🎵 Swing in Spring Festival 2026

The Swing in Spring Festival returns for its 2026 edition, welcoming dancers from across Europe for a vibrant weekend of Lindy Hop, live music, and social dancing in Italy.

Organized by the Swingin’Up community, this festival celebrates the joy of swing dancing with inspiring workshops, energetic parties, and an atmosphere full of connection and creativity.

Swing in Spring has become a beloved event for dancers looking to welcome the new season with great music, inspiring teachers, and a welcoming international swing community.

📅 Dates & Registration

Festival Dates: March 13–15, 2026

Registration: Available through the official website

https://eventi.swinginup.it/it/eventi/sisf2026/

More updates and festival news are shared through the official social channels.

📍 What & Where

Country: Italy 🇮🇹
City: Prato

The festival takes place in Prato, a vibrant city in Tuscany located just a few minutes from Florence. Known for its rich textile heritage, historic architecture, and lively cultural scene, Prato offers a charming Italian setting for a weekend of swing dancing.

Workshops and parties are hosted in spacious venues designed for social dancing, allowing participants to enjoy inspiring daytime classes and energetic evening swing parties with live music and DJs.

💃 Dance Styles

Lindy Hop
Authentic Jazz
Boogie WOogie

🎭 Activities & Highlights

Lindy Hop Workshops

Classes with international teachers focused on musicality, connection, and improvisation.

Daily opportunities for social dancing with DJs and live bands.

Live Music Parties

Night parties featuring swing bands performing classic jazz and swing rhythms.

Community Atmosphere

A friendly and welcoming environment that encourages dancers of all levels to connect and share the joy of swing.

International Swing Community

Dancers from across Europe and beyond gather to celebrate music, dance, and friendship.

👣 Teachers & Artist

The Swing in Spring Festival 2026 features an outstanding international lineup of Lindy Hop teachers, live swing bands, and top swing DJs, creating one of the most vibrant swing dance experiences in Italy. Dancers will learn from world-class instructors and dance to incredible live jazz music throughout the weekend.

Teachers

Filippo & Titty 🇮🇹
Issiaka Cissokho 🇫🇷
Marco & Ele 🇮🇹
Pontus & Isa 🇮🇹 🇸🇪
Nicolas & Hyunjung 🇰🇷 🇫🇷

Special Guests

William & Alice
Lorenzo D’Amato
Elena Evangelia
Malik & Nurbanu
Luisa Venditti
Lucas & Nelly

This diverse group of international teachers brings together experience, creativity, and deep knowledge of Lindy Hop, jazz dance, and swing culture, offering inspiring classes for dancers of all levels.

Live Bands

The festival will feature a fantastic lineup of live swing bands, delivering authentic jazz rhythms and high-energy performances that keep the dance floor alive.

Hot Sugar Band
Crosstompers
Over Jump
Martín Burguez & The Rhythm Combo
Martín Burguez & The Groovy Four
Swing Shouters

DJs

Between live concerts, renowned swing DJs will keep the party going with carefully curated selections of classic and modern swing music.

Mr. Pines
Sauro
Fux

Together, these international Lindy Hop teachers, live swing bands, and DJs create an unforgettable festival atmosphere, making Swing in Spring one of the most exciting swing dance festivals in Italy.

🎟 Why You Should Come

Swing in Spring Festival is the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of spring with music and dance.

With inspiring workshops, lively parties, and a welcoming community atmosphere, this festival offers a joyful and energetic start to the swing dance season in Italy.

Dance, connect, and create unforgettable memories with dancers from around the world.

🪩 Quick Overview

Event: Swing in Spring Festival 2026
Dates: March 13–15, 2026
Country: Italy 🇮🇹
City: Prato

Dance Styles

Lindy Hop
Authentic Jazz
Boogie Woogie

Highlights

Lindy Hop workshops
Live music parties
Social dancing
International swing community
Springtime festival atmosphere

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