Muevete Events, Oxford

¡Muévete! @ The Oxford Retreat
2026-06-03 19:30 - 23:59, 2026-05-27 19:30 - 23:59, 2026-05-20 19:30 - 23:59, 2026-05-13 19:30 - 23:59, 2026-05-06 19:30 - 23:59, 2026-04-29 19:30 - 23:59, 2026-04-22 19:30 - 23:59, 2026-04-15 19:30 - 23:59 UTC and 12 more dates | The Oxford Retreat, Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2EW, United Kingdom

La Rumba IV Festival
2026-05-16 12:00 - 2026-05-17 01:00 | James Street Tavern, James Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1EU, United Kingdom
La Rumba IV is coming your way!
We have so much fun running this festival that we just had to bring you a FOURTH edition of the wildly popular La Rumba event.
On 16th May, we’ll celebrate Latin music and dance with a day long festival incorporating 6 hours of live bands and 3 hours of introductory dance classes.
Doors open at 12pm*, with the music starting at 1pm*, interspersed with dance lessons at a complete beginner level that anyone can try.
Full line-up to follow! EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE at £12 UNTIL LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT!
Tickets £14 in advance / £16 on the door.
Children under 12 go free, 12-18 years old half price.
It’s helpful for us to know in advance if you’re bringing someone under 18 with you, but if you don’t get their ticket in advance, we would still welcome them on the day and their ticket can be paid (if appropriate) on the door! Those underage will need to leave the venue once the final band has finished, due to licensing restrictions.
(OUSS and student discount applies on the door, and for tickets bought at ¡Muevete! Salsa and Bachata on Wednesday nights)

Muevete events are inclusive events. If you feel unable to access the event for financial reasons, please get in touch.
*please keep an eye on this page as timings may change before the event!

Oxford Salsa & Bachata Ball
2026-05-09 13:00 - 2026-05-10 03:00 | Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BX, United Kingdom
Oxford Salsa Ball 2026 – Tickets On Sale This NOW! 🎉💃
Get ready for OUSS’ most epic night of the year! Early bird tickets for the Oxford Salsa & Bachata Ball go on sale this Wednesday. 🎟️ Be quick—these discounted tickets are limited! (OUSS members can use the 4-character code on the back of their membership discount for a £5 discount.)
We’re keeping the lineup under wraps until after Christmas, so prepare for an unforgettable surprise. 🌟
Are you part of a student team? Interested in performing at the ball? Drop us a message on Instagram or email us to get involved.
Let the countdown begin! ⏳✨
Stay tuned for updates, and see you on the dance floor!

BiblioSalsa @ The Westgate Library
2026-02-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Westgate Library, 228 The Westgate, Queens Street, Oxford, Oxford, OX1 1PE, United Kingdom
We’ve launched a brand new matinée Salsa party at the Westgate Library. Next edition 8th February 2026.
Starting with a salsa class at 5pm with multiple levels from the ¡Muévete! team, and completely friendly for beginners. We’ll then dance until 9pm to a mix of salsa (70%), Bachata and Kizomba (30%) from DJs Julian Summers and Gwyneth Anne.
Entrance £8 (or £6 for OUSS members).
Pay on the door.
Important things to note:

This is an alcohol-free event. Water is available but please bring your own bottle.
Toilets are found on the 1st floor. Please leave them clean and tidy.
The library itself is not open on Sundays but you can enter through the main library door at the entrance to the Westgate, tell security that you’re here for Salsa and they’ll send you up
Parking is available in the Westgate centre itself
Beware Oxford’s new congestion charge, in operation 7am-7pm

Muevete events are inclusive events. If you feel unable to access the event for financial reasons, please get in touch.

¡Muévete! @ The Oxford Retreat
2025-12-17 19:30 - 23:59, 2025-12-10 19:30 - 23:59, 2025-12-03 19:30 - 23:59, 2025-11-26 19:30 - 23:59 | The Oxford Retreat, Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2EW, United Kingdom
Hey Salser@s/Bachater@s!
¡Muévete! Wednesday evenings at The Oxford Retreat!
– Improver and beginner classes start at 7.30pm, please be prompt!
– Social dancing runs until midnight
The Oxford Retreat are fully open on Wednesday evenings, so please do join us for a drink and chat before or after the social or even check out their kitchen!!
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On Wednesday we have a 2 levels of salsa classes as usual starting at 19.30. Everyone’s welcome. You don’t need a partner and the dress code is just casual evening wear.
Beginners: learn the basics of timing and movement, as well as some fundamental salsa moves! (we recommend 6 weeks at this level before moving up).
Improvers/intermediate: This class is suitable for improver-level dancers onwards and will teach you turn patterns with a strong focus on great technique and connection. We love teaching you the tricks for keeping your dancing controlled and getting you ready for busy dance floors!
**Party:**
From 20.30 the party will be kicking off! Then our fab DJs, Julian and Gwyneth, will be playing the best Salsa and Bachata tunes.
Approximately once a month, because our fab team needs a break sometimes, the night will be taken over by Sergio Fernandez who will teach a improver level *BACHATA* lesson and then DJ for us (50/50 salsa and bachata from 9pm, with a dash of kizomba).
The whole evening is only £6 (or £4 OUSS members).
See you there!
[[Venue is wheelchair accessible but function room is not. Toilets are also on ground level but not disabled toilets. Seating is available. Not currently equipped with hearing loop capabilities. Is typically very crowded]]

BiblioSalsa @ The Westgate Library
2025-12-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Westgate Library, 228 The Westgate, Queens Street, Oxford, Oxford, OX1 1PE, United Kingdom
Celebrate the end of 2025 with the ¡Muévete! team!
We’re launching a brand new matinée Salsa party at the Westgate Library, starting on the 7th December.
Starting with a salsa class at 5pm with multiple levels from the ¡Muévete! team, and completely friendly for beginners. We’ll then dance until 9pm to a mix of salsa (70%), Bachata and Kizomba (30%) from DJs Julian Summers and Gwyneth Anne.
Entrance £8 (or £6 for OUSS members).
Important things to note:

This is an alcohol-free event. Water is available but please bring your own bottle.
Toilets are found on the 1st floor. Please leave them clean and tidy.
The library itself is not open on Sundays but you can enter through the main library door at the entrance to the Westgate, tell security that you’re here for Salsa and they’ll send you up
Parking is available in the Westgate centre itself
Beware Oxford’s new congestion charge, in operation 7am-7pm

You can buy your ticket in advance below! We’e even added a discount if you book before Monday 24th November, and OUSS codes can be used online too!

Muevete events are inclusive events. If you feel unable to access the event for financial reasons, please get in touch.

Ran Kan Kan @ Cowley Workers' Social Club
2025-12-06 19:30 - 23:00 | Cowley Workers’ Social Club, Between Towns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 3LZ, United Kingdom
Ran Kan Kan are back! (after a 6-month break) with an evening of live music from the golden years of Cuban big bands, playing funky mambos, son montuno and rumba, for you to dance to.
The evening kicks off with a dance class, led by the charismatic Ariel Rios, to get you in the mood to shake your stuff, Cuban-style.
Cowley Workers’ Social Club will groove to music and rhythms from the era of Buena Vista Social Club, Tito Puente and other salsa giants, brought to you by Ran Kan Kan, Oxford’s 20-piece Cubanista big band. Lead singers Karla Pena, Melisa Akdogan and Diego Villalobos are supported by virtuoso brass and woodwind, funky violin and complex and syncopated Latin rhythms from a 6-piece rhythm section.
Ariel Rios will DJ between sets and through to midnight.
Be warned – you will want to dance.
Running order (all approx)
Doors open 7:30pm
8pm – Cuban dance class – Ariel Rios
Ran Kan Kan will play two sets, from around 9pm and 10:30pm respectively
Cheaper Early Bird tickets will be available until two weeks before the show (Saturday 22nd November) so get yours today!
TICKETS

Mambo Panthers @ James Street Tavern
2025-11-29 20:00 - 23:00 | James Street Tavern, James Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1EU, United Kingdom
Live Latin and other wordly grooves in the heart of Cowley! Join Mambo Panthers for a high-energy set ofson, cumbia, swing and Caribbean dance-floor hits — perfect for dancers and anyone who loves a good party. Free entry / family-friendly vibes / great drinks. See you on the dancefloor!
James Street Tavern is open all day for food and drink. Music starts soon after 8pm.
This event is FREE!
