# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Unique Swing Dance Exchange Experience: within the 20th Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 26 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+13:00)
- **Event Description**: - Hungry for something different? 
- Keen to spice up your swing? 
- Wanna pick n’ mix your jazz jibes? 

Have we got a tasting menu of treats lined up for you!

Explore social Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, Charleston, Balboa, Blues, and Collegiate Shag in partnership with diverse jazz tunes, all played LIVE by Big Bands from up and down Te Waipounamu!

Feed your creativity in this MULTI-day, MULTI- Big Band Jazz festival experience celebrating its 20th Year.

With local Swing Dancers – Swingtown Rebels – as your guide, there’ll be a host of daytime live music venues, evening ball, jazz picnic, and quite a few surprises we’re cooking up!

With easy travel and awesome accommodation options, Ōtautahi is the place to Swing Dance this Labour weekend.

Thursday 22nd October – Monday 26th October 2026

Feel the life! Swing Dancin’ in Christchurch Central City!
Ōtautahi | Aotearoa

Announcement Summary:
1. Friday Night Event: Partners In Swing

Tickets Here: https://events.humanitix.com/partners-in-swing

2. Saturday Night Gala | Swing Dance Performance
If you are part of the New Zealand or International Swing Dance scene, can lead/follow a full Lindy Hop social dance, and/or know some of the authentic solo Jazz routines, then this is for you! 

Expressions of Interest Here: https://forms.gle/goPRJhyuCoSS17Ba6

3. Sunday Night Event: The Big Band Ball

Tickets Here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-big-band-ball

With more to come....!

This event is part of the Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival. Sign up to the festival newsletter and follow our socials for more information on all Festival events, free and ticketed. As a charitable, community-run festival, donations from music lovers like you help us keep the majority of performances free for everyone to enjoy. If you’d like to support the festival, please consider making a contribution.

4. Underground Grooves | Late Night Blues
After swingin' out on stage Saturday and a boogie at Sunday's Big Band Ball, take time to chill out with your old and new swing dance besties. 
With an inner city location revealed at the festival, find your way to the best blues grooves in town!
A relaxed atmosphere with nommy snacks and refreshing beverages awaiting, groove into the small hours with dancin' blues.
Entry... your festival dance identifier
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/a-unique-swing-dance-exchange-experience-within-the-20th-christchurch-big-band-jazz-festival/200030270096537
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, jazz, live-music, trips-adventures, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 134

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Christchurch
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Christchurch, New Zealand
- **lat**: -43.53
- **long**: 172.62
- **full address**: Christchurch, New Zealand

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is A Unique Swing Dance Exchange Experience: within the 20th Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival being held?
  - **A:** A Unique Swing Dance Exchange Experience: within the 20th Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 26 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Christchurch, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing A Unique Swing Dance Exchange Experience: within the 20th Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival?
  - **A:** A Unique Swing Dance Exchange Experience: within the 20th Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival is organized by Swingtown Rebels.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** A Unique Swing Dance Exchange Experience: within the 20th Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Christchurch, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 130+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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