What's On: Lindy Hop Events
134 dated Lindy Hop socials, balls and workshops across the UK, soonest first. For regular weekly nights, see socials and classes.
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October 2026
Oct
Red Rhythm
Exmouth Market Centre, London · Swing Patrol
13:00–17:00 · social · Beginner taster 13:15-14:00 then social
NewcomersConfirmed
Oct
The Drat Pack starring Mama Tokus (autumn dance)
St James’ Church Hall, Exeter · South West Lindy Hoppers
20:00 · social · All welcome
Confirmed
Oct
The GROOVE freestyle
Axminster Guildhall, Axminster · LeRoc (Devon, Dorset & Somerset)
20:00–00:00 · social · Freestyle
£10 on the doorConfirmed
Oct
Solo jazz workshop: Big Apple steps (Martin Ellis)
Linden House Riverside, Ballroom, London · Swingland
11:00–13:00 · class · Some basic jazz dance experience in a swing context advised
£20 (£15 concessions)Confirmed
Oct
Learn to Dance in a Day: Lindy Hop
Bishopsgate Institute, London · Swing Patrol
14:00–17:30 · class · Beginner
NewcomersConfirmed
Oct
Swing Into Sunday: Dance with Lindy Jazz (Durham Jazz Festival)
St Oswald's Institute, Durham · Lindy Jazz
14:30–16:30 · class · Taster, no experience or partner needed
NewcomersConfirmed
Oct
Halloween Hop social
New Park Centre, Old Dojo (main building), Chichester · Chichester Lindy Hoppers
20:00 · social · All levels
Confirmed
Oct
Lindy Fridays Big Night Out
St Chad's, Headingley, Leeds · Lindy Fridays
Time to confirm · social
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Oct
Alford Party Week (bring food to share)
Alford, Alford · 52nd Street Jump
Time to confirm · social · All levels
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Oct
Alford party day (bring food to share)
St Wilfrid's Church Hall, Alford · 52nd Street Jump
11:30 · social
GBP 8Confirmed
Oct
Edinburgh Balboa Weekend social
Columcille Centre, Edinburgh · Edinbop
Time to confirm · social
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Oct
Hallowe'en Social Dance
Innsworth Community Hall, Innsworth · Cheltenham Swing Dance
19:30–22:30 · social · All swing dancers
Confirmed
Oct
Blues at the Ritzy
Upstairs at the Ritzy, Ritzy Picturehouse, London · Swing Patrol
20:00–02:00 · social · Blues night with DJs
Confirmed
Oct
Lindy Club Spooky Social
Fareham · The Lindy Club
Time to confirm · social · See organiser
£12 advance, £15 doorCheck first
Oct
Oct
Collegiate Shag Bootcamp with Jim & Nicky
St Mary's Hall, Cardiff · The Swing Project
12:00–16:00 · workshop · Shag Fundamentals 12:00-13:30; Shag Adventurers 14:15-15:45
Confirmed
Oct
Spooky Swing Out Social
St Mary's Hall, Cardiff · The Swing Project
Time to confirm · social · All
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November 2026
Nov
Brixton's Got Rhythm
Craft Metropolis, Brixton · Sunshine Swing
Time to confirm · social
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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
Nov
Edinburgh Balboa Weekend social (Sunday)
Columcille Centre, Edinburgh · Edinbop
Time to confirm · social
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Nov
Beginner Lindy Hop drop-in classes
One Church, Brighton · 
Swing City Brighton
19:30–20:20 · class · Complete beginners
NewcomersConfirmed
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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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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Nov
Bishopsgate Swing Den
Bishopsgate Institute, London · Swing Patrol
19:00–23:00 · social · Beginner taster 19:00-20:00 then social
NewcomersConfirmed
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
Nov
Reading Jitterbug Jam Session
Reading Jitterbugs hall, Watlington House, Reading · Berkshire Swing Dance (RockinRhythm)
19:45 · social · All levels
Confirmed
Nov
Hop The Hall
St Margaret's Institute, Oxford · Oxford Lindy Hoppers
20:00 · social · All abilities
Confirmed
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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Nov
Beyond the Basics: Lindy Hop with Katie Cobalt & Sean Vitale
One Church, Brighton · Swing City Brighton
Time to confirm · workshop · Beyond the basics
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Nov
Pepper Pot Tea Dance
Gambier Parry Hall, Highnam · Cheltenham Swing Dance
14:30–17:30 · social · All swing dancers
Confirmed
Nov
Lindy Academy (Lindy Club weekender)
Fareham · The Lindy Club
Time to confirm · festival · Levels not stated on page read
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Nov
Southside Stomp: Renaissance (swing social, live music)
Lauriston Hall, Edinburgh · Edinbop
Time to confirm · social
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Nov
St Louis Shag workshop (beginners)
Lifecare, Edinburgh · Edinbop
Time to confirm · workshop · Beginners
NewcomersCheck first
Nov
Dance In A Day: Solo Charleston
Claremont Project, London · Swing Patrol
Time to confirm · class · Beginner
NewcomersCheck first
Nov
Brixton's Got Rhythm
Craft Metropolis, Brixton · Sunshine Swing
Time to confirm · social
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Nov
Learn to Swing Dance in a Day with Simon Selmon
Studio 1, City Sport, London · SwingdanceUK
10:30–13:30 · class · Beginner
£30+bf advance; £35 doorNewcomersConfirmed
Nov
Yet more Shag Shenanigans (workshops + social, live William Arthur Trio)
St Michael and All Angels Church Hall, Oxford · Oxford Lindy Hoppers
11:15–17:30 · workshop
Confirmed
Nov
Cut A Rug (social swing dance, DJs)
The BlackStock, Finsbury Park · Shag Pile
19:00–22:30 · social · All dancers
Confirmed
Nov
Pass the Bounce festival
Ysgol Bro Morgannwg, Barry · The Swing Project
Time to confirm · festival · All
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Nov
Lindy Fridays class night
Room 1, The Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds · Lindy Fridays
Time to confirm · class · Improvers and beginners
£3/£5 drop-in, cash onlyNewcomersCheck first
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
Nov
Swing City Soirée
The Park View, Brighton · Swing City Brighton
19:30–23:00 · social · Balboa class beginners/improvers; up-tempo social
NewcomersConfirmed
Nov
Ain't Misbehavin' social
Southbank Club, Bristol · 
Swing Dance Bristol
20:30–00:00 · social · Beginners to experienced
NewcomersConfirmed
Nov
Deanne Big Band – 23 years of SWLH
St James’ Church Hall, Exeter · South West Lindy Hoppers
20:00 · social · All welcome
Confirmed
Nov
Axminster Freestyle
Axminster Guildhall, Axminster · LeRoc (Devon, Dorset & Somerset)
20:00–00:00 · social · Freestyle
£10 on the doorConfirmed
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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Nov
Dance In A Day: Lindy Hop
Bishopsgate Institute, London · Swing Patrol
Time to confirm · class · Beginner
NewcomersCheck first
Nov
Last Park View of the year
The Park View, Brighton · Swing City Brighton
Time to confirm · social · All
£5 (£4) socialCheck first
Nov
Social dance (November)
New Park Centre, Chichester · Chichester Lindy Hoppers
Time to confirm · social · All levels
£10 drop-inCheck first
Nov
Solo jazz course (Christmas routine)
Not stated, Birmingham · The Swing Era
Time to confirm · class · Not stated
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Nov
Some Like It Swing
Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema, London · SwingdanceUK
Time to confirm · social · Beginner Lindy Hop class then dancing
NewcomersCheck first
Nov
Blues at the Ritzy
Upstairs at the Ritzy, London · Swing Patrol
Time to confirm · social · Blues night
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Nov
Rock Night! freestyle
Axminster Guildhall, Axminster · LeRoc (Devon, Dorset & Somerset)
20:00–00:00 · social · Freestyle
£10 on the doorConfirmed
Nov
Red Rhythm
Exmouth Market Centre, London · Swing Patrol
Time to confirm · social · Beginner taster then social
£10 (as 24 Oct)NewcomersCheck first
Nov
SwingFling
University of Leeds campus, Leeds · Leeds University Union Swing Dance (LUU Swing Soc)
Time to confirm · social
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Nov
Swing Fling 2026 (workshops and social dance)
Leeds University, Leeds · Swing Dance Leeds
Time to confirm · workshop
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Nov
Balboa Bunch Christmas Dance
The Reddings Community Centre, Cheltenham · Balboa Bunch
Time to confirm · social
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Nov
Brixton's Got Rhythm
Craft Metropolis, Brixton · Sunshine Swing
Time to confirm · social
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Nov
Christmas Drop In Classes
Chapter Arts Centre (Mon) / St Mary's Hall (Tue), Cardiff · The Swing Project
Time to confirm · class · Drop in
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December 2026
Dec
C Jam - closed for private event
The Bedford, London · Swingland
Time to confirm · social · n/a
n/aCheck first
Dec
Jammcodance Workshop and Christmas Social
Bureau of Silly Ideas, Brixton · Uptown Swing
19:00–22:30 · social
Confirmed
Dec
Christmas routine mini-series (intermediates) – session 1
New Park Centre, Chichester · Chichester Lindy Hoppers
19:00–19:50 · class · Intermediate
Confirmed
Dec
Bishopsgate Swing Den
Bishopsgate Institute, London · Swing Patrol
Time to confirm · social · Beginner
NewcomersCheck first
Dec
Hop The Hall
St Margaret's Institute, Oxford · Oxford Lindy Hoppers
20:00 · social · All abilities
Confirmed
Dec
Christmas Choreo All Levels Lindy Workshop
St Mary's Hall, Cardiff · The Swing Project
Time to confirm · workshop · All levels Lindy Hop
£30Check first
Dec
Swing Into Christmas (performance, taster class, social, live band)
The Exchange, Wakefield · Swing Dance Leeds
Time to confirm · social
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Dec
Balboa workshop (intermediate/advanced)
Lifecare, Edinburgh · Edinbop
Time to confirm · workshop · Intermediate/advanced
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Dec
Black & White Ball (40th Anniversary)
Chiswick Town Hall, London · SwingdanceUK
19:00–23:00 · social · All levels; classes at 19:30
Confirmed
Dec
Jingle Bell Jive
National Army Museum, London · SwingdanceUK
Time to confirm · social · Lessons at 18:30, then live dancing
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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
Dec
Swing City Christmas Special
Ralli Hall, Brighton · Swing City Brighton
Time to confirm · social · All
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Dec
Christmas routine mini-series (intermediates) – session 2
New Park Centre, Chichester · Chichester Lindy Hoppers
19:00–19:50 · class · Intermediate
Confirmed
Dec
Lindy Fridays Big Night Out
St Chad's, Headingley, Leeds · Lindy Fridays
Time to confirm · social
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Dec
Shag Pile Collegiate Shag class
The Mulberry Hall, St Margaret's House, Bethnal Green · Shag Pile
Time to confirm · class · Beginners and experienced
From £5NewcomersCheck first
Dec
Christmas Dance
Innsworth Community Hall, Innsworth · Cheltenham Swing Dance
Time to confirm · social · All swing dancers
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Dec
Christmas Party
St Catherine's Hall, Cardiff · The Swing Project
Time to confirm · social · All
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Dec
The Winter Swing Ball 2026
The Main Hall, Latymer Upper, London · Swingland
20:30–00:30 · social · All levels; optional taster class
NewcomersConfirmed
Dec
Brixton's Got Rhythm
Craft Metropolis, Brixton · Sunshine Swing
Time to confirm · social
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Dec
Afternoon tea dance
Richmond Lounge, TLH Victoria Hotel, Torquay · South West Lindy Hoppers
Time to confirm · social · All welcome
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Dec
Christmas Social with The Tune Steppers
Hoole Community Centre, Chester · Cheshire Swing Cats
19:00–22:30 · social
GBP 10 on the doorConfirmed
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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Dec
Swing Thursdays: Christmas solo jazz routine and social
The Belfrey Hall, York · York Lindy
19:00 · class · All levels
Confirmed
Dec
Blues at the Ritzy
Upstairs at the Ritzy, London · Swing Patrol
Time to confirm · social · Blues night
Check first
Dec
Ain't Misbehavin' social
Southbank Club, Bristol · Swing Dance Bristol
20:30–00:00 · social · Beginners to experienced
NewcomersConfirmed
Dec
Heart Beat of Lindy Hop (Leigh Richards and Scott Cupit)
Bishopsgate Institute, London · Swing Patrol
Time to confirm · class · Described as high-level; not formally stated
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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
Dec
Dec
Christmas Eve Dance (Five Go Jiving)
Clore Ballroom, Southbank Centre, London · SwingdanceUK
13:00–16:00 · social · Open
FreeConfirmed
Dec
New Year Swing Celebration
Mount Without; The Harbour; Southbank Club (pre-social venue TBC), Bristol · Swing Dance Bristol
Time to confirm · festival · Mixed; Lindy track intermediate-advanced
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January 2027
Jan
Bishopsgate Swing Den
Bishopsgate Institute, London · Swing Patrol
Time to confirm · social · Beginner
NewcomersCheck first
Jan
Dance In A Day: Lindy Hop
Walter Sickert Community Centre, London · Swing Patrol
Time to confirm · class · Beginner
NewcomersCheck first
Jan
Dance In A Day: Solo Charleston
Claremont Project, London · Swing Patrol
Time to confirm · class · Beginner
NewcomersCheck first
Jan
Absolute Beginners Course (new term)
Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park · SwingState London
19:30–20:30 · class · Absolute beginners
NewcomersConfirmed
Jan
Intermediate/Advanced Lindy (new term)
Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park · SwingState London
21:00–22:00 · class · Intermediate/Advanced
Confirmed
Jan
Fundamentals Lindy Hop course start
Moseley (venue not named), Moseley · The Swing Era
Time to confirm · class · Beginner
NewcomersCheck first
Jan
Fundamentals Lindy Hop course (6 weeks)
Moseley (venue not named on this page), Moseley · The Swing Era
Time to confirm · class · Beginners
NewcomersCheck first
Jan
Bishopsgate Swing Live!
Bishopsgate Institute, London · Swing Patrol
Time to confirm · social · Taster then social
NewcomersCheck first
Jan
Ain't Misbehavin' social
Southbank Club, Bristol · Swing Dance Bristol
20:30–00:00 · social · Beginners to experienced
NewcomersConfirmed
Jan
Workshop and Social Dancing
Lark Lane Community Centre, The Old Police Station, Liverpool · Mersey Swing
Time to confirm · workshop
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Jan
Suga Bomb: Own Your Dance (follower-focused weekend)
Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London · Swing Patrol
Time to confirm · class · Followers, Levels 1.5-3
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Jan
Balboa Bunch Christmas Dance
The Reddings Community Centre, Cheltenham · Balboa Bunch
Time to confirm · social
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Jan
Some Like It Swing
Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema, London · SwingdanceUK
Time to confirm · social · Beginner Lindy Hop class then dancing
NewcomersCheck first
Jan
Winter Welsh Weekender with Elze and Peter
Dinas Powys Parish Hall, Dinas Powys · The Swing Project
Time to confirm · festival · All
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Jan
Bristol Stomp 2027: Lindy Hop workshop (intermediate-advanced)
St Bonaventure's Business Centre, Bristol · Swing at the Folk House
12:00–15:30 · workshop · Intermediate to advanced
Confirmed
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
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
Feb
Dance In A Day: Lindy Hop
Walter Sickert Community Centre, London · Swing Patrol
Time to confirm · class · Beginner
NewcomersCheck first
Feb
Lindy Club Lindy Hop Weekend (Feb 2027)
Fareham · The Lindy Club
Time to confirm · festival · See organiser
Check first
Feb
Bishopsgate Swing Live!
Bishopsgate Institute, London · Swing Patrol
Time to confirm · social · Taster then social
NewcomersCheck first
Feb
Dance In A Day: Solo Charleston
Claremont Project, London · Swing Patrol
Time to confirm · class · Beginner
NewcomersCheck first
Feb
Ain't Misbehavin' social
Southbank Club, Bristol · Swing Dance Bristol
20:30–00:00 · social · Beginners to experienced
NewcomersConfirmed
Feb
Fundamentals Lindy Hop course start
Moseley (venue not named), Moseley · The Swing Era
Time to confirm · class · Beginner
NewcomersCheck first
Feb
Some Like It Swing
Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema, London · SwingdanceUK
Time to confirm · social · Beginner Lindy Hop class then dancing
NewcomersCheck first
Feb
Swing Cat Strut 2027
Hoole Community Centre, Chester · Cheshire Swing Cats
Time to confirm · social
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Feb
Dance In A Day: Lindy Hop
Bishopsgate Institute, London · Swing Patrol
Time to confirm · class · Beginner
NewcomersCheck first
March 2027
Mar
Dance In A Day: Lindy Hop
Walter Sickert Community Centre, London · Swing Patrol
Time to confirm · class · Beginner
NewcomersCheck first
Mar
Dance In A Day: Solo Charleston
Claremont Project, London · Swing Patrol
Time to confirm · class · Beginner
NewcomersCheck first
Mar
Ain't Misbehavin' social
Southbank Club, Bristol · Swing Dance Bristol
20:30–00:00 · social · Beginners to experienced
NewcomersConfirmed
Mar
Balboa Bunch Christmas Dance
The Reddings Community Centre, Cheltenham · Balboa Bunch
Time to confirm · social
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Mar
Some Like It Swing
Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema, London · SwingdanceUK
Time to confirm · social · Beginner Lindy Hop class then dancing
NewcomersCheck first
Mar
CSD Fest 2027 (classes, evening dance, Sunday tea dance)
Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham · Cheltenham Swing Dance
Time to confirm · festival
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Mar
Stompin' at the 100 Club
100 Club, London · SwingdanceUK
Time to confirm · social · Beginner and Intermediate Lindy Hop classes
NewcomersCheck first
April 2027
Apr
Ain't Misbehavin' social
Southbank Club, Bristol · Swing Dance Bristol
20:30–00:00 · social · Beginners to experienced
NewcomersConfirmed
Apr
SwingRevolution weekend
Not stated, Leeds · Leeds University Union Swing Dance (LUU Swing Soc)
Time to confirm · festival
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Apr
SwingRevolution
University of Leeds campus, Leeds · Leeds University Union Swing Dance (LUU Swing Soc)
Time to confirm · social
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May 2027
May
Lindy Club Lindy Hop Weekend (May 2027)
Fareham · The Lindy Club
Time to confirm · festival · See organiser
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June 2027
Jun
Stompin' at the 100 Club
100 Club, London · SwingdanceUK
Time to confirm · social · Beginner and Intermediate Lindy Hop classes
NewcomersCheck first
Jun
Balboa Bunch Christmas Dance
The Reddings Community Centre, Cheltenham · Balboa Bunch
Time to confirm · social
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Jun
10th Birthday Bash
Chester Town Hall, Chester · Cheshire Swing Cats
Time to confirm · social
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July 2027
Jul
Cardiff Summer Swing Out
Dinas Powys Parish Hall, Dinas Powys · The Swing Project
Time to confirm · festival · All
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September 2027
Sep
Balboa Bunch Christmas Dance
The Reddings Community Centre, Cheltenham · Balboa Bunch
Time to confirm · social
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October 2027
Oct
Stompin' at the 100 Club
100 Club, London · SwingdanceUK
Time to confirm · social · Beginner and Intermediate Lindy Hop classes
NewcomersCheck first
November 2027
Nov
Balboa Bunch Christmas Dance
The Reddings Community Centre, Cheltenham · Balboa Bunch
Time to confirm · social
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Nov
Stompin' at the 100 Club
100 Club, London · SwingdanceUK
Time to confirm · social · Beginner and Intermediate Lindy Hop classes
NewcomersCheck first