Sunday, August 23, 2026

• August 23, 2026 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

  4th Sunday Monthly Albuquerque, NM Contra Dance

August 23 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
• August 23, 2026 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

  Hayward CA Contra
August 23 at 4:00 pm–7:00 pm PDT
Hayward CA Contra
Hayward Contra presents contra dancing on 2nd & 4th Sunday afternoons, 4pm-7pm in Hayward (SF Bay Area).  Check the website for details, including how to find carpools or arrange for a pickup from BART (advanced registration).
$15 – $20

Monday, August 24, 2026

• August 24, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:40 pm

  Chicago Contra Dance


August 24 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 24, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance

August 24 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 24, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Knoxville Monday Night Contra

August 24 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 24, 2026 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance
August 24 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 24, 2026 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Louisville Contra Dance

August 24 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 25, 2026

• August 25, 2026 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Park Avenue Contra (Swarthmore PA)

August 25 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, August 26, 2026

• August 26, 2026 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Bloomington Contra Dance

August 26 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 26, 2026 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Weekly Austin Contra Dance

August 26 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 26, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

  Berkeley Contra or English Dance
August 26 at 7:30 pm–10:30 pm PST
Berkeley Contra or English Dance
BACDS presents a dance every Wednesday (contra on 1st/3rd/5th Wed 8pm-10:30pm; English on 2nd/4th Wed 7:45pm-10pm) at Christ Church East Bay, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley. Both series include an introductory lesson about 15-20 minutes before the dance start time.
$6 – $25
• August 26, 2026 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  San Francisco Contra Dance

August 26 at 8:00 pm–10:30 pm PDT
San Francisco Contra Dance
2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! Role names: The role names usually used at this series are "Larks" and "Robins." Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 Check our website for details. $25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can.
$6 – $25
• August 26, 2026 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance

August 26 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 27, 2026

No events on this day.

Friday, August 28, 2026

• August 28, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Phoenix 4th Friday Contra Dance

August 28 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm MST
Phoenix 4th Friday Contra Dance
Join us for our Fourth Friday 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 28, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

  Milford NH Contra Dance

August 28 at 7:00 pm–9:30 pm EDT
Milford NH Contra Dance
The Milford contra dance happens every 4th Friday, unless the 4th Friday happens on Thanksgiving weekend or a Christmas weekend. Music is provided by a large 15+ member band, which allows anyone to sit in for just a single dance or the whole evening. Callers are usually local callers. The dance is usually large, with […]
Free – $12
• August 28, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

  Tally Contra Dance

August 28 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
• August 28, 2026 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo, Maryland

August 28 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 29, 2026

• August 29, 2026 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

  Tucson Contra Dance

August 29 at 6:30 pm–10:00 pm MST
Tucson Contra Dance
Join us for our fifth 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 29, 2026 6:30 pm

  Annapolis Contra Dance: delightful live music, excellent callers and friendly community

August 29 at 6:30 pm EST
Annapolis Contra Dance: delightful live music, excellent callers and friendly community
Join us for a lively evening of contra dancing on 5th Saturdays. Intro lesson at 6:30; dance at 7:00-9:30. No experience or partner required. Pre-registration is not required, but please email [email protected] to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post-dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated! Face masks are optional. […]
$5 – $15
• August 29, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Portland Country Dance Community 5th Saturdays Open Mike/Open Band Contra Dance

August 29 at 7:00 pm–10:30 pm PDT
Portland Country Dance Community 5th Saturdays Open Mike/Open Band Contra Dance
Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall. Two local musicians will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans. A local caller will lead the callers' Open Mike. You can contact them in advance or show up and sign up for a […]
$6 – $20
• August 29, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Syracuse Country Dancers Contra Dance

August 29 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm EDT
Syracuse Country Dancers Contra Dance
Contra dancing every 1st and 3rd Saturday.
$5 – $15
• August 29, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Santa Fe Contra Dance


August 29 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 29, 2026 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center

August 29 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