Swinging Montpellier
International swing music and dance festival in Montpellier, July
A swing dance studio offering instruction in East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, and related swing styles.
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About this studio
Swinging Montpellier is an international festival of swing music and dance held annually in Montpellier. The 2026 edition has just concluded, and the organisers have already announced the next event: 22–25 July 2027, marking the 8th edition of the festival.
The festival runs over four days and draws dancers, musicians, journalists, families and volunteers from across the swing community. The event features live music performances and social dancing, creating an atmosphere designed around the energy and participation of attendees. The organisers emphasise that feedback from dancers and visitors shapes the festival year on year, and they invite participants to complete a satisfaction survey after each event.
Swinging Montpellier is run by the association Art, Corps & Lumière. The festival holds a French entertainment licence (Licence 2 D-2020-005432) and operates from their registered office at 4 bis rue Bazille Balard in Montpellier.
Photos and videos from each edition are shared with attendees and the wider community online. The festival maintains active communication with its audience through a newsletter and social media, and invites people to volunteer or help document the event.
What to expect
Your first visit
A four-day swing festival with live music performances and social dancing. The atmosphere is built on the energy and engagement of dancers and guests attending together.
Studio history
Swinging Montpellier is an international festival of swing music and dance. The 2027 edition will be the 8th iteration of the event.
Styles offered
4 dance styles taught here
Gallery
The people, the parties and the dancing here
Class schedule
Weekly classes and workshops
Swinging Montpellierhasn't set up a public class schedule yet.
If you own Swinging Montpellier, claiming the studio lets you add a public schedule in about 2 minutes. A free Google Calendar is the easiest path — visitors see your class times inline + can add events to their own calendar.
Frequently asked about Swinging Montpellier
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Swinging Montpellier teach?
Swinging Montpellier teaches Swing, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop. The full list of styles is shown above on this page along with each genre's classes and lesson options.
Where is Swinging Montpellier located?
Swinging Montpellier is located in Montpellier. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Swinging Montpellier offer private lessons?
Contact Swinging Montpellier directly to ask about private lessons and current class options — their website has the latest details.
Does Swinging Montpellier teach kids and adults?
Swinging Montpellier welcomes students of varied ages and experience levels. Contact the studio to learn which classes fit your age group and level.
How do I sign up for classes at Swinging Montpellier?
The fastest path is to visit Swinging Montpellier via their website or check the class schedule above. Many studios offer a free or discounted intro lesson — contact them directly to ask.