🎵 Jumpin’ at Istanbul 2026

Welcome to Jumpin’ at Istanbul 2026! 🇹🇷✨

From January 15–18, 2026, the magical city of Istanbul becomes the heartbeat of the global swing community, hosting one of Europe’s most exciting dance festivals.

For four unforgettable days, dancers from over 20 different communities across Turkey and beyond will come together for Lindy Hop, Jazz, and cultural exchange — blending East and West, tradition and rhythm, in a city where continents meet.

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📅 Dates & Registration

  • Dates: January 15 – 18, 2026
  • Country: Turkey 🇹🇷
  • Town: Istanbul
  • Website: jumpinatistanbul.com
  • Organised by: Jumpin’ at Istanbul Team
  • Passes:
    • Full Pass: workshops + parties + lectures + shows
    • Party Pass: social dances and live concerts only
  • Registration: open via the official website

💃 Dance Styles

Jazz, Lindy Hop

📍 What & Where

  • Location: multiple iconic venues throughout Istanbul.
  • Vibe: cosmopolitan, passionate, and deeply musical — a festival that unites dancers through rhythm, culture, and connection.

🎭 Activities & Highlights

  • 4 full days of classes, parties, and community events.
  • Workshops in Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, and related styles.
  • Shows, competitions, and performances from international artists.
  • Lectures & talks exploring dance history and cultural perspectives.
  • Social dancing with 3 incredible live swing bands.
  • Cultural exchange with dancers from over 20 communities across Turkey and around the world.
Four days of swing, rhythm, and discovery — where East meets West and everyone meets on the dance floor.

👣 Teachers

Nearly 30 international instructors, including:

  • Pontus Persson & Isabella Gregorio 🇸🇪🇮🇹
  • Helena Kanini Kiiru 🇰🇪
  • Hyunjung Choi 🇰🇷
  • Sakarias Larsson 🇸🇪
  • Alex McCormack 🇬🇧
  • Jill Demuelenaere 🇧🇪…and many more to be announced!

A powerhouse lineup representing the world’s most vibrant Lindy Hop and Jazz communities — all coming together in Istanbul.

🎟 Why You Should Come

The Jumpin’ at Istanbul Festival is more than a dance event — it’s a celebration of unity, diversity, and joy through swing.

With nearly 30 teachers, 3 live bands, and dancers from across the globe, this is your chance to experience Istanbul’s rhythm, culture, and hospitality in the most unforgettable way.

🪩 Quick Overview

When: January 15–18, 2026
Where: Istanbul, Turkey
Styles: Jazz, Lindy Hop
Highlights: 30 teachers · 3 live bands · workshops · talks · competitions · cultural exchange