17-19th april, trieste
Two swing communities, one dance floor: an occasion to share laughs, moves, and good times!
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how it works
A Swing Exchange is not a festival.
It is not a competition.
It is not an intensive workshop.
It is a twinning between communities.
The exchange will take place in two separate moments:
In April, the Lindy Cats swing community from Graz will come to Trieste. We will host them, show them the beauty of the city and, of course, make them dance!
In October it will be the turn of the Swing Freaks to go to Graz and do the same.
The spirit of the exchange
Here you don’t just book a spot. You open the door to your home. During the exchange, the Lindy Cats will be hosted by the Swing Freaks.
Those who can will offer a couch, a room, a space.
This is the heart of swing: trust, hospitality, community.
You are not required to host. But if you do, you become a living part of the exchange.
What’s waiting for you over these 3 days
Friday, April 17
Arrival in Trieste, check-in, free dinner
9:00 PM — Friday Party Night
We’ll meet in an incredible venue: Sala Beethoven (via Coroneo 15).
A prestigious space that once hosted the “Circolo Artistico di Trieste”, founded between the late 19th century and early 20th century to give local artists a place in the cultural scene.
On stage: The Jackpots, a well-known Slovenian band in the swing scene, bringing their jump blues and ’40s–’50s swing sound!
Bring clean dance shoes (the floor will thank you)
Saturday, April 18
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Urban Game in the city center
(Full Pass only)
Meeting point Piazza Venezia. We’ll explore the city together through games, small challenges and beautiful views of Trieste.
The perfect way to start getting to know each other.
Free time for lunch
We’ll share a list of community-recommended places (with options for everyone: local, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)
3:30 PM — Miramare (optional)
For those with extra energy: a visit to Miramare Castle, one of Trieste’s most iconic spots — a true gem by the sea.
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM — Workshop time (@SKD)
(Full Pass only)
In the afternoon we hit the dance floor with Špela Premelč, Nejc Zupan and Francesc Bujosa, teachers and performers active on the European swing scene.
Location: SKD Tabor, in via Nazionale 51.
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM — Easy Dinner
(Full Pass only)
A rich buffet with pizza and finger food.
Don’t worry — we’ve noted your dietary preferences, you’ll find something for you ✨
Location: SKD Tabor, in via Nazionale 51.
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM Saturday Party Night (live band “Swing à la Carte”)
We move to Opicina, in the Karst plateau. On stage: “Swing à la Carte”, bringing the sound of ’30s–’40s swing-jazz to the dance floor.
Location: SKD Tabor, in via Nazionale 51.
Sunday, April 19
10:30 AM — Walk along the Napoleonica
We meet at the Obelisk in Opicina (did you know it was built to commemorate Emperor Franz I of Austria’s visit?) for a scenic walk with a sea view. If the weather doesn’t cooperate → plan B: Grotta Gigante, the largest tourist cave with a single chamber in the world.
12:30 PM — Osmiza
We move into the vineyards of the Karst, to Agriturismo Budin (località Sales 122).
We close the weekend the Triestine way:
together around a table at a traditional osmica, with local wine, simple food, shared stories and a few last hugs before everyone heads home.
After lunch… hugs, kisses and see you soon
THE PARTICIPATION FEE is 70€
For the full weekend (all the activities listed included)
SIngle activities passes:
It is also possible to take part in individual events during the weekend:
- Single party entry: €25
- Party pass (includes 2 parties): €40
- Osmiza on Sunday: €20
