Downtown Houston · Live Music · Dancing · Nightlife
Live salsa every Friday night inside the Historic Magnolia Ballroom downtown. Live 80s Music and Live Country & Western Music — Coming Soon.
Every Week at Magnolia Live
Live Every Friday.
Doors at 9 PM with a free salsa lesson 9–10 PM — no cover before 10 PM. Music till 2 AM. 21+ with valid ID. $20 presale · $25 at the door.
The Magnolia Salsa Society
Salsa · Bachata · Merengue
Orquesta Salmerum is a premier 12-piece Houston Latin orchestra performing authentic, 100% live salsa, merengue, and bachata. Since 2001, they've energized audiences with world-class musicianship and no backing tracks or prerecorded sequences.
Featured Band
Salmerum — live every Friday.
Free Salsa Lessons with SalsaEddy
Friday, July 31 • 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
SalsaEddy is one of Houston's most recognized salsa instructors, DJs, and Latin music producers. Known for his energetic teaching style and passion for social dancing, he has helped thousands of dancers—from complete beginners to experienced performers—build confidence on the dance floor.
Join SalsaEddy at Magnolia Live on Friday, July 31, from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM for a fun, welcoming salsa lesson before the night's live music and dancing begin. Whether it's your first lesson or your hundredth, you'll be ready to hit the dance floor.
Get Your Presale Tickets
Buy ahead for $20 and walk right in. Tickets are $25 at the door — when we don't sell out first.
$20 presale, securely processed by Stripe. A receipt and entry confirmation are emailed to you instantly.
Priority Entry Policy
Priority Entry for Presale Ticket Holders
To provide the best possible experience for our guests, Magnolia Live offers Priority Entry for all presale ticket holders.
How It Works
- 1Guests with presale tickets will enter through the Priority Entry line.
- 2Guests without a presale ticket will enter through the General Admission line.
- 3If the venue reaches capacity, Priority Entry guests will be admitted first as space becomes available.
- 4General Admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to venue capacity.
Free Salsa Lessons (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Complimentary salsa lessons begin at 9:00 PM, and many guests arrive early to participate. Because attendance can increase quickly, we strongly recommend purchasing your ticket in advance and arriving early.
Plan Ahead
Priority Entry tickets are available in limited quantities and may sell out before the event. Purchasing your ticket in advance is the best way to enjoy a faster entry experience and receive priority access if the venue reaches capacity.
The Magnolia Live Experience
A historic room, a serious sound system, and a crowd that comes to dance.
Live Music
A stage, professional production, and a different sound every night of the week. This is live music the way downtown used to do it.
Full Service Bar
Craft cocktails, cold beer, wine, and zero-proof options. Two bars keep the lines short so you spend more time on the floor.
Room to Dance
An open dance floor under a historic ceiling, club-grade sound and lighting, and the best energy in downtown Houston.
Our Mission
Built for Dancers. Made for Music Lovers.
Magnolia Live is downtown Houston's home for live music and social dancing. Our goal is simple: fill the dance floor with great people enjoying great music.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Building
More Than a Century of Houston History
Magnolia Live makes its home inside one of downtown Houston's most storied buildings — the historic Magnolia Brewery, founded as the Houston Ice & Brewing Company in 1892. From its days as one of the city's largest companies on the banks of Buffalo Bayou to the landmark it is today, this historic building has always been where Houston gathered.