City Dance 2026

CityDance San José is an annual series of summer evenings featuring open-air dancing, socializing, music, and fun activities in the Circle of Palms in front of the San José Museum of Art. With professional dance instruction, live bands, DJs, and an outdoor cash bar, come and learn something new, tune your moves, or just show off dancing under the stars. 

CityDance San José is presented by the San José Office of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the San José Museum of Art, El Cafecito by Mezcal Restaurant, Valley Transportation Authority, with marketing support from the San José Downtown Association. CityDance and the Museum are open to the public and free—everyone is welcome! 

Join us this year for CityDance San José at the Circle of Palms once a month from 6–9pm:

CityDance San José: Salsa

Thursday, July 23, 2026
6–9pm · Free

Featuring live music by Carlitos Medrano y Sabor de mi Cuba with dance instruction by Sandy & John from Mambo Groovin' Latin Dance Theater.

CityDance San José: Country Line Dancing

Thursday, August 27, 2026
6–9pm · Free

CityDance San José: Afrobeat

Thursday, September 24, 2026
6–9pm · Free