What’s On?
Friday 31 May
Friday Night
Time: 7 – 10:30pm
Venue: Stanleys Chapel, 31 Glenelg Street, South Brisbane
Music: Little Mel and Tee West Swings
Let’s get this party started! We’re kicking things off with the sweet, swinging sounds Little Mel and Tee West Swings. The old church building is decked out with full timber floors and stunning high ceilings giving an incredible sound experience.
What to expect: Polished timber floors, cash bar (no BYO)
Friday Afterparty
Time: 10:30pm – 1:30am
Venue: Loft West End, 100 Boundary Street, West End
Music: The Best DJs around
Keep the good times rolling a short stroll away at The Loft. Chill out, boogie down or catchup with all of those friendly faces you haven’t seen in too long!
What to expect: polished concrete floors, cash bar (no BYO), some snacks provided
Saturday 1 June
Saturday Daytime
We’re still working on our free daytime activities, check back for more details.
Saturday Night Soirée
Time: 7 – 11pm
Venue: The Brisbane Room, Brisbane City Hall;
64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City (best entry via Ann Street)
Music: Sweet Thunder
This is your opportunity to don your fanciest duds and swing out in one of Brisbane’s most historic buildings. Make some fabulous new memories dancing under the chandeliers to the incredible Sweet Thunder Jazz Orchestra. This year the Saturday Night Soiree will also host the Brisbane Swing Thing Mix’n’Match contest, with prizes you won’t want to miss!
What to expect: Timber floors, cash bar (no BYO), some snacks provided
Saturday Afterparty
Time: 11pm – 3am
Venue: Mad Dance House, 2/43 Adelaide St, Brisbane City
Music: The Best DJs around
Are you MAD?! We’re going ’til the early hours at our Saturday night afterparty! Join us for all of the late-night antics at Mad Dance House a literal stones throw across the road from City Hall. There’ll be a dedicated blues/slow room as well as a Lindy/swing room plus a chill out zone to hang with all of your new dance friends.
What to expect: Dance vinyl flooring, toastie station, dedicated blues and Lindy rooms, chill out room with board games. (Please note that any food and drink should be consumed in the common area not in the studios)
Sunday 2 June
Sunday Swicnic
Time: 2 – 5pm
Venue: Kangaroo Point Cliffs
Music: The best DJs around
Bring a blanket and some lunch/snacks and we’ll have a casual dance by the river, underneath the beautiful Brisbane cliffs. Be sunsmart, we’ll be outside, and keep an eye on our socials in case we need a wet weather option.
What to expect: Tiled outdoor floor
Sunday Night
Time: 7 – 10pm
Venue: Elements Collective, 17 McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley
Music: Mal Wood & The Bowery Hot Five
For our final night, we’re heading back to familiar territory at Elements Collective. With a floor that’s a dream to dance on and a vibe that is like no other, this is the night to grab those final dances and enjoy the company of friends, new and old.
What to expect: Polished timber floors, cash bar (no BYO)
Sunday Afterparty
Time: 10pm – 1am
Venue: Black Bear Lodge, 1/322 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
Music: Davey & The Late Shift
Mosey on down the street to Black Bear Lodge and close out the weekend with the return of Davey & The Late Shift (a crowd favourite from our inaugural event!). A little bit bluesy, a little swing, and a funky finish to a massive weekend of all of our favourite things!
What to expect: Wooden bar floors, cash bar (no BYO)