🎵 The Night Train XL 2025

Get ready for the most syncopated weekend in Cologne! 🚂✨

From November 8–9, 2025, the Groove Station Collective presents The Night Train XL — a powerhouse weekend of swing dance, jazz culture, and rhythm that will make the city move to the beat of the 1930s.

This isn’t just a dance event — it’s a celebration of jazz, community, and connection, with live music, DJs, workshops, and cultural talks that dive deep into the soul of swing.

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📅 Dates & Registration

  • Dates: November 8 – 9, 2025
  • Country: Germany 🇩🇪
  • Town: Cologne
  • Website: groovestationcollective.de
  • Organised by: Groove Station Collective
  • Passes:
    • Full Pass: workshops + parties + cultural talk
    • Party Pass: evening socials only
  • Registration: open via the official website

💃 Dance Styles

Charleston, Jazz, Lindy Hop

📍 What & Where

  • Location: iconic venues across Cologne, filled with music, movement, and creativity.
  • Vibe: urban, cultural, and full of groove — where deep rhythm meets community energy.

🎭 Activities & Highlights

  • Workshops with international instructors.
  • Cultural talk exploring jazz, rhythm, and historical context.
  • Parties with live bands and DJs spinning classic swing and modern jazz grooves.
  • Deep dive sessions for dancers seeking more connection and musical understanding.
  • The Night Train atmosphere — pure syncopation, late nights, and full hearts.
A weekend where swing meets culture — and every beat tells a story.

👣 Teachers & Artists

  • Marie N’Diaye (FR)
  • Felix Berghall (SE)
  • Jake Walker (BE)
  • DJ Hot Soup (DE)
  • DJ Aaron (DE)

A stellar European lineup bringing deep knowledge, rhythm, and contagious energy — both on the floor and behind the decks.

🎟 Why You Should Come

The Night Train XL is one of Germany’s most exciting swing events, combining dance, music, and cultural depth.

Hop aboard for a weekend of rhythm, movement, and pure inspiration — because when the Night Train rolls, you don’t want to miss your stop.

🪩 Quick Overview

When: November 8–9, 2025
Where: Cologne, Germany
Styles: Charleston, Jazz, Lindy Hop
Highlights: workshops · live band · DJs · cultural talk · syncopated vibes