NANJING LINDY FESTIVAL 2026
Moments from NLF
Capturing the joy of swing dancing
Let's dance!
Venue
1701 Livehouse Max
1701 Livehouse Max is the main venue of NLF 2026! It is a top-tier live house with fantastic acoustics and lighting equipment.
600㎡
Dance Area
150㎡
Bar Area
The stage is top-tier and fully equipped. The air-conditioner system and ventilation equipment is ready for a maximum of 1000 persons.
Nanjing Lindy Festival 2024 - Highlights
Live Band
Gordon Webster Band
Featuring Louise Messenger
Gordon Webster is an outstanding pianist and composer. The music of the Gordon Webster Band is full of energy and rhythm, fully immersing dancers in the musical atmosphere. It is one of the most popular bands in international swing dance events.
Lead vocalist Louise Messenger delivers soulful and expressive vocals that blend perfectly with the band's rhythm and melodies, providing the audience with an unparalleled musical experience.
DJ Crew
Yulai
Yulai believes that the essence of swing dance lies in traditional swing music, but he also embraces musical diversity to spark dancers' creativity. Since 2012, he has DJed at regular dance events in Guangzhou, Shanghai, and various cities across the U.S., as well as at major international events.
Misha
Misha blends classic swing jazz, blues, and early jazz styles with modern elements, creating an atmosphere that is both nostalgic and refreshingly innovative. He is highly regarded in the global swing dance community and is a top-choice DJ for many dancers and event organizers.
Philippe
Philippe now living in Taipei, a swinging music and lindy hop fan since university, co-founded Hong Kong Swings in 2005. His rhythmic selections span classic swing, rhythm & blues, Latin, and soul for all the swing and blues dances. His favourite musician is Duke Ellington and Philippe likes to collect and DJ vinyl records.
Instructors
The Hot Shots (formerly Harlem Hot Shots) is a professional swing dance company based in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 2002, sprung from The Rhythm Hot Shots, the group brings over 20 years of experience and dedication to swing-era dances rooted in Harlem, New York.
The company aims to create personal and innovative stage performances while respectfully paying tribute to the rich African American swing dance traditions of the 1920s-50s.
Meet the Instructors
Frida
Patrik
Anders
Elice
Lizette
Nils
Guests of Honour
Sing Yuen Lim
Our old friend Sing, the pioneering figure who first introduced swing dance and Lindy Hop culture to Asia. With unwavering passion, she has continuously helped and supported the growth of swing dance in various regions, carrying forward Frankie Manning's Lindy spirit.
She has inspired and influenced an ever-growing number of dancers, injecting endless energy into the development of Lindy Hop and other dance styles, making her a key driving force in this cultural movement.
Erin Stevens
Erin is credited with bringing the Father of Lindy Hop, Frankie Manning, out of dance retirement in the 1980's. She's the one dancing in the teaching videos with Frankie! Together they traveled extensively, teaching Lindy Hop across the United States, Australia, Singapore, Japan and throughout Europe.
Erin, along with her sister Tami, opened their own dance school (PBDA) in 1983. They were greatly influential in igniting the 2nd era of Swing during the 90s, and ran "Swing Camp Catalina" on Catalina Island from 1994-2024.
She's very excited to travel to China for the first time!
Rico & Chloe
Since their dynamic partnership began in 2012, Chloe and Rico have taken the swing dance world by storm! Starting with a bang at KLHC, they quickly rose to international fame, dazzling judges and audiences alike at some of the most prestigious events in the world.
But wait—there's more! Chloe and Rico aren't just competition masters; they are also world-renowned performers who bring unmatched energy and artistry to the stage. Every year, they light up events like Korea's Swing Park Show and Thailand's Diga Diga Doo with their breathtaking routines.
Join us in giving Chloe and Rico the warmest welcome as they bring their incredible talent, passion, and vibrant energy to NLF!
Party Pass
Tier
RMB
USD
Period
Tier 1
RMB 1180
USD 162
Feb. 8th to Mar. 15th
Tier 2
RMB 1260
USD 173
Mar. 16th to Apr. 15th
Tier 3
RMB 1350
USD 185
Apr. 16th to May 20th
All overseas dancers and dancers from Taiwan/Hongkong/Macau can buy party pass through the button below.
*We don't have full pass this year. If you are interested in workshop, please check the relative page.