Dance Events in Chicago

Check out happening dance events all around Chicago, IL

Hamilton at CIBC Theatre

 Wed, 04 Mar CIBC Theatre

Alvin Ailey Dance Theater at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:30 pm Auditorium Theatre Chicago

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:00 pm Auditorium Theatre - IL 51 to 185

Parking Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:00 pm Auditorium Theatre Chicago

LOS REHENES GRUPO BRYNDIS LOS GAMMA TROPICAL DEL BRAVO

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

Robert Glasper

 Sun, 04 Jan at 06:00 pm City Winery - Chicago

Madama Butterfly at Lyric Opera House

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

Parking Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Chicago

 Sat, 25 Apr at 12:30 am Auditorium Theatre Chicago

Nora En Pure in Chicago

 Fri, 16 Jan at 10:00 pm Cermak Hall

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

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

VALENTINO KHAN at Sound-Bar

 Sat, 24 Jan 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

Joffrey Ballet - American Icons

 Fri, 20 Feb at 01:30 am Lyric Opera of Chicago

Dean Lewis

 Thu, 29 Jan Riviera Theatre - IL

Joffrey Ballet - Eugene Onegin at Lyric Opera House

 Thu, 04 Jun at 07:30 pm Lyric Opera House

Tiler Peck at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

 Sat, 07 Mar at 07:30 pm Auditorium Theatre Chicago

Tipsy Cupid Sip & Sail Valentine's Day Yacht Cruise (Chicago)

 Sat, 14 Feb at 06:15 pm Burnham Harbor S Dock (Anita Dee 2) USD 39 to 637

FRIDAYZ @ MASADA: Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, RnB

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

Reggaeton Rave

 Sat, 24 Jan at 09:00 pm 2047 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60647

Martha Graham Dance Company

 Fri, 23 Jan at 06:00 pm Auditorium Theatre - IL

Tango After Dark

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:30 pm 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604

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

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

Turn It Out - with Tiler Peck and Friends

 Sun, 08 Mar at 08:00 pm The Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

FRIDAYZ @ MASADA: Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, RnB

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

SATURDAYZ @ MASADA - Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall

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

SATURDAYZ @ MASADA - Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall

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

SATURDAYZ @ MASADA - Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall

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

FRIDAYZ @ MASADA: Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, RnB

 Fri, 16 Jan at 09:30 pm Masada USD 0 to 215

Worakls in Chicago

 Sat, 10 Jan at 10:00 pm Chop Shop

George Porter JR & Runnin' Pardners

 Thu, 19 Feb at 08:00 pm Garcia's Chicago

Baila Habibi حبيبي Rooftop Party

 Fri, 23 Jan at 09:00 pm ROOF on theWit USD 24 to 35

THE BINGO EXPERIENCE: Chicago, IL Edition

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

FRIDAYZ @ MASADA: Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, RnB

 Fri, 23 Jan at 09:30 pm Masada USD 0 to 215

The Uncanny Attic: Chapters E-H

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:30 pm Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Turn It Out with Tiler Peck and Friends

 Fri, 06 Mar at 06:00 pm Auditorium Theatre - IL

SAVE THE DATE: Blues at the Bean 2026

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

Chicago Loves Bachata Day

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

Celebrate the Iconic 22 with CMAC DELTAS!

 Sat, 17 Jan at 02:00 pm Navy Pier, Lake View Terrace USD 82 to 2,670

GRUM at Sound-Bar

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

Valentine's Day "Dirty Dancing" Class 2026 - Chicago

 Fri, 13 Feb at 06:00 pm Duet Dance Studio USD 130

SATURDAYZ @ MASADA - Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall

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

Lovespell: Pole Dancing & Burlesque Show

 Sat, 14 Feb at 02:45 pm The Newport Theater USD 39 to 50

The Hustle: 70's Disco Party [Chicago]

 Sat, 21 Feb at 09:00 pm Subterranean USD 0 to 21

Stylin’ Out Network Presents: VERSUS VOL. 4 – THE JAM MASTERS

 Sat, 21 Feb at 03:00 pm Emporium Wicker Park USD 13 to 24

"Meet The Influencers" Networking Event & Panel Discussion: January 15th

 Thu, 15 Jan at 06:00 pm Bodega Taqueria y Tequila USD 22 to 33

Giselle | Chicago | February 17, 2026

Tue, 17 Feb at 07:00 pm Harris Theater for Music and Dance

CHICAGO TOLLYWOOD BOLLYWOOD SANKRANTI PARTY FT. DJ HYDER @LORE NIGHTCLUB

 Sat, 10 Jan at 10:00 pm 157 W Ontario St USD 20 to 180

House Music is Love w A Massive Dj Lineup on 2 Floors.

 Fri, 16 Jan at 10:00 pm Bourbon on Division USD 13

2010s Dance Party

 Fri, 23 Jan at 06:00 pm Joe's Bar On Weed St.

Bridgerton Ball

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

Trinity Irish Dance Company at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:30 pm Auditorium Theatre Chicago

Trinity Irish Dance Company

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm Auditorium Theatre - IL

Tiler Peck

 Sun, 08 Mar at 01:30 am The Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

Martha Graham Dance Company - Chicago

 Sun, 25 Jan at 01:30 am Auditorium Theatre Chicago

Nomad

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:30 pm 205 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60601

Gallim Dance - Bodies of Matter at Harris Theater

 Thu, 05 Feb at 07:30 pm Harris Theater

2026 Valentine's Day Ball

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:30 pm 4039B N Ravenswood Ave, 60613

DnBiD presents Free Cocktail Hour Dance Party

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

Newport Theater Camp - Winter/Spring Classes 2026

 Sat, 17 Jan at 10:00 am The Newport Theater USD 173

Golden Hour featuring Dutchess the DJ

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

Golden Hour featuring Julio Bishop

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

Big Boogie at Ramova Theatre

 Sun, 22 Feb at 08:00 pm Ramova Theatre

¡Cumpleaños de Mirella LaMor!

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

ANIME AFTER HOURS PEP RALLY

 Fri, 16 Jan at 09:00 pm Bobo Emporium USD 0 to 39

Golden Hour featuring DJ Mwelwa

 Fri, 23 Jan at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

Valentines Day Ball

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:30 pm Ballroom Dance Chicago USD 269

Dinner & Dancing: Tapas & Salsa Dance Lessons

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

BollyChata Grand Opening Social

 Thu, 08 Jan at 09:00 pm Theme House restaurant bar karaoke

lets learn salsa

 Tue, 06 Jan at 07:30 pm Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture USD 61 to 119

Viennese Ball

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

Chicago Hooley

 Sun, 25 Jan at 01:00 pm Irish American Heritage Center USD 23

Saturday Social: Salsa Class + Open Dance Social

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

Golden Hour featuring Jason Ylagan

 Sat, 21 Feb at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

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

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

Winter Wellness Experience // An Evening to Move Through the Season

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:30 pm 311 W Huron St USD 39 to 103

Salsa Crash Course

 Sat, 21 Feb at 11:00 am Ballroom Dance Chicago USD 66

A Wicked Pole Show at The Newport Theater

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm The Newport Theater

Mardi Gras Ball

 Tue, 17 Feb at 07:00 pm Ballroom Dance Chicago USD 87

Darcy and Jer at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Thu, 05 Mar at 08:00 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

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

Heart of the Mask Masquerade Sneaker Ball

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

Dance2Fit Master Class w/ Jessica James in Chicago, IL

 Tue, 03 Feb at 07:30 pm Visceral Dance Center USD 21 to 39

The Short Forms Mini Gala

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

Golden Hour featuring Chan000

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

Holiday Gala Social: Christmas & New Year's Latin Dance Bash

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:00 am Dennis PaSamba Dance Company | Chicago USD 17

House Vs Reggaeton Dance Party (The Battle)

 Sat, 10 Jan at 09:00 pm Simone's Free

R&B + HIP HOP FRIDAYS

 Fri, 09 Jan at 09:00 pm 228 W Chicago Ave Free

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

 Sat, 17 Jan at 09:00 pm Simone's Free

The Diverse Band featuring Hunni B33 and King Kontraverse

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 23

PERREO OBSCURO

 Sat, 31 Jan at 09:00 pm Simone's Free

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

Cha Cha Crash Course

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

DanceWorks Chicago: Tendu Tuesdays, Tuesday, February 3, 2026

 Tue, 03 Feb at 09:30 am The Ruth Page Center for the Arts Free

Season 12 Benefit

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:30 pm Chicago Theater Works USD 0 to 61

St. Patrick's River Dyeing Party 2026

 Sat, 14 Mar at 08:00 am Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago USD 93 to 253

Vechornytsi

 Sat, 10 Jan at 10:00 pm Stereo Nightclub USD 28 to 426

Golden Hour Featuring Shala.

 Fri, 06 Feb at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

NOMA Night-Out | A New Year Celebration

 Fri, 16 Jan at 06:00 pm 400 N Aberdeen St 16th floor USD 66

Windy City Fusion 4th Friday Dance

 Fri, 23 Jan at 08:00 pm Dance Center Chicago

SBK Salsa Tuesdays @ Renaissance Bronzeville

 Tue, 06 Jan at 07:00 pm The Renaissance Bronzeville Free