Welwyn Garden City, UK
20th, 21st & 22nd June 2025

After an incredible 3 years we we’re excited to offer the 4th WGC Vintage Festival, a unique international 2 day, 3 evening live music & dance event, plus all things vintage organised by JiveSwing.Com and sponsored by the businesses of Welwyn Garden City in the UK.

In 2024, we had over 100 top internationally acclaimed musicians, singers, DJs, performers, Swing, Lindy Hop, Jive, Rock n Roll dancers, dance instructors seen on TV, Theatre and movies, dance classes, vintage & classic cars, fashion, vintage stalls and children’s entertainers across 5 stages and arenas filling the town centre streets with vintage entertainment for a whole weekend.

In 2023, we had visitors from 14 countries, including USA, South America and all over Europe, as the event also hosts the WGC Vintage Festival dance camp with swing dance workshops by day and concerts/ social dancing and shows by night. Full details below.

Transport

TRAINS

Welwyn Garden City Train Station – 1 mins walk.
(Only 25 minutes from King Cross.)

AIRPORTS

Luton – 24 mins

Stansted – 45 mins

Heathrow – 49mins

Gatwick – 1 hour 30mins by car/train

Parking

Howard Centre Car park – 1 min walk
Oaklands College WGC Carpark – 1 min walk*
NCP Carparks – 3 mins walk
Sainsburys Carpark – 1 mins walk
Campus West Carpark – 3 mins walk
*available only to those registered for the dance workshops and concerts

Accommodation

Travelodge WGC – 1 mins walk (HC Carpark directly behind)
Premier Inn WGC – 15mins walk (Onsite Carpark)

There are also lots of cheaper Air BnB’s etc in Welwyn Garden City town centre.
NB: We would recommend booking your accomodation ASAP to find somewhere close to the Howard Centre.

Eating & Drinking

The location will be filled with food and drink vendors, but also surrounded by lots of cool café’s and classic restaurants, all within 5 mins walk.

The Two Willows a typical british pub resturant, will host “JiveSwing at the Willows” between 5:30pm – 7:30pm on Saturday evening, offering food, drinks and live vintage entertainment and dancing. This will be a good place to hang out before the evening concerts at Oaklands College.

Vendors & Cars

For vendors, vintage or classic car owners who would like to participate please email admin@jiveswing.com, with a photo and information about your product and/or vehicle.

Volunteering

If you are interested in volunteering at the WGC Vintage Festival in return for free evening concert tickets, please get in touch with us at admin@jiveswing.com.

Friday Evening*

8:30pm – Midnight – Evening Dance featuring Jiveswing Show, with DJs, Swing Band and dancers from around the UK

Specialist Workshops*

In addition to the festival, there are specialised studio-based swing dance workshops delivered by international instructors during the daytime on Saturday and Sunday, which require advanced booking, below.