🎵 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.

📅 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
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