3-5 JUly 2026
MIDNIGHT SUN SWING FESTIVAL
LINDY HOP – SOLO JAZZ
HELSINKI FINLAND
Registration
Registration is open
11 February at 21:00 EET (Finnish time)
If you have any questions about registration or the festival, please check our Frequently Asked Questions before reaching out to us.
Artists
LINDY HOP & SOLO JAZZ
Katie & Mike
Katie Cobalt (She/They) tried many different dance styles before falling in love with Swing. The freedom of improvisation, the satisfaction of rhythm and the deep historical and Black cultural roots of the dance made her want to learn more.
She is now known for her classroom energy, musicality, and infectious enthusiasm for all things Jazz. When it comes to dance, they deeply value self expression and fully committing to the idea. As a teacher, she focuses on individually helping her students on their own dance journeys and finds so much joy in seeing them grow.
Katie holds multiple first place titles at, International Lindy Hop Championships, Balkan Lindy Hop Championships and Savoy Cup. When not throwing down in international competitions they are teaching all over the world in more than 21 countries sharing what they have learned. When not on the dance floor you might find them in a hip hop class or on the stage at their local drag bar as Azure Thang.
Mike Sonder strives to create a learning environment that is fun, challenging, and inclusive. The goal is for each individual student to find their next step forward and enjoy that process of growth. Mike loves seeing students’ eyes light up when they understand a concept or feel a movement work naturally in their body for the first time.
Mike has taught dance in 21 countries and counting. He currently teaches Lindy Hop, Air Steps, Solo Jazz, and many different Blues styles.
Watch their winning performance in the International Lindy Hop Championships
LINDY HOP & SOLO JAZZ
Roser & Marcos
Roser Ros Masclans is an energetic and precise lindy hop, aerials and solo jazz teacher from Barcelona. She started doing gymnastics when she was 3 years old, and later entered the world of circus. She had been learning different types of dance all this time, until in 2011 she discovered Lindy hop, and has been unable to leave ever since.
She has a background in pedagogy, coaching essentials, and education. Her experience of 14 years as a teacher have given her many resources to make the learning process easier. She has perfected her technique all over Europe learning with the best international teachers.
Marcos León is a jazz dancer, he works as a swing teacher in Zaragoza (Spain) and at national and international festivals and workshops as a facilitator/teacher. He has been dancing since 2012.
As a jazz culture enthusiast, he focuses his dancing in lindy hop, solo jazz and tap dance, trying to respect the roots and the values of vernacular jazz. As a growing partnership, dancing together as well as in their classes, Roser and Marcos emphasize rhythm, communication and self expression, always in a jazz culture context.
Watch their winning Classic routine in the International Lindy Hop Championships Europe
Live music
The Hop ‘sh Bam Connection
Excellent SWING band from Belgium, brilliantly guided by Marie Anne Standaert (trumpet+vocals). Being a dancer herself, she perfectly knows how to combine all the musical ingredients to provide dancers with top swing music. All Hop-sh-Bam musicians swing with their whole body, heart and soul! Be prepared: Heavy swing and Hot jazz that will make your feet move like never before!
Passes
Lindy+SOLO pass
260 €
4 Hours of Lindy Hop Classes
3 Hours of Solo Jazz Classes
2 Parties with Live Music
2 Talks
1 Tea Dance
Lindy pass
205 €
4 Hours of Lindy Hop Classes
2 Parties with Live Music
2 Talks
1 Tea Dance
Pssst!
Are you interested in Blues too? Check out our Blues Workshop just before the Midnight Sun Swing Festival weekend.
LEVELS
LINDY HOP
INTermediate
You have been dancing for a few seasons (+1.5 years approx). You are motivated about the dance and are taking classes and / or attending socials regularly. You have understood the groove of the dance and already know most of the basic steps. This is one of your first festivals with international teachers.
LINDY HOP
INTermediate-ADVanced
You have been dancing for multiple seasons (+3 years). You are motivated to learn and develop more as a dancer. You understand the fundamentals of the dance and you are polishing them. At the same time, you are learning more advanced patterns, footwork and rhythm variations.
LINDY HOP
Advanced
You are a seasoned dancer (+5 years) who can manage multiple situations and tempos. You attend classes and practice regularly. You are able to lead or follow complex patterns and rhythm variations. You understand the structure of the music and dance according to it. When something is not working, you are self-aware and able to figure things out on your own or with your classmates.
SOLO JAZZ
OPEN LEVEL
You are familiar with dancing solo. You know some basic steps and understand their rhythm. You are (or start to be) aware of your body. You can follow along in class well or at least push yourself through the frustration and catch-up on your own or with your classmates.
FESTIVAL FAN 2026
A SPECIAL Memento
18 €
Fans are made out of birch and cotton, handcrafted in Spain using environmentally friendly materials and processes.
parties
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend!
On Friday and Saturday, we will have two incredible parties filled with the live music of The Hop ‘sh Bam Connection where dancers from here and abroad will be able to dance until dark.
On Sunday afternoon, we’ll conclude the festival with a delightful tea dance.
We will continue having a coffee corner in case you need a snack and there might be surprise events during the nightless nights!
One-minute showcase
Are you craving to show what you’ve got? Go solo or grab your friends and prepare a 50-70 second choreography and get ready to perform it at the Sunday party. The showcase can represent any style of Jazz (Lindy Hop, Balboa, Tap…) or Blues performed with a group, partner or solo. More info coming soon how to participate.
The main venue
Hietsun Paviljonki
Welcome to Hietsun Paviljonki, an amazing seaside venue on Helsinki’s Hietaranta beach that will be our main venue for the weekend.
The Great Hall of the venue will set the scene for swinging the night away with live music. Add to that the inviting lobby filled with coffee and goodies and the open terrace, both available for everyone to enjoy throughout the weekend, and we have got a place where magic happens — whether you’re dancing, relaxing, or simply soaking in the atmosphere!
preliminary Schedule
3-5 JuLY
May be subject to change.