FESTIVAL • CaliforniaRedwood Coast Music Festival
Eureka · October 1–4, 2026. Western swing shares the bill with jazz, blues, rockabilly, and other American roots music, with performances and dance floors across several venues.
FESTIVAL • CaliforniaWestern Swing Hall of Fame
Rancho Cordova · October 3–4, 2026. The Western Swing Society brings musicians and dancers together for its annual Hall of Fame celebration at the Machinists Hall.
WORKSHOP • CALIFORNIAWestern Swing Fiddle and Guitar with Whit and Elana
Eureka · October 3, 2026. Whit Smith and Elana James of Hot Club of Cowtown lead a fiddle and guitar workshop at the Eagle House, presented by the Humboldt Folklife Society.
DANCE • CALIFORNIAWestern Swing Society Monthly Dance
Rancho Cordova · First Sunday of the month. Live bands and a community dance at the Machinists Hall. Consult the society’s current schedule for featured musicians and dance lessons.
FESTIVAL • CALIFORNIAWestern Swing Out Weekender
Tehachapi · Next dates pending. A weekend of live bands, dancing, lessons, vintage clothing, and social events. The website currently lists the May 22–25, 2026 edition.
CONCERT • MISSOURIHot Club of Cowtown at Knuckleheads
Kansas City · October 18, 2026. The Western swing and hot jazz trio performs at Knuckleheads, with an evening show beginning at 6 p.m.
MUSIC CAMP • MONTANAStompin’ the West
Monarch · May 21–25, 2027. An immersive Western swing camp with instruction in fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bass, and steel guitar, plus evening jams and performances. Registration opens January 12, 2027.
CONVENTION • NEW MEXICOInternational Western Music Association Convention
Albuquerque · November 11–15, 2026. Performances, workshops, jams, and awards celebrating Western music and poetry. The program includes a November 11 swing dance with Syd Masters & The Swing Riders.
MUSIC CAMP • NEW YORKAshokan Western & Swing Week
Olivebridge · June 27–July 3, 2027. A residential week devoted to Western and swing music and dance at the Ashokan Center in the Catskills. Registration is scheduled to open in November 2026.
FESTIVAL • OKLAHOMAPawhuska Western Swing Festival
Pawhuska · November 20–21, 2026. Live Western swing and dancing at the Osage County Fairgrounds, with this year’s program honoring the musical legacy of Hoyle and Jody Nix.
HISTORIC VENUE • OKLAHOMACain’s Ballroom
Tulsa · Concerts throughout the year. The former musical home of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys remains an active concert venue. Check its calendar for Western swing performances and special celebrations.
LIVE MUSIC • TENNESSEEThe Time Jumpers at 3rd & Lindsley
Nashville · Monday nights. Nashville studio musicians gather for an evening of Western swing, instrumental solos, and country songs. Consult the venue’s calendar for individual dates and tickets.
MUSIC CAMP • TENNESSEESteve Kaufman’s Acoustic Kamp
Maryville · June 20–26, 2027. The camp’s Bluegrass Week includes a swing and Western swing rhythm guitar course, alongside instrumental instruction, concerts, and organized jam sessions.
MUSIC CAMP • TENNESSEESteve Kaufman’s Acoustic Kamp
Maryville · June 20–26, 2027. The camp’s Bluegrass Week includes a swing and Western swing rhythm guitar course, alongside instrumental instruction, concerts, and organized jam sessions.
CONCERT • TEXASHot Club of Cowtown at The Kitchen Café
Dallas · October 15, 2026. An evening of Western swing and hot jazz with the Austin trio in an intimate North Dallas music room.
BOOK SIGNING • TEXASRed Steagall Book Signings
Fort Worth · October 23–24, 2026. Meet Red Steagall during the Cowboy Gathering, with signings scheduled at Schaefer Outfitter on Friday and PH Barn Door on Saturday.
FESTIVAL • TEXASRed Steagall Cowboy Gathering Western Swing Festival
Fort Worth · October 24, 2026. An evening of Western swing and dancing at Cowtown Coliseum, held during the October 23–25 Cowboy Gathering in the Stockyards.
FESTIVAL • TEXASBob Wills Fiddle Festival & Contest
Greenville · November 6–7, 2026. Concerts and a fiddle competition bring musicians and listeners together for a weekend celebrating Bob Wills and Western swing.
FESTIVAL • TEXASCowtown Birthplace of Western Swing Festival
Fort Worth · November 12–15, 2026. Four days of Western swing and traditional country music, with dances at National Hall, a Stockyards outing, and a concert finale at Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium.
CONCERT • TEXASFrom the Saddle to Symphony Hall
Fort Worth · November 15, 2026. Dave Alexander’s 65-piece orchestra and the Kristyn Harris Band bring Western swing to Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium for the Cowtown festival’s finale.
CONCERT • TEXASAsleep at the Wheel at the Waco Hippodrome
Waco · December 19, 2026. Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel bring their Western swing sound to the historic Waco Hippodrome for an evening concert.
FESTIVAL & AWARDS • TEXASAmeripolitan Festival & Awards Show
Austin · April 16–18, 2027. A gathering celebrating independent country roots music, with Western swing among its award categories. The organizers have announced the dates; further program details are forthcoming.
LIVE MUSIC • TEXASHot Club of Cowtown at the Continental Club
Austin · Selected Wednesdays. Western swing and hot jazz on South Congress with Hot Club of Cowtown. Check the band’s calendar for the next Continental Club appearance.
MUSEUM • TEXASBob Wills Museum
Turkey · Ongoing. Visit the museum dedicated to Bob Wills and his music at the Bob Wills Center. Confirm opening hours when planning a visit.
FESTIVAL • TEXASBob Wills Day
Turkey · Next dates pending. An annual gathering with Western swing dances, a fiddle contest, an outdoor concert, and museum jam sessions. The organizer’s calendar currently shows the 2026 celebration as a past event.
FESTIVAL • TEXASWest Texas Western Swing Festival
Snyder · Next dates pending. A gathering of Western swing bands and dancers at the WTC Coliseum. The latest official event page lists June 10–13, 2026.
FESTIVAL • TEXASCowboy Capital of the World Western Swing Festival
Stephenville · Next dates pending. Western swing performances and dancing in City Park celebrate the city’s connection to Milton Brown. The latest official listing is for September 5–6, 2026.
FESTIVAL • TEXASSan Angelo Cowboy Gathering
San Angelo · Next dates pending. A dance gathering featuring Western swing and traditional country bands, benefiting House of Faith. The website currently displays the September 11–12, 2026 program.
LIVE MUSIC • AUSTRALIAThe Moonee Valley Drifters at the Railway Hotel
Melbourne, Victoria · October 11 and November 29, 2026. The band’s mix of country, Western swing, and roots music comes to the Railway Hotel in North Fitzroy for afternoon performances.
MUSIC CAMP • CANADAAlberta Swing Camp
Near Bowden, Alberta · Tentatively July 2–4, 2027. A weekend of acoustic swing, Western swing, and Django Reinhardt repertoire, with camping, instruction, and jams for different skill levels. Dates remain provisional.
CONCERT • FRANCEDandelion String Band at Caveau de la Huchette
Paris · October 21–22, 2026. A French string band brings Western swing standards and original songs to the Latin Quarter, with steel guitar, electric mandolin, archtop guitars, and double bass.
CONCERT • FRANCEDandelion String Band at Le Plateau
Saint-Just-en-Chaussée · October 23, 2026. Western swing with Dandelion String Band, preceded by Hervé Mabille’s jazz improvisation workshop ensemble. The organizer’s ticket page lists an 8:30 p.m. start.
CONCERT • FRANCEDandelion String Band at Le Plateau
Saint-Just-en-Chaussée · October 23, 2026. Western swing with Dandelion String Band, preceded by Hervé Mabille’s jazz improvisation workshop ensemble. The organizer’s ticket page lists an 8:30 p.m. start.
FESTIVAL • ITALYSummer Jamboree
Senigallia · Next dates pending. A festival of American music and dance that includes Western swing alongside rockabilly, rhythm and blues, and other styles. The latest summer edition listed is August 1–9, 2026, preceded by a July 31 opening event.
LIVE MUSIC • JAPANSwinging Doors at Stagecoach
Chigasaki, Kanagawa · Recurring series. Country and Western swing at Stagecoach, which lists Swinging Doors as a regular second-Monday attraction. Check the live schedule for date changes.
CONCERT • UNITED KINGDOMThe Swing Commanders at Jazz in the Spa
Boston Spa, England · December 19, 2026. The Swing Commanders close the venue’s year with Western swing and American songbook arrangements, performed by five multi-instrumentalists.
FESTIVAL • UNITED KINGDOMHillbilly Hoedown Weekend
Camp Ramsey · Next dates pending. Live bands, dancing, jam sessions, and a vintage market, with Western swing alongside hillbilly, bluegrass, and other country roots music. The website currently lists August 20–23, 2026.