The Swing Shift

Swing Dance Socials in the UK

Where to go social dancing: 26 weekly nights with a class and a dance, and 88 dated socials coming up – from riverside pubs to a cinema bar and the 100 Club.

Add these socials to your calendar

Every week

Mondays

Mon

Stompin' at the 100 Club

100 Club, London · SwingdanceUK

Time to confirm · social · Beginner and Intermediate Lindy Hop classes in parallel at 19:45, no partner needed

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Mon

Class socials (Monday)

Chapter Arts Centre, First Space, Cardiff · The Swing Project

20:05–20:30 · social · All; non-class attendees welcome

FreeConfirmed

Mon

Monday social dancing

Summerhill Pavilion & Gardens (Summerhill Bowling Club), Newcastle upon Tyne · Swing Tyne

21:00–22:30 · social · All levels

Confirmed

Tuesdays

Tue

Class socials (Tuesday)

St Mary's Hall, Cardiff · The Swing Project

20:00–20:30 · social · All

Confirmed

Tue

Tuesday social at the Plough

The Plough (pub), Bristol · Bristol Swing Riot

Time to confirm · social

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Tue

Swing City Tuesdays social

The Park View, Brighton · Swing City Brighton

20:20–22:30 · social · All

£5 (£4 concession)Confirmed

Tue

Social dancing

Whitworth Locke (basement), Manchester · Swing North

Time to confirm · social · All levels

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Wednesdays

Wed

Wednesday Night Hop social

Bootlegger, Cardiff · The Swing Project

20:00–22:00 · social · All

FreeConfirmed

Wed

Swing Social at Jazzbourne (beginners taster at 19:00)

Jazzbourne, New Cross · Learn to Swing Dance (Sharon Davis)

Time to confirm · social · Beginners taster, then open social

NewcomersCheck first

Wed

Monthly social dance

New Park Centre, Old Dojo (main building), Chichester · Chichester Lindy Hoppers

Time to confirm · social · All levels

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Thursdays

Thu

Class socials (Thursday)

Chapter Arts Centre, First Space, Cardiff · The Swing Project

20:05–20:30 · social · All; non-class attendees welcome

FreeConfirmed

Thu

The Swing Era at The Dark Horse

The Dark Horse, Moseley · The Swing Era

Time to confirm · social

FreeCheck first

Fridays

Fri

Some Like It Swing

Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema, London · SwingdanceUK

Time to confirm · social · Beginner Lindy Hop class then open dancing

NewcomersCheck first

Fri

Bishopsgate Swing Den (beginners' night)

Bishopsgate Institute, London · Swing Patrol

19:00–23:00 · social · Beginner taster class 19:00-20:00, then social to 23:00

NewcomersConfirmed

Fri

Blues at the Ritzy

Upstairs at the Ritzy, Ritzy Picturehouse, London · Swing Patrol

20:00–02:00 · social · Blues night with DJs; level not stated

Confirmed

Fri

Ain't Misbehavin' social

Southbank Club, Bristol · Swing Dance Bristol

20:30–00:00 · social · Beginners to experienced

NewcomersConfirmed

Fri

Swing City Soirée: Balboa class and up-tempo social

The Park View, Brighton · Swing City Brighton

Time to confirm · social · Balboa class for beginners and improvers

NewcomersCheck first

Fri

Friday rotating class and social dance

Announced weekly on social media, Aberdeen · Aberdeen University Swing Dance Society

Time to confirm · social · All levels

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Fri

Hop The Hall

Not stated on page, Oxford · Oxford Lindy Hoppers

Time to confirm · social

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Saturdays

Sat

Red Rhythm

Exmouth Market Centre, London · Swing Patrol

13:00–17:00 · social · Beginner taster 13:15-14:00, then open dancing to 17:00

NewcomersConfirmed

Sat

Monthly live-band social dance (Exeter)

St James’ Church Hall, Exeter · South West Lindy Hoppers

Time to confirm · social

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Sat

The Swing Social

Belfast · Swing Belfast

Time to confirm · social

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Sundays

Sun

Swing by the Riverside

Doggett's Bar, Doggett's Coat and Badge, London · SwingdanceUK

Time to confirm · social · Class (Balboa on 11 Oct) then 3-hour social

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Sun

Sunday Swing Out!

The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne · Swing Tyne

Time to confirm · social · All levels

FreeCheck first

Sun

Bal Brunch (Balboa and Shag)

Holy Hobo, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne · Swing Tyne

Time to confirm · social · All levels

FreeCheck first

Sun

Brixton's Got Rhythm

Craft Metropolis, Brixton · Sunshine Swing

Time to confirm · social

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Dated socials

October 2026

24
Oct

Red Rhythm

Exmouth Market Centre, London · Swing Patrol

13:00–17:00 · social · Beginner taster 13:15-14:00 then social

NewcomersConfirmed

24
Oct

The Drat Pack starring Mama Tokus (autumn dance)

St James’ Church Hall, Exeter · South West Lindy Hoppers

20:00 · social · All welcome

Confirmed

24
Oct

The GROOVE freestyle

Axminster Guildhall, Axminster · LeRoc (Devon, Dorset & Somerset)

20:00–00:00 · social · Freestyle

£10 on the doorConfirmed

28
Oct

Halloween Hop social

New Park Centre, Old Dojo (main building), Chichester · Chichester Lindy Hoppers

20:00 · social · All levels

Confirmed

30
Oct

Lindy Fridays Big Night Out

St Chad's, Headingley, Leeds · Lindy Fridays

Time to confirm · social

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30
Oct

Alford Party Week (bring food to share)

Alford, Alford · 52nd Street Jump

Time to confirm · social · All levels

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30
Oct

Alford party day (bring food to share)

St Wilfrid's Church Hall, Alford · 52nd Street Jump

11:30 · social

GBP 8Confirmed

30
Oct

Edinburgh Balboa Weekend social

Columcille Centre, Edinburgh · Edinbop

Time to confirm · social

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30
Oct

Hallowe'en Social Dance

Innsworth Community Hall, Innsworth · Cheltenham Swing Dance

19:30–22:30 · social · All swing dancers

Confirmed

30
Oct

Blues at the Ritzy

Upstairs at the Ritzy, Ritzy Picturehouse, London · Swing Patrol

20:00–02:00 · social · Blues night with DJs

Confirmed

31
Oct

Lindy Club Spooky Social

Fareham · The Lindy Club

Time to confirm · social · See organiser

£12 advance, £15 doorCheck first

31
Oct

Spookeasy

Birmingham · The Swing Era

Time to confirm · social

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31
Oct

Spooky Swing Out Social

St Mary's Hall, Cardiff · The Swing Project

Time to confirm · social · All

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November 2026

1
Nov

Brixton's Got Rhythm

Craft Metropolis, Brixton · Sunshine Swing

Time to confirm · social

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1
Nov

St John Ambulance Yorkshire Dales Tea Dance

Bilton Club, Harrogate · St John Ambulance Yorkshire Dales

12:45–16:30 · social · No experience needed

Confirmed

1
Nov

Edinburgh Balboa Weekend social (Sunday)

Columcille Centre, Edinburgh · Edinbop

Time to confirm · social

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4
Nov

End of Term party: class and social with live band

Dog & Fox (Coach House), Wimbledon · SwingState London

Time to confirm · social · All levels

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6
Nov

A Swing Dance: Part 2 (taster class, social, live band Meanwood Valley Stompers)

Howard Assembly Rooms, Leeds · Swing Dance Leeds

Time to confirm · social

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6
Nov

Bishopsgate Swing Den

Bishopsgate Institute, London · Swing Patrol

19:00–23:00 · social · Beginner taster 19:00-20:00 then social

NewcomersConfirmed

6
Nov

Some Like It Swing

Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema, London · SwingdanceUK

19:30–23:15 · social · Beginner Lindy Hop class with Simon Selmon, then DJ dancing

NewcomersConfirmed

6
Nov

Reading Jitterbug Jam Session

Reading Jitterbugs hall, Watlington House, Reading · Berkshire Swing Dance (RockinRhythm)

19:45 · social · All levels

Confirmed

6
Nov

Hop The Hall

St Margaret's Institute, Oxford · Oxford Lindy Hoppers

20:00 · social · All abilities

Confirmed

7
Nov

Fall Off The Log (Lindy Hop workshop day and evening social)

Not stated, Dundee · Aberdeen University Swing Dance Society

Time to confirm · social

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8
Nov

Pepper Pot Tea Dance

Gambier Parry Hall, Highnam · Cheltenham Swing Dance

14:30–17:30 · social · All swing dancers

Confirmed

13
Nov

Southside Stomp: Renaissance (swing social, live music)

Lauriston Hall, Edinburgh · Edinbop

Time to confirm · social

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15
Nov

Brixton's Got Rhythm

Craft Metropolis, Brixton · Sunshine Swing

Time to confirm · social

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16
Nov

Cut A Rug (social swing dance, DJs)

The BlackStock, Finsbury Park · Shag Pile

19:00–22:30 · social · All dancers

Confirmed

20
Nov

Bishopsgate Swing Live! with Pete Horsfall

The Great Hall, Bishopsgate Institute, London · Swing Patrol

19:00–23:00 · social · Taster class 19:00-19:45 then live music social

NewcomersConfirmed

20
Nov

Swing City Soirée

The Park View, Brighton · Swing City Brighton

19:30–23:00 · social · Balboa class beginners/improvers; up-tempo social

NewcomersConfirmed

20
Nov

Ain't Misbehavin' social

Southbank Club, Bristol · Swing Dance Bristol

20:30–00:00 · social · Beginners to experienced

NewcomersConfirmed

21
Nov

Deanne Big Band – 23 years of SWLH

St James’ Church Hall, Exeter · South West Lindy Hoppers

20:00 · social · All welcome

Confirmed

21
Nov

Axminster Freestyle

Axminster Guildhall, Axminster · LeRoc (Devon, Dorset & Somerset)

20:00–00:00 · social · Freestyle

£10 on the doorConfirmed

22
Nov

Swing by the Riverside

Doggett's Bar, Doggett's Coat and Badge, London · SwingdanceUK

Time to confirm · social · Class then 3-hour social

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24
Nov

Last Park View of the year

The Park View, Brighton · Swing City Brighton

Time to confirm · social · All

£5 (£4) socialCheck first

25
Nov

Social dance (November)

New Park Centre, Chichester · Chichester Lindy Hoppers

Time to confirm · social · All levels

£10 drop-inCheck first

27
Nov

Some Like It Swing

Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema, London · SwingdanceUK

Time to confirm · social · Beginner Lindy Hop class then dancing

NewcomersCheck first

27
Nov

Blues at the Ritzy

Upstairs at the Ritzy, London · Swing Patrol

Time to confirm · social · Blues night

Check first

27
Nov

Rock Night! freestyle

Axminster Guildhall, Axminster · LeRoc (Devon, Dorset & Somerset)

20:00–00:00 · social · Freestyle

£10 on the doorConfirmed

28
Nov

Red Rhythm

Exmouth Market Centre, London · Swing Patrol

Time to confirm · social · Beginner taster then social

£10 (as 24 Oct)NewcomersCheck first

28
Nov

SwingFling

University of Leeds campus, Leeds · Leeds University Union Swing Dance (LUU Swing Soc)

Time to confirm · social

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28
Nov

Balboa Bunch Christmas Dance

The Reddings Community Centre, Cheltenham · Balboa Bunch

Time to confirm · social

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29
Nov

Brixton's Got Rhythm

Craft Metropolis, Brixton · Sunshine Swing

Time to confirm · social

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December 2026

1
Dec

C Jam - closed for private event

The Bedford, London · Swingland

Time to confirm · social · n/a

n/aCheck first

2
Dec

Jammcodance Workshop and Christmas Social

Bureau of Silly Ideas, Brixton · Uptown Swing

19:00–22:30 · social

Confirmed

4
Dec

Bishopsgate Swing Den

Bishopsgate Institute, London · Swing Patrol

Time to confirm · social · Beginner

NewcomersCheck first

4
Dec

Hop The Hall

St Margaret's Institute, Oxford · Oxford Lindy Hoppers

20:00 · social · All abilities

Confirmed

5
Dec

Swing Into Christmas (performance, taster class, social, live band)

The Exchange, Wakefield · Swing Dance Leeds

Time to confirm · social

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5
Dec

Black & White Ball (40th Anniversary)

Chiswick Town Hall, London · SwingdanceUK

19:00–23:00 · social · All levels; classes at 19:30

Confirmed

6
Dec

Jingle Bell Jive

National Army Museum, London · SwingdanceUK

Time to confirm · social · Lessons at 18:30, then live dancing

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7
Dec

Stompin' at the 100 Club - 40th Anniversary with Malcolm Earle-Smith Swingin' All Stars

100 Club, London · SwingdanceUK

19:30–23:00 · social · Beginner and Intermediate Lindy Hop classes at 19:45

NewcomersConfirmed

8
Dec

Swing City Christmas Special

Ralli Hall, Brighton · Swing City Brighton

Time to confirm · social · All

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11
Dec

Lindy Fridays Big Night Out

St Chad's, Headingley, Leeds · Lindy Fridays

Time to confirm · social

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11
Dec

Christmas Dance

Innsworth Community Hall, Innsworth · Cheltenham Swing Dance

Time to confirm · social · All swing dancers

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11
Dec

Christmas Party

St Catherine's Hall, Cardiff · The Swing Project

Time to confirm · social · All

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12
Dec

The Winter Swing Ball 2026

The Main Hall, Latymer Upper, London · Swingland

20:30–00:30 · social · All levels; optional taster class

NewcomersConfirmed

13
Dec

Brixton's Got Rhythm

Craft Metropolis, Brixton · Sunshine Swing

Time to confirm · social

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13
Dec

Afternoon tea dance

Richmond Lounge, TLH Victoria Hotel, Torquay · South West Lindy Hoppers

Time to confirm · social · All welcome

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13
Dec

Christmas Social with The Tune Steppers

Hoole Community Centre, Chester · Cheshire Swing Cats

19:00–22:30 · social

GBP 10 on the doorConfirmed

15
Dec

C Jam Christmas Party with Shirt Tail Stompers

The Bedford, London · Swingland

Time to confirm · social · One class then two live sets

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18
Dec

Blues at the Ritzy

Upstairs at the Ritzy, London · Swing Patrol

Time to confirm · social · Blues night

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18
Dec

Ain't Misbehavin' social

Southbank Club, Bristol · Swing Dance Bristol

20:30–00:00 · social · Beginners to experienced

NewcomersConfirmed

19
Dec

Bishopsgate Swing Live! Christmas Party with Mississippi Swing

Great Hall, Bishopsgate Institute, London · Swing Patrol

Time to confirm · social · Taster 19:15-20:00 then social

NewcomersCheck first

20
Dec

Christmas Party

Birmingham · The Swing Era

Time to confirm · social

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24
Dec

Christmas Eve Dance (Five Go Jiving)

Clore Ballroom, Southbank Centre, London · SwingdanceUK

13:00–16:00 · social · Open

FreeConfirmed

January 2027

8
Jan

Bishopsgate Swing Den

Bishopsgate Institute, London · Swing Patrol

Time to confirm · social · Beginner

NewcomersCheck first

15
Jan

Bishopsgate Swing Live!

Bishopsgate Institute, London · Swing Patrol

Time to confirm · social · Taster then social

NewcomersCheck first

15
Jan

Ain't Misbehavin' social

Southbank Club, Bristol · Swing Dance Bristol

20:30–00:00 · social · Beginners to experienced

NewcomersConfirmed

23
Jan

Balboa Bunch Christmas Dance

The Reddings Community Centre, Cheltenham · Balboa Bunch

Time to confirm · social

Check first

29
Jan

Some Like It Swing

Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema, London · SwingdanceUK

Time to confirm · social · Beginner Lindy Hop class then dancing

NewcomersCheck first

30
Jan

Bristol Stomp 2027: Saturday social with Big Marv's Big Fat Big Band

Bristol Folk House, Bristol · Swing at the Folk House

19:30–23:15 · social · All levels

Confirmed

31
Jan

Bristol Stomp 2027: Sunday tea dance with The Barrel House Vipers

Bristol Folk House, Bristol · Swing at the Folk House

14:00–18:00 · social · Lindy, Balboa and Shag dancers

Confirmed

February 2027

12
Feb

Bishopsgate Swing Live!

Bishopsgate Institute, London · Swing Patrol

Time to confirm · social · Taster then social

NewcomersCheck first

19
Feb

Ain't Misbehavin' social

Southbank Club, Bristol · Swing Dance Bristol

20:30–00:00 · social · Beginners to experienced

NewcomersConfirmed

26
Feb

Some Like It Swing

Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema, London · SwingdanceUK

Time to confirm · social · Beginner Lindy Hop class then dancing

NewcomersCheck first

27
Feb

Swing Cat Strut 2027

Hoole Community Centre, Chester · Cheshire Swing Cats

Time to confirm · social

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March 2027

19
Mar

Ain't Misbehavin' social

Southbank Club, Bristol · Swing Dance Bristol

20:30–00:00 · social · Beginners to experienced

NewcomersConfirmed

20
Mar

Balboa Bunch Christmas Dance

The Reddings Community Centre, Cheltenham · Balboa Bunch

Time to confirm · social

Check first

26
Mar

Some Like It Swing

Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema, London · SwingdanceUK

Time to confirm · social · Beginner Lindy Hop class then dancing

NewcomersCheck first

29
Mar

Stompin' at the 100 Club

100 Club, London · SwingdanceUK

Time to confirm · social · Beginner and Intermediate Lindy Hop classes

NewcomersCheck first

April 2027

16
Apr

Ain't Misbehavin' social

Southbank Club, Bristol · Swing Dance Bristol

20:30–00:00 · social · Beginners to experienced

NewcomersConfirmed

30
Apr

SwingRevolution

University of Leeds campus, Leeds · Leeds University Union Swing Dance (LUU Swing Soc)

Time to confirm · social

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June 2027

7
Jun

Stompin' at the 100 Club

100 Club, London · SwingdanceUK

Time to confirm · social · Beginner and Intermediate Lindy Hop classes

NewcomersCheck first

26
Jun

Balboa Bunch Christmas Dance

The Reddings Community Centre, Cheltenham · Balboa Bunch

Time to confirm · social

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26
Jun

10th Birthday Bash

Chester Town Hall, Chester · Cheshire Swing Cats

Time to confirm · social

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September 2027

4
Sep

Balboa Bunch Christmas Dance

The Reddings Community Centre, Cheltenham · Balboa Bunch

Time to confirm · social

Check first

October 2027

4
Oct

Stompin' at the 100 Club

100 Club, London · SwingdanceUK

Time to confirm · social · Beginner and Intermediate Lindy Hop classes

NewcomersCheck first

November 2027

27
Nov

Balboa Bunch Christmas Dance

The Reddings Community Centre, Cheltenham · Balboa Bunch

Time to confirm · social

Check first

29
Nov

Stompin' at the 100 Club

100 Club, London · SwingdanceUK

Time to confirm · social · Beginner and Intermediate Lindy Hop classes

NewcomersCheck first

First social?

Go after your first class – really. Read the pocket guide to social dance etiquette, bring a spare top and shoes that turn, and ask anyone to dance.