🎵 Osaka Lindy Exchange 2025

From October 10–12, 2025, the 19th edition of the Osaka Lindy Exchange brings three unforgettable days of dancing, workshops, competitions, and live music to the heart of Osaka, Japan.

Experience the best of Japanese swing culture while also enjoying the atmosphere of the Kansai Expo this fall!

📅 Dates & Registration

  • Dates: October 10, 11 & 12, 2025
  • Registration: Open at official website
  • Pass options:
    • Party Pass: ¥18,000 / $130 (all parties included)
    • Workshop Pass: ¥8,000 / $60 (includes choreographed class and performance opportunity)

📍 What & Where

  • City: Osaka, Japan
  • Main Venues:
    • VOXX – Opening Party (Fri, Oct 10)
    • Tennoji Kumin Center – Workshops, competitions, and socials (Sat & Sun)
    • Noon + Café – Late Night Party (Sat)

💃 Dance Styles

Lindy Hop

🎭 Activities & Highlights

  • Live music & parties featuring:
    • Kenji and the New Orleans Swingers
    • Ali and The Rhythm Rascals (UK/Japan)
    • Clap Stomp Swingin’
    • Katolin Wolf and Yuji Kamihigashi
  • Competitions:
    • Open Lindy Mix & Match (Sat – battle format finals)
    • Same Song Challenge (Sun – choreographed to a set swing tune)
  • Workshops with international instructors
  • Dress Codes:
    • Fri – Flower 🌸 | Sat – Vintage 🕺 | Sun – Leopard 🐆

👣 Teachers

  • Moon, Dewey & Tigger – South Korea 🇰🇷

These incredible teachers bring their signature charisma, rhythm, and Korean swing flavor. They’ll also lead a choreographed workshop that ends with a group performance during the Saturday party.

🎟 Why You Should Come

Osaka Lindy Exchange is one of Asia’s most iconic swing festivals — a place where dancers from around the world gather to celebrate music, rhythm, and friendship.

Join the celebration this fall, discover beautiful Japan, and swing out in true Osaka style!