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Festival

Lazy River 2026

Apr 30 – May 03, 2026 · Vienna, Austria

What to expect

A swinging groovy dance festival hosted in Vienna, Austria with talented musicians, top educators, culture and good vibes. A weekend full of incredible music that never gets too fast. Four nights of live music, renowned instructors, multi-style classes, and abundant social dancing opportunities. Features Slow Balboa or Blues mini tracks, St Louis Shag or Balboa mini tracks, and Lindy Hop Inspirers classes. No contests or performances — just lots of good music, with openings in the schedule for downtime and special social activities.

Who you'll dance with

Teachers

Katja Zavrsnik Unclaimed

Slovenia

In 2010, she transitioned from a career in video and film editing to pursue dance full-time, and since then has been a fixture at swing d...

Ana Lisa Sutherland Unclaimed

California, USA

Began dancing early in life in her home state, California. She competed in Ballroom and Hip Hop before falling in love with the African A...

Jenna Applegarth Unclaimed

USA

Professional dancer, performer and instructor who specializes in American Jazz dances such as Lindy Hop, Balboa, Shag, Charleston and Blu...

Sylvia Sykes Unclaimed

USA

An internationally recognized authority on most types of Swing dance, she has been teaching and judging for over 30 years throughout the ...

Elze Visnevskyte Unclaimed

Vilnius, Lithuania

Professional African American Vernacular and Lindy Hop dancer, performer, choreographer, and educator from Vilnius, Lithuania. One of the...

Javier Johnson Unclaimed

Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Learned to feel the music in Atlanta in early 2005 and literally has not stopped dancing since that day. Now living in the Hartford area,...

Peter Kertz Unclaimed

France

Began dancing the Lindy Hop in Los Angeles, where he was born and raised. Following his passion for dance, he started to travel the world...

Music

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Sam Ghezzi Blues Band

Europe

Sam Ghezzi swings the blues — singer, tenor saxophone blower and harmonica sucker — presents a blues band with Europe-based musicians on ...

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The Hi-Stakes Corner Pocket Jazz Band

Europe

Led by Jon Tigert of Baltimore, MD, dedicated to celebrating the swinging sounds of the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Corner Pocket Jazz Band is alw...

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Jakub Kuba Swingtet

Europe

Headed up by Jakub Zomer, talented organist and pianist, a Hammond-organ based swing and blues project featuring some of Prague's top blu...

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Gordon Au's Tribute to Louis Armstrong All-Stars

Europe

Gordon Au arranged and adapted an incredible tribute to Louis Armstrong and His All-Stars, giving dancers the chance to hear the music of...

Venues

Kulturhaus Brotfabrik

Absberggasse 27, 1100 Vienna, Austria

Absberggasse 27, 1100 Vienna, Austria Map ↗

Main festival venue. Classes held in Ankersaal on Floor 3 and Superar 1, 2, and 3 on Floor 1.