All the latest info about upcoming Swing (and swing-ish) music gigs in and
around Dublin.

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Weekly gigs

NOTE: It's sometimes a good idea to ring ahead to check if a particular gig is on, especially around bank holidays and at Christmas time.

Wednesdays - Dublin

Route 66 at Q Bar (www.qbar.ie), Burgh Quay, Dublin 1 from 7.00 -11 p.m.
Every Wednesday night in Q Bar, we host Route 66, our Swing social night! Doors open at 7.50 p.m., and admission is €8 (or more if there is a live band playing). Free, easy, drop-in beginners East Coast Swing class 8.00 - 8.45 (see the Classes page for more info about the lesson), DJed swing dancing 8.45 - 11.15 (or so). You don't need to bring a partner, just a desire to have some fun!

The night also includes a “Beyond the Basics” class from 7:00 to 7:45. This class is aimed at people who have been coming to the Beginners lesson for at least a few weeks, are comfortable with the dance, and want to start learning more challenging moves. Don’t worry, this is still a drop-in class, so you don’t have to sign up in advance or anything.

We share this night with another teacher, Jessica (www.dublindy.com), a good friend of ours. We alternate with her in putting on the night (i.e. we do every second week). This means students get the value of different teaching perspectives/styles, and also means a bit more variety from the DJ booth.

Notes on upcoming nights:

No big announcements for now, but be sure to watch this space!

Mondays - Dublin

The Hep Cat Club at 4 Dame Lane, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., €8
This night is much the same as what you'll find at Route 66 on Wednesday! Organised by the fabulous Jessica, the night includes a drop-in lesson for beginners from 8:00 to 8:45, followed by DJed swing dancing until 11. The twist: there's a different guest DJ every week! Cost is also €8 at the door. You can find more information, including a map, on Jessica's website (www.dublindy.com).

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Once-off gigs

The Vertical Rhythm Club at the Garda Club on Harrington Street (usually), 8 p.m.-12:30, €10 (usually)
About once a month, Jessica runs a Swing night that includes a beginner lesson 8:30-9. The Garda Club is a nice, big venue, and Jessica runs a good night there, well worth going. Check out her site at www.dublindy.com for more details or to check the upcoming dates.