Rock That Swing Festival
International Swing and Lindy Hop Dance Festival in Munich
2026
About Rock That Swing
Rock That Swing — edition 2026
From February 12 to 16, 2026, the 19th edition of the Rock That Swing Festival will be held in Munich. The main venues are the Deutsches Theater and the Künstlerhaus.
The festival offers over 300 workshops with more than 70 international instructors for Lindy Hop, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, and Balboa. 19 bands provide live music, along with dance competitions and themed balls from Thursday to Monday. Chester Whitmore is announced as the special guest.
Highlights Rock That Swing 2026
- 19th edition of the festival
- Over 300 workshops, 70+ instructors
- 19 live bands
- Special Guest Chester Whitmore
- Balls at the Deutsches Theater and Künstlerhaus
Programme Rock That Swing 2026
2026 Program
- Dance Camp: over 300 workshops, more than 70 instructors, all levels
- Live Music: 19 bands
- Special Guest: Chester Whitmore
- Evening Program: themed balls and parties, Thursday to Monday
- Dance competitions and show acts
Prices Rock That Swing 2026
Tickets for the evening events range from approximately 25 to 82 Euros, depending on the venue and category. The dance camp is bookable separately.
Practical information — Rock That Swing
Getting There
The Deutsches Theater is located in Munich's city center near the main train station and is easily accessible by S-Bahn/U-Bahn. Travel by public transport is recommended.
Tickets
Tickets for the evening events range from approximately 25 to 82 Euros, depending on the venue and category. The dance camp is booked separately via the official website.
Tip
Workshop spots and ball tickets are in high demand – early booking via rockthatswing.com is recommended.
World-Class Swing in Munich
The Rock That Swing Festival is internationally recognized as one of the most significant dance festivals for Lindy Hop, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, and Balboa. Since its inception, it has established itself in Munich, the capital of Bavaria, attracting an international audience every year.
Dance Camp and Workshops
The core of the festival is the dance camp: Over 300 workshops with more than 70 of the world's best instructors cover all levels – from beginners to training for instructors. Participants can create their own individual schedules.
Stage Program and Balls
In the evenings, the Deutsches Theater Munich and the Künstlerhaus transform into glamorous ballrooms. Several themed balls and parties run from Thursday to Monday, accompanied by around 19 live bands. Dance competitions and show acts complement the program; dance legend Chester Whitmore regularly appears as a special guest.
A Tribute to the Swing Era
The festival celebrates the swing culture of the 1920s to 1950s in all its facets. The combination of historic Munich venues, international instructors, and live music makes Rock That Swing a unique experience and a firm fixture on the international swing scene.
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