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Dance Dates 2024

Submitting a Dance for the Calendar

If you are the organiser or on the committee of a Dance not listed below or we have incorrect information. Please click on the button below to fill out an Dance Submission Form.

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Disclaimer: Love of the 40s are not affiliated with any of these events. Please check there are no changes before you travel. Were possible we have tried to connect you to the events own website or facebook page.


UPDATED : 10/4/2024

2024 Dances


14th April 2024

14th April 2024

14th April 2024

Market Rasen Vintage Tea Dance with The Blighty Belles


Dance Date & Time
Sunday 14th April 1pm - 5pm

Address of the Dance Location.
Festival Hall Market Rasen, 1 Caistor Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3HX,

Ticket Price & How to purchase (link to website, or email)
£10 payable by bank transfer in advance. Please email on or message me on 07538 065263 and I will provide payment details.

Please provide any links to Facebook and/or Websites where people can find out more about your event.
https://www.facebook.com/events/3567416630185268/

Any information about the dance that you would like on the listing.
Vocal Trio - Blighty Belles; Why not dress up in your vintage best and join us for a fantastic afternoon of music for Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Jive, Balboa and social dances?
DJ Dr Swing will be playing his usual range of music from the 30s - 50s for your dancing pleasure and there should be something for everyone.
Free tea and coffee will be available, but we are asking guests to bring their own cups, saucers, tea pots etc. to save ourselves the washing up. You'll also need to bring any other refreshments you desire. We think that you could have fun dressing your table: bring a tablecloth, cake stand, flowers... The choice is yours and we will be providing prizes for the most impressive/imaginative etc. Get planning now, and we'll all enjoy the beautiful tables!


19th April 2024

14th April 2024

14th April 2024

RAF Harrowbeer 1940s Dance


Dance Date & Time
19th April 2024 from 7.30pm til late.

Address of the Dance Location.
Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth, PL6 7TR.

Ticket Price & How to purchase (link to website, or email)
£20.00 (includes Beef or Vegetable pasty supper)
from:


https://www.rafharrowbeer1940s.com/1940s-dance/

Dance the night away to the sounds of the Dave Hankin Big Band, an eighteen piece band playing music from the 1930s & 1940s.


10th May 2024

14th April 2024

10th May 2024

VE Day Swing For Victory

Date: 10th May

Time: 7:30pm - 11pm

Where: Clevedon Princess Hall, BS21 7SZ

Tickets: £20.00 per person


  • Event in Aid of Holly Hedge Animal Sanctury
  • Free Parking
  • The Thornbury Swing Band plus the Ratpackers (from Britains got talent)
  • Free Ration pack With Every Ticket
  • Free basic Swing dance lesson
  • Jeep Rides (cost applies)


FACEBOOK LINK


18th May 2024

15th June 2024

10th May 2024

Spirit of Wartime Sherwood Dance

Date: 18th May

Time: 7pm - 11pm

Where: Thoresby Park

Tickets: £5.00 per person


We have the Kalamazoo Band Entertaining us on the Sat night In the Beautiful Ballroom with a floor made for dancing

The excellent Glenn Miller Big Band

presenting in authentic American Forces uniforms recreating all the sounds and experience of the 40's and Big Band era - Can also include our Andrews Sisters tribute in RAF uniforms

CAMPING AND DANCE TICKETS

15th June 2024

15th June 2024

15th June 2024

1940’s ‘D-Day’ Dance

Perton Civic Centre, Church Rd, Perton, Wolverhampton WV6 7PD

15th June 2024

About 1940’s ‘D-Day’ Dance

Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, the Battle of Normandy

Come join us for a 1940’s night of entertainment!

The D-Day landings of 6th June 1944 was the largest seaborne invasion in history. Along with the associated airborne operations, it marked the beginning of the liberation of France and western Europe.

We have great pleasure in announcing  the Ashby ‘Little’ Big Band, and Kitty LaMare

Together, they will take you a trip down memory lane to meet the Big Band greats such as Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and Stan Kenton to name but a few…

Ticket Options

£15 per person (Admission only)

£20 per person (Admission & Food*)

*Hot Roast Pork Bap with / without the Trimmings or Jacket Potato with 2x Fillings (Cheese, Beans, Coleslaw)

Simply add your preferred ‘Food’ options in the Note box before submitting your order. Or we will call you after the order is placed to confirm.

  • Reasonably Priced Licenced Bar 
  • Real Ales
  • Cash &  Card Accepted

To help create the 1940’s atmosphere, feel free to wear any period costume, uniforms welcome; otherwise, smart dress is politely requested.

Doors Open – 6.30pm / Show Starts 7.30pm / Last Orders 11.00pm

! ! Tickets on Sale Now ! !

https://dangeroussheep.com/event/1940s-dday-dance/

16th June 2024

15th June 2024

15th June 2024

In The Mood Cabaret

Date: 16th June

Time: 6;30

Where: The Pheasantry (Chelsea)

Tickets: £25.00 per person


The Pheasantry cabaret room is a most pleasant restaurant / showtime room.
All cabaret table seating.
Food and drink from the table menu
Tickets should be booked in advance from this link:
https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/in-the-mood-1940s-cabaret

22nd June 2024

22nd June 2024

22nd June 2024

ww2 D Day party
Date: 22nd June 

Time: 6.30 pm

Where:High Wycombe Arts Centre, Desborough Rd High Wycombe hp11 2pu ,

  • limited parking at venue, large carpark at eden centre 100 yds away


£10 cash on door


 

Any information about the dance that you would like on the listing.
3 class acts , George Formby and Vera Lynn tribute
1940s jazz singer duo
Fiona Harrison vintage singer

29th June 2024

22nd June 2024

22nd June 2024

Evening 1940's Dance
Date: 29th June

Time 7:30pm

Where:The Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, Northants, NN10 0AW
Large dance floor , fully licenced bar, and plenty of onsite parking.
Dance run as part of Rushden's Armed Forces Day

£10 from www.ticketsource.co.uk/RHTS or the Station bar 


https://www.facebook.com/afdrushden/
or
https://www.facebook.com/Rushdenrailwaystation/

13th July 2024

22nd June 2024

13th July 2024

Metheringham Evening Dance

Date: 13th July

Time: 7:00-10:30pm

Where: Metheringham Airfield

  • Tickets: £13.00 per person



13th July 2024

14th September 2024

13th July 2024

1940s Evening


Event Time
7pm 

Entry Price (ticket prices or free)
Adults £18.50, Young Persons £15.00

Full address of Event. If you have a seperate parking area please also supply this address.
Black Country Living Museum, Discovery Way, Dudley, DY1 4AL

Please provide any links to Facebook and/or Websites where people can find out more about your event.
https://tickets.bclm.com/91927

Additional Details e.g. Parking cost, is the event dog friendly, is there an Evening Dance (if yes please fill in dance form), on site Camping
Join us for the evening on Saturday 13 July to see our historic streets transformed into a homefront community. Get your glad rags on and enjoy live music from our vintage singers, as well as a host of other entertainment. With reenactors to meet, vintage markets to browse and entertainment to enjoy, this year’s 1940s evening is not to be missed!

This year, enjoy a great night out for less as we have cut prices on selected events, giving you even better value. Bring along the family for a bostin' night out!



14th September 2024

14th September 2024

14th September 2024

West Somerset Railway 40 Platform Dance

  • Date: 14th september
  • Minehead station, Station rd , Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG
  • See Website for prices and times
  • FACEBOOK
  • WEBSITE

12th October 2024

14th September 2024

14th September 2024

          40s/50s Hanger Dance


  • Vulcan Restoration Trust
    Hangar 5 South Road
    London Southend Airport
    Southend-on-Sea
    Essex
    SS2 6YU
  • WEBSITE


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