The Swing Jive at Guinness Cork Jazz Festival at Cork City Hall

Flappers, Dapper Gents, Sophisticated Ladies and Dancehall Legends will all be here to rub shoulders, mix, mingle, dance and celebrate the golden era of social dancehalls of a century ago. True to the Original Jazz Dancehalls the best nights brought not one, but two top bands to entertain the audience.

The bands performing are two of the most respected Jazz dance bands in Europe: Meschiya Lake and The Dizzy Birds (US/DR) and Gentlemen & Gangsters (SWE)

Both bands are known the world over for their musical artistry, flair and originality. Specialising in music for both dancers and discerning Jazz fans, they have a universal appeal across all ages. You can dance whatever way you want to these Maestros of Melody - Solo, One-Step, Two-Step, Waltz, Foxtrot, Peabody, Balboa, Shag, Lindy Hop, Swing or Jive the night away- or just hang in the wings, soaking up the atmosphere of the biggest dance night the city has ever seen....

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Flappers, Dapper Gents, Sophisticated Ladies and Dancehall Legends will all be here to rub shoulders, mix, mingle, dance and celebrate the golden era of social dancehalls of a century ago. True to the Original Jazz Dancehalls the best nights brought not one, but two top bands to entertain the audience.

The bands performing are two of the most respected Jazz dance bands in Europe: Meschiya Lake and The Dizzy Birds (US/DR) and Gentlemen & Gangsters (SWE)

Both bands are known the world over for their musical artistry, flair and originality. Specialising in music for both dancers and discerning Jazz fans, they have a universal appeal across all ages. You can dance whatever way you want to these Maestros of Melody - Solo, One-Step, Two-Step, Waltz, Foxtrot, Peabody, Balboa, Shag, Lindy Hop, Swing or Jive the night away- or just hang in the wings, soaking up the atmosphere of the biggest dance night the city has ever seen.

With performances from international dancers, we’ll have entertainment in spades. Members of the Irish Swing Dance Community and our friends from beyond our shores will be there to “taxi”you around the floor when the urge to dance takes over. Dress sharp, polish those shoes and bring your best self for an unforgettable night amongst the Jazz Festival party people.

Over 18's Only

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