A line-up of great live music and dance parties to keep you dancing all month.
The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220
Every Thursday night, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Doors open at 6 p.m.; Free dance lesson at 8:30 p.m.
Admission 6 to 8 p.m. is free; 8 to 1 a.m. admission is $10 ($13 with credit card).
Indianapolis’s longest-running and best Latin dance party happens at The Jazz Kitchen every Thursday night. The evening starts out with bachatas and salsas, then turns things up with merengue, cumbia y mas, and reggaeton as the night gets going. Free lesson starts at 8:30 p.m., led by instructors Austin Davis and Jen Gaskill. Food and drink specials. Check it out here.
May through October, Latin Summer Nights on the Patio takes place with live music before things heat up inside on the dance floor. Here’s the summer line-up:
October 9 – Hombres Sin Nombre
The Red Room, 6335 Guilford Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220
Every Wednesday Night, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Doors open at 8 p.m.; Free dance lesson at 8:30 p.m.
The Red Room has a great dance floor and rotation of fabulous DJs that keeps this night dancing focused. Expect Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Y Mas, Merengue, and Kizomba. Amado and Barbie also host karaoke from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Find out more here.
3890 Lafayette Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46254
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Carnaval! Noce Latina – Puerto Rican Editions
Rabbit Hole, 47 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Friday, October 3, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Tributo A Mana By: Revolucion De Amor
El Parral Night Club, 3830 Georgetown Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46254
Friday, October 3, 9 p.m.
A tribute band from Chicago, founders Ryan Rodriguez and Benjamin Orozco along with Edgar Villegas and Jose Ortega, pay homage to the famous Mexican rock group Maná. Founded 2006, they’ve been touring every since.
El Parral Night Club, 3830 Georgetown Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46254
This is a club event of DJs and Producers like Wolf Arsi and SKPTIC playing Latin music. Brought to you by Queen Promotions.
Cabaret Latino, Songs of the Americas
Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN 46202
Friday, October 10, and Thursday, October 16, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Tickets are $30 for general admission, $25 for senior, students and IHS members. Purchase at kleinandalvarez.com or at the door.
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Indiana Historical Society in partnership with Magic Thread Cabaret is hosting a special concert to honor the profound impact Latino music has had on American popular culture. A bilingual revue of songs celebrating and paying tribute to singers, songwriters and musicians from Latin American countries. Find more information here.
Cabaret Latino, Songs of the Americas
Annual Allure Social – Costume Party
The Sol Center, 708 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN
Saturday, October 11, 9 p.m. to 11 a.m.
The best salsa, bachata, and chachacha! Baila! Baila! Baila! Join DJ Latin Spy and Allure Dance & Fitness for social dancing on Saturday, October 11th! This is not your typical “costume party.” Dust off and wear your favorite past or current team performance costume! Salsa, Bachata, Heels, Belly Dance, you name it! No performance costume? No problem! Rep your favorite Dance Festival, Dance Studio, or Dance Team!See you on the dance floor! Allure Dance & Fitness Studio Silver & Gold Members are FREE!!
Café Con Perreo – Latin Dance Party
Blind Tiger, 304 E. New York St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Sunday, October 12, 12 to 5 p.m.
Café Con Perreo – Latin Dance Party
Ana Gabriel: “Claro de Luna” Tour
Sunday, October 12, 8 p.m.
Ana Gabriel, whose real name is María Guadalupe Araujo Yong, is a Mexican singer and songwriter who has sold more than 40 million records worldwide. Known to fans as “La Luna de América”, she’s a global ambassador of Mexican music and one of the best-selling Latin artists of all time. Listen to her here –
Ana Gabriel
Estereo Night Club, 6378 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46250
Ismael Ruiz Hernández, better known as Maelo Ruiz, is a New York City-born Puerto Rican Salsa singer who sings in the Salsa romántica style.
Perreo Rave
Perreo Rave – Halloween Edition
Rabbit Hole, 47 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Friday, October 24, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
This is a club event of DJs and Producers like Wolf Arsi and SKPTIC playing Latin music. You’ll hear Reggaeton and EDM mies featuring tracks by Bad Bunny, David Guetta, Karol G, Test and more! Brought to you by Queen Promotions.
Grisha Goryachev performs in Indianapolis on October 26
Grisha Goryachev: Flamenco
Frank And Katrina Basile Theater, 450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Sunday, October 26, 7:30 to 8:50 p.m
Grigory “Grisha” Goryachev is a Russian virtuoso flamenco and classical guitarist now living in the United States. A master of both flamenco and classical guitar, he is one of the world’s few guitarists to continue the traditions of solo flamenco in concert performances. Take a listen here.
Noche Latina! Latinoween by Don Juan – Latin Dance Party
Tinker House Events, 1101 East 16th St., #Floor 2, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Thursday, October 30, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Gasolina at the Vogue
The Vogue, 6259 N. COllege Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220
Friday, October 31, 9 p.m.
Gasolina is dedicated to creating a community within the reggaetón and Latin music scene across the United States through exciting and innovative events. From throwing shows at small clubs in Los Angeles to large-scale events in New York & beyond, Gasolina is bringing together the reggaetón community from coast to coast. Serving as both a legendary perreo and a platform to showcase up-and-coming talent in the reggaetón and Latinx scenes, the collective is determined to break the boundaries of Latin music and push the culture forward. Gasolina has held events with artists such as Nina Sky, DannyLux, Tornillo, Vice Menta, Izzy La Reina, BRRAY, Tomasa Del Real, Ir-Sais, ECKO, Jen Morell, Fuego, and beyond in venues such as Avalon Hollywood, House of Blues, and more.
Los Tigres Del Norte: La Loteria
Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46208
Los Jefes de Jefes invite you to play La Lotería on their new 2025 tour! With an unmatched legacy and decades of hits, this show will take you on an unforgettable musical journey through their greatest classics and newest songs!
¡Los Jefes de Jefes te invitan a jugar La Lotería en su nueva gira 2025! Con un legado inigualable y décadas de éxitos, este show te llevará a un viaje musical inolvidable a través de sus más grandes clásicos y lo más nuevo de su repertorio. ¡No te quedes fuera y consigue tus boletos ahora! Come early for pre-show entertainment downstairs in The Krannert Room, featuring live music and a cash bar!
