Swinging Montpellier returns from July 16 to 19, 2026 on the Promenade du Peyrou. This festival celebrates swing with a program that combines excellence and accessibility. 4 days of music, dance, and conviviality for swing lovers! Under the artistic direction of the talented Rémy Kouakou Kouamé, this 2026 edition makes a strong statement with a lineup featuring 11 world-renowned dancers. Coming from all four corners of the globe, these artists will share their expertise during intensive workshops by reservation: * United Kingdom: Stephen Atemie, Korantema Anyimadu, Angela Andrew * Italy: Bianca Locatelli * Sweden: Nils Andrén * Spain: Claudia Fonte * United States: Josette Wiggan * Brazil: Felipe Braga * France: Coleen Avril, Marion Quesne, Sylvain Guiheneuc, and of course Rémy Kouakou Kouamé. The music program promises to set the dancefloor on fire with 6 free concerts open to everyone. Headliners include: * Holy Bounce Orchestra * Nutcrackers Combo * Sunny Side Trio * Sing & Dance Trio… and more surprises! * ## Thursday, July 16, 2026 ### Festival opening night 5:00 PM – Doors open Promenade du Peyrou 5:30 PM / 7:00 PM – Lindy Hop introduction class (free with registration) Central dance floor 8:00 PM – Festival inauguration (official speech) Central dance floor 8:00 PM / 9:00 PM – Nutcrackers Combo concert (part 1) Central dance floor 9:30 PM – Teachers’ show choreographed by Rémy Kouakou Kouamé Central dance floor 10:00 PM / 11:00 PM – Nutcrackers Combo concert (part 2) Central dance floor ## Friday, July 17, 2026 ### Day + Evening 9:00 AM – Doors open Promenade du Peyrou 10:00 AM / 5:00 PM – “INTENSIVE” Master Class (ticketed) On the side dance floors 5:30 PM / 7:00 PM – Lindy Hop introduction class (free with registration) Central dance floor 6:00 PM / 8:00 PM – DUKE choreographic contest (competition) – Qualifiers Central dance floor 8:00 PM / 9:00 PM – Coffee Grinders Quintet concert (part 1) Central dance floor 9:00 PM / 10:00 PM – DUKE choreographic contest (competition) – Qualifiers + Presentation of guest dancers (improvisation) Central dance floor 10:00 PM / 11:00 PM – Coffee Grinders Quintet concert (part 2) Central dance floor 11:00 PM – After-party at Jost Hôtel (DJ set) Jost Hôtel ## Saturday, July 18, 2026 ### Day + Evening 9:00 AM – Doors open Promenade du Peyrou 10:00 AM / 1:00 PM – Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz Master Class (ticketed) On the 4 side dance floors 1:00 PM – Sunny Side Trio concert Guinguette Stage 2:30 PM / 5:30 PM – Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz Master Class (ticketed) On the 4 side dance floors 5:30 PM / 7:00 PM – Lindy Hop introduction class (free with registration) Central dance floor 7:00 PM / 8:00 PM – Swing Kids introduction class with Rémy Kouakou Kouamé (free with registration) Central dance floor 8:00 PM / 9:00 PM – Holy Bounce Orchestra concert (part 1) Central dance floor 9:00 PM – Choreographed show by the guest dancers, directed by Rémy Kouakou Kouamé (opening with the contest winner’s show) Central dance floor 10:00 PM / 11:00 PM – Holy Bounce Orchestra concert (part 2) Central dance floor 11:00 PM – After-party at Jost Hôtel (DJ set) Jost Hôtel ## Sunday, July 19, 2026 ### Day + Festival closing evening 9:00 AM – Doors open Promenade du Peyrou 10:00 AM / 1:00 PM – Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz Master Class (ticketed) On the 4 side dance floors 1:00 PM – Sing & Dance Trio concert Guinguette Stage 2:30 PM / 5:30 PM – Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz Master Class (ticketed) On the 4 side dance floors 5:30 PM / 7:00 PM – Lindy Hop introduction class (free with registration) Central dance floor 5:30 PM / 7:00 PM – All-styles jazz class with Rémy Kouakou Kouamé (ticketed) Floor 4 (Ella Fitzgerald) 7:00 PM / 8:30 PM – Jazz \\ Street dances battle (selection) – in partnership with MUSE[IK] 1ST Central dance floor 8:30 PM / 10:30 PM – Holy Bounce Orchestra concert Central dance floor 10:30 PM / midnight – Battle (final) + festival closing – in partnership with MUSE[IK] 1ST Central dance floor Midnight – Festival closes and doors shut Central dance floor
Event from the official Montpellier agenda; venue: Office de Tourisme Montpellier; address: Place royale du Peyrou, 34000, Montpellier.
Source: Agenda Montpellier