Mambo Mondays
9 PM
Free
Salsa & Bachata at Ball & Chain, Miami
Salsa in Miami ·Bachata in Miami · Miami, United States 🇺🇸
Weekly Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
BachaTuesdays
9 PM
Free
Wednesday
Sabor Wednesday Mandy y la Clave Quartet
8 PM
Free
Thursday
Little Havana Under the Stars
8 PM
Free
Friday
Miami Boheme by Mandy y la Clave
8 PM
Free
Saturday
La Pachanga
9 PM
Free
Sunday
Salsero Sundays
8 PM
Free
About Ball & Chain
Ball & Chain is a Little Havana institution that has been part of Miami's cultural fabric since the 1930s, when it ran as one of the city's most celebrated nightclubs. Today the classic Havana-style room and its outdoor pineapple-stage garden host a relentless lineup of live salsa, mambo, and DJ-led parties, with world-famous mojitos and Cuban tapas on hand. The week is packed for dancers: Mambo Mondays and BachaTuesdays, Sabor Wednesday with Mandy y la Clave Quartet, Little Havana Under the Stars on Thursday, Miami Boheme on Friday, La Pachanga on Saturday, and Salsero Sundays, most of them free.
What makes Ball & Chain especially welcoming is the free dance lessons offered most nights, typically around 9 PM, with no partner required. Little Havana Under the Stars features a free salsa class led by an instructor from Salsa Lovers followed by a DJ social, while live bands fuel nights like Sabor Wednesday and La Pachanga. Located at 1513 SW 8th Street on iconic Calle Ocho, it sits in the walkable heart of Little Havana, making it an easy and authentic landing spot for visitors and locals who want real Miami salsa.
Vibe
Historic, authentic Little Havana live-music landmark with an outdoor garden stage
Music
Live salsa and mambo plus Bachata and DJ Latin nights every day
When it fills
Nightly, classes around 9 PM, socials running late into the night
Live music
Yes, frequent live salsa bands alongside DJ nights
Beginners
Excellent, free dance classes most nights with no partner needed
Neighbourhood
Calle Ocho, Little Havana, Miami
Getting there
Walkable Calle Ocho location in central Little Havana
Going solo
Yes, the free no-partner classes make it ideal for solo dancers
Floor
Indoor and outdoor spaces with a classic Havana-style setting
Crowd
Lively mix of locals, dancers, and visitors
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
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Sat
Sun
7 PM – 10:30 PM Bachata Tardeo by Bachata Overdose (80% Bachata, 20% Salsa) BUENOS MUCHACHOS 8 PM – 12 AM Latin Fiesta Sunday by Miami Dance Center Señor Frog's Hollywood Beach 8 PM – 12 AM Sundays Timberos by La Mesa Kendall La Mesa Kendall 9 PM – late SALSAHOLICS (monthly!, often the 4th or last Sunday a month) DanceArts Miami 9:30 PM – late Bachata Motion Inner Motion Dance Studio
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Frequently Asked Questions
What dance styles does Ball & Chain host?
Ball & Chain hosts salsa, bachata, salsa, merengue, reggaeton, mix events. The music split is: Salsa (6 events), Bachata (2 events). Live salsa and mambo plus Bachata and DJ Latin nights every day. Check the weekly schedule above for exact times.
When are dance events at Ball & Chain?
Ball & Chain has 7 weekly events on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Nightly, classes around 9 PM, socials running late into the night. See the full schedule above for start times and styles.
How much does it cost to dance at Ball & Chain?
Entry at Ball & Chain is Free entry and free salsa/bachata class at 9pm to Free admission 21+ to free. Prices may vary by event. Check each event above for details.
Where is Ball & Chain located?
Ball & Chain is located at 1513 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, Miami, United States. It's in Calle Ocho, Little Havana, Miami. Walkable Calle Ocho location in central Little Havana. Use the map above for directions.
Do I need a dance partner to attend events at Ball & Chain?
No, you don't need a dance partner. Yes, the free no-partner classes make it ideal for solo dancers.
Is Ball & Chain beginner-friendly?
Excellent, free dance classes most nights with no partner needed.
Is there live music at Ball & Chain?
Yes, frequent live salsa bands alongside DJ nights.