Event info

Program

Rough Schedule

- Note that classes start on Friday!
- Absolutely subject to change, but this should give you a general idea

Daytime

Classes

For those with a full pass, there will be classes Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

Other workshops

Don't miss out on the culture talk! Previous editions have also had DJ workshops, classes for parents and their kids, and evening taster classes. Stay tuned for more info!

Activities

If you want to get to know your fellow Winter Jumpers outside of the dance floor, you can join some activities! Previous years we have had speed-friending, sauna, city walking tour and board games. Stay tuned for more info for the 2027-edition!

Cafe at BLS

During daytime at BLS we sell coffee/tea and light snacks (and waffles!). You can pay by card or Vipps (we do not have change for cash). The cafe area might get very crowded during lunchtime. Please be considerate <3

Evenings

Thursday welcome party

A relaxed party where a live band and DJs will welcome you and get you dancing and ready for the rest of the weekend.

Friday & Saturday main parties

The two main parties at Samfunnssalen have live music by Oslo’s favourite swing jazz ensemble ✨Jazzombies✨ both nights.

Get ready for vibrant parties with lots of dancing, and also some inspiration - there will be a teacher presentation and showcases! There will also be a special DJ set on Saturday with a diverse mix of music styles🎶

There will be a taster class just before the party on both Friday and Saturday this year!

Sunday closing party

The cozy goodbye dance at BLS have DJs that will keep you dancing until the very end. Have a snack and a sip of the craft beer from our local lindy hop brewers in between the final Winter Jump dances with your new and old friends.

Sunday afterparty

BLÅ, Brenneriveien 9c, Free entrance

If you’re not ready to end the night, you can walk over to the (unofficial) afterparty at BLÅ! This is not organized by Winter Jump, so there will be other lovely people there, and not room for swing outs. But! There will be lots of dancing to mostly soul/funk/ska from Frank Znort Quartet, who plays until midnight, and then invites their favorite DJs to play funky tunes until 03:00. Hang out, dance, and have some drinks with the band. Who needs Mondays anyways…

Shoes!

Photo: Colineivlf Photographie

This year Swivells will be back to sell shoes during the main parties! Hopefully you’ll find something you like so you can put on your red shoes and dance the blues!💃

Have a look at their website, and if you want to ask if specific shoes can be brought to Winter Jump, send an email to amelie@swivells.com or DM their Instagram account @swivells.shoes.

Evening taster classes

At 19:30 before the parties on Friday and Saturday. It is included in all Winter Jump passes.

Friday: TBA

Saturday: TBA

SINGLE PARTY TICKETS

You can buy single tickets at the door for the Friday and Saturday parties for 550 NOK per night, and if you want to buy tickets for both evenings, the price is 950 NOK in total.

Class schedule 2026

- Note that classes start on Friday!
- More details about concept classes will come soon.
- Small changes might occur.

Party schedule 2026

venues

The class venues are all within walking distance. BUL is about 500 meters away from BLS and Treningshuset (less than 10 minutes on foot).

WATER: There are water stations at all venues where you can fill your water bottle.

CAFE AT BLS: During daytime at BLS we sell coffee/tea and light snacks.

BLS

Nordahl Bruns gate 22
Thusday welcome party
Classes
Sunday closing party

BUL

Rosenkrantz' gate 8
Classes

Treningshuset

St. Olavs gate 25
Classes

Samfunnssalen

Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1
Parties Friday & Saturday

Blå

Brenneriveien 9C
Sunday afterparty

More tips on where to eat and what to do here on our travelers page!

Classes

Winter Jump offers solo jazz and Lindy Hop tracks with over 6 hours of workshop classes, several concept classes and a culture talk.

We also offer additional workshops like a dance class for parents and kids and a DJ workshop

The Lindy Hop track has 6 levels, please read the level descriptions and choose wisely.

The solo jazz track has one level aimed at dancers with authentic jazz experience - please read the level description. Some of the main teachers will be teaching the solo jazz classes (in addition to Lindy Hop classes).

Level descriptions ＞

Concept classes

Concept classes are placed in between the classes with our main teachers. Each day, there are 3-5 concept classes that run in parallell, and you choose which one you want to take.

Some of the classes might have level suggestions, but most concept classes will have an open level.

STAY TUNED!

Concept class themes will be posted closer to the event

House - Mathias Jin
Open level
Introduction class to “clubbing” as it’s called originally. Referencing the essential crew, Dance Fusion, from New York, and House dance pioneers from Paris, Mathias Jin will guide you through his approach to House dance for beginners. We will touch upon grounding, grooves, basic vocabulary and foundational knowledge.

Full pass holders have full access to all concept classes - they are included in the pass.

If you have a party pass, you can buy single tickets to the concept classes:

Single tickets ＞

In between the main classes, we want to give you the possibility to pick and choose your own learning experience, and offer concept classes with a variety of themes - both within and outside of jazz.

We want to show our participants (you!) that Lindy Hop also has deep connections with other dance styles. We hope to broaden some perspectives by learning from other communities, and great teachers of other styles. We believe it truly gives a lot of value connecting with other dance styles that also has a strong emphasis on the social aspects, with the same roots and origins in street and club dances of different times and places.

Additional workshops

Don't miss out on the Culture talk!

STAY TUNED!

More info will be posted closer to the event

Culture talk

Saturday at 13:15 in Storsalen @BLS

Dr. Marie N’diaye will lead a conversation with some of the teachers addressing perspectives on culture and the current international Lindy Hop scene. Bring your lunch and join this important reflecting and learning moment!

Bouncing babies

Saturday at 15:15 in Blåsalen @BLS

Bring your kids and come dance with them and your fellow dance parents! This class is open to all dancers with kids.

DJ workshop

For people with DJ experience
Friday at 17:00 in Halli @BLS.

Bring your questions and thoughts and settle in for useful tips and tricks!

Evening tasters

Friday & Saturday at 19:30 @Samfunssalen

FRIDAY: TBA

SATURDAY: TBA

The evening taster classes are included in all passes.

Activities

STAY TUNED!

Registration opens by the end of January!

Get to know your fellow dancers outside of the dance floor and class room! Previous editions we have had speed-friending, sauna, guided city tour and board games. Stay tuned for info about the 2027 edition.

There are limited spots, so please sign up if you want to attend. First come first served!

Info and tickets ＞

FAQ

We have a no-refund policy, but you can transfer your pass until 21 February 2027. When selling or buying a pass, please remember that:

❄️ The new participant can not change role or level.

❄️ You need to email us the details of the new participant to avoid confusion at the registration desk. Please copy in the buyer. Wait until we confirm before exchanging money, and let us know after the transaction so we can update the name and email address of the new participant.

Photos by Stephanie O'Connor