Welwyn Garden City Swing Festival

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Welwyn Garden City, UK
19th, 20th & 21st June 2026

After an incredible 4 years we are excited to announce our 5th WGC Swing Festival (formerly WGC Vintage Festival), a unique international 2 day, 3 evening, live music & dance event, organised by JiveSwing.Com.

This year we have visitors from around 15 countries and all over the UK for a unique weekend of workshops, all night dancing, live music, history talks, competitions etc. This year we’re also adding more, with 12 international teachers, more musicians, more history and more diverse classes, but the same cosy family feel. The whole event is almost sold out, so Book NOW… Full details below.

 

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Transport

TRAINS

Welwyn Garden City Train Station – 2 mins walk.
(Only 25 minutes from King Cross.)

AIRPORTS

Luton – 24 mins

Stansted – 45 mins

Heathrow – 49mins

Gatwick – 1 hour 30mins by car/train

Airport Taxi – Omega 07468518688 (Quote JiveSwing for discount)

Parking

Oaklands College WGC Carpark – Onsite
Campus West Carpark – 1 mins walk
NCP Carparks – 3 mins walk

Accommodation

Travelodge WGC – 3 mins walk (HC Carpark directly behind)
Premier Inn WGC – 18 mins 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 accommodation ASAP to find somewhere close to the venue.

Eating & Drinking

The location is surrounded by lots of cool café’s and classic restaurants, all within 5 mins walk. However we are looking at having a special lunch, with hot food at the venue for 2026. Full details in the pack, when you book.

Teachers

JOSEPH SEWELL

CHARLOTTE MIDDLEMISS

MAXI PRADO

NICOLE PIPINO

DOM KNOLL

NORA LOCHER

ELENA EVANGELIA

RUBEN GARRED

DANIEL TROLLY

VELI VELKOVA

CYMEONE MOPAO

HALVARD MAGE

DJS

BARNABY CHIEW

ELENA EVANGELIA

DANIEL TROLLY

HALVARD MAGE

JAZZ MEDIC

Bands

COLIN BRAY SWING BAND

MISSISSIPPI SWING BAND

THE CB SEXTET

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

CAMP & EVENING

Advanced booking is required for the Swing Dance festival featuring 2 days of dance workshops with international instructors and 3 nights of Concerts/Social Dances with Live Music, DJ’s, Competitions and shows. Due to space, followers must now book with a partner to balance ratios

DANCE WORKSHOPS/CLASSES:
Oaklands College WGC
9:45am – c4.45pm
NB:Schedule will be emailed to registered participants

EVENING CONCERTS/SOCIAL DANCES:
Oaklands College Main Hall, AL8 6AH
8:00pm – c2:30am

Friday – Welcome Party & History Talk @7pm
Saturday – Vintage Summer Ball
Sunday – Farewell Party

DANCE CAMP REGISTRATION

Work Spaces: 1 Leader Only. Evening Tickets: 1

Register Now:

Ticket Type

WGC Swing Festival 2026 Full Pass (Leaders Only (Int/Adv and Adv levels only) Ticket Qty: Per Ticket Price: £249.99
WGC Swing Festival Social Dance Pass (Evenings Only (Fri, Sat, Sun) Ticket Qty: Per Ticket Price: £89.99
Quantity: Total

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