World of Swing proudly presents the 19th edition!


We are looking forward to welcoming guests from around the world to the 19th international Rock That Swing Festival in Munich from February 12 to February 16, 2026 . For almost two decades the festival celebrates the diversity of the dances and music of the Swing and Rock’n’Roll era from the 20s to the 50s. Over a span of 5 days, fantastic dance nights, hot live music, shows, competitions, numerous workshops, and passionate dancers from all over the world create an inspiring and unforgettable atmosphere.

At the Rock That Swing Dance Camp more than 73 of the world’s best teachers give classes during the daytime offering a vast variety of more than 300 workshops in Lindy Hop, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Balboa, Shag, Authentic Jazz, Rockabilly Jive, Blues, Burlesque, etc. Dancers at any level, from beginner to intermediate to advanced and all the way up to teacher, can create their own individual schedule.

The evening and night venues will offer a fantastic line-up of the best bands and performers in great locations, including two nights at the marvelous ballrooms of the Deutsches Theater directly in the city center of Munich. We are looking forward to welcoming you to one of the greatest parties of the year.

Online booking for the Rock That Swing Festival 2026 is not open, yet.
Registration will start on Sunday, Dec 14 , at 15:00 (CET).

Logins and groups can be created already:
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Day Event / Location Prices*  
Thursday IN THE MOOD (Künstlerhaus) 45 / 59 €
Thursday After Hours Party (Vintage Club) 25 €
Friday HEP CATS NIGHT (Künstlerhaus) 45 / 59 €
Friday Vintage Hop Friday (Vintage Club) 39 €
Friday After Hours Party (Vintage Club) 35 €
Saturday ROCK THAT SWING BALL (Deutsches Theater) 49 / 62 / 72 / 82 €
Sunday JAMBOREE BALL (Deutsches Theater) 49 / 62 / 72 / 82 €
Monday JITTERBUG HOP (Vintage Club) 42 €


*plus 10% advance booking fee

Available Tickets:    Available    Low Quantity    Sold Out   

WE DON'T HAVE A WAITING LIST FOR EVENINGS THAT ARE SOLD OUT! In previous years some tickets were sold right before the festival by other participants that were prevented to come last-minute. If you are looking for tickets or would like to sell some, you can drop by the Check-In during the festival quite early or post in our RTSF Facebook group. Attention: Be aware of scammers and check out further information on our order page.


Line-up:

SPECIAL GUEST

Chester Whitmore (USA)

19 BANDS

Bobby Brooks Wilson (USA) Naomi & Her Handsome Devils (USA) Ray Collins' Hot-Club (GER) NP Big Band (ITA) Jumpin' Up (ITA) Hot Swing Sextet (FRA) Martín Burguez & His Rhythm Combo (ESP) The Swing Shouters feat. Lizzy Bourbon (FRA) Jessie Gordon (AUS) Stef Rosen (ITA) Boppin' B (GER) Nine Pennies (ITA) Cat Lee King (GER) Bun-Jon & The Big Jive (GER) Jason Starday (GER) Swing Lyons (GER) Dee Dee & The Bel Airs (GER) 2 Fast 2 Boogie (GER) Don Diego Trio (ITA)

73 INSTRUCTORS

Chester (USA)  Joseph & Charlotte (GBR)  Sondre & Tanya (NOR)  Blake & Alice (USA) Blake & Grace (USA)  Ludovic & Stacy (FRA)  Stephen (USA) & Karine (BRA) Stephen (USA) & Fancy (USA)  Hunter (USA) & Karine (BRA)  Hunter (USA) & Fancy (USA)  Mickey & Hannah (USA)  Adamo (ESP) & Vicci (GBR)  Thomas & Sophie (FRA)  Arnas & Eglė (LIT)  Dimitri & Alexsia (ITA)  Matt & Natalia (USA)  Grzegorz & Agnieszka (POL)  Juan (ARG) & Sharon (GBR)  Vasu (IND) & Valentina (GER)  Tobi & Lena (SWE)  Gas (ARG) & Jessie (AUS)  Thorbjørn (NOR) & Flora (FRA)  JB & Marion (FRA)  Viktor & Wilma (SWE)  Fabien & Lisa (FRA)  Nicolas (FRA) & Hyunjung (KOR)  Rasmus (SWE) & Mona (GER)  Nejc (SLO) & Grace (USA) Nejc (SLO) & Elena (GRC)  Filip & Cherry (POL)  William & Alice (ITA)  Domen (SLO) & Fanny (GER)  Marco & Francesca (ITA)  Dietmar & Nellia (GER)  Christoph & Tamy (GER)  Sergej (GER) & Marion (FRA)  Apostolos & Ioanna (GRC)  Max & Alina (GER)  Marcus & Bärbl (GER)  Sara (ITA)  Paolo (USA)  Sacha (GER)

And if you can't make it this time, mark your calendar for the 20th Rock That Swing edition from 4th to 8th February 2027 .
You can also visit us at our Vintage Club Studio or at the 20th Munich Balboa & Shag Weekend.


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