Dance Events in Oakland

Check out happening dance events all around Oakland, CA

Temescal Street Fair

Sat, 11 Jul at 11:00 am 5000 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609-2014, United States

Disney On Ice presents Let's Dance!

 Sun, 01 Mar at 11:00 am Oakland Arena

UNABRIDGED: I Can't Kick This Feeling Backyard BBQ

 Sun, 08 Mar at 03:00 pm 7th West

Black To The Bay - Black History Month Celebration

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm Geoffreys Inner Circle USD 29 to 35

Queer Speed Friending Dance Party Edition

 Sat, 28 Mar at 06:30 pm White Horse Inn USD 0 to 50

Twista w/ Live Band

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:30 pm Yoshi's Oakland -Jack London square

THE SELENA SUNSET. BOAT CRUISE

 Sun, 12 Apr at 05:30 pm Jack London Square USD 30 to 160

Freestyle on the Bay feat Chuy Gomez & Jose Melendez

 Sun, 08 Mar at 02:00 pm Jack London Square USD 42 to 213

Kevin Ross in Oakland

 Fri, 05 Jun at 09:30 pm Yoshi's

GEMS! The Bay's Best Throwback Party w/ D Sharp + DJ Ignacia + King Most

 Fri, 27 Feb at 10:00 pm Crybaby USD 0 to 20

¡DESMADRE! w/ Mr. E + Ethan Dreams + Guapi + Hip-hop vs. Reggaeton PATIO TAKEOVER

 Sat, 07 Mar at 10:00 pm Crybaby USD 0 to 129

Surulere Nights

 Sat, 28 Feb at 10:00 pm Parliament Event Venue USD 5 to 242

DESMADRE: A LA VUELTA w/ Wockie + Yuca Frita + DJ Sizzle & PATIO TAKEOVER by Mostly Cloudy

 Sat, 28 Feb at 10:30 pm Crybaby USD 0 to 129

Jazz Mafia celebrate the music of Herbie Hancock

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:30 pm The Sound Room USD 36

Forbidden Fantasy

 Thu, 12 Mar at 08:00 pm The Continental Club USD 23 to 162

6th Annual Bachata by the Basin - July 2026

 Sun, 19 Jul at 11:30 am Brooklyn Basin

Sonidos Oscuros w/ DJ Goth Spice and friends 3/28

 Sat, 28 Mar at 09:00 pm 2330 Telegraph Ave Oakland CA 94612

MYSTERY TRAIN: 50th Anniversary Celebration: Greil Marcus with Daveed Diggs

 Sat, 07 Mar at 06:30 pm Oakstop - California Ballroom USD 27 to 50

LIFE OF THE PARTY - Oakland First Friday @ Crybaby

 Fri, 06 Mar at 10:00 pm Crybaby USD 0 to 20

¡Desmadre! w/ DJ 97 + Zamythi + Mare E. Fresh - Baile Funk Patio by Tegh

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:30 pm Crybaby USD 0 to 129

Caballo Blanco featuring Brighty Stun

 Fri, 06 Mar at 10:00 pm White Horse Inn USD 18 to 23

Hālau Ka Ua Tuahine Lūʻau Kaiaulu Aloha (Beloved Community)

 Sun, 22 Mar at 02:00 pm Oakland Asian Cultural Center USD 98 to 1,016

FIRST FRIDAY: QUEER CLUB CLASSICS @ THEE STORK CLUB 2/6/26

 Fri, 01 May at 09:00 pm 2330 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94612

Oakland Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

 Tue, 05 May at 05:00 pm Fluid510 USD 7 to 31

Afrobeats Vibes - Oakland First Friday

 Fri, 06 Mar at 09:00 pm Lux Oakland USD 18 to 35

RECLAIM! March 3/8

 Sun, 08 Mar at 01:45 pm BANDALOOP USD 15 to 45

THE GIRLY POP PARTY Celebrating 1 year of girlhood + community <3

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:00 pm Fluid510 USD 18

HELLO SOCA "The ENCORE"

 Sat, 07 Mar at 03:00 pm Hello Stranger USD 0 to 18

Urban Zouk Weekender with Ale & Imaan

 Sat, 28 Feb at 01:00 pm 3630 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA, United States, California 946019

Kwamé

 Sun, 22 Mar at 07:00 pm Yoshi's Oakland -Jack London square

Five Finger Disco: Season Opener w/ Nina Sol, Charles Hawthorne, & DJ 80085

 Sat, 14 Mar at 09:00 pm White Horse Inn USD 13 to 18

Mala Greña, Philthy Dronez, AntiFaSon, DJ La Femme Papi

 Fri, 20 Mar at 08:00 pm 2330 Telegraph Ave Oakland CA 94612

CARIBBEAN FUSION

 Sat, 28 Feb at 10:00 pm Zanzi Oakland, Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA USD 24 to 77

Tantra Speed Date® - San Francisco! (Oakland) Meet Singles Speed Dating

 Thu, 26 Mar at 06:30 pm East Bay Community Space

Fraktured SF Presents: SLAYlight Savings

 Sat, 07 Mar at 07:00 pm Elbo Room Jack London

The Omniverse: Oakland’s Multi-Style, Multi-Room Dance Social

 Sun, 01 Mar at 05:00 pm 3630 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA, United States, California 946019

BLING ROOFTOP

 Sat, 28 Feb at 10:00 pm Torch Oakland Rooftop Bar USD 13

AFRO RAVE 2026 Season kick off/ GH Independence! (Afrobeats Oakland)

 Sat, 07 Mar at 10:00 pm HELLA BEES USD 12 to 44

Clarissa Bitar, Laralou, Lalin St. Juste

 Fri, 13 Mar at 08:00 pm 2330 Telegraph Ave Oakland CA 94612

⛔ Swing Violation ⛔ (SV-2) May 8th: WCS, Tango, Zouk

 Fri, 08 May at 08:00 pm 499 37th St, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94609

RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party - Reserve your FREE Table

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:00 pm Que Rico Nightclub and Restaurant Free

The Ultimate Pajamas Party - Saturday, February 28

 Sat, 28 Feb at 09:00 am Lux Oakland USD 15 to 56

Shiru Presents: A Deviled Egg Dance Party

 Sun, 01 Mar at 02:00 pm Moonglow USD 23

Tender Riots - Dance the Revolution

 Sat, 07 Mar at 06:00 pm Crybaby USD 1

31st Annual Collage des Cultures Africaines Conference and Performance

 Thu, 12 Mar at 06:00 pm Oakland Technical High School USD 18 to 348

Black History Celebration

 Wed, 18 Mar at 10:00 am Merritt College ~ R110, The Huey P. Newton & Bobby Seale Students Lounge Free

Black & White Pisces Affair

 Sat, 28 Mar at 04:00 pm Lux Oakland USD 0 to 18

Afrobeats Dance Party with Afrobeats Artist JayWillz live in Oakland

 Sat, 21 Mar at 09:00 pm Lux Oakland USD 23 to 109

Bones, Books & Bingo : Game & Dance Party

 Sat, 21 Mar at 08:00 pm Theory USD 0 to 50

Muevelo at Que Rico Noche de Retro - 80's, 90's y Mas

 Fri, 27 Feb at 09:00 pm Que Rico Nightclub and Restaurant USD 0 to 17

Swingin' at the Savoy 2026

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:00 pm 200 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, United States

Muevelo at Que Rico Friday Nights - 10:30 Show

 Fri, 06 Mar at 09:00 pm Que Rico Nightclub and Restaurant USD 0 to 17

Noche Humeda - Bachta and Salsa Social - Esme en vivo

 Thu, 02 Apr at 08:15 pm 341 13th St USD 0 to 135

FREAKNIK26 OAKLAND CA

 Sat, 14 Mar at 10:00 pm 1759 Broadway USD 13 to 71

Go DJ Bay Area Showcase & Party Friday April 17 Lux Oakland 6PM-9PM

 Fri, 17 Apr at 06:00 pm Lux Oakland USD 0 to 55

KïnShït: ÖVRHL Turns ŌNĖ!

 Sun, 01 Mar at 02:00 pm 2201 Broadway Free

Club 1BD Oakland

 Sat, 28 Mar at 09:00 pm 1658 12th Street, Oakland, California 94607, United States

Masquerade Oakland 8PM Saturday April 4 Lux

 Sat, 04 Apr at 09:00 pm Lux Oakland USD 23

Queer Magic | Mar 14

 Sat, 14 Mar at 04:00 pm Temescal Brewing USD 7 to 18

AFROBASHMENT (afrobeats, dancehall, hip-hop & more)

 Sat, 28 Mar at 10:00 pm Crybaby USD 0 to 20

Oscars 2026 :: Brazilian Dance Party + Watch Party Experience

 Sun, 15 Mar at 03:00 pm Fluid510 USD 7 to 13

Discover Community Cafe Presents Get-Hype Open-Mic

 Fri, 06 Mar at 06:00 pm Discover Community Cafe Free

Delicious Saturday at Que Rico - FREE COVER PASS

 Sat, 28 Feb at 09:00 pm Que Rico Nightclub and Restaurant USD 0 to 15

Ile Oya Market + Dance Party

 Sun, 01 Mar at 02:00 pm 664 30th St, Oakland, CA 94609-2963, United States

Jazz Mafia: The Beatles Reimagined with Otis McDonald

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:30 pm The Sound Room USD 36

The April Affair - Queer Ballroom Showcase & Mock Competition

 Sat, 11 Apr at 01:30 pm 200 Grand Ave

Agua Clara Flamenco

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 pm The Sound Room USD 32 to 38

Oakland Battle of the bay dance competition

 Sat, 07 Mar at 11:30 am Life Academy USD 29

Baby Rave Oakland (3.21.26)

 Sat, 21 Mar at 09:30 am East Bay Community Space USD 0 to 23

Dance Battle Competition With Live Performances and Judging Panel

 Sat, 02 May at 02:00 pm In the Groove Studios USD 15 to 30

Black Film: Unscreened & Unstreamed, BaddDDD SONIA SANCHEZ

 Thu, 02 Apr at 06:30 pm Oakstop Free

February Boogie Heart Party-morning dance & connection. Joy as medicine!

 Sat, 28 Feb at 10:00 am Fluid510 USD 0 to 39

🔥THIS SATURDAY FEB 28th 💃 Kick of Party Festival at Picante Socials 2026! Save Dates!

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm Trilliant Studios LLC

Double Happiness - Oakland Asian Cultural Center

 Thu, 26 Mar at 07:30 pm Oakland Asian Cultural Center

First Friday Line Dancing - Oakland!

 Fri, 06 Mar at 06:00 pm 942 Clay St USD 13

TGI-FRIDAYS: Oakland’s Weekly Function (Reggae, Soca, Afro-Beats & Top 40)

 Fri, 09 May at 09:00 pm Lux Oakland Free

Vesnyanky: Ukrainian Spring Songs and Dances, a workshop with Inna Kovtun

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:00 pm First Unitarian Church of Oakland Free

Spire Tango Practica

 Sat, 28 Feb at 02:00 pm 825 Athens Ave, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94607

30th Anniversary New Year Celebration

 Sat, 21 Mar at 04:00 pm 4770 Lincoln Ave

Zeta Community Day Scholarship Fundraiser

 Sat, 18 Apr at 12:00 pm Fremont High School Free

Prayer & Praise (James 5:13)

 Sat, 28 Feb at 11:00 am Elite Fitness Studio Free

Black FIlm: Unscreened & Unstreamed, Black Rio! Black Power!

 Thu, 21 May at 06:30 pm Oakstop Free

Musical Improv 2 "Genres, Spectacle, and Game"

 Sun, 08 Mar at 02:00 pm 2550 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94612

Disney On Ice presents Let's Dance!

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:30 pm Oakland Arena

Disney On Ice presents Let's Dance!

 Sat, 28 Feb at 11:00 am Oakland Arena

TAMASHA FRIDAYS (Party Fridays)

 Fri, 08 Aug at 09:00 pm Parliament Event Venue Free

ISSA VIBE

 Sat, 01 Apr at 10:00 pm AU Lounge Free

Disney On Ice presents Let's Dance!

 Sun, 01 Mar at 03:00 pm Oakland Arena

Spire Tango Practica

 Sat, 26 Oct at 01:00 pm Spire the Church Free

The Social

 Wed, 03 Apr at 08:00 pm Zanzi Oakland Free

The Social

 Wed, 07 Aug at 08:00 pm Zanzi Oakland Free