From the central hub of Orlando nightlife in Downtown Orlando to International Drive, the city of Orlando is alive with nightly entertainment. If you're in the mood to dance the night away, but are unsure of where the best dance clubs in Orlando are that will allow you to break out your inner Dirty Dancing? Don’t worry. We’ve got your back. Here are the best places to go dancing in Orlando.
Gilt Nightclub
Gilt Nightclub hosts some of Orlando's best concerts for those who prefer rappers, hip-hop artists, and DJ performers. With TEN bars and TWO dance floors, this venue is perfect for a group of friends looking to dance the night away. After Gilt's 1.5 MILLION DOLLAR renovation, the interior is similar to establishments that you'll only find in cities like Miami, LA, NYC, Ibiza.... the list goes on.
Centrally located on Downtown Orlando's Orange Avenue, The Beachum is a downtown staple! This live music venue hosts concerts for people of ALL ages. Whether you're looking for 80s Rock, Indie music, famous DJs, or any sort of concert you can imagine, this venue hosts any kind of musical genre you can imagine. You can often find lines of people wrapped around the street waiting to see their favorite artist perform on stage.
TIER Nightclub is known for its' resident and guest DJs. Popular amongst most college students and Downtown Orlando club-goers, TIER has made a name for themselves as one of Orlando's most popular nightclubs. TIER has 10,000 square feet to dance, party, and drink the night away. For a big group of friends, we recommend having your own VIP experience roped off with your very own table and bottle service because, all too often, the bars are SLAMMED.
Walk upstairs to The Attic and you'll find yourself immersed in the PERFECT EDM experience. If you're into fog machines, heart-pounding, confetti flying, electronic dance music this is the BEST place for you and your friends. The Attic considers themselves as "uniquely intimate," but in all honesty this place is wall-to-wall PACKED. Put on your most comfortable dancing shoes and get your fist pumps ready because this venue is nothing short of a GOOD TIME.
Since opening on South Beach's Ocean Drive, Mango's Tropical Cafe has expanded to Orlando! After opening in 2015 on International Drive, Mango's is most famously known for its' entertainment, dancers, and of course, Spanish music. If you're in the mood for salsa dancing in Orlando or you just want to merengue all night, Mango's Tropical Cafe is the place to be. Its' colorful atmosphere, 55,000 square feet, and out of this world sound system is perfect for large groups, parties, or even a date night!
IBar is most popular amongst the indie, hipster, and rock n' roll crowd. If you're a 90s baby and want to rock out to all of the tunes you grew up listening to, be sure to stop in on Wednesday for their "Mac N Cheese" - Cheesy 90s Music night. With a vintage vibe and a large dance floor, Independent Bar is a great place to go dancing in Orlando without the having to worry about dress codes.
Put on your boots and slide on over to Cowboys for some good old-fashioned line dancing in Orlando! As one of Central Florida's original country music venues, you'll be dancing along to NEW and OLD school country music. After 50 years in business, Cowboys continues to hold onto its' hometown traditions.
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