Augsburg Balboa & Shag Festival
International Dance Festival for Balboa and Shag in Augsburg
2026
About Augsburg Balboa Festival
Augsburg Balboa Festival — edition 2026
The Augsburg Balboa & Shag Festival 2026 runs from Friday, September 25, to Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Augsburg. The program includes dance workshops with international teaching couples Javi & Lucía, Sandy & Fancy, and Heiko & Larissa. Live music will be provided on Friday by the Daniel Duspiwa Quartett and on Saturday by The Big Five Septet with singer Nicolle Rochelle. DJs include DJ Viv and DJ Zazie Métro. Registration opens in spring 2026 via the festival website.
Highlights Augsburg Balboa Festival 2026
- Teaching Couples Javi & Lucía, Sandy & Fancy, Heiko & Larissa
- Live Bands: Daniel Duspiwa Quartett, The Big Five Septet
- Singer Nicolle Rochelle
- DJ Viv and DJ Zazie Métro
Programme Augsburg Balboa Festival 2026
2026 Program
- Friday, Sep 25: Workshops, Live Concert Daniel Duspiwa Quartett, Social Dancing with DJs
- Saturday, Sep 26: Workshops, Live Concert The Big Five Septet & Nicolle Rochelle, Evening Party
- Sunday, Sep 27: Workshops, Final Social Dancing
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Practical information — Augsburg Balboa Festival
Getting There
Augsburg is easily accessible via the A8 motorway (Munich–Stuttgart) and by train as an ICE and regional station. From Augsburg main station, the venues in the city center are connected by tram and bus.
Registration
Participation requires a paid registration (Festival Pass including workshops, parties, and concerts); remaining tickets for individual evening events may be available separately. Registration typically opens in the spring via the festival website.
Accommodation
Augsburg offers a wide range of hotels and guesthouses; early booking is recommended.
A Festival for the Swing Dance Scene
The Augsburg Balboa & Shag Festival is dedicated to two of the most charming dances of the swing era: Balboa, originating from Southern California, and the fast-paced Collegiate Shag. Both dances emerged in the 1920s and 1930s and are currently experiencing a vibrant renaissance in the international Lindy Hop and Swing community. Every September, dance enthusiasts from Germany and abroad gather in Augsburg for a weekend full of workshops, parties, and live music.
Workshops with International Teachers
The heart of the festival lies in the dance classes taught by internationally sought-after teaching couples. For the upcoming editions, Javi & Lucía, Sandy & Fancy, and Heiko & Larissa are among those announced. The workshops cater to various skill levels, allowing both advanced dancers and ambitious beginners to deepen their skills.
Live Music and Social Dancing
In the evenings, the dance floors transform into a stage for classic swing. Renowned bands like the Daniel Duspiwa Quartett and The Big Five Septet provide authentic sound, as does singer Nicolle Rochelle. Experienced DJs spin tunes between live sets, ensuring the social dancing continues into the early morning hours.
Augsburg as Host City
The organizer is the Hep Cat Club from Augsburg, one of the most active swing dance clubs in the region. Augsburg, an independent city in the Bavarian administrative region of Swabia, offers the perfect setting with its historic old town and vibrant cultural scene for a festival that combines dance tradition and international exchange.
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