2025 Timetable
To help you be on time for workshops and events, we have put everything for the weekend into this one handy schedule.
FRI 5 SEPT
7:00Pm - 11:30Pm
Australian Swing Dance Championships
Polish Club Ashfield has a large dance floor and lots of seating for spectators that will provide a great atmosphere for our first night of SLX 2024. A night to compete with or spectate some of Australia’s best Swing Dancers, as well as social dancing opportunities.
Venue: Polish Club, 182 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield
Legals: All ages event (U18’s must be accompanied by a parent) / NO BYO / Full Bar and Bistro facilities
12.00AM - 3:00AM
SLX Up Late at Lazy Bones
Lazy Bones has been a favourite Jazz Venue of Sydney’s scene for 11 years. A relaxed vibe with so much atmosphere, will set the party mood. Floor surfaces include timber, tiled and mainly carpet. Please wear slippery soled shoes (i.e. leather) to suit all surfaces. A licensed bar and snacks available will help take your dancing till the wee hours.
This is a NO BYO event.
Venue: Lazy Bones Jazz Club, Level 2 (upstairs), 294 Marrickville Rd, Cnr Illawarra Rd and Marrickville Rd
Music: Swing DJ’s to keep the party going
Legals: Over 18’s Only / NO BYO
SAT 6 SEPT
7:30PM - 11:15PM
Deco Dance
Experience the glamour of the Deco Dance, as you don your dapper attire, or dress up in your finest vintage. This is a glamorous event not to be missed.
Held in the beautiful Petersham Town Hall, built in 1937, a classic example of Art Deco architecture
Limited on-street parking,.. Consider an Uber, taxi or public transport. Public transport is close at hand with buses travelling down Crystal Street and Petersham Train Station a short 5 minute walk away.
Venue: Petersham Town Hall, 107 Crystal Street, Petersham
Band: Andrew Dickeson’s Blue Rhythm Band with Leah Reinhardt
Legals: All ages event / BYO Alcohol / Soft drinks & water for sale
12.00AM - 3:00AM
P-Jam Late Night Pyjamas Party
We are excited for the return of a classic SLX event: P-JAM Late Night!
Anyone who has attended this event in the past has had the fun experience of dancing in their pyjamas amongst a group of swing dancers. A quick change from your vintage outfits from Deco Dance into your novelty, vintage inspired or most comfortable pyjamas and you will be ready to hit the dancefloor.
There will be prizes for best dressed outfits, a few fun games, the fabulous Sara O’Connor’s Swing Session with The Aston Martini’s and some fantastic DJ’s playing swing music and some party tracks to keep the party going till the wee hours.
Sydney Portugal Community Club will be the venue with a full licensed bar, air conditioning and a large timber dancefloor.
This is a non-BYO event.
Venue: Sydney Portugal Community Club, 100 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Band: Sara O’Connor’s Swing Session with The Aston Martini’s
Legals: Over 18’s / NO BYO
SUN 7 SEPT
2.00pM - 6.00pM
Swing Out at The Colombian
Finish the weekend off dancing at the fabulous art deco cocktail bar at The Colombian Hotel. Chill out with a few drinks, dance up a storm, hang with your new swing friends from SLX, and enjoy Queen Porter Stomp. A special performance may also occur. Have those last drinks and chats with your new SLX Friends from 2025 afterwards at the rooftop bar.
This is an over 18's licensed venue with full bar service available. No BYO food or drinks will be permitted into the venue.
Venue: Cocktail Lounge, Level 2, 117 - 125 Oxford Street (cnr. Crown Street), Darlinghurst
Band: Queen Porter Stomp
Legals: Over 18's / licensed venue / NO BYO