Bristol Swing Fiesta 28-30 August 2026
Registration opens 1st April*
*Early registration for Groups (30th March)
Join us this summer for Bristol Swing Fiesta, a boutique West Coast Swing event held at Bristol Beacon, a beautiful performing arts venue in the city centre.
BSF is a city based event, offering top-quality instruction, a light competition schedule, early social dancing with the warm, welcoming vibes the Bristol community is known for.
The location is fantastic, close to the Harbourside and you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to sights, food and drink, and green spaces. The city is easy to get around - it’s truly walkable, or you could hop on a scooter!
The 2026 edition is our third year as a World Swing Dance Council (WSDC) event offering 3 days of workshops, social dancing and Jack and Jill competitions.
It’s a summer event so expect it to be warm but the main ballroom has air conditioning!
BSF has a relaxed and fun vibe with a learning and social focus, with plenty of time for both dancing and competitions - an essential part of what makes a WSDC event.
The Jack and Jill competitions are in accordance with the WSDC rules, and you can consult the rules via: https://www.worldsdc.com/rules/wsdc-points-registry-rules/
We offer the following Jack and Jill divisions: Newcomer, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced/All Star and Sophisticated.
We want everyone attending Bristol Swing Fiesta to have a safe and enjoyable experience. To ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone, all attendees are required to follow our event code of conduct. This covers: Key Contacts, Respect & Inclusivity, Consent & Boundaries, Behaviour & Safety, Incident & Reporting, Food & Alcohol, Under 18s, Personal Belongings, Violations, Photography and Videography policy.
2026 Teaching Staff
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Robert Royston
Robert is an 8-time Swing Dance World Champion and 6-time Country World Champion, with a dance career spanning back to the late 1980s. His experience covers many styles, including West Coast Swing, Country, Ballroom, Hustle, and Salsa.
He brings an incredible depth of knowledge in dance, movement, and connection.
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Leo Lorenzo & Fernanda Dubiel
France meets Brazil!
This dynamic couple brings vibrant energy and passion to their WCS teaching, shaped by influences from multiple dance styles. Fernanda has roots in ballet and Brazilian ballroom dances, while Léo has broadened his dance experience through Zouk, Contemporary, Salsa, and Bachata.
They both compete in the Champion division.
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Stefanie Tschom
Stefanie is an Allstar level West Coast Swing dancer and coach based in Berlin with a versatile background in ballet, jazz, hip hop, and ballroom dancing.
As a teacher, she is known for her structured yet playful approach to learning. She blends technical precision with artistic exploration, ensuring that students develop a strong foundation while feeling empowered to express their individuality.
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Florian Hamm
Florian is an Allstar level dancer, organises weekly classes in Berlin and travels internationally to teach. In addition to his partner dance experience in multiple styles, he studied violin and piano at the conservatory in Eisenstadt, is currently undertaking a 630+ hour yoga mentorship, and regularly attends ballet classes to refine his movement.
His teaching style can be described as analytical and structured. In his classes, you can expect a focus on creativity, communication skills and technique.
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Ellen Dacombe
Bristol babe and a much loved local teacher!
Ellen is a passionate West Coast Swing dancer and instructor with a Master’s in Somatic Dance and Dance Science. Her teaching style focuses on blending technique, creativity, and developing dancers' individuality through solo drills and intuitive movement. She strives to create an engaging and supportive environment for students of all levels.
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Orhiane Dang
Orhiane is a French West Coast Swing teacher active across France and Europe. With a background as a dancer, musician, and martial arts enthusiast, she offers a holistic and organic approach to movement, blending technique, musicality, and expression.
Known for her contagious energy and kindness, Orhiane creates an inspiring and supportive learning environment, driven by a genuine passion for sharing and connection.
Key Info
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We’re keeping things small with only 275 tickets available for sale. We’ll have role-balancing in place to ensure you have an opportunity for plenty of practice during the workshops and dancing at the parties.
Early access: Groups of 5+ role-balanced couples can register from 30th March 2026. Please email us to request the booking form.
General registration: opens 1st April 2026. Role-balanced registrations will take priority and we’ll start a waitlist for solo bookings.
International dancers: we will allocate a number of passes for those who register early and with a role-balance. Small international discount will apply.
Advanced and All Star Dancers: we will allocate a specific number of passes at a discounted rate.
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Bristol Beacon is an elegant and versatile venue that combines Victorian architectural beauty with unbeatable sound quality.
The main event is held in the Lantern Hall, and we will have a second floor in the stalls (“balloon”) bar, which is on the same floor.
For daytime levelled workshops, we have secured an additional nearby air conditioned venue - Bristol Folk House.
Addresses:
Bristol Beacon (main venue)
Trenchard Street
BS1 5AR
Bristol Folk House (pre-party & Inter+ workshops)
40a Park St
BS1 5JG
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There are multiple hotels and Airbnbs close to the venue. If you search using the postcode BS1 5AR, you will find the closest options.
For potential discounts, visit the Bristol Beacon website: https://bristolbeacon.org/plan-your-visit/where-to-stay/
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By plane
25 minutes from Bristol Airport
2 hours from London Heathrow
By train (where possible we recommend you travel by public transport)
10 mins by taxi (or 20 mins walk) from Bristol Temple Meads, or
15-20 mins by taxi from Bristol Parkway.
By car
There is no onsite parking.
There is paid parking nearby in multi-storey car parks.
Bristol has a clean air zone and charges may apply to your vehicle. We encourage you to use the park-and-ride scheme.
By bus
There are frequent buses from Bristol Airport and Temple Meads station into the city centre.
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There are plenty of fabulous cafes, bars, restaurants and grocery stores within a 5-10 minute walk.
BSF 2026 Tentative Schedule
Donate for a chance to win!
Help plant 1000 trees & a chance to win tickets for New Year's Swing Fling 2025
This Bristol Swing Fiesta, we're aiming to plant 1000 trees - and you could win tickets to New Year’s Swing Fling 2025 just by taking part!
How it works:
Every £5 donation = 1 raffle ticket to win NYSF 2025 tickets!
Two ways to donate:
Online (for £15+ donations):
Click “Gift more impact” and select your trees
Don’t forget to add your name in the Display Name - that’s how we enter you in the draw!
In person (for under £15):
Visit our stand at Bristol Swing Fiesta and donate directly.
Let’s dance, donate, and make a difference!
Any Questions?
If you have any questions about Bristol Swing Fiesta 2025, please get in touch.