Modern Swing Events This Week in Amsterdam

About Modern Swing

Modern Swing, primarily known as Neo-Swing, emerged during the late 1980s and 1990s as a high-octane revival of mid-century big band and jump blues aesthetics. The instrumentation is dominated by a powerful brass section of trumpets, saxophones, and trombones, anchored by a rhythmic foundation of walking upright bass, driving percussion, and clean electric guitar. Characterized by its infectious swing feel and syncopated 4/4 time signatures, the genre maintains fast tempos that create a celebratory, theatrical mood specifically tailored for social dancing. It exists semantically as a contemporary bridge between traditional jazz and the aggressive energy of rockabilly, representing a specific retro-revivalist movement within modern popular music history.

Also known as: Neo-Swing, Swing Revival

Modern Swing events in Amsterdam this week - FAQ

What Modern Swing events are in Amsterdam this week?

Mood tracks all Modern Swing events in Amsterdam this week - upcoming concerts, club nights, and shows. The calendar is updated daily. Each listing includes venue, lineup, and a direct ticket link. Browse the full weekly Modern Swing schedule in Amsterdam above.

Where can I find Modern Swing in Amsterdam this week?

Modern Swing, primarily known as Neo-Swing, emerged during the late 1980s and 1990s as a high-octane revival of mid-century big band and jump blues aesthetics. Find every Modern Swing venue and event in Amsterdam this week above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.

What is Modern Swing music?

Modern Swing, primarily known as Neo-Swing, emerged during the late 1980s and 1990s as a high-octane revival of mid-century big band and jump blues aesthetics. The instrumentation is dominated by a powerful brass section of trumpets, saxophones, and trombones, anchored by a rhythmic foundation of walking upright bass, driving percussion, and clean electric guitar. Characterized by its infectious swing feel and syncopated 4/4 time signatures, the genre maintains fast tempos that create a celebrat…