Summer Swing Fest 2026 – Saturday Social Dance
Let’s dance!
Thursday
Official Preparty Dance Kickoff
Friday
Live Music Social Dancing + Mix-N-Match Prelim’s
Saturday
Workshops, Live Music Social Dancing + Mix and Match Finals
Sunday
Workshops + Social Dancing
Full schedule below!
No partner required! All ages welcome
Summer Swing Fest 2026 Saturday Social Dance brings everyone together for the biggest night of the weekend. Dance to live music from Morgan Day and the Carpe Diem Jazz Band, cheer on the Mix & Match Finals dance contest, enjoy a special performance, and keep dancing into the night with DJs. Weekend workshops take place at Kaleidoscope Dance Space, while the evening social dances are held at Guild of the Vale.
Summer Swing Fest 2026 Schedule
Thursday, August 13, 2026
The Cove – 2240 W Desert Cove Ave, Phoenix
7:45 PM – 10:30 PM: Social dancing with DJ sets
Friday, August 14, 2026
The Guild of the Vale – 200 N Macdonald Mesa, AZ 85201
6:45 PM Doors Open
7:15 PM – 8:00 PM Beginner Dance Lesson with TBD
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM Social Dancing with DJ TBD
8:30 PM – 12:00 AM Live Music with Morgan Day and the Carpe Diem Jazz Band
9:30 PM Mix & Match Prelims
10:45 PM Special Performance by TBD
12:00 AM – ? Late-Night Dancing with DJs TBD
Saturday, August 15, 2026 – WORKSHOPS
Kaleidoscope Dance – 2848 S. Carriage Ln. Mesa, AZ 85202
See the 2026 Workshop Schedule
Saturday, August 15, 2026 – Social Dancing
The Guild of the Vale – 200 N Macdonald Mesa, AZ 85201
7:15 PM Doors Open
7:45 PM – 8:30 PM Beginner Dance Lesson with TBD
8:30 PM – 9:00 PM Social Dancing with DJ TBD
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM Live Music with Morgan Day and the Carpe Diem Jazz Band
10:15 PM Mix & Match Finals
11:15 PM Special Performance by TBD
12:00 AM – ? Late-Night Dancing with DJs TBD
Sunday, August 16, 2026 – WORKSHOPS
Kaleidoscope Dance – 2848 S. Carriage Ln. Mesa, AZ 85202
See the 2026 Workshop Schedule
Sunday August 16, 2026 – Social Dancing
The Guild of the Vale – 200 N Macdonald Mesa, AZ 85201
7:15 PM Doors Open
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM DJ TBD
9:00 PM Special Performance (TBD)
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM DJ TBD
10:00 PM – 11:00 PM DJ TBD
11:00 PM – ? DJ Ashley’s Farewell Set
(FYI, Mesa has a noise ordinance starting at 10PM – please be considerate of the neighbors when walking to your car)
Summer Swing Fest 2025 Moments
About Guild of the Vale
Step into the Guild of the Vale and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported back in time – this historic building looks like a castle on the outside, and has a 1,400 sq. ft. fast wood floor and a stage on the inside. The vintage feel is truly unforgettable! The venue is still in the same historic building it has always been in, but with a new name.
Air Conditioning
Yes
Parking
Parking is plentiful, free, and located all around the property, in the middle of a quiet, little neighborhood.
Summer Swing Fest is during the Arizona Summer 🔥🔥🔥
It gets REALLY HOT – it’s Arizona after all – especially during the summer, so please do everyone a favor: Bring deodorant, extra shirts to change into, a sweat towel, etc.
Dance Guidelines
- Masks encouraged but not required
- If you feel even slightly sick, please stay home
- Code of Conduct
New Dancer FAQs
New to swing dancing? We have answers to your questions.
Last Minute Changes
Last minute changes can happen and we don’t always hear about them to update our calendar in time. Just in case, make sure to check the event link below before heading out the door.
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