🎵 Winter’s Back Swing Festival 2026

Warm up your winter with rhythm, elegance, and pure swing energy! ❄️🎷

From 5th - 8th February, 2026, the charming Art Deco city of Alcoy, Spain, becomes the home of the Winter’s Back Swing Festival, celebrating its 10th Anniversary Special Edition.

A cozy and vibrant swing weekend near the Mediterranean Sea, filled with Lindy Hop, Shag, live jazz, and the best international teachers. This year’s edition is extra special — with a Valencia DANA Solidarity initiative and even more surprises to mark a decade of dance, friendship, and community.

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📅 Dates & Registration

💃 Dance Styles

Lindy Hop

📍 What & Where

  • Location: stunning vintage venues across Alcoy — including authentic 1920s ballrooms and Art Deco spaces.
  • Vibe: cozy, vintage, and full of heart — the perfect swing escape during wintertime.

🎭 Activities & Highlights

  • Workshops in Lindy Hop and Collegiate Shag for all levels.
  • Live music from top jazz bands across Europe.
  • Special 10th Anniversary Edition, celebrating a decade of swing magic.
  • Solidarity project: Valencia DANA initiative supporting local communities.
  • Three unforgettable parties in spectacular 1920s-style venues.
  • Social dances with DJs, competitions, and performances.
  • Explore Alcoy: a city known for its architecture, mountain surroundings, and Mediterranean warmth.
Friendly people, Art Deco beauty, live jazz, and the soul of swing —
come celebrate ten years of Winter’s Back Swing Festival!

👣 Teachers

  • More teachers to be announced soon!

A stellar lineup of international swing masters bringing charisma, rhythm, and decades of experience to the dance floor.

🎟 Why You Should Come

The Winter’s Back Swing Festival is more than a dance weekend — it’s a family reunion for the European swing scene.

Come warm your winter with music, dance, and laughter in one of Spain’s most vintage and welcoming cities.

🪩 Quick Overview

When: February 5th - 8th, 2026
Where: Alcoy, Spain
Styles: Lindy Hop
Highlights: 10th anniversary · Art Deco venues · live jazz · workshops · solidarity project · Mediterranean vibes
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