Blues festival
Blue Forest
16–18 April 2027
A whole weekend of blues in Freiburg: workshops for three levels, live bands and parties.
Lindy Hop · Blues · Balboa · Shag
Swing dancing at the foot of the Black Forest
We're a vibrant community of swing dancers from all walks of life, based in Freiburg. We create dance events that bring people together to connect, learn and have fun on the dance floor.
Every Thursday
Swing Social @ The Move
Our weekly social dance for Freiburg. Come for a short taster class, stay for three hours of swing music and dancing. No partner needed.
19:30
Taster class
30 minutes to get you started
20–23
Social dance
Lindy Hop, Balboa, Shag, Blues…
- Where
- The Move, Habsburgerstr. 9, 79104 Freiburg
- 1st Thu
- Beginners taster: Lindy Hop, Shag, Balboa, Blues
- 3rd Thu
- “Meet the Artists”: a musical-historical special
What's on
Full calendar
Next dates
Festivals
Three festivals, one family
Blues in spring, Lindy Hop by the lake – and cake.
Lindy Hop festival
Lindy Quiche
11–13 June 2027
Dance through the days at lake Schluchsee. Tired after festivals? Not at this one.
Lindy Hop festival
Lindy Cake
lindycake.de
Our sweet Lindy Hop festival has its own website with all dates and details.
Who we are
A non-profit run by dancers
Black Forest Hop e.V. is a registered non-profit society. Everything we do – from the weekly social to international festivals – is organised by volunteers who love swing and blues culture.
Since 2014 we have brought teachers and live bands from all over Europe to Freiburg.
Become a member
Support the local swing scene, get involved in organising events and be part of the society. Sign-up takes two minutes.
Follow the swing
A main Black Forest Hop Instagram account (if one exists) would go here too – to be confirmed with the board.