Cairns Swing Dance Festival - Thursday 20 to Sunday 23 August 2026
our biggest swing dance event for 2026
We’re welcoming the Sydney Swing Katz to Cairns, Far North Queensland for a week of social dancing, swing dance workshops, and fun community activities.
And for Saturday night, we’re thrilled to welcome Adelaide’s Lucky Seven, Australia’s Hottest Swing Band. They'll be bringing their powerhouse horns, driving rhythm section and big swing sound to Cairns for a night not to miss.
Book your tickets now to join the fun! 🎶
Three nights of live music and social dancing
One full day of workshops – learn from the best
Fun social activities throughout the week
Whether you’ve been dancing for years or have never set foot on a dance floor, there’s something for you. For first-timers, we have an Absolute Beginners Class on Saturday 22 August at 9:50am 
See our Weekend Schedule here and our Facebook event for updates.
about us
We’re the SwingRays, a local community group that run Monday night Swing Dance classes in Edge Hill, Cairns. We love sharing the joy of swing dancing and can’t wait to welcome you to our biggest event of the year.
See you on the dance floor!
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