Latin Clubs in NYC: Reggaeton, Salsa and Bachata Nights
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The best-known Latin club in New York is the Copacabana, at 625 W 51st St in Hell's Kitchen since 2022, with salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton and dembow. For reggaeton, add NEXO in the Garment District and The DL on the Lower East Side; for salsa and Caribbean nights, SOB's in Hudson Square; in Queens, Code Astoria.
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| Club | Area | Music | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copacabana | Hell's Kitchen | Salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, dembow | Event nights; reggaeton on Saturdays |
| NEXO | Garment District | Reggaeton and dembow; Afrobeats and amapiano downstairs | Saturdays (listed) |
| The DL | Lower East Side | Reggaeton; open format on the rooftop | Fri–Sat |
| SOB's | Hudson Square | Salsa, Latin, Caribbean, Brazilian | Club nights from 11pm |
| Out of Ordinary | Flatiron | Latin and reggaeton | Latin & Reggaeton Fridays |
| Musica | Hell's Kitchen | Latin on the lower floor | Saturdays |
| Somewhere Nowhere | Chelsea | Latin house (Loco Carnaval) | Sundays (listed) |
| Code Astoria | Astoria, Queens | Latin, hip-hop, top 40 | Fri–Sun, some Thursdays |
| Amazura | Jamaica, Queens | Latin and Caribbean events | Select dates |
Copacabana: is it still open?
Yes. The Copacabana, New York's most famous Latin club name, has been at 625 W 51st St since February 2022. It plays salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton and dembow on event nights, with reggaeton on Saturdays from 10pm to 4am according to event listings, and Resident Advisor listed its 'Copacabana Immersive Experience' on Saturdays in April and August 2026. The door asks for a physical ID and says 'dress to impress'. One warning: an old Copacabana web address now redirects to an unrelated store, so don't buy through it.
Reggaeton in Manhattan: NEXO, The DL and Out of Ordinary
NEXO, on the 9th floor of 29 W 36th St, splits its Saturday in two: reggaeton and dembow upstairs, Afrobeats and amapiano on the floor below. It is listed with event dates into December 2026. The DL, at 95 Delancey St, has three floors and a retractable roof, with reggaeton on Friday and Saturday and open format on the rooftop; its door is one of the strictest we found. Out of Ordinary in Flatiron ran Latin & Reggaeton Fridays this fall.
Salsa and Caribbean: SOB's
SOB's, at 204 Varick St, has been a home for Latin, Caribbean, Brazilian and African music for about 40 years. Its club nights start at 11pm and include salsa, Caribbean Saturdays and Desi Saturdays.
Musica and Somewhere Nowhere
Musica, the three-floor Hell's Kitchen superclub, puts Latin, R&B and hip-hop on its lower floor while the upper floors book house and techno; it hosted a Colombian Independence Day party in July 2026. On Sundays, Somewhere Nowhere's Loco Carnaval brings Latin house to its 38th-floor rooftop. Nublu in Alphabet City runs Latin Wednesdays.
Queens and the Bronx
In Astoria, Code Astoria plays Latin, hip-hop and top 40 from Friday to Sunday. Amazura, an event hall in Jamaica, hosts Latin and Caribbean nights run by promoters on select dates. In the Bronx, Salsa Con Fuego on Cedar Ave mixes Latin concerts with salsa, bachata and dembow nights. For Latin queer nights, Hombres Lounge in Jackson Heights has DJs and go-go dancers.
What happened to La Boom
La Boom, on Northern Blvd in Woodside, Queens, is closed. Its last listed show was on Aug 8, 2025, its cabaret license is inactive and the building has been listed for sale. A nightlife guide warns that tickets for La Boom dates in November 2026 are being resold online: they are not real.
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What are the best Latin clubs in NYC?
Copacabana in Hell's Kitchen, NEXO in the Garment District, The DL on the Lower East Side and SOB's in Hudson Square in Manhattan; Code Astoria in Queens.
Is the Copacabana in New York still open?
Yes. The Copacabana has been at 625 W 51st St in Hell's Kitchen since February 2022 and had dated events through 2026, with reggaeton on Saturdays.
Where can I dance reggaeton in Manhattan?
Copacabana on Saturdays, NEXO on Saturdays, The DL on Friday and Saturday, and Out of Ordinary's Latin & Reggaeton Fridays.
Is La Boom in Queens open?
No. La Boom's last listed show was on Aug 8, 2025, its cabaret license is inactive and the building is for sale. Tickets for 2026 dates there are not real.
Where can I dance salsa in NYC?
SOB's in Hudson Square runs salsa among its Latin and Caribbean club nights, and Copacabana plays salsa, bachata and merengue. In the Bronx, Salsa Con Fuego holds salsa nights.
Are there Latin clubs in Queens?
Yes: Code Astoria in Astoria (Latin, hip-hop and top 40, Friday to Sunday), Amazura in Jamaica for Latin and Caribbean events, and Hombres Lounge in Jackson Heights for Latin queer nights.
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