W H A T
The Seaside Vintage
Dance Weekend
W H E R E
The Nayland Rock Hotel
& The Sundeck
W H E N
Fri 13th - Sun 15th
Sept 2024
MARGATE SWING FESTIVAL 2024
Join us for the seaside vintage dance weekend. Three nights of dancing with Wild Swim, Roller Skating and Outdoor Dance Sunset Finale. We will as always be drafting in DJs, dancers and live bands from the London swing scene as well as Margate’s local talent to play the very best in Lindy, Balboa, Shag and Blues.
We kick things off on Friday 13th at the Nayland Rock Hotel. A casual but lively opening, expect good value drinks, live music and a beautiful old wooden dance floor.
Start Saturday by shaking off the previous nights escapades with a midday wild swim at The Walpole Bay Tidal Pool Margate, followed by afternoon beach dancing. Or simply spend the day as a Margate tourist, visit Turner contemporary, Dreamland (Margate’s vintage amusement park), walk the Old Town, explore Margate caves or the famous shell grotto. Margate has some great places to eat and drink these days, I’ll be sending out my suggestions to all ticket buyers.
We return to the Nayland Rock Hotel’s function hall for the spectacular Saturday night vintage evening ball. Dress to impress, start with a free dance lesson, before enjoying a live band and the best DJ’s from the London and local dance scene.
On Sunday, bid a fond farewell to new friends and new experiences with an outdoor swing dance overlooking the sea, one of last years highlights. It starts with some midday roller skating, then dance into the evening and Watch one of Margate’s famous sunset skies, before a 2 minutes walk back to Margate train station ensures a hassle free end to a wonderful weekend. For those sticking around until Monday, we meet at the Eccentric 'Fez' pub for a final drink up and dance!
All of this for the incredible early bird price of just £35. The tickets will sell out, they always do, so book early to avoid disappointment >>
SCHEDULE
Fri 13th September
7pm-12am WELCOME DANCE.
At The Nayland Rock Hotel
Sat 14th September
12pm WILD SWIM & BEACH DANCE
Walpole Bay Tidal Pool
7pm DANCE LESSON
At The Nayland Rock Hotel
8pm - 1am VINTAGE EVENING BALL
At The Nayland Rock Hotel
Sun 15th September