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The Alchemy Social

SATURDAY 29th NOVEMBER 2025
Carnival Hall, Basingstoke

Join your hosts Marchant & Davina and all your Alchemy friends for an unforgettable salsa evening.

 

This popular event has been described as a social dancer’s oasis, offering:


  • The perfect dance floor


  • A state-of-the-art sound system


  • The best DJs in the salsa scene


  • An exceptionally friendly vibe


Making his Alchemy debut, guest DJ Tony Crossbody joins resident DJ Davina. Tony is making huge waves on the UK salsa scene for his artistry behind the decks — balancing sophistication, groove and fire in a way that discerning social dancers deeply appreciate.

 

This event draws dedicated dancers from all over the UK – don’t miss out!

SCHEDULE

8-9pm

Salsa On2 Classes for all levels with Marchant, Davina, and the Alchemy team. A special taster class is for absolute beginners.

 

9pm - 1am

Salsa Social with DJ Davina & Guest DJs bringing you the hottest salsa tracks: mambo, salsa dura, guaguancó, Latin jazz, romántica, and cha cha.

VENUE:

Carnival Hall, Council Road Basingstoke RG21 3DH

 

Our much-loved venue, Carnival Hall, boasts a stunning wall-to-wall sprung wooden floor—perfect for dancing—and the added convenience of free parking. Ideally located, it’s just a short walk from Basingstoke town centre.

ENTRY:

£15 on the door

£10 Alchemy Members (Academy and online members who pay monthly membership)

We accept cash, card and contactless payment.

PARKING:

Free car park and on-road

BAR:

There is no bar. We provide free water all night and limited soft drinks. You are also welcome to bring your own drinks, however we respectfully request that alcohol is consumed sensibly.

DRESS CODE:

Bring the Glam ... Saturday Smart

TRAVEL:

HOTELS: 

FOOD:

Driving, it is easily accessed from several major routes including M3 (Junction 6), M4, A33, A303. 

To give people travelling an idea of distance... London (M3) 45 minutes, Oxford (south) 50 minutes, Portsmouth 50 minutes, Reading 25 minutes, Southampton 35 minutes, Winchester 20 minutes. Map below.
Basingstoke train station is approx 15 minute walk through the town centre. It is on the South West Trains direct line from London Waterloo - Bournemouth/Poole

Premier Inn (Town Centre) – 3-minute walk from Carnival Hall

Red Lion Hotel – 10-minute walk, in Basingstoke town centre

The high street and Festival Place Shopping centre with many eateries are a 5-10 minute walk from Carnival Hall. 

www.festivalplace.co.uk/dining

Adults age 18+ only

FUTURE DATES

2026

28th March

3rd October

12th December

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