A Unique Swing Dance Exchange Experience: within the 20th Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival
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- Hungry for something different?
- Keen to spice up your swing?
- Wanna pick n’ mix your jazz jibes?
Have we got a tasting menu of treats lined up for you!
Explore social Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, Charleston, Balboa, Blues, and Collegiate Shag in partnership with diverse jazz tunes, all played LIVE by Big Bands from up and down Te Waipounamu!
Feed your creativity in this MULTI-day, MULTI- Big Band Jazz festival experience celebrating its 20th Year.
With local Swing Dancers – Swingtown Rebels – as your guide, there’ll be a host of daytime live music venues, evening ball, jazz picnic, and quite a few surprises we’re cooking up!
With easy travel and awesome accommodation options, Ōtautahi is the place to Swing Dance this Labour weekend.
Thursday 22nd October – Monday 26th October 2026
Feel the life! Swing Dancin’ in Christchurch Central City!
Ōtautahi | Aotearoa
Announcement Summary:
1. Friday Night Event: Partners In Swing
Tickets Here: https://events.humanitix.com/partners-in-swing
2. Saturday Night Gala | Swing Dance Performance
If you are part of the New Zealand or International Swing Dance scene, can lead/follow a full Lindy Hop social dance, and/or know some of the authentic solo Jazz routines, then this is for you!
Expressions of Interest Here: https://forms.gle/goPRJhyuCoSS17Ba6
With more to come....!
This event is part of the Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival. Sign up to the festival newsletter and follow our socials for more information on all Festival events, free and ticketed. As a charitable, community-run festival, donations from music lovers like you help us keep the majority of performances free for everyone to enjoy. If you’d like to support the festival, please consider making a contribution.
- Keen to spice up your swing?
- Wanna pick n’ mix your jazz jibes?
Have we got a tasting menu of treats lined up for you!
Explore social Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, Charleston, Balboa, Blues, and Collegiate Shag in partnership with diverse jazz tunes, all played LIVE by Big Bands from up and down Te Waipounamu!
Feed your creativity in this MULTI-day, MULTI- Big Band Jazz festival experience celebrating its 20th Year.
With local Swing Dancers – Swingtown Rebels – as your guide, there’ll be a host of daytime live music venues, evening ball, jazz picnic, and quite a few surprises we’re cooking up!
With easy travel and awesome accommodation options, Ōtautahi is the place to Swing Dance this Labour weekend.
Thursday 22nd October – Monday 26th October 2026
Feel the life! Swing Dancin’ in Christchurch Central City!
Ōtautahi | Aotearoa
Announcement Summary:
1. Friday Night Event: Partners In Swing
Tickets Here: https://events.humanitix.com/partners-in-swing
2. Saturday Night Gala | Swing Dance Performance
If you are part of the New Zealand or International Swing Dance scene, can lead/follow a full Lindy Hop social dance, and/or know some of the authentic solo Jazz routines, then this is for you!
Expressions of Interest Here: https://forms.gle/goPRJhyuCoSS17Ba6
With more to come....!
This event is part of the Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival. Sign up to the festival newsletter and follow our socials for more information on all Festival events, free and ticketed. As a charitable, community-run festival, donations from music lovers like you help us keep the majority of performances free for everyone to enjoy. If you’d like to support the festival, please consider making a contribution.
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Where is it happening?
Christchurch, New Zealand
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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Host or PublisherSwingtown Rebels
