Name: Santa Cruz Swing Festival
Start: 2026-04-16T17:00:00-07:00
Location: Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall (C.P.D.E.S. Hall)

This festival is a celebration of the joy of Lindy Hop. Over the past five years, Santa Cruz’s swing scene has been steadily growing, bringing connection and fun to the local dance community. What started small has grown into a scene full of playfulness, music, and dance.
This event is our way of sharing that excitement beyond Santa Cruz — welcoming dancers from all over to join us for great music, inspiring dances, and a weekend that shares the spirit and life of Lindy Hop.
Find all the details at our website: SantaCruzSwingFest.com
Festival Snapshot
3+ Days of Dancing
Evening dances on Friday and Saturday, a Sunday afternoon dance on the Santa Cruz Wharf, and access to the Thursday social.
Two Late Night Dances
Friday and Saturday with Live Bands & DJ music into the early morning.
One Full Day Of Classes
Excellent, professional teachers from across California.
Games & More!
Games, surprise contests, prizes, performances, teacher demo, & full bar.
Plus, it’s Santa Cruz Dance Week!