🎵 Mahaveli Swing Festival 2026

The Mahaveli Swing Festival returns in 2026 for its next edition — a warm, vibrant swing celebration on Réunion Island, also known as l’Île Intense.

A unique festival where dancers can enjoy Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, Tap, Charleston, and live music while discovering the tropical beauty, volcanic landscapes, and rich Creole culture of this extraordinary French island in the Indian Ocean.

This festival blends passion, nature, culture, and swing energy like no other — offering classes, parties, live shows, and an unforgettable community experience in paradise.

(Note: The organisers have not yet announced the 2026 schedule. The structure below is based on previous editions and will be updated once official details are released.)

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📅 Dates & Registration

Dates:

  • To be announced (2025 edition ran 4–7 December; expect similar timing early December 2026)

Registration:

  • Will open once official dates are released
  • Expected via the festival’s Facebook page and event announcements

Passes (expected):

  • Full Pass (classes + parties)
  • Party Pass (evening parties only)
  • Individual workshops (TBA)

📍 What & Where

Country: Réunion (France, Indian Ocean) 🇷🇪

Town: L’Étang-Salé

Venues:

(to be confirmed for 2026)

  • Local dance studios
  • Open-air or tropical spaces
  • Venues with live music and evening parties

Réunion Island offers an incredible natural backdrop — beaches, forests, volcanoes, and warm tropical nights.

🎭 Activities & Highlights

Dance Styles: Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, Charleston, Tap, Vernacular Jazz

Expected Program for 2026

(Pending official announcement)

  • Lindy Hop workshops
  • Solo Jazz and Tap Dance sessions
  • Multilevel classes with international teachers
  • Live music parties
  • Social nights with local musicians
  • Cultural exchange & island exploration
  • Outdoor dancing and tropical socials

Atmosphere:

Joyful, warm, inclusive, and tropical — blending swing culture with Réunion’s unique energy, landscapes, and community spirit.

👣 Teachers

The 2026 teacher line-up is not yet confirmed.

Based on previous editions, expect returning and new international instructors.

2025 teachers included:

  • Nathan Auvray & Anaïs Nguyen Thé
  • Nathaniel De Oliveira & Melodie Gouel

A dynamic team with strong roots in Jazz, Lindy Hop, and Tap, bringing rhythm, technique, and creativity.

🎟 Why You Should Come

The Mahaveli Swing Festival is one of the most unique swing experiences in the world:

  • Dance in tropical settings
  • Learn from international teachers
  • Enjoy live music every night
  • Meet a warm, diverse, and international community
  • Discover Réunion Island: beaches, nature, food, culture
  • Escape winter and dance under palm trees

A festival full of rhythm, connection, adventure, and island magic.

🪩 Quick Overview

  • Event: Mahaveli Swing Festival 2026
  • Dates: To be announced (expected December 2026)
  • Country: Réunion 🇷🇪
  • Town: L’Étang-Salé
  • Dance Styles: Lindy Hop, Jazz, Charleston, Tap
  • Organised by: Mahaveli Swing Festival Team
  • Registration: Opens when official dates are announced
  • Website: facebook.com/MahaveliSwingFestivalLaReunion974 (pending 2026 update)
  • Passes: Full Pass, Party Pass (TBA)