Glasgow Jitterbugs
Thursday Lindy Hop, shag and soul lindy classes in Glasgow city centre, plus an annual Soul Lindy weekend.
Lindy HopCharlestonCollegiate ShagSoul LindySolo Jazz
- Teaches in
- Glasgow
- Weekly nights
- Thursday
- Listings
- 4 (3 confirmed)
- Last checked
- 23 Oct 2026
About Glasgow Jitterbugs's classes and events
Glasgow Jitterbugs runs 3 regular weekly sessions on Thursdays, with 1 dated event in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Charleston, Collegiate Shag and Solo Jazz.
Thursdays: Thursday Lindy Hop at 19:00–20:00 (Garnethill Multicultural Centre), Thursday practice and social at 20:00–20:30 (Garnethill Multicultural Centre) and Thursday Collegiate Shag (block 29 Oct-26 Nov) at 20:30–21:30 (Garnethill Multicultural Centre).
Starting out? Thursday Lindy Hop on Thursdays at 19:00–20:00, Thursday practice and social on Thursdays at 20:00–20:30 and Thursday Collegiate Shag (block 29 Oct-26 Nov) on Thursdays at 20:30–21:30 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 £4.50 to £50 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.
Where: Garnethill Multicultural Centre (G3 6RE) and Garnethill Multicultural Centre (Sat) and Glasgow University Union (Sun) (G3 6RE). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.
Next up: Soul Lindy Weekend on Saturday 28 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance with Glasgow Jitterbugs?
Thursday Lindy Hop at Garnethill Multicultural Centre, Thursday practice and social at Garnethill Multicultural Centre and Thursday Collegiate Shag (block 29 Oct-26 Nov) at Garnethill Multicultural Centre. Full times and venues are listed on this page.
What nights are the classes and socials?
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 £4.5 to £50. 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?
Thursday practice and social. 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
Thursday Lindy Hop
Garnethill Multicultural Centre, Glasgow · Glasgow Jitterbugs
19:00–20:00 · class · All levels, beginners welcome
No partner neededNewcomersConfirmed
Thursday practice and social
Garnethill Multicultural Centre, Glasgow · Glasgow Jitterbugs
20:00–20:30 · social · All levels
Confirmed
Thursday Collegiate Shag (block 29 Oct-26 Nov)
Garnethill Multicultural Centre, Glasgow · Glasgow Jitterbugs
20:30–21:30 · class · Mixed level; newcomers should join in the first two weeks of the block
Confirmed
Coming up
November 2026
Nov
Soul Lindy Weekend
Garnethill Multicultural Centre (Sat) and Glasgow University Union (Sun), Glasgow · Glasgow Jitterbugs
Time to confirm · class · Soul Lindy classes assume 6- and 8-count Lindy Hop and swing outs
Check first
Venues
Garnethill Multicultural Centre (Sat) and Glasgow University Union (Sun)
Garnethill: 21 Rose St, G3 6RE; Glasgow University Union: 32 University Ave, G12 8LX, G3 6RE
Checked against glasgowjitterbugs.com, glasgowjitterbugs.com/general-info/swing-dance-classes, glasgowjitterbugs.dancecloud.com/dance/events/019fab03-8098-71d0-aeed-b366bf8e0d2f on 23 Oct 2026. Times change – confirm with the school before you go. Run this school? Update this listing or send us photos.