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Latin nights in Istanbul: where to dance salsa and bachata

You've learned salsa or bachata, or you dance at home and you're visiting Istanbul. Now the real question: where do you dance this week? Latin nights usually happen on set days at set venues, and if the account you follow doesn't post, you miss it. GIGO puts Istanbul's Latin music venues on one map.

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About half of them are in Beyoğlu in GIGO's data, including Grand Pera (Emek Sahnesi - Latin geceleri), Ritim, Yabangee Base and Milonga 333 for tango. In Şişli, JJ Pub Kanyon (Centro Latin Night) and Tango & Cash are listed, and in Beşiktaş, Maybee Pub (Sensual Wednesdays) is tagged for salsa, bachata and kizomba. On the Asian side there are Tango Pasión İstanbul in Kadıköy and Acar Sanat Akademi Çekmeköy.

Salsa, bachata, kizomba, reggaeton or tango: the venue card shows which rhythm plays. Because Latin nights are weekly, check the venue's Instagram for this week's program. Beginner or veteran, open the map, pick the Latin filter and plan your week. Find the gig. Go.

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FAQ

Where are salsa nights held in Istanbul?

In GIGO's data about half of the Latin venues are in Beyoğlu, followed by Şişli and Beşiktaş.

Are there bachata and kizomba nights too?

Yes. Venue cards list sub-genres; choose the Latin filter on the map.

Can I go if I don't know how to dance?

It depends on the venue. Some nights start with a beginner class, so check the program with the venue.

Is GIGO free?

Yes, free. Browsing the map and venue pages needs no account.