian Culture, South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, USA Free

AG Family Engagement Event: Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker (5th-6th)

 Sun, 21 Dec at 06:00 pm Lyric Opera of Chicago Free

Bachata Vibes Social Christmas Edition

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

SATURDAYZ @ MASADA - Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, RnB

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 pm Masada USD 0 to 215

Big Boogie at Ramova Theatre

 Sun, 22 Feb at 08:00 pm Ramova Theatre

FRIDAYZ @ MASADA: Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, RnB

 Fri, 26 Dec at 09:30 pm Masada USD 0 to 215

SATURDAYZ @ MASADA - Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall

 Sat, 03 Jan at 10:00 pm Masada USD 0 to 189

Deja Vu Country at Bub City River North

 Fri, 26 Dec at 10:00 pm Bub City

2025 Hispanic Professionals Holiday Celebration

 Wed, 17 Dec at 05:30 pm Foundation Room Chicago

Golden Hour featuring Dutchess the DJ

 Sat, 24 Jan at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

FRIDAYZ @ MASADA: Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, RnB

 Fri, 02 Jan at 09:30 pm Masada USD 0 to 215

GRUM at Sound-Bar

 Fri, 30 Jan at 10:00 pm 226 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL

A Wicked Pole Show (presented by Violette Vixen and Ember Ann)

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm The Newport Theater USD 18 to 39

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

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 pm BASSLINE USD 0 to 55

Chicago Loves Bachata Day

 Sat, 07 Feb at 11:59 am Dance Center Chicago USD 54

NAACHCHICAGO CONTEMPORARY DANCE WORKSHOP

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:00 pm 1535 N Dayton St USD 23

Dinner & Dancing: Tapas & Salsa Dance Lessons

 Fri, 16 Jan at 07:00 pm Get in the Kitchen USD 107

CCO UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY – HOLIDAY PARTY

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

DRAMA, Felix Da Housecat, Blank Sense, m.e.h. in Chicago

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 pm The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)

James Sanders and Conjuto | Painter Anna Lentz

 Sun, 18 Jan at 02:30 pm Artifact Events USD 34

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

LR Social w/ DJ Lu Roc

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 pm 210 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Saturday Social: West Coast Swing Class + Open Dance Social

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:00 pm Ballroom Dance Chicago USD 18 to 34