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Big band performing seated on a purple-lit stage.
7 Oct

Big Band Dance

  • Free
  • Dance

Led by Henry K, B# Big Band recreate the magic of the 1930s, 40s and 50s swing eras. Featuring high-calibre musicians, the band is known for entertaining jazz, swing and dance fans across Melbourne and the globe.

Featuring Australian favourites Jefferson Smith and Sarah Maclaine, enjoy fabulous tunes made famous by Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Anita O’Day and other big names in swing.

This event is for everyone who loves to dance, regardless of skill. If you’d prefer to sit and listen, the classic big band songs can be enjoyed from the gallery seating too.

Part of the Victorian Seniors Festival.

Hours

Date Times
Tue 7 Oct
  • 12pm - 3.30pm 12:00pm - 3:30pm

Location

Melbourne Town Hall
90/130 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for Melbourne Town Hall

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Book online for Big Band Dance

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0456 755 627
  • email address: seniorsfestival@dffh.vic.gov.au
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Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Companion card accepted
  • Mobility access
  • Quiet spaces
  • Service animals

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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