Events

Sailortown August 2026

If the weather permits this event will be an outdoor event. However, if the weather is not kind to us, then the event will be moved indoors to St Joseph’s Church.

End Of Season 2026

Swing into Summer with us at our new venue, the Beechlawn Hotel.

A new venue but the same great music and dancing.

St. Patrick’s Day Dance 2026

Our traditional St. Patrick’s Day entertainment with our competition winning Irish dancers bringing a traditional flavour to the usual nights dancing

St. Valentines Dance 2026

Enjoy a night of great music and dancing featuring the wonderful vocals of Caroline Brown and the “Big Band” sounds of Victor Currie and the Belfast Jazz Swing Orchestra.

A poster advertising the summer event for the Belfast Jazz Swing Orchestra at the Beechlawns Hotel, Dunmurray on the 18th June 2026

End Of Season 2026

Date: Thursday 18th June 2026 Location: Beechlawn HotelDunmurry LaneBelfast BT17 9RR Doors Open: 08:00pm Band Plays :...

Facebook Event Poster advertising the Belfast Jazz Swing Orchestra's Saint Patrick's Day Dance at the Blanchflower Stadium

St. Patrick’s Day Dance 2026

Date: Tuesday 17th March Location: Blanchflower Stadium Holywood Road, Belfast Doors Open: 8:00pm Band Plays: 8.30 pm...

A poster advertising the St. Valentines Day Dance

St. Valentines Dance 2026

St. Valentines Day Dance For our first event of 2026 we will back in our traditional home at Shorts Sports &...

Christmas Dance 2025

This year, we are moving our Christmas Dance from its traditional home at Shorts Recreation Club to the Blanchflower Stadium, Holywood Road, Belfast…which is just next door to Shorts.

Same great music and entertainment but in a fresh new space to celebrate in style!

Halloween Dance Oct 2025

Halloween Dance DATE: Thursday 30th October The...

St. Valentines Day Dance – 2025

Join the band for the first event of 2025 with a romantic night of music and dancing.

A picture of Marty Wilson holding his trombone

In Memory – Martin (Marty) Wilson

In memory of a distinguished musician, Marty served as Principal Trombone of the Ulster Orchestra since 1989, enriching Northern Ireland’s cultural landscape for over three decades.
His exceptional talent extended beyond classical music – he was also an accomplished jazz singer and served as Musical Director of the Belfast Jazz Swing Orchestra for four years, delighting audiences at numerous BJSO evenings.

A poster for a Facebook Event advertising a Halloween dance with the Belfast Jazz Swing Orchestra Halloween Dance

Halloween Dance 2024

Halloween dances have a rich history that dates back centuries, evolving from ancient harvest festivals and Celtic Samhain traditions into vibrant community celebrations that transcend generational boundaries. Originally marked by gatherings that honoured the changing seasons and paid tribute to spirits, these events have transformed into joyous occasions filled with music, fancy dress, and dancing under the autumn moon. Today, Halloween dances serve as a beloved tradition, bringing people together in a spirit of camaraderie and creativity, where the thrill of the spooky season is matched only by the joy of connection and shared revelry. As we prepare for Halloween Dance 2024, we invite everyone to join in the fun, embrace the magic of the night, and create lasting memories with friends and family alike.