Welcome to SwingFest, 14 & 15 August 2021
An amazing weekend of live swing music, swing dance workshops and dancing as we take over iconic South London venue The Bedford
Welcome to the re-boot of South London SwingFest - the weekend of 14th and 15th August 2021 at The Bedford, Balham!
Book now to avoid disappointment - strictly limited numbers for space and comfort, advance booking only
Beginners Lindy hop workshops added - book them here (no previous experience required!)
Don't miss a fascinating talk/discussion about swing history and culture on Sunday afternoon - with the one and only Angela Andrew - all welcome!
Below you will find the events that make up the weekend - add them to your booking or find out more about each. Your booking can be adjusted easily before checking out - so feel free to add and remove items as you wish!
Saturday night
7pm-12.30am
Swing Dance Party
in the Ballroom
Shirt Tail Stompers
Swing DJs
Swing dance class
more info...

Sunday night
7pm-12am
Big Band Extravaganza
in the Club Room
Pete Long's 13-piece Benny Goodman Orchestra
Swing DJs
Swing dance class
more info...

Sunday afternoon
2.15pm-5pm
Vintage Tea Dance
in the Club Room
King Candy's Great Eastern
Swing DJs
Charleston dance class
more info...

Saturday & Sunday
from 10am
Swing Dance Workshops
in the Ballroom, Club Room and Private Dining Room
Lindy hop, authentic Jazz dance, Charleston, Black Bottom and Balboa
with Martin Ellis, Nikki Santilli, Paul Crook, Romayne Etwaroo, Liza Patoux and more
more info...
Use our handy booking helper or book directly from the weekend schedule
Sunday afternoon
1.15pm-2.15pm
all welcome!
in the Ballroom
The Swing Debates
Angela Andrew with her popular and inspiring talk/discussion
Not to be missed!
more info...
