Mapping Western swing music venues

This map shows 66 places connected to Western swing. Some are the dance halls where the music was born in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. Others are the stages and festivals where bands still play it today.

Each pin has a color. Green means the hall is open and books live music. Amber means the building is still there but is no longer a dance hall. Gray means the building is gone, and the pin marks the spot where it stood.

Click a pin and you will see the story of the place: who played there, when they played, what is happening there now, how sure we are about the exact location, and where the information came from.

Every place on the map was checked against published sources. Show dates and festival dates are updated four times a year. Building status is checked every January. The last check was September 2026. Always confirm with the venue before you make the drive.

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