Friday Night Swing | Carrillo Recreation Center

Join the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Sylvia Sykes and the Santa Barbara Swing Dance Committee for another year of Friday Night Swing. This monthly event, held in the Carrillo Ballroom at the Carrillo Recreation Center, features beginner and intermediate swing dance lessons before a live band takes the stage for an evening of dancing and prizes. Each month brings a different band, with music ranging from jazz and jive to blues and rockabilly.

Admission is $20 at the door (cash only). All skill levels and abilities are welcome, and dance lessons are included with admission. The beginner lesson is designed as an introductory class to help new dancers gain confidence and have fun, and the intermediate lesson is for more experienced dancers looking to improve their technique. The unique cantilevered floor of the Carrillo Ballroom flexes under every step, making it a fun and easy dance experience for all skill levels.

Lessons begin at 7:30 p.m., and the dance runs from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with a break for intermission and door prizes.

Friday Night Swing 2025 Schedule
February 21 – Southwest Biscuit Company
March 14 – Dave Stuckey & the Hot House Gang
April 11 – Death and Taxes Swing Band
May 16 – Alpha Rhythm Kings
June 20 – TBD
July 18 – TBD
August 15 – TBD
September 19 – TBD
October 17 – TBD
November 21 – TBD
December 12 – TBD