Sunny Side Swing Fest

International swing dance festival with world-class teachers, parties, competitions and sunshine vibes.

Sunny Side Swing Fest is an international swing dance festival featuring top-level instructors, social dancing, competitions, and live music in a vibrant and sunny atmosphere.

ℹ️ About

Sunny Side Swing Fest is a multi-day international swing dance festival bringing together dancers from all over the world. The event features intensive workshops with renowned international teachers, themed parties with live music and DJs, competitions for different levels, and a strong social dancing atmosphere.

Participants can choose between different training programs adapted to their level, from intermediate to advanced, as well as enjoy social nights, performances, and community activities. The festival is designed to combine high-quality dance education with a relaxed and welcoming environment, making it ideal for both experienced dancers and those looking to grow in the swing scene.

📅 Dates & Registration

  • 📅 Dates: May 28 – June 2, 2026
  • 🎉 Pre-party: Yes
  • 🗓️ Pre-party date: May 28, 2026
  • 🎟️ Registration opens: March 30, 2026
  • 🔗 Registration URL: 🔗 https://forms.gle/5eCXhHj5fRSoiRT79
  • 🔔 Next registration opening date: April 10, 2026
  • 🎫 Pass types:
    • Full Pass
    • Party Pass
    • 2 Tracks Workshop Pack (2 styles + parties) 1 Track Workshop Pass (1 style + parties) Full Party Pass (6 days) Daily Party Passes (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday+Tuesday) Party Pass + Beginner Collegiate Shag Track (2h class included) Pool Party Ticket (Thursday)

📍 What & Where

💃 Dance Styles

  • Lindy Hop
  • Solo Jazz
  • Blues
  • Shag
  • Balboa
  • Authentic Jazz
  • Collegiate Shag

🎉 Activities & Highlights

  • Outdoor Activities
  • Tasters
  • Shows / Competitions
  • Parties
  • Live Music
  • Social Dancing
  • Workshops

• International-level teachers across multiple swing styles
• Unique seaside dance camp experience
• Exclusive pool party with limited capacity
• 6 days of social dancing and live music atmosphere
• Multiple workshop tracks adapted to different levels
• High-energy late night parties
• Daily jam sessions and strong social dance culture
• International community of dancers from all over the world

🧑‍🏫 Teachers & Artists

▷ ▷ ▷ LEVELS of the workshops
LINDY HOP: intermediate, advanced, advanced plus, master
SOLO JAZZ: beginner, intermediate, advanced, master
BALBOA: beginner, intermediate, advanced, advanced plus, master
SLOW BAL: beginner, intermediate/advanced
BLUES: beginner, intermediate/advanced
COLLEGIATE SHAG: intermediate/advanced
*** all the levels are 3 hours tracks, except master levels, that are 4 hours tracks

▷ ▷ ▷ THEMATIC CLASSES
LINDY HOP int/adv level > "SoCal Style Lindy" - Grace & Blake
LINDY HOP intermediate level > "Elbow Catches" - Ott & Lylya
LINDY HOP advanced level > "Mix & Match your lindy steps" - Ott & Lylya
BALBOA advanced level > "Sharing initiatives and dynamic change" - Francesco & Laura
COLLEGIATE SHAG beginner level > 2 hours of fist steps

Blake Thiessen - balboa, slow bal and collegiate shag
Grace Babbes - balboa, slow bal and collegiate shag
Alba Mengual - blues and lindy hop
Gas Fernandez - blues and lindy hop
Javi Zurdo - balboa and slow bal
Lucia Galliana - balboa and slow bal
Fredrik Dahlberg - lindy hop and solo jazz
Mimmi Gunnarsson - lindy hop and solo jazz
Elena Evangelia - lindy hop and solo jazz
Ruben Garred - lindy hop and solo jazz
Luis Arredondo - balboa and slow bal
Maria Acuna Gelabert - balboa and slow bal
Diana Florindi - balboa
Roberto Alaia - balboa
Laura Marino - balboa
Francesco Ciani - balboa
Elisa Cangini - blues
Antonio Cribari - blues
Ottavio Sgrosso - lindy hop and solo jazz
Lylya Ferraro - lindy hop

🎷 Live Music / DJs

▷ ▷ ▷ OUR MUSIC

⇨ SPECIAL GUESTS
Luca Filastro / piano
Duncan Hemstock / voice, clarinet and sax
Lara Luppi / voice


⇨ LIVE BANDS
Crazy Stompin' Club
Luca Filastro Septet
Duncan Hemstock and His All Stars
Giuseppe Ricciardo & The Too Fellows with Duncan Hemstock & Lara Luppi
Manoantica Manouche Trio
TBA


⇨ DJs
Bunny Donowitz
Ale G
DJovengo
Swingphony
Ákos Bulyáki

⇨ MC: Lara Luppi

✨ Festival Vibe

💙 COME AS YOU ARE 💙
A friendly, relaxed and welcoming dance camp by the sea, where international dancers come together to learn, connect and enjoy great music.

✨ Thursday → Exclusive pool party + social dancing
✨ Friday to Monday → Workshops, social nights and late parties
✨ Tuesday → Jam session and closing party

🎶 6 social parties + 4 late night parties
🔥 Daily jam sessions
🌊 Sunny atmosphere, seaside energy and strong community vibe

❤️ Why You Should Come

Sunny Side Swing Fest is more than just a festival — it’s a full dance experience by the sea.

It combines high-quality workshops with top international teachers, a strong social dance environment, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. The mix of structured learning, vibrant parties, and daily jam sessions makes it perfect for dancers who want to improve, connect, and fully immerse themselves in swing culture.

If you’re looking for a balance between training, social dancing and a unique sunny location, this festival delivers a complete and memorable experience.

🧾 Quick Overview

  • 📅 Dates: May 28 – June 2, 2026
  • 📍 Location: Silvi Marina, Italy
  • 💃 Styles:
    • Lindy Hop
    • Solo Jazz
    • Blues
    • Shag
    • Balboa
    • Authentic Jazz
    • Collegiate Shag
  • 🎟️ Passes:
    • Full Pass
    • Party Pass
    • 2 Tracks Workshop Pack (2 styles + parties) 1 Track Workshop Pass (1 style + parties) Full Party Pass (6 days) Daily Party Passes (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday+Tuesday) Party Pass + Beginner Collegiate Shag Track (2h class included) Pool Party Ticket (Thursday)
  • 🏕️ Type:
    • Festival
  • 🎉 Activities:
    • Outdoor Activities
    • Tasters
    • Shows / Competitions
    • Parties
    • Live Music
    • Social Dancing
    • Workshops