Sofia, Bulgaria · 22–26 October 2026
ILHC Europe — a championship that feels like a reunion.
A world championship wrapped in a five-night party: world-class Lindy Hop competition in Sofia, 30+ hours of social dancing, and the Crazy Bulgarian energy that turns competitors into friends. No rivals — only friends.
5
days of dancing
16
competitions
5
nights of parties
30h+
social dancing
What you can expect
Everything, in five days
Compete, party, learn, and dance till dawn — all within 300 metres in the heart of Sofia.
16 competition divisions
Draw, Solo Jazz, Strictly, Classic & Showcase routines, Cabaret, teams, and an all-style 3-vs-3 battle.
5 nights of parties
A welcome party Wednesday, then four nights of live-music parties (Thu–Sun).
Finals on the party floor
The must-see finals happen during the parties, danced to live bands.
30+ hours of social dancing
Dance all night, every night, with people from all over the world.
Workshops
1.5-hour workshops with our main teachers & judges, in Challenge and Open levels.
Everything within 300m
All activities around the National Palace of Culture — less logistics, more dancing.
Why ILHC Europe
Why dancers keep coming back
World-class on the floor, warm everywhere else. Here’s what people come back for.
Crazy Bulgarians
We earned the name from the never-ending party and energy
Organization team
We have great experience with organizing international swing dance events and we love perfectionating each detail so everyone has a smooth and joyful time.
Teachers & judges who care
it is not only their unquestionable professionalism as teachers, judges and as performers that we value, but also their devotion and kind attitude towards participants.
No rivals, only friends
Competition by day, community all the time.
Powered by Lindy Hop Bulgaria & Remy Kouakou Kouame · #ILHCEurope2026
Early bird · until 16 July
Get your pass while it’s hot
Party Pass from 150€ · Modules from 50€ · single-night entry at the door
See you on the floor.
Registration opens Mon, 6 July, 6 PM CEST. Until then — get your passes ready.
