Ermou Street will come alive with rhythm, colour and vintage style as Athens marks World Lindy Hop Day. On Tuesday 26 May, from 8.30pm to 11pm, Lindy Hop groups and swing enthusiasts from across the city will gather at 148 Ermou Street for a huge open-air celebration, open to all.

Lindy Hop, the best-known social dance of the swing family, first emerged in 1930s Harlem, New York, and remains a vibrant form of cultural expression, improvisation and genuine human connection.

The date has been chosen to honour the birth of the legendary Frankie Manning, whose influence was instrumental in spreading and preserving swing culture around the world.

Among those taking part are some of Athens’ most active swing communities: Hoppers in Athens, Stomping Ground, Jump n Jive, Groove in Athens, Athens Boogie, Steam Rollers, Jazz Antidrastiras, Hob Nob, Swing That Thing, Athens Lindy Hop and Athens Authentic Jazz Dance. Together, they’ll transform Ermou Street into a lively swing dance floor, drawing passers-by and visitors alike into the irresistible rhythm of swing.