Back to calendar

Festival

BFS Blues Friends Shanghai

Blues beats bring dancers together in Shanghai.

Oct 23-25, 2026 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China Registrations open
Organizer claimed Blues All comers
BFS Blues Friends Shanghai
Oct 23-25, 2026 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

Keep exploring

Open the next festival while you still have the calendar rhythm.

Opinions

What dancers are saying

Real attendee feedback for this festival, including a separate score for registration and communications.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
New Be the first dancer to rate it.
5 stars
0
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 stars
0
No public reviews yet. If you attended this edition, you can set the tone for the next dancers deciding whether this weekend is for them.

Overview

Description

BFS 2026 | Shanghai Blues Dance Event

Co‑hosted by Shanghai BFS and Sometimes Blues from Busan. Well‑received since its debut edition last year, this event is built purely for joyful dancing. Enjoy three consecutive nights of gathering with open‑bar drinks and an all‑star lineup of 8 top DJs from China and South Korea.

Beyond wonderful night‑time dances, we have upgraded our fun‑filled city exploration experiences this year. Brand‑new Shanghai City‑Walk routes, picnic, karaoke, night tours and clubbing are curated for you to fully immerse in Shanghai’s day‑and‑night vibe. Ideal for high‑energy party‑goers. All blues‑dance lovers and newcomers are warmly welcome.

Why BFS

💡Built purely for joyful dancing. Gather together for three nights with open‑bar drinks included.
💡Co‑hosted by Shanghai BFS & Sometimes Blues (Busan)yao
💡An all‑star lineup of 8 top DJs from China & South Korea
💡Deeply experience Shanghai by day and night. Brand‑new City‑Walk routes, picnic, karaoke, night tours and clubbing. Perfect for high‑energy party‑goers 😃

Travel notes

What to know

For first-time dancers joining us in Shanghai:
• Weather: Mid-autumn, mild days and cool nights. Pack removable layers.
• Transport: English-labeled metro and ride-hailing services cover the whole city.
• Language: Our blues community speaks English; Korean and Chinese dancers will be present.
• Bring smooth dance shoes and extra tops for long nights of blues dancing.
• Register form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sAOArIn1bskokijGktnBgLMghTs0sIErmmFDqT6Sh8M/edit
• INS: @bfsbluespartyshanghai
• Facebook: BFS (Blues Friends Shanghai)

Programme

Format and focus

Festival Dance exchange

Registration

Open

Price
CNY 10 - CNY 40

Write a review

Tell future dancers how it felt

If this festival gave you one of those weekends you kept replaying on the trip home, tell future dancers what made it special. A few quick stars across the experience helps other people trust the vibe before they book.

Overall experience
Atmosphere
Role balance
Music
Venues
Classes
Communication
Registration process

Reviews go through a quick moderation pass before they appear publicly.

For dancers

Keep the swing calendar in your pocket.

Browse festivals, save favourites, mark the weekends you are attending, and keep your dance plans easy to revisit. Swing You Later for dancers on iOS and Android.