Lindy Hop in Edinburgh
2 schools teach Lindy Hop and swing in Edinburgh, with weekly nights on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and 5 dated events coming up.
- Schools
- Edinbop, Ceroc Edinburgh
- Weekly nights
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Venues
- St Columba's by the Castle; Greyfriars Charteris Centre; Columcille Centre; Lauriston Hall; Lifecare; BMC Social Club (upstairs function suite)
- Best for beginners
- Ceroc Edinburgh (BMC Social Club (upstairs function suite)), Ceroc Edinburgh (St Ninian's Church Hall (Burns Hall))
Lindy Hop and swing in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, 2 organisers run 5 regular weekly sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with 5 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Balboa, Blues, Collegiate Shag, Solo Jazz, Lindy Hop, Charleston and Modern Jive.
Mondays: Balboa at 19:30–21:30 (St Columba's by the Castle). Tuesdays: Blues and Collegiate Shag at 19:30–21:30 (Greyfriars Charteris Centre) and Ceroc Edinburgh (St Ninian's Church Hall (Burns Hall)) at 19:30–22:30 (St Ninian's Church Hall (Burns Hall)). Wednesdays: Lindy Hop and Charleston at 18:30–22:00 (Greyfriars Charteris Centre). Thursdays: Ceroc Edinburgh (BMC Social Club (upstairs function suite)) at 19:30–22:30 (BMC Social Club (upstairs function suite)).
Starting out? St Louis Shag workshop (beginners) on 14 Nov 2026, Ceroc Edinburgh (BMC Social Club (upstairs function suite)) on Thursdays at 19:30–22:30 and Ceroc Edinburgh (St Ninian's Church Hall (Burns Hall)) on Tuesdays at 19:30–22:30 are described by the organiser as suitable for newcomers. Most classes rotate partners, so you can come on your own – see your first class.
Prices listed by organisers here run from £7 to £90 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.
Where: St Columba's by the Castle (EH1 2PW), Greyfriars Charteris Centre, Columcille Centre (EH10 4RT), Lauriston Hall, Lifecare (EH4 1JB) and BMC Social Club (upstairs function suite) (EH11 2RA) and 1 other venues. Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.
Next up: Edinburgh Balboa Weekend social on Friday 30 October 2026, Edinburgh Balboa Weekend social (Sunday) on Sunday 1 November 2026 and Southside Stomp: Renaissance (swing social, live music) on Friday 13 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance in Edinburgh?
Balboa at St Columba's by the Castle, Blues and Collegiate Shag at Greyfriars Charteris Centre, Lindy Hop and Charleston at Greyfriars Charteris Centre and Ceroc Edinburgh (BMC Social Club (upstairs function suite)) at BMC Social Club (upstairs function suite). Full times and venues are listed on this page.
What nights are the classes and socials?
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Times are as listed by each organiser; anything marked "check first" should be confirmed before you travel.
How much does it cost?
Listed prices run from £7 to £90. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.
Do I need a partner or any experience?
No. 3 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.
Where can I go social dancing?
Edinburgh Balboa Weekend social, Edinburgh Balboa Weekend social (Sunday), Southside Stomp: Renaissance (swing social, live music) and St Louis Shag workshop (beginners). Socials often start with a short taster class.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes and shoes that turn on a wooden floor – suede or leather soles are ideal, trainers with smooth soles are fine. See our guide to what to wear.
Every week in Edinburgh
Mondays
Tuesdays
Blues and Collegiate Shag
Greyfriars Charteris Centre, Edinburgh · Edinbop
19:30–21:30 · class
Confirmed
Ceroc Edinburgh (St Ninian's Church Hall (Burns Hall))
St Ninian's Church Hall (Burns Hall), Edinburgh · Ceroc Edinburgh
19:30–22:30 · class · Beginners routine from 19:30, intermediate lesson 20:30
NewcomersConfirmed
Wednesdays
Lindy Hop and Charleston
Greyfriars Charteris Centre, Edinburgh · Edinbop
18:30–22:00 · class
Confirmed
Thursdays
Ceroc Edinburgh (BMC Social Club (upstairs function suite))
BMC Social Club (upstairs function suite), Edinburgh · Ceroc Edinburgh
19:30–22:30 · class · Beginners welcome every week; intermediate lesson 20:30
NewcomersConfirmed
Coming up in Edinburgh
October 2026
Oct
Edinburgh Balboa Weekend social
Columcille Centre, Edinburgh · Edinbop
Time to confirm · social
Check first
November 2026
Nov
Edinburgh Balboa Weekend social (Sunday)
Columcille Centre, Edinburgh · Edinbop
Time to confirm · social
Check first
Nov
Southside Stomp: Renaissance (swing social, live music)
Lauriston Hall, Edinburgh · Edinbop
Time to confirm · social
Check first
Nov
St Louis Shag workshop (beginners)
Lifecare, Edinburgh · Edinbop
Time to confirm · workshop · Beginners
NewcomersCheck first
December 2026
Dec
Balboa workshop (intermediate/advanced)
Lifecare, Edinburgh · Edinbop
Time to confirm · workshop · Intermediate/advanced
Check first
Schools in Edinburgh
Edinbop
Non-profit Edinburgh swing group with weekly Balboa, blues/shag and Lindy classes, Balboa and St Louis Shag workshops, and live-music socials.
Ceroc Edinburgh
Ceroc modern jive classes at 2 venues around Edinburgh (Thu, Tue), with beginner lessons and freestyle.
Nearby scenes
Perth and Kinross
About 21 miles away
Glasgow
About 42 miles away
Tyne and Wear
About 91 miles away
Aberdeen
About 93 miles away
Belfast
About 143 miles away
North Yorkshire
About 161 miles away
Every listing links to the page we checked it on. Times change – confirm with the organiser before you travel.