
Bishopsgate Institute presents De Beauvoir Jazz Festival
Take the beginner taster class at the start of the night and then enjoy the sounds of a vintage DJ and performances by Gordon Webster.
As one of the most sought after pianists in the lindy hop world - Gordon Webster's tremendous musicianship and passion, supported by his first-hand knowledge of social dancing, have inspired lindy hoppers at hundreds of dance events worldwide.
Whilst this one is a special feature with the inaugural De Beauvoir Jazz festival, Bishopsgate Swing is a monthly event with a live swing band and vintage DJs and a taster swing lesson at the start of the evening.
For other events at the De Beauvoir Jazz Festival, use code: GIANTSTEPS for early bird tickets (11th + 12th July) - Valid until end April only
Ticket Information
- Tickets are £25/£19 in advance and £30 on the door
- Online ticket sales will close two hours prior to the event starting.
- For group bookings larger than 10 people, please contact our Box Office team via 020 7392 9200
Practical Information
- Please note that the last entry is 45 minutes before the end of the event.
- Please remember you are not able to bring your own food and drinks to this event. Thank you for your understanding.
- Please put your coats and bags in the free, fully staffed cloakroom to help keep the dance floor clear and safe.
- Our events and courses are designed for over-18s only. We do not allow under-18s to attend our social dance events as our evening events are aimed at an adult audience, with a licensed bar in operation.
Need to Know
Metadata
- Time
- 19:00 - 23:00
- Price
- £25 / £19 / £30
- Day
- Friday
- Venue
- Bishopsgate Institute
Meet the hosts

Swing Patrol
Swing Patrol have been teaching swing dance and related styles across London since 2009. Swing Patrol are passionate about swing dancing and share this passion through their teaching of Lindy Hop, Charleston, Blues, Balboa and Solo Charleston - all dances which come under the Swing Dance umbrella. Swing Dancing is an African-American dance created at the beginning of the 20th Century in Harlem and is now danced all over the world. They have a fantastic team of teachers who will inspire, engage and ensure that you also have fun. It's a fun and joyful dance style and the teaching will reflect this.
Dates and Times
Bishopsgate Institute presents De Beauvoir Jazz Festival
11 July 2025
What We Do
