Lindy Hop Dancing Near Me!

Welcome to our curated guide to the UK's vibrant Lindy Hop scene! Whether you're new to swing dancing or a seasoned jitterbug, here are some of our favourite organisations, events, and resources that keep the spirit of swing alive.

Lindy Hop Dance Schools in the UK

Here are some fantastic places to learn and dance across the UK:

  • Mersey Swing (Liverpool) - This list was going to be alphabetical - but how could we start with anyone else? Our closest sister scene; we’ve had so much love and support from Mersey Swing. Their teachers and members are fabulous, their classes are wonderful, and their events inspirational.

  • Swing North (Manchester) - Weekly swing dance classes and social dancing in Manchester

  • Swing Dance Leeds - Regular classes, socials, and one of the friendliest exchanges in the UK.

  • Lindy Hop in Hull with Kingston Swing - Weekly Lindy Hop dance classes every Monday,

  • Glasgow Jitterbugs - Keeping Scotland swinging with weekly classes and events.

  • The Lindy Circle (London) - Well-established school and performance group known for technical excellence.

  • Swing City Brighton - Classes and socials on the south coast with great live music.

  • Bristol Swing Riot - A rebellious mix of classes, competitions, and open-air dances.

  • Swing Patrol (London) - One of the UK’s largest swing dance organisations, offering weekly classes and performances.

(Feel free to contact us if you know of other great groups – we love discovering new scenes!)

Our Favourite Lindy Hop Events & Weekenders

Our top picks for Lindy Hop events in the UK (We’ve written the dates for 2025 but they are annual)

  • Lindy in The Sky (Liverpool in Jan/Feb 2025) - Featuring international teachers, adventurous learning, and three parties in two boss venues.

  • Cheshire Swing Cats Strut (Chester in March 2025) - Three days of socials with great bands and history tours of the city!

  • Leeds Swing Swing Revolution (April 2025) - The flagship event of LUU Swing Dance Society.

  • DB Lindy Hop Weekender (Worcester in April 2025) - Workshops and socials in a fantastic city.

  • Hullzapoppin' (Hull in May 2025) – A weekend of dance, music, and vintage vibes.

  • Oxford Lindy Exchange (in July 2025) featuring some of the country’s best dance bands, DJs, tasters, picnics and games

  • Hep to the Hive (Manchester in August 2025) - Bees are the symbol of Manchester. 2025 is the second Hep to the Hive.

  • Edinburgh Lindy Exchange (in September 2025)– Friendly, scenic, and full of character.

  • Belta Blues (Newcastle in September 2025) - A weekend of blues and fusion dancing.

  • Swing City Brighton Weekend (October 2025) - A weekend of Lindy Hop workshops and socials in this buzzy city on the south coast of England.

  • CLX (Cambridge in Oct/Nov 2025) - Fabulous dancing and lovely venues.

Keep an eye on their websites and social media for updates and tickets.

We’ve loved traveling outside the UK too:

  • Athens Rhythm Hop - We had such a good time in Athens in May 2025 and managed to get some good views of the Acropolis.

  • Paris Midnight Blues - This was a lovely event in 2024, where we got our groove on the river seine.

  • BarSwingOna - There tend to be many international teachers at this one and a fabulous ballroom for socials

  • Herräng Dance Camp - Not only did we improve out dancing at this camp we spent some time investigating the area on rented bikes and stayed in bunks with other dancers. Registrations for 2025 are open!

A handful of our favourite local events

Online Resources & Inspiration

Why We Made This Page

At Cheshire Swing Cats, we believe in supporting the whole scene, not just promoting our own classes. If you're travelling, moving, or just curious about the UK's amazing Lindy Hop landscape, we hope this guide helps you find the perfect place to dance.

Let’s enjoy swing together.

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