When
Bi-monthly on Sundays (usually) … BUT
*Next date: SATURDAY 10 October2026*
Time
2:00-5:00pm
Cost
$25 pre-purchased
$30 at the door
Sunday Swing Sesh – Social Dance with Live Band!
Throughout 2026, we’re excited to be offering regular social dancing to live community bands, in various locations across Brisbane.
This bi-monthly social dance brings together community musicians and swing dancers.
Our next session:
To avoid clashing with other events and to secure a great venue, we’ve shifted our next dance from our usual schedule to a SATURDAY.
Tickets for the October session will go on sale in September.
Kids under 12 enter for free.
BYO food and water/drinks
Taster class
Need a refresher on the basic steps? Then join our guest teachers, Jodi & Joel, for a taster class from 2:00-2:30PM. We will then continue with live music and social dancing until 5:00pm.
About the band
The dynamic 20-piece Kate Street Big Band plays a fabulous range of jazz, from early Swing to Contemporary, and everything in between. Directed by Tamara Gibb, and featuring vocalist Naomi Doessel. The group performs biannually at the Brisbane Jazz Club and BrizWest Ensembles concerts as well as an assortment of local community gigs.
Other stuff
*Due to the nature of live music and our favourite wooden flooring in dance halls, please consider bringing ear protection if noise is an issue for you. Although not amplified, 15-20 musicians all playing at the same time can create a high level of noise.
**Due to the costs associated with hiring a live band, and hall hire etc, there will not be concession or student ticket prices. If this cost is prohibitive to your attendance at the event please reach out to Monique at Swing Patrol for a confidential chat!**
2026 dates
Sunday 1 February – Grange Community Hall, 187 Wilston Rd, Newmarket
Sunday 5 April – Newmarket Hall, 212 Ashgrove Av, Ashgrove
Sunday 7 June – Everton Park Bowls Club, 7 Gearside St, Everton Park
Sunday 2 August – 10 Love St, Spring Hill *SOLD OUT*
*Saturday* 10 October – Newmarket Hall, 212 Ashgrove Av, Ashgrove
Sunday 6 December – Swing Patrol Xmas Party – Everton Park Bowls Club, 7 Gearside St, Everton Park
2026 dates
Sunday 1 February – Grange Community Hall, 187 Wilston Rd, Newmarket
Sunday 5 April – Newmarket Hall, 212 Ashgrove Av, Ashgrove
Sunday 7 June – Everton Park Bowls Club, 7 Gearside St, Everton Park
Sunday 2 August – 10 Love St, Spring Hill *SOLD OUT*
*Saturday* 10 October – Newmarket Hall, 212 Ashgrove Av, Ashgrove
Sunday 6 December – Swing Patrol Xmas Party – Everton Park Bowls Club, 7 Gearside St, Everton Park
2026 dates
Sunday 1 February – Grange Community Hall, 187 Wilston Rd, Newmarket
Sunday 5 April – Newmarket Hall, 212 Ashgrove Av, Ashgrove
Sunday 7 June – Everton Park Bowls Club, 7 Gearside St, Everton Park
Sunday 2 August – 10 Love St, Spring Hill *SOLD OUT*
*Saturday* 10 October – Newmarket Hall, 212 Ashgrove Av, Ashgrove
Sunday 6 December – Swing Patrol Xmas Party – Everton Park Bowls Club, 7 Gearside St, Everton Park
For cancellations and refunds, text Swing Patrol on 0412 309 311.
Where applicable, a full refund (less admin fee) will be available up to 7 days before the event. A 50% refund (less admin fee) will be available up to 5pm on the Wednesday before the event. After 5pm on the Wednesday before the event, no refunds will be issued, but a transfer to another Swing Sesh date may be possible.
Cancellations due to illness/public health & safety: If you are unwell, for the safety of our community, please don’t attend Swing Sesh. Text Swing Patrol on 0412 309 311 by 5pm on the day before the event to arrange for a transfer to an alternative Swing Sesh date.
WHERE
Newmarket Hall, 212 Ashgrove Av, Ashgrove QLD 4060
