SWING DANCE FESTIVALS & EXCHANGES WORLDWIDE 2022-2023

DECEMBER 2022

TODAY - Thursday, Dec 1, 2022

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  Wild West Camp Festival

  December 2 - December 4 @ 9am - 9pm

  Sofiko 200 04, Greece

  Crazy and cozy camp in the middle of a Ranch. Perfect for your pre-Christmas holidays! Parties, dance workshops, great greek food and lovely apartments ,horse ...
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  Swing On The Beach - Winter Edition

  December 2 - December 4 @ 9am - 9pm

  65015 Montesilvano, Province of Pescara, Italy

  Swing on the Beach, the Italian "Swing Craze" Festival is back with the winter edition !! The longest running Swing Festival in Italy is ready for a new ...
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  Winter Swingtime

  December 2 - December 4 @ 9am - 9pm

  Lausanne, Switzerland

  A festival that feels like the community it was born in : cozy, welcoming, authentic and caring. A festival that commits to honouring and respecting swing ...

Wednesday, Dec 7, 2022

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  Blues Fever Festival

  December 8 - December 11 @ 9am - 9pm

  Vienna, Austria

  BLUES IS ALIVE AND WELL - Our vision for blues fever is to have a weekend full of social dancing, high-level classes, panel talks about blues, master classes, ...
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  Jam Factory

  December 8 - December 11 @ 9am - 9pm

  Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

  A place where you can learn the dance, the steps and then "paint those steps with your own Colors". At Jam Factory there is a constant flow of energy and ...

Thursday, Dec 8, 2022

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  European Balboa Festival

  December 9 - December 11 @ 9am - 9pm

  Toulouse, France

  One all Week-End of Balboa with top international teachers and 2 amazing bands Hot swing sextet and Tom Bernus hot quintet Amazing venue with super good wood floor
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  Balboa Christmas Shuffle

  December 9 - December 11 @ 9am - 9pm

  Wrocław, Poland

  After a long break Balboa is coming back to Wroclaw in a big style! 3 levels with great teachers. 8 hours of dance classes Two parties ... and a lot of ...
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  Swing Vibe Weekend

  December 9 - December 11 @ 9am - 9pm

  Montpellier, France

  Join us for our 1st ever edition of Swing Vibe! Prepare yourself for a cozy little festival in the heart of Montpellier, France with an international group of ...
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  Karlskrona December Swing

  December 9 - December 11 @ 9am - 9pm

  Karlskrona, Sweden

  Classes Lindy hop saturday and sunday; beginner/intermediate and intermediate/advanced)! Live music friday and saturday. Balboa taster.
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  Psxx Prague Swing Xmas

  December 9 - December 11 @ 9am - 9pm

  Prague, Czechia

  Prague Swing Xmas is back this year! After long covid break we are happy to be able to run the event in December as we used to! This edition will be different ...

Friday, Dec 9, 2022

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  Lindy Hop Weekend Workshop In London With Roser And Marcos

  December 10 - December 11 @ 9am - 9pm

  London, UK

  Enrich your Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz with Roser and Marcos, renowned international dance teachers from Barcelona. They are treating us to a full weekend of high ...

Thursday, Dec 15, 2022

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  Xmaswing With Skye, Remy & Alice

  December 16 - December 18 @ 9am - 9pm

  Augsburg, Germany

  Lindy Hop Solo Jazz Classes at the traditional XmaSwing in Augsburg.

Sunday, Dec 25, 2022

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  The Snowball

  December 26 - December 31 @ 9am - 9pm

  Stockholm, Sweden

  Join us in Stockholm, Sweden for the 18th edition of The Snowball! Dance classes in Lindy Hop, Balboa, Blues and Solo Jazz with amazing international teachers. ...

Monday, Dec 26, 2022

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  Lindy Focus Xix

  December 26 - January 1 @ 9am - 9pm

  Asheville, NC, USA

  Lindy Focus is an all-encompassing celebration of Swing, featuring many of the world's best dance instructors and the best live music on the planet. Each year ...

Tuesday, Dec 27, 2022

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  Ice Swing Holiday

  December 28 - January 1 @ 9am - 9pm

  Budapest, Hungary

  Ice Swing Holiday in the heart of Europe! Swing with us to 2023 with an unforgettable weekend! A wide range of colorful programmes will ensure your wholesome ...

JANUARY 2023

Thursday, Jan 5, 2023

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  Keep On Swingin Weekend

  January 6 - January 8 @ 9am - 9pm

  Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

  During the first weekend of 2023 Florence becomes the meeting point for every fan of swing dancing and vintage culture. The first edition of KEEP ON SWINGIN ...
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  The Battle

  January 6 - January 9 @ 9am - 9pm

  Toulouse, France

  At the crossroads of Afro-American dances, come and dive into the swing universe of The Battle Festival with classes, parties, competitions, conferences...... ...

Friday, Jan 6, 2023

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  Slow Balboa Weekend Munich

  January 7 - January 8 @ 9am - 9pm

  Munich, Germany

  We open up a new edition of "Balboa goes Slow" in a cosy atmosphere in the City of Munich. This workshop is aimed for Slow Balboa newcomers and enthusiasts who ...

Thursday, Jan 12, 2023

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  Jitterbugs Delight

  January 13 - January 15 @ 9am - 9pm

  Bern, Switzerland

  Jitterbugs Delight is a weekend to celebrate swing dancing and swing music and truly awake the Jitterbug in you. Classes in different swing dance styles, ...

Wednesday, Jan 18, 2023

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  Jumpin’ At Istanbul

  January 19 - January 22 @ 9am - 9pm

  İstanbul, Turkey

  Welcome to Jumpin At Istanbul 2023 to our first ever edition! You are all invited to the beautiful city of Istanbul on 19-20-21-22 January 2023 for a 4-day ...
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  Blue Monday Festival

  January 19 - January 22 @ 9am - 9pm

  Porto, Portugal

  On the bluest day of the year, when winter is sinking in and spring is still far away, we put on our best shoes and DANCE all weekend long!!! What about you? ...

Thursday, Jan 26, 2023

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  Breizh Blues Invasion #8

  January 27 - January 29 @ 9am - 9pm

  Rennes, France

  This winter, from January 27 to 29, we invite you to the heart of medieval city Rennes, to discover the warmth of Blues made in BZH! Breizh Blues Invasion - ...
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  Lindy Hopper’S Delight

  January 27 - January 29 @ 9am - 9pm

  Barcelona, Spain

  Lindy Hop Solo Jazz Festival in Barcelona January 27-29th, 2023 Artists: Frida Segerdahl Skye Humphries Alice Mei Remy Kouakou Kouame There will be a couples ...
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  Scandinavian Shuffle

  January 27 - January 29 @ 9am - 9pm

  Frederiksberg, Denmark

  Scandinavian Shuffle 2023 in Copenhagen - live bands, social dancing and Danish coziness at its best with parties in a fabulous old fashioned setting in the ...

Friday, Jan 27, 2023

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  Balboa Workshop With Anna-Maria & Ralf

  January 28 - January 29 @ 9am - 9pm

  Augsburg, Germany

  Balboa Training Camp with just one group of around 25 couples and a party on Saturday night.

FEBRUARY 2023

Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023

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  Winter Black Swing Festival

  February 2 - February 5 @ 9am - 9pm

  Alcoi, Alicante, Spain

  A cosy swing dance festival with big names from Lindy hop teacher scene and well know jazz bands. Come to this nice vintage city, where art deco architecture ...
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  Bal"Damn!

  February 2 - February 5 @ 9am - 9pm

  Amsterdam, Netherlands

  After 5 years Amsterdam balboa weekend is finally back in town! With a new name, new teachers and a new venue. Come and visit us, we have so much to offer. ...

Thursday, Feb 2, 2023

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  Nubalboa

  February 3 - February 5 @ 9am - 9pm

  Madrid, Spain

  Balboa weekender in Madrid

Sunday, Feb 5, 2023

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  Lindy And Balboa Cruise To The Caribbean

  February 5 - February 12 @ 9am - 9pm

  New Orleans, LA, USA

  Join us for a 7-day Lindy and Balboa Cruise aboard the Norwegian Breakaway while dancing our way to paradise! We leave from New Orleans (come in early for ...

Thursday, Feb 9, 2023

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  Down By The Riverside

  February 10 - February 12 @ 9am - 9pm

  Bilbao, Biscay, Spain

  So here we are, still shocked with this exceptional jazz ensemble we'll have on board. Amazing teachers, beautiful city, great parties, mix match ...

Wednesday, Feb 15, 2023

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  Rock That Swing Festival

  February 16 - February 20 @ 9am - 9pm

  Munich, Germany

  We are looking forward to welcoming guests from around the world to the 16th international Rock That Swing Festival in Munich from Feb 16th to 20th, 2023. For ...

Thursday, Feb 16, 2023

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  Big City Blues

  February 17 - February 19 @ 9am - 9pm

  Ghent, Belgium

  A celebration of the blues - a fool's paradise 3 nights of parties International and Ghent teachers
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  Jats Swing Festival 10th Edition

  February 17 - February 19 @ 9am - 9pm

  Brighton, UK

  International Swing Dance teachers and the best live Jazz, Three evenings of live music, top DJs, competitions performances. Two days of Lindy Hop and Solo ...

Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023

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  Winter Jump

  February 23 - February 26 @ 9am - 9pm

  Oslo, Norway

  A hot line up of international teachers, snowy streets and more than 400 happy dancers. Come join us in Oslo for the greatest adventure this winter!
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  Leapin’ Lindy

  February 23 - February 26 @ 9am - 9pm

  Bern, Switzerland

  Classes, tasters, parties, great teachers, great bands!

Thursday, Feb 23, 2023

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  Shall We Play - The Mystery Edition

  February 24 - February 26 @ 9am - 9pm

  Grenoble, France

  The event will be a crossover between Lindy Hop, Jazz Root, Hiphop and African Dance.
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  Oxford Swing Festival

  February 24 - February 26 @ 9am - 9pm

  Oxford, UK

  Oxford Swing Festival is Oxford Lindy Hoppers biggest event of the year and the perfect complement to our popular summer Oxford Lindy Exchange OSF is a weekend ...

MARCH 2023

Thursday, Mar 2, 2023

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  Backdoor To Blues X

  March 3 - March 5 @ 9am - 9pm

  Paris, France

  Lindy Blues workshop with several levels Blues partner and Lindy hop classes, tasters, two live bands parties.
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  Slow Balboa Weekend With Anni & Gasper

  March 3 - March 5 @ 9am - 9pm

  Augsburg, Germany

  Slow Balboa Weekend in Augsburg! Two Parties and Balboa Special on Friday!

Wednesday, Mar 8, 2023

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  Retro Weekend Festival

  March 9 - March 12 @ 9am - 9pm

  Warsaw, Poland

  Are you ready for a weekend in Warsaw filled with inspirational classes and legendary Retro parties? This year we're coming back with EVEN MORE live music and ...

Thursday, Mar 9, 2023

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  Bal Spring Break

  March 10 - March 12 @ 9am - 9pm

  Bournemouth, UK

  4 pairs of top international teachers, 3 parties, 2 level abilities, all in 1 fabulous sea-front hotel in Bournemouth with sweeping views. 3 stream choices ...
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  University Of Swing

  March 10 - March 12 @ 9am - 9pm

  Edinburgh, UK

  Save the date! The next academic term of University of Swing will be from the 10th - 12th March 2023. Check out our Facebook event for more details.

Friday, Mar 10, 2023

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  Tiny Balboa

  March 10 - March 12 @ 8:30pm - 10pm

  Salle du Rondeau et ecole de danse Gianonne, 14 Rue Olympe de Gouges, Saint martin d'hères, Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Grenoble, France

  Join us in the Capital of the Alps (France) for the wonderful "Tiny Peaky Balboa festival" with 5 workshop levels taught by international dancers (to be ...

Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023

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  Cocoa Blues & Fusion Exchange Barcelona

  March 16 - March 19 @ 9am - 9pm

  Barcelona, Spain

  Welcome to the 6th edition (+2 online) of our festival, a cocktail of cocoa, Blues, Fusion and calots, a gastronomical catalan experience that you cannot miss, ...

Thursday, Mar 16, 2023

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  The Great Southwest Lindyfest

  March 16 - March 19 @ 9am - 9pm

  Houston, TX, USA

  After several years of cancellations: Lindyfest is back! This is an all-weekend event packed with classes, competitions, social dances, and community-focused ...
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  Roma Balboa Weekend

  March 17 - March 19 @ 9am - 9pm

  Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

  The 5th edition of RBW will let you dance again in the wonderful Brancaccio Palace, we'll have toe-tapping bands, breath-taking competitions, inspiring classes ...

Thursday, Mar 23, 2023

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  Vietnam Lindy Exchange

  March 24 - March 26 @ 9am - 9pm

  Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam

  Come to the lovely ancient town of Hoi An to enjoy VLX - Vietnam Lindy Exchange, is a fun weekend of Swing - Lindy Hop dance exchange organized annually since 2009
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  The Blues Badgers

  March 24 - March 25 @ 9am - 9pm

  Haifa, Israel

  Join us in the dreamy Haifa for a weekend of Blues and Fun. We offer you a weekend full of inspirational classes and great live music. Besides, this is the ...
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  Harbour Hop

  March 24 - March 26 @ 9am - 9pm

  Rotterdam, Netherlands

  The biggest swing dance event in Rotterdam. Three days with various refreshing and fun workshops and marvellous parties!
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  Swing It Konstanz

  March 24 - March 26 @ 9am - 9pm

  Konstanz, Germany

  Water vibes, birdsongs and happy feet: Come and dance Lindy Hop with us at the lake! Workshop and parties. Absolutely mood-boosting! Teachers confirmed
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  Vienna Balboa & Laminu Experience

  March 24 - March 26 @ 9am - 9pm

  Vienna, Austria

  Welcome to our 9th edition of the Vienna Balboa Laminu Experience! A familial, cozy week-end with dance classes (Balboa, Laminu, Slow Balboa), parties ...
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  Alpine Jitterbugs - Shag ‘N’ Bal Innsbruck

  March 24 - March 26 @ 9am - 9pm

  Innsbruck, Austria

  Come and join us for the 3rd anniversary of our lovely Shag 'n' Bal Event in the Austrian Alps. We believe in a dancefloor that unites the world of Collegiate ...
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  Swing Sanctuary

  March 24 - March 26 @ 9am - 9pm

  Cambridge, UK

  Come and learn from the best in our friendly city of Cambridge. 2 streams, 3 socials, taster classes, live bands and an amazing teacher line up await you! Save ...

Thursday, Mar 30, 2023

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  Augsburg Jazz Rhythms

  March 31 - April 2 @ 9am - 9pm

  Augsburg, Germany

  For our annual Authentic Solo Jazz and Lindy Hop event we invite the top solo-teachers from around the globe to dance, smile and sweat with us. This event ...
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  Belta Blues - Spring Edition

  March 31 - April 2 @ 9am - 9pm

  United Kingdom

  Join us for a weekend of blues and fusion dancing with classes for experienced dancers and parties for all.

Friday, Mar 31, 2023

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  Swingsalabim

  April 1 - April 2 @ 9am - 9pm

  Münsingen, Switzerland

  Lindy Hop Workshop and Big Swing Night in the great Schlossgut hall with Teachershow and Liveband. More Infos coming soon.

APRIL 2023

Tuesday, Apr 4, 2023

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  Barswingona

  April 5 - April 10 @ 9am - 9pm

  Barcelona, Spain

  Barcelona is going to be an explosion of rhythm next easter time. Six parties with live music and many classes especially thought to improve your dancing.

Thursday, Apr 13, 2023

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  Prague Spring Swing Festival (Pssf)

  April 14 - April 16 @ 9am - 9pm

  Prague, Czechia

  lesson and parties in Prague
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  Spring Lindy Weekend

  April 14 - April 16 @ 9am - 9pm

  Pamplona, Navarre, Spain

  Fifth edition of the Spring Lindy Weekend, one of the best Swing Dance festivals in Spain. International teachers and live bands and plenty of activities in an ...
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  Frisking The Whiskers

  April 14 - April 16 @ 9am - 9pm

  Lowestoft, UK

  A fantastic weekend of roots music and dancing from the 20s - 50s, with a few surprises thrown in for your pleasure! An inclusive event for music lovers and ...

Wednesday, Apr 19, 2023

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  Savoy Cup

  April 20 - April 23 @ 9am - 9pm

  Montpellier, France

  4 evenings, and these 42 hours of social dancing cumulated, the Savoy Cup is a must-see event of lindy-hop in France.

Thursday, Apr 27, 2023

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  The Grind

  April 28 - May 1 @ 9am - 9pm

  Helsinki, Finland

  From the team that brought you Black Coffee Blues comes a new event! The Grind is a Blues party weekend that will feature the hottest and best Blues music we ...
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  The Royal Swing Fest

  April 28 - April 30 @ 9am - 9pm

  10093 Collegno, Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy

  Join us for our final edition! No sadness, but a lot of energy! All info Line-up will be announced soon

MAY 2023

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

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  Athens Rhythm Hop

  May 4 - May 7 @ 9am - 9pm

  Athens, Greece

  Lindy festival in Athens

Thursday, May 4, 2023

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  Paris Midnight Blues

  May 5 - May 8 @ 9am - 9pm

  Paris, France

  Do you enjoy Paris in May? Come and discover or rediscover how wonderful this old city is coming out of winter, caressed by a soft spring light. Come to this ...

Thursday, May 11, 2023

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  Uptown Rhythm

  May 12 - May 14 @ 9am - 9pm

  Vilnius, Lithuania

  A veritable social dancer's paradise will offer you: 3 Parties at exquisite venues; 4 Bands with rhythm to spare; 8 Hours of Classes in your choice of Lindy ...

Thursday, May 25, 2023

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  Swing Ohne Senf

  May 26 - May 29 @ 9am - 9pm

  St Gallen, Switzerland

  SAVE THE DATE! We are looking forward to the next "Swing ohne Senf" in the beautiful town of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Four days of parties and classes with ...

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

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  Sunny Slide Swing Fest

  June 1 - June 4 @ 9am - 9pm

  Silvi Marina, 64028 Silvi Province of Teramo, Italy

  We are happy to invite you to the second edition of Sunny Slide Swing Fest! A festival where people come together to celebrate their passion for swing culture, ...

JUNE 2023

Thursday, Jun 1, 2023

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  Swing Harbour

  June 2 - June 4 @ 9am - 9pm

  Trieste, Province of Trieste, Italy

  Swing Harbour is the only swing event hosted in a real international harbour, the Port of Trieste. A neoclassic pearl on the Adriatic sea. It takes place since ...
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  Spring And Swing Festival

  June 2 - June 5 @ 9am - 9pm

  Castell-Platja d'Aro, Girona, Spain

  Swing Festival in Costa Brava

Monday, Jun 5, 2023

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  Swingin The Bay

  June 5 - June 11 @ 4:28pm - 4:28pm

  Armenistis camping and bungalows, Sarti, Sarti 630 72, Greece

  In the most beautiful bay of Chalkidiki , a week of party vacation and lessons with the best!

Wednesday, Jun 21, 2023

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  Plenty Hot

  June 22 - June 25 @ 9am - 9pm

  Dresden, Germany

  Our debut for first time Plenty Hot Lindy Hop is going to happen on a new date with a new location. Got much space, big ballroom, great teachers - music all in ...

Friday, Jun 23, 2023

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  Solstice Bern Solo Jazz Workshop

  June 24 - June 25 @ 9am - 9pm

  Bern, Switzerland

  Solstice Bern Solo Jazz Workshop Save the date for the 2023 edition 2 days of workshop with international teachers and 1 main party on Saturday with live Band- ...
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  Oxford Swing Festival

  June 24 - June 26 @ 9am - 9pm

  Oxford, UK

  OSF is a weekend spectacular devoted to bringing some of the best Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz teachers to Oxford for a weekend of learning and dancing. OSF 2020 ...

JULY 2023

Thursday, Jul 20, 2023

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  Hamburg Balboa Festival 2023

  July 21 - July 23 @ 11:59am - 10:30pm

  Hamburg, Hohenesch 13, Hamburg, HH 22765, Deutschland

  Hamburg Balboa Festival is a cozy, international Balboa Event with a small amount of classes with great teachers, wild parties and a little side program. ...

AUGUST 2023

Sunday, Aug 20, 2023

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  Big Experience Swing Camp

  August 21 - August 27 @ 9am - 9pm

  05480 Candeleda, Ávila, Spain

  Hola! Join us under the stars at the foot of the mountains, to dance the summer away! The perfect place to connect with jazz dance culture and meet new friends ...

SEPTEMBER 2023

Wednesday, Sep 20, 2023

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  Sicily Dance Camp

  September 21 - September 24 @ 9am - 9pm

  Catania, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy

  Catania hosts the Sicily Dance Camp and brings to Sicily the very best of the International Swing scene. Many guests expected for this edition and the European ...

Thursday, Sep 21, 2023

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  Augsburg Balboa & Shag Festival

  September 22 - September 24 @ 9am - 9pm

  Augsburg, Germany

  Balboa and shag weekender in Augsburg.

OCTOBER 2023

Thursday, Oct 5, 2023

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  Oslo Balboa Weekend

  October 6 - October 8 @ 9am - 9pm

  Oslo, Norway

  Start planning your cosy balboaweekend in Oslo, October 2023! More information to come.

Friday, Oct 13, 2023

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  Swing ‘N’ Milan

  October 14 @ 9am - 9pm

  Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

  Swing 'n' Milan is a festival dedicated to Swing music and dance, for special people who gather together for a three-days intensive, immersive and incredible ...

DECEMBER 2023

Tuesday, Dec 5, 2023

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  Swinging Undermoon

  December 6 - December 11 @ 9am - 9pm

  Valencia, Spain

  Swinging Undermoon is back! Save the dates :D 5 days, 5 neverending parties, classes with the best teachers and everything in the sunny city of Valencia. Come ...