Edinburgh Lindy Exchange (ELX)
Lindy Hop · usually September
- Where
- Edinburgh
About Edinburgh Lindy Exchange (ELX)
Edinburgh Lindy Exchange, known as ELX, is described by its organisers as an extravaganza of live music and dancing built around Lindy Hop and related dances. The most recent edition ran from 25 to 27 September 2026, over three days at different venues across the city, with bands, DJs and swing dances. The website has sections for registration with T-shirts, the bands including a live music jam, the schedule and venues, a community fund with a hosting page, and a code of conduct with a care team. Tickets are described as limited and always in demand, so early registration is advised. The site does not give prices, venue names, band names or beginner guidance on its main page, so check the schedule and registration pages for those.
What to expect
Register early, because the organisers say tickets are limited and always in demand. A hosting page and a community fund exist, though the main page gives no details of either. Prices, venues and the 2027 dates were not stated on the pages read.
New to festivals?
Most UK weekenders welcome improvers and up, and many add a taster or beginners' track – check the organiser's page. Our guide to swing festivals covers passes, tracks and what to pack.
Sources
Checked against the festival's own website on Friday 30 October 2026. Dates and prices change – confirm before you book.
More UK festivals
- Oxford Lindy Exchange (OLX) – Oxford
- Cambridge Lindy Exchange (CLX) – Cambridge
- Save the Fast Dance (Cambridge) – Cambridge
- Swing Sanctuary (Cambridge) – Cambridge
- Blues at the 'Bridge (Cambridge) – Cambridge
- WGC Swing Festival (Welwyn Garden City) – Welwyn Garden City
- Savoy Jazz Jam (Watford) – Watford
- CSD Fest (CheltenhamSwing.Dance Festival) – Cheltenham