Sunday, July 26, 2026

• July 26, 2026 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

  4th Sunday Monthly Albuquerque, NM Contra Dance

July 26 at 2:00 pm–5:00 pm MST
4th Sunday Monthly Albuquerque, NM Contra Dance
Everyone is welcome at contra dancing, no partner required. For more details about contra or FolkMADS organization, see our website at folkmads.org All dances are Pay What You Want – suggested $10/person, $10-20/family. 
$10 – $20

Monday, July 27, 2026

• July 27, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:40 pm

  Chicago Contra Dance


July 27 at 7:00 pm–9:40 pm CST

Chicago Contra Dance

The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago's Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park […]

• July 27, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance

July 27 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm EST
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance
New Location, Times, & Admission The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801 (On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) Lesson: 7:00pm - 7:30pm Dance: 7:30pm - 10:00pm […]
Free – $50
• July 27, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Knoxville Monday Night Contra

July 27 at 7:00 pm–10:30 pm EDT
Knoxville Monday Night Contra
Contra dancing to live music every Monday evening in Knoxville, TN. The dance begins at 7:30 with a lesson for new folks starting at 7:00. Everyone welcome. 
$5 – $10
• July 27, 2026 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance
July 27 at 7:30 pm–9:30 pm EDT
Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance
Weekly Contra Dance at Wyoming Fine Arts Center, including waltz and maybe squares. Live music from many rotating bands. Many rotating callers using gendered or gender-free prompts. Teaching at 7 pm. Dance from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. 
$5.00
• July 27, 2026 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Louisville Contra Dance

July 27 at 8:00 pm–10:30 pm EDT
Louisville Contra Dance
Louisville, Kentucky's weekly Monday night contra dance, always featuring live music from the Monday Night All Stars open band! Dancing is 8:00-10:30pm with a beginner's lesson at 7:30pm. Waltzing and snacks available at the break. Check out our website for details on the caller and special performances. Open calling on 5th Mondays!
$10

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

• July 28, 2026 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Park Avenue Contra (Swarthmore PA)

July 28 at 7:30 pm–9:30 pm EDT
Park Avenue Contra (Swarthmore PA)
Joyful community contra dancing on 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Sit-in musicians welcome on 2nd Tuesdays for our By-Ear Open Band (tunes + other details on our website).
$10 – $15

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

• July 29, 2026 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Bloomington Contra Dance

July 29 at 7:30 pm–9:30 pm EDT
Bloomington Contra Dance
Please see our home page for the latest information. Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. Membership: Membership […]
$3 – $20
• July 29, 2026 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Weekly Austin Contra Dance

July 29 at 7:30 pm–9:30 pm CDT
Weekly Austin Contra Dance
A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the jam/pickup band, Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). We dance every week that Hancock Recreation Center is open. A brief beginners session is taught at 7:30, before the dance program begins. Dance ends about 9:30. Free parking lot.   We welcome beginners. If you can […]
Free
• July 29, 2026 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance

July 29 at 8:00 pm–10:30 pm EDT
Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Gender-free calling No partner? No problem. New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm Live music from local, regional, and national bands Admission $10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, […]
Free – $15
• July 29, 2026 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance

July 29 at 8:00 pm–10:30 pm EST
Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance
Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30.
$15

Thursday, July 30, 2026

No events on this day.

Friday, July 31, 2026

• July 31, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

  Friday Contra Dance, Nashville TN

July 31 at 7:30 pm–10:30 pm CDT
Friday Contra Dance, Nashville TN
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners' lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. $7 - $25, pay what you can.
$7 – $25
• July 31, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

  Tally Contra Dance

July 31 at 7:30 pm–10:00 pm EST
Tally Contra Dance
Tallahassee community contra dances are in full swing the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! Refer to our website for details, as bands and callers vary each dance. Those new to contra dancing are strongly encouraged to come by 7:15, when a beginner lesson will be taught. Consider bringing a snack to share during […]
$6 – $10
• July 31, 2026 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo, Maryland

July 31 at 8:00 pm–11:00 pm EDT
Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo, Maryland
Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm.
$15

Saturday, August 1, 2026

• August 1, 2026 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

  St. Alban’s Contra Dance in Baton Rouge

August 1 at 3:00 pm–5:30 pm CST
St. Alban’s Contra Dance in Baton Rouge
Monthly Contra Dance. New Time: 3:00pm-5:30pm with Basics for New Folks at 2:45pm At St. Alban's Chapel in Baton Rouge We’ll dance to the live music of Kendall Rogers and Pete Dawson Charlene Heaton will call the dance. Suggested donation for the callers and the band: Adults $7 (contribute $10 to include a tip for […]
$5 – $10
• August 1, 2026 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

  Tucson Contra Dance

August 1 at 6:30 pm–10:00 pm MST
Tucson Contra Dance
Join us for our first and third Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check our website for more details.
$10
• August 1, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, OK

August 1 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm CDT
Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, OK
Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, first Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!
$15
• August 1, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Swingin’ Tern Contra Dance

August 1 at 7:00 pm–10:30 pm EST
Swingin’ Tern Contra Dance
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm with a beginners' workshop at 7pm.  We have occasional double dances along with a New Year's Eve dance. Our full calendar Useful Information: Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No […]
$5 – $15
• August 1, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Syracuse Country Dancers Contra Dance

August 1 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm EDT
Syracuse Country Dancers Contra Dance
Contra dancing every 1st and 3rd Saturday.
$5 – $15
• August 1, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Carrboro First Saturday Contra Dance

August 1 at 7:00 pm–10:30 pm EST
Carrboro First Saturday Contra Dance
Every first Saturday at the Carrboro Century Center. Gender-neutral calling.  Check our website for details—it's occasionally a Rushfest! 
$10 – $20
• August 1, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Santa Fe Contra Dance


August 1 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm MST

Santa Fe Contra Dance

Instruction at 6:30 and dancing starts at 7:00PM. Everyone is welcome at contra dancing, no partner required. For more details about contra or the FolkMADS organization, see our website.

• August 1, 2026 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center

August 1 at 8:00 pm–11:00 pm CST
Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Every Saturday LARGE STUDIO 7:30 - 8:00 pm  Lesson 8:00 - 11:00 pm  Dance Cost: Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 - Free “Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) Recorded Music:  […]
$4 – $15