Let's Party
4 Nights
4 parties with live music, from Thursday to Sunday night.
1 Street Parade
A street parade down by the riverside on Sunday afternoon, where you can dance, play an instrument or sing.
Jazz by Women
On Sunday late afternoon we will have a special commented concert by Sugartown Duo in celebration of the amazing women that innovated this musical genre.
Afternoon Jams
Enjoy the afternoon with Jams that gather professional and amateur musicians.
Performances
Mix & Match
We believe competitions can be friendly and exciting. They can make you grow as a dancer and inspire others too. Registrations for Mix & Match will open in August.
Bands
Swing Shouters
With overflowing and communicative energy, this powerful quintet takes up and arranges the great Jazz standards of the 30s and 40s. Formed around the dance association “Swing & Shout” from Tours (France), they are one of the most popular bands in the international Swing community, with more than 300 concerts to their credit.
They will play on Thursday, Friday and Saturday for our delight!
Riverside Band
The Riverside Band was specially created for the 2024 edition of Little Big Swing Camp.
Both the crowd and the band were swept up in the energy, culminating in an unexpected and unforgettable moment: a spontaneous punk swing session that no one saw coming.
Caution: The band cannot be held responsible for any out-of-body experiences that may have occurred.
They will play on Friday and Saturday and lead the big closing jam on Sunday.
Margarida Martins – vocals & guitar
Julien Silvand – trumpet & vocals
Maka the Monkey – double bass & vocals
João Cabrita – baritone saxophone
Jérico Ballan – drums
Sugartown Duo
Sugartown Duo, formed by Kristina Zurauskaite (vocals & double bass) and João Pedro Lobo (guitar), is known for its warm, intimate approach to jazz and blues. Since 2019, the duo has performed in Portugal and abroad, always bringing their deep love for music and storytelling to the stage.
At Little Big Swing Camp, Sugartown Duo will present “Jazz by Women”, a special concert celebrating jazz compositions written by women. From forgotten gems to iconic tunes, Kristina and João will guide the audience through a carefully curated selection, sharing stories about the incredible women behind the music—some famous, some overlooked, but all inspiring.
Party Venue
All parties will happen at our beautiful hotel, Grande Hotel Thermas. Our Main Hall features a real wooden floor, big windows, elegant lights, and a great acoustic. You can party hard and have a nice drink at the bar, at an affordable price.
Your time to shine
We’ll have performances from our teachers and team. But the floor is also yours! Check the best moments to shine.
Mix & Match
In this competition, you can register alone as Leader or as Follower. In the prelims you will be judged individually dancing with different partners. If you get to the finals, you will have one randomly chosen partner and be judged as a couple. The finals will have live music from Swing Shouters. Expect some craziness that can only happen at Little Big Swing.
Prizes: will be announced soon. Registrations online in September.
Open Stage
Thursday to Sunday nights
Share a dance performance! If you have an act prepared, alone or in a couple/group, this is the place to show it. We’ll ask you not to pass a 3-minute piece and register first, sending us a brief description, name and song to lbswing.com@gmail.com
Street Parade
Sunday afternoon
This is where you can show what you learned at our Tasters. All the times you jammed and danced will be celebrated as we dance through the town of São Pedro do Sul. This is a way to give back to the local community that welcomed some crazy lindy hoppers, share our culture, and bring some smiles.
