Join the Kyle Athayde Dance Party at one of the largest festivals in Contra Costa County! The Dance Party plays at 11:30am on the Bank Stage (3583 Mt. Diablo Blvd.) with two sets of jazz, pop and RnB. Admission is free; for more information on food and drink vendors, logistics and more, visit the Art and Wine Festival website here.

Get your dancing shoes on - the Kyle Athayde Dance Party will be performing original music and classic swing standards in conjunction with Cat’s Corner Swing Dance on August 12th, beginning at 9pm! General admission is $15, which includes the 9pm lesson portion; more ticketing info can be found at the Cat’s Corner website. Cat’s Corner Swing Dance is located at Broadway Studios (435 Broadway St, San Francisco, CA 94133)

The Kyle Athayde Dance Party is performing at the Supernova Gaming Festival in Baltimore, MD! While the band will be performing intermittently throughout the day, the official performance starts at 7pm EST. Please visit Supernova’s website and social media for more information.

The Dance Party will be performing 2 sets at the Lafayette Library, featuring a mix of brand new and classic originals and arrangements of all styles. No tickets required, suggested donation at the door. This is event is sponsored by the Generations in Jazz Foundation (More information here)

The Dance Party is taking the outreach program to Washington State, with a performance alongside Decatur High School in Federal Way, WA! Students play at 6:30PM, and the Dance Party takes the stage after a brief intermission.

Don’t let the title fool you - this show is fun for audiences of all ages! The Dance Party will present an afternoon of original compositions and arrangements of familiar children’s songs, taking the audience on an adventure of learning about big band music! More information available here

The Dance Party will be presenting a joint concert with the University of Scranton Jazz Band. After the UofS Jazz Band plays their set, the Dance Party will perform a set of originals and arrangements, culminating with a piece featuring both ensembles! No ticket required.

The Kyle Athayde Dance Party presents a one-of-a-kind children’s jazz concert that offers something for everyone. Built around imaginative, jazz-infused arrangements of beloved children’s songs like “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” “The Wheels on the Bus,” and “Five Speckled Frogs,” the show is a celebration of music that is fun and accessible for all audiences. Through thoughtful programming, Kyle strikes a rare balance—creating music that delights young audiences, educates newcomers to jazz, and satisfies even the most seasoned listener. Each tune turns familiar melodies into vibrant, jazz experiences that introduce kids to rhythm, improvisation, and musical storytelling. Whether you’re a toddler, a jazz-curious parent, or a lifelong music lover, this is a show where everyone walks away with joy, discovery, and a deeper appreciation for jazz.

No tickets required!

The Dance Party will be jamming in a small group format for two hours at the “Bank Stage” of the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival. It’s an outdoor event, no tickets required!

The Dance Party is celebrating the release of the Yellow Album with a concert at St. John’s on Cristopher Street! We’ll be playing all of the music from the album, featuring many of the soloists from the album! 6pm start time, no tickets required!

The Dance Party is releasing our Yellow Album, full of Afro-Cuban music, and we’re playing a concert at the Lafayette Library to celebrate! Come for a 7pm Q&A with Kyle, and enjoy the music from the album played live at 7:30! Suggested donations at the door.

The Dance Party is doing a week of teaching at CSA, including a joint concert with the students on Friday night! No tickets required.

The Dance Party will be performing at the Lafayette Library in advance of their weekend recording session for the new album, consisting entirely of Afro-Cuban Music! This will be the only chance to hear the recording band live, and will also serve as a fundraiser for the album, so save the date! Concert starts at 7:00pm. Suggested donation at the door.

The Dance Party returns to the city where it all started! Come see us play a set of Dance Party classics and Holiday favorites at Silvana from 7pm to 9pm! No cover charge.

The Dance Party will be performing at Christ Presbyterian Church in Terra Linda on Sunday, September 22nd, 2024. Concert starts at 5:00pm, and includes music that we’ll be recording on our next album, all Afro-Cuban compositions and arrangements!

The Dance Party will be presenting a night of music, including much of what will be on the upcoming album recording, as a fundraiser for its educational outreach program through the Generations in Jazz Foundation. Suggested donation of $20 at the door. More information about the program can be found here

The Dance Party is performing with the Concord High School Jazz Band on Friday, April 12th. This is one of our outreach concerts, for which Kyle works with the school leading up to the performance, and the students get to work directly with the Dance Party in rehearsals. No tickets required!

The Dance Party is performing with the Harvard Westlake Upper School jazz students on Saturday, March 16th. This is one of our outreach concerts, for which Kyle works with the school leading up to the performance, and the students get to work directly with the Dance Party in rehearsals. No tickets required!

The Dance Party is performing with the Las Lomas High School Jazz Band on Friday, November 17th. This is one of our outreach concerts, for which Kyle works with the school leading up to the performance, and the students get to work directly with the Dance Party in rehearsals. No tickets required!

The Dance Party is playing outdoors in Lafayette, CA at the Bank of the West stage for the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival! We play from 12:30pm to 2:00pm on Saturday, September 23rd. No tickets required!

The Dance Party is doing a small group performance at Regiis Ova Lounge in Yountville! Come see the band in this intimate setting, paired with incredible food and drinks! Tickets are $25 and are available online here or in person at the door..

The Dance Party is playing at the Lafayette Library, featuring some brand new songs and a few special guests! Many of our east-coast and LA band members are in town for the Lafayette Summer Music Workshop, so it’s sure to be a great band! $20 admission at the door, $10 student discount.

The Dance Party will be presenting a set of music from our Children’s Show, as well as a set of classic originals (and a few throwbacks!). This is a free concert with no ticket required. Donations can be made on site to support the band and our outreach program through the Generations in Jazz Foundation. This fundraiser also supports local schools, which will participate in the outreach program.

The Dance Party will be performing the second set after the California Jazz Conservatory Studio Band, led by Dave Eshelman. As always, we have new and classic music to present in a diverse set of music, so don’t miss it!

Tickets available at the door or in advance here

Come see the Dance Party play a mix of songs from the new Children’s Show, arrangements featuring some out of town guests, and, of course, classic Dance Party originals! Outdoor event, so no tickets necessary!