welcome to
Home of the Crazy Bulgarians
3-6 June, 2027
Registrations Will Open
Feb 9, 2026, 17:00 CET
3
Kick-Ass Bands
for 4 Crazy Parties
500+
100% Crazy People
10
Awesome DJs
22
Inspiring Teachers
Stay curious, more info is coming soon
Artists
Hornsgatan Ramblers
Hornsgatan Ramblers is a jazz band from Stockholm Sweden. Their main focus is set on rhythm and swing, from the more or less legal ballrooms of New York in the thirties and forties. With the bands' own adaptations and arrangements of the music of jazz giants such as Duke Ellington, Jimmie Lunceford, Count Basie, Cab Calloway and Charlie Christian, the Ramblers have developed a sound of their own. By now that unique sound has brought the band to countries such as Greece, Italy, Germany, Finland, Turkey, Lithuania, UK, Belgium, Netherlands, etc. And of course all over Sweden. The band was started in the autumn of 2009, when a few swing dancers in Stockholm decided to form a band and to start playing the music that they loved to dance to, to explore it further and reach a deeper understanding of it.
The Oldie Goldies
The Oldie Goldies is a swing band based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Formed in 2021 they have quickly become one of the most popular swing bands in the Balkans. Performing from the most recognizable big band classics to original repertoire especially fitted for those who love to swing out, their original arrangements will keep you triple steppin’ till the end of the night. Great admirers of Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Fats Waller, Ellington, as well as the great American songbook, they’ve already shared their passion for swing music from Romania all the way down to Greece.
The Breakthrough
Born from the heart of the Bulgarian swing dance community, The Breakthrough are a fresh force, bringing the spirit of the 50s and 60s roaring back to life. With a powerful blend of soul, RnB, swing, and blues, they don’t just play music - they ignite the dance floor.
The Breakthrough ARE the party - the pulse, the fire, the reason your feet won’t stop moving. Expect explosive energy, unstoppable rhythms, and raw, passionate sounds that will grab you from the first note to the very last encore - we’ll be dancing, sweating, and celebrating together - because when The Breakthrough hit the stage, the night doesn’t end… it only gets wilder. So get ready to dance until sunrise!
Band of the Band Leaders
Exciting News for Sofia Swing Dance Festival Attendees! Get ready for an unforgettable night of dancing on Friday evening! We are thrilled to announce a special treat for all our guests: an exclusive performance by a one-of-a-kind band made up of some of the finest band leaders in the swing scene. These talented musicians, each bringing years of experience playing for swing dancers, are coming together to create a band like no other.
Elze & Peter
Lindy Hop
Pavli & Victor
Lindy Hop
Alice & Xesc
Lindy Hop
Elle & Asael
Lindy Hop
Ari
Solo Jazz & Lindy Hop
Frederik
Musicality & Lindy Hop
Nelly
Solo Jazz
Meret
Solo Jazz
Špela
Solo Jazz
Plami & Pavel
Lindy Hop
Danka & Sirom
Shag
Bilge & Uğur
Lindy Hop
Rosiana
Mila
Janča
Bobi
Pavel
Offbeat
Ceyhan
Ivo
Aaron
Dorota Bry
Sep
Parties and Classes
Parties
Thursday
Let's celebrate being together - heartwarming welcome party at our beloved home sweet home Lindy Hop Bulgaria Halls
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
parties will be in a spacious concert venue with a true bar spirit City Stage , located in the National Palace of Culture in 3 walking minutes from our halls (Lindy Hop Bulgaria Halls)
Every night the venue will be filled with music by live bands and our DJ’s
Classes
All Locations from the Schedule LHB1, LHB2, LHB3 are in our studio Lindy Hop Bulgaria Halls (Dance Station Studio) in National Palace of Culture and in City Stage
Competitions
* registrations for each competitions will start 1 hour before the competition.
Mix & Match - Open and Advanced - The classic case – swing dance with a random partner to different tempos . Registrations will be handled on the spot with limited slots. The competition is open for all participants.
Strictly Lindy - Register as couples – no change in partners throughout the competition. Should be able to deliver something extraordinary on the dance floor. Prepare well and show us what you got! Registrations will be handled on the spot with limited slots.
Swing Out Drop Out - Faster and faster swing outs. The last survivors win. This competition will be held during the Sunday night party. The registration will be taken on the spot. Brace yourself and get fit for the challenge. Endurance is the key! Get some water and let's make a madness!
Passes & Prices
Party Pass
4 epic parties
3 set of live music every night
Early Bird - till 22.02.2026
140 €
Slow Bird - till 14.04.2026
150 €
Late Bird - from 15.04.2026
160 €
Party Pass
+ Taster Classes
4 epic parties
3 set of live music every night
12 taster classes to choose from
Early Bird - till 22.02.2026
155 €
Slow Bird - till 14.04.2026
170 €
Late Bird - from 15.04.2026
195 €
Module Classes
* no Party Pass required
2 hour focused classes
21 topics to choose from
4 levels in limited and balanced groups
-15% for 4 or more modules
Early Bird - till 22.02.2026
25 €
Slow Bird - till 14.04.2026
30 €
Late Bird - from 15.04.2026
35 €
Choreography Classes
* no Party Pass required
2 hour focused classes
3 topics to choose from
Early Bird - till 22.02.2026
25 €
Slow Bird - till 14.04.2026
30 €
Late Bird - from 15.04.2026
35 €
Single Party Night
(at the door only)
Thursday - 30€
Friday - 45€
Saturday - 45€
Sunday - 40€
Monday - 10€
Early Bird - till 22.02.2026
25 €
Slow Bird - till 14.04.2026
30 €
Late Bird - from 15.04.2026
35 €
Discounts
Bulgarian Dancer Discount
Any Bulgarian dancer can get a 10% discount on their PARTY PASSES ! When registering, leave a comment “BG DANCER” to apply
4+ Module Classes DiscountAnyone who is taking 4 or more module classes will receive 15% discount from the total sum for the Modules
Note: Send us an email on info@sofiaswing.com to receive your discount code (we hope to automate this but currently the registration system is missing this feature)
Group Discount
If you are a group of 10 dancers from one country, you can receive 10% discount on your PARTY PASSES!
How? Before registering:Levels
Lindy Hop
- Min 1 year Lindy Hop experience
- Can comfortably lead/follow basic steps, but might make mistakes when it comes to more difficult figures
- You feel comfortable doing steps/figures such as: basic 8-count, swing out, 6-count figures, inside/outside turn, Texas Tommy, flying Charleston, tandem Charleston
- Familiar with basic jazz steps
- Approximately 2 years Lindy Hop experience
- You are traveling to international camps/workshops at the intermediate/advance level
- Comfortable with leading/following, dancing to music at/above 200 bpm
- And are comfortable improvising
- You have a variety of figures in your arsenal, know the Shim Sham, and are familiar with other jazz steps
- Approximately 3 years Lindy Hop experience
- You are regularly traveling to international camps/workshops at the advance level
- You are very comfortable with leading & following, improvisation, dancing at 230+ bpm and 120bpm or slower
- You are skilled in jazz steps and other dance styles such as balboa, shag, charleston, etc.
- More than 3 years Lindy Hop experience
- You are regularly traveling to international camps/workshops at the advance or invitational level. Maybe be already teaching.
- You are very comfortable with leading & following, improvisation, dancing at 230+ bpm and 120bpm or slower
- You are skilled in jazz steps and other dance styles such as balboa, shag, charleston, etc.
- Not afraid to geek about the basics and to share ideas
Authentic Jazz
* If registered participants are less than 30, there will be only one level
- Take this level if you have done some authentic jazz classes, but solo dancing still presents some challenges
- You are currently extending your vocabulary, finessing your technique
- You improvise and try to implement your knowledge of swing music in your dancing
- You have done about a year of authentic jazz classes
- You are familiar with lots of traditional steps and you can dance numerous routines
- Take this level if you are already an advanced jazz dancer and you are looking to push yourself to a higher level
- You dance Authentic Jazz for several years
- You learn new routines quite fast and might even choreograph your own
- You probably have been in jam circles or performed as a dancer already