Los Angeles · Updated May 2026
Where to Two-Step in LA
The Los Angeles country dance scene from Austin dancers - the bars that actually have a floor, the line dance parties worth the cross-town drive, and the part travel guides miss: LA's scene is real but spread across neighborhoods, so you follow Instagram, not Yelp.
The best places to two-step in Los Angeles are Cowboy's Palace Saloon in the San Fernando Valley (the closest thing to Austin-style with lessons + social), Sassafras Saloon in Hollywood on Saturday nights for live country, Grand Ole Echo in Echo Park on Sundays for the country-rock Laurel Canyon sound, and Bigfoot Lodge on Tuesdays.
The LA scene is spread across many neighborhoods rather than concentrated in one area, so the calendar lives on Instagram. Follow @thehonkytonkhunnies - they track where LA's two-step community is dancing each week, and most other LA two-steppers follow them. For the annual destination event, Stagecoach Festival in Indio (April 24-26, 2026) is what every LA country fan plans the spring around.
LA two-step at a glance
Eight venues and recurring parties that anchor the LA country dance calendar.
| Venue / Party | Best Night | Neighborhood | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboy's Palace Saloon | Most nights | San Fernando Valley | Lessons + Austin-style |
| Sassafras Saloon | Saturdays | Hollywood | Live country, dance floor |
| Grand Ole Echo | Sundays | Echo Park | Country-rock outdoor |
| Bigfoot Lodge | Tuesdays | Atwater Village area | Live music, themed dive |
| Club Tee Gee | Tuesdays | Atwater Village | Classic dive, live music |
| Stud Country LA | Monthly | Rotating | Line dance + two-step party |
| Desert 5 LA | Various | LA | All line dancing |
| Rusty's Rhythm Club | Various | Playa del Rey | Swing dance crossover |
The partner-dance spots (where to actually two-step)
If you want the closest experience to dancing at a Sagebrush or a Donn's Depot, these are the LA venues that prioritize partner dancing over scene.
Cowboy's Palace Saloon
The closest thing in Los Angeles to a real Austin-style honky-tonk dance bar. Cowboy's Palace runs line dancing, cha-cha, two-step, and country swing with lessons before the social most nights. The crowd is mixed-age, the floor is real, and the regulars are welcoming - this is where LA's actual partner-dance community is most reliably found.
San Fernando Valley location means it is a drive from most LA neighborhoods but worth it. The vibe is closest to ATX of anywhere in LA.
Sassafras Saloon
One of the most striking rooms in the LA country scene - the stage is 10 feet up in the air, which is the kind of architectural decision that makes a venue immediately recognizable. Saturday nights bring the best country acts: Dominique and the Diamonds, Stacy Antonel, Grey Delisle, and similar LA country talent. The floor is decent-sized for Hollywood standards and the crowd is there for the music.
Hollywood location means tourists and locals both, but the music programming keeps it dance-credible.
Grand Ole Echo
The Sunday move. Grand Ole Echo is a long-running outdoor country and country-rock series at The Echo and Echoplex - it leans into the Laurel Canyon sound and the wider LA country-rock tradition. Sundays bring multiple acts, an outdoor patio, and a crowd that mixes serious dancers with music fans. Pricing is approachable. The vibe is one of the most beloved LA country traditions.
The live music venues (Tuesday nights)
A pair of LA dive bars that anchor Tuesday country dancing.
Bigfoot Lodge
"Sasquatch National Forest" themed dive bar with live music on Tuesday nights. The kind of place LA does well - kitsch wrapped around a genuine community. The floor is small, the bands are real country, and the regulars include dancers who have been coming for years.
Club Tee Gee
An unpretentious classic dive bar with live music on Tuesdays. The Atwater Village location makes it an East LA option that pairs with Grand Ole Echo on Sundays for a non-Hollywood country dance circuit. Follow @clubteegee for current lineups.
The line dance + pop-up parties
LA's line dance and queer country scene is enormous - bigger than its two-step scene. If you cross-train or want a different style of country dancing, these are essential.
Stud Country LA
Stud Country started in LA and has become one of the most influential queer country dance parties in the country - now with NYC pop-ups too. Mostly line-dance focused with occasional two-step events. The crowd is celebratory, queer-led, dance-serious, and welcoming to all. Tickets often sell out.
Desert 5 LA
Vibey venue, all line dancing. The LA counterpart to the better-known Brooklyn location. Worth knowing about if line dance is your thing - not a partner-dance venue.
Rusty's Rhythm Club
Swing dance rather than two-step, but included for traveling dancers who cross-train. Long-running LA swing institution.
Festivals near LA worth knowing
The country and Americana festivals that LA-area dancers plan their spring and summer around. Most of these have dance floors, lessons, or dance-friendly bands.
Stagecoach Festival
One of the biggest country music festivals in the world, held at the same venue as Coachella. 2026 headliners are Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, and Post Malone, plus Diplo's HonkyTonk featuring daily line dancing and DJ sets. This is the destination event of the LA country calendar.
Diplo's HonkyTonk at Stagecoach
The dance-focused sub-festival inside Stagecoach. Diplo curates a dance programming track with daily line dancing and DJ sets each night - this is where the festival dancers concentrate. 2026 lineup includes Disko Cowboy, Flying Mojito Bros, ADHD, and Country Night.
Boots in the Park
Two parallel Boots in the Park festivals run on the same day in 2026: Bakersfield (Jon Pardi, Scotty McCreery) and San Diego (Miranda Lambert, Jordan Davis). Smaller scale than Stagecoach but more accessible day-trips.
Country Thunder Arizona
Drivable from LA. 2026 lineup includes Gavin Adcock, Lainey Wilson, Zach Top, and Brooks and Dunn. The desert country festival scene runs heavily through the Phoenix area.
LA two-step questions
Where can I two-step in Los Angeles?
The best places to two-step in Los Angeles are Cowboy's Palace Saloon in the San Fernando Valley (the closest thing to Austin-style two-step), Sassafras Saloon in Hollywood on Saturday nights, Grand Ole Echo in Echo Park on Sundays for the country-rock Laurel Canyon sound, Bigfoot Lodge on Tuesdays, and Club Tee Gee in Atwater Village on Tuesdays. Follow @thehonkytonkhunnies on Instagram - they post where the LA two-step community is dancing each week.
What is the best country dance bar in LA?
Cowboy's Palace Saloon in the San Fernando Valley is the best country dance bar in Los Angeles for partner dancing - it runs line dancing, cha-cha, two-step, and country swing in a real dance-bar atmosphere with lessons before the social. Sassafras Saloon in Hollywood is the best LA country venue for live music with dancing. Grand Ole Echo is the best Sunday option.
Where can I learn to two-step in Los Angeles?
Cowboy's Palace Saloon offers lessons before the social dance most nights. Stud Country runs occasional lessons at their pop-up parties - follow @studcountry on Instagram for dates. For year-round video instruction in honky-tonk two-step that translates to LA's dance floors, Honky-Tonk Dance School offers on-demand online courses.
Where can I see live country music in LA?
The best live country music venues in Los Angeles are Sassafras Saloon in Hollywood (Saturday country acts like Dominique and the Diamonds), Grand Ole Echo in Echo Park (Sundays, country-rock and Laurel Canyon sound), Bigfoot Lodge (Tuesdays, live music in a Sasquatch-themed dive), and Club Tee Gee in Atwater Village (Tuesdays, classic dive with live country).
Is there a country dance scene in LA?
Yes - LA has a strong country-rock and line-dance crossover scene with a passionate two-step contingent. The scene is spread across many neighborhoods (Hollywood, Echo Park, Atwater Village, San Fernando Valley) rather than concentrated in one area. The Honky Tonk Hunnies Instagram account (@thehonkytonkhunnies) is the central calendar most LA dancers follow.
What is Stagecoach Festival?
Stagecoach Country Music Festival is one of the largest country music festivals in the world, held annually at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California (the same venue as Coachella) over three days in late April. The 2026 festival is April 24-26 with headliners Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, and Post Malone, plus Diplo's HonkyTonk featuring daily line dancing and DJ sets.
Who are the Honky Tonk Hunnies?
The Honky Tonk Hunnies are a group of LA-based two-steppers who run an Instagram account (@thehonkytonkhunnies) tracking where the LA country dance community is dancing each week. Most active LA two-steppers follow them. The account is the de facto event calendar for the LA scene.
Do I need a partner to two-step in LA?
No - the LA country dance scene is welcoming to solo dancers. Cowboy's Palace rotates partners during lessons. Sassafras, Grand Ole Echo, and the line-dance parties (Stud Country, Desert 5) are partner-flexible. Follow @thehonkytonkhunnies before traveling and reach out - the LA dancers regularly welcome visitors.
Going to Austin next?
Austin has live two-step dancing every single night of the week. We run free and low-cost group lessons several nights a week at Sagebrush and Donn's Depot - no partner needed, no experience required.
Learn before your LA trip
Walk into Cowboy's Palace or Sassafras with the basics already in your body. Honky-Tonk Dance School offers on-demand video courses in Austin honky-tonk two-step that translate to any country dance floor in America.