Sunday, August 2, 2026

• August 2, 2026 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

  Contra Dance

August 2 at 1:30 pm–4:30 pm MST
Contra Dance
Contra Dance in Colorado Springs, CO with live music. Beginner's lesson at start of session. $10 adults; $5 students; children under 13 free with a paying adult.
$5 – $10
• August 2, 2026 3:40 pm – 7:00 pm

  Monterey Contra Dance

August 2 at 3:40 pm–7:00 pm PST
Monterey Contra Dance
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first Sundays and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! First Sundays: Lessons at 3:40 PM; dance from 4–7 PM Third Saturdays: Lessons at 6:40; dance from 7–10 PM. ​Prices: $15-$30, sliding scale, general admission […]
Free – $30

Monday, August 3, 2026

• August 3, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:40 pm

  Chicago Contra Dance


August 3 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 […]

• August 3, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance

August 3 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
• August 3, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Knoxville Monday Night Contra

August 3 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
• August 3, 2026 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance
August 3 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
• August 3, 2026 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Louisville Contra Dance

August 3 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, August 4, 2026

No events on this day.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

• August 5, 2026 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Bloomington Contra Dance

August 5 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
• August 5, 2026 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Weekly Austin Contra Dance

August 5 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
• August 5, 2026 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance

August 5 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
• August 5, 2026 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance

August 5 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, August 6, 2026

No events on this day.

Friday, August 7, 2026

• August 7, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Orlando Contra Dance

August 7 at 7:00 pm–10:30 pm EST
Orlando Contra Dance
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! We usually dance on the first and third Friday of the month. Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check […]
Free – $15
• August 7, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

  Friday Contra Dance, Nashville TN

August 7 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
• August 7, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

  Seacoast Contra Dance

August 7 at 7:30 pm–10:30 pm EST
Seacoast Contra Dance
Join us for music, movement, and community at First Fridays at Seacoast Contra! Schedule 7:30 PM – Newcomer Lesson 8:00–10:30 PM – Dancing All dances are taught. No partner or experience needed. Admission Adults: Sliding Scale $12–$20 Students: $10 Families: $20 Children under 12: Free Dance First, Pay Never! If money’s tight, you can dance […]
$10 – $20
• August 7, 2026 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo, Maryland

August 7 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 8, 2026

• August 8, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City

August 8 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm CDT
Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City
Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!
$15
• August 8, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  CDK Contra & Square Dance

August 8 at 7:00 pm–10:30 pm EST
CDK Contra & Square Dance
Contra & Square Dance - Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm Suggested donation $5-$20
$5 – $20
• August 8, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Portland Country Dance Community 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance

August 8 at 7:00 pm–10:30 pm PST
Portland Country Dance Community 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance
7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson 7:30 pm dancing starts 10:30 dancing ends Sliding scale $6-$20. Some dancers head to a pub for "afters"—all are welcome! For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar.
$6 – $20
• August 8, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Second Saturday Contra

August 8 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm MST
Second Saturday Contra
Join us for our Second 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 changes in dance schedule or location.  Pay what you can afford: $10 to $25 per person.
$10 – $25
• August 8, 2026 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center

August 8 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