BALBOA, SHAG & FAST LINDY EXCHANGE BRISTOL
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Legs Misbehave is returning for an encore in 2026!
This swing exchange is dedicated to faster rhythms, creating the perfect playground for Balboa, Shag, Fast Lindy, or whatever speedy steps you want to throw down.
Take a look at last year's exchange for an idea of what we have in store. You can also find pictures from the event here and here.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bristol. We are thrilled about this year's venues, which are all accessible by foot from the train station. If you are travelling from out of town, we will aim to match you with a local host. If you are a local dancer, please consider offering a bed, couch, or floor space to a visiting dancer.
What's in Store?
Three Live Bands
BARREL HOUSE VIPERS
Formed in Bristol, the Barrel House Vipers have played together in numerous projects, including Henry’s Hot Six, The Gin Bowlers, The Kitchen Syncopators, and Around About Dusk. Their rich performance history includes appearances at the Ferrara Buskers Festival, Glastonbury Festival, and in the jazz heartlands of New Orleans and Europe. Playing from one of their faster sets, we're very happy to welcome them back to Legs Misbehave.
THE KITCHEN SYNCOPATORS
Like a rare species of bird, they are seldom seen on the Bristol Jazz and Swing ‘scene’ despite being relative veterans as members of bands (past and present) such as The Gin Bowlers, Around About Dusk, The International Jazz Disaster and Trudgeon’s Trad Jazz Troubadours amongst others. Last Year they joined us at Ashton Court to rave reviews.
TO BE CONFIRMED
This years headliner is still to be confirmed but rest assured Bristol's got talent.
Two Stunning Venues
THE HARBOUR - TOTTERDOWN
FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENTS
Formerly known as Totterdown Methodist Church. In 2024 Lighthouse Vineyard took on the ownership of the site with a view to developing it into a community hub – the birth of ‘The Harbour Totterdown’. We’re so excited to feature in the history of this incredible space.
THE SOUTHBANK CLUB - BEDMINSTER
SUNDAY TEADANCE
Those in Bristol need no introduction to the venue that has been the beating heart of Bristol's swing community here for well over a decade. We'd like to pass a big thanks to the owner Jess for facilitating the use of the space.