Swim Out Costa Brava 2026 — 11th edition
- When
- 3–6 September 2026
- Where
- Llafranc, Palafrugell
- Address
- Llafranc, 17211 Palafrugell
Four days of lindy hop and solo jazz in Llafranc: classes with international teachers, live bands at night, competitions, and two free open classes in Palafrugell's neighbourhoods.
What it is
The swing festival Swim Out Costa Brava returns to Llafranc for its 11th edition, 3–6 September 2026, based at the Casa Albatros: lindy hop and solo jazz classes, live music, competitions, exhibitions and a small market.
Teachers and bands
The 2026 teaching line-up is Laura Glaess & Remy Kouakou Kouame, Helena Kanini Kiiru & Tyedric Hill, Alice Mei & Francesc Bujosa, Marie N'diaye & Felipe Braga, and Ariadna Beltran & Simon Bressanelli. The night parties run 3–5 September with the British Shirt Tail Stompers, regulars here, and the Madrid band Sentimental Gentlemen, who play the festival for the first time.
Free of charge, no experience needed
New this year, through the "Viu el teu barri" neighbourhood programme, two free open beginners' classes in solo jazz:
- Saturday 5 September, 11:30, Local Social de la Sauleda.
- Sunday 6 September, 11:30, Local Social de Mas Mascort.
Tickets for the rest are sold through the festival's own site.