Dance-Friendly Events' at Derry Jazz Festival.
With over 400+ events scheduled across the five days of the festival, we understand that finding the perfect dance floor can be quite the feat. That’s why we’ve curated a list of what we call “Dance-Friendly Events” to ensure you can let loose and groove to your heart’s content.
Some of our events tend to draw large crowds, leaving limited space for movement. But fear not! We’ve combed through our lineup to identify the venues that can guarantee ample room for dancing, or at least enough space for you to bust a move without bumping into fellow festival-goers.
So, whether you’re a seasoned dancer looking to show off your moves or someone who simply loves to feel the rhythm, these specially selected events are tailored just for you. Get ready to boogie down and immerse yourself in the live music vibes.
Please note, not every venue will have a wooden floor, there may be tiled floors and outdoor venues will likely be concrete. Choose your footwear carefully and look after your knees!
Friday 3rd May
- An Afternoon with the Mayor and the Jive Aces – 2pm – Main Hall, Guildhall – £5pp Book Here
- The Jive Aces – Ebrington Hotel – 9pm – Free
- Ricky Cool & The In Crowd – Waterfoot Hotel – 9pm – Free
Saturday 4th May
- Harry Connolly Band – Craft Village – 1pm – Free
- Dance Workshop Presented by North West Swing Music by The Swing Commanders – 1pm Millennium Forum Piazza – Free
- Martin John & The Fellas – 2pm – Main Hall, Guildhall – Free
- Limavady Big Band – 3pm – Craft Village – Free
- Buck Taylor – 3pm – The Maldron Hotel – Free
- The Roaring Forties – 5pm – Main Hall, Guildhall – Free
- Western Valley Swing – 6pm – AOH – Free
- The Motown Sensations – 6pm – The Maldron Hotel – Free
- The Swing Gals 3-course Dinner & Wine Evening – 7pm – £40pp Book Via Hotel Tel: 02871220700
- The Swing Commanders – 8pm – Main Hall Guildhall – Free
- Martin John & The Fellas – 8pm – Brass Neck – Free
- The Jive Aces – 9pm – Bishops Gate Hotel – £10 Book Via Hotel Tel: 02871140300
- The Motown Brothers – 9pm – The Maldron Hotel – Free
Sunday 5th May
- Palais Swing Band – 2pm – Gay McIntyre Stage Guildhall Square – Free
- Dave Martin & Bobby Mc – 2:30pm – City Hotel Lobby – Free
- Martin John & The Fellas – 3pm – Craft Village – Free
- Bobby Mc & The Dukes – 4pm – Gay McIntyre Stage Guildhall Square – Free
- Pure Fresh – 5pm – Craft Village – Free
- Jiveoholics – 5pm – The Maldron Hotel – Free
- Mission Impossible – 6pm – Gay McIntyre Stage Guildhall Square – Free
- The Ringabellas – 7pm – AOH – Free
- The Swing Commanders – 8pm – Bishops Gate Hotel – £6 Book Via Hotel Tel: 02871140300
- Martin John & The Fellas – 8pm – Ebrington Hotel – Free
- The Jive Aces – 8pm – The Maldron Hotel – Free
- Ricky Cool & The In Crowd – 9:30pm – AOH – Free
- The Jive Aces – 9pm – Bishops Gate Hotel – £10 Book Via Hotel Tel: 02871140300
- The Motown Brothers – 9pm – The Maldron Hotel – Free
Monday 6th May
- The Jive Aces – 2pm – The Embankment – Free
