The 1931 Club
is Swingland's stylish new monthly Sunday night vintage music and dance club at renowned venue The Bedford in South London - featuring live bands, swing DJs and a taster swing dance class. A night for the discerning music lover and all-round hep-cat!
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About The 1931 Club
The 1931 Club is a stylish Sunday evening event held bi-monthly in the newly refurbished Ballroom at The Bedford, with it's vintage vibe and amazing dance floor! Featuring live swing/jazz band, top vintage swing DJs and a taster Lindy hop class
There is no need to book - just turn up
- 7pm Doors open to the Ballroom
- 7.15pm Beginners swing dance class
If you're new to swing dancing this is an opportunity to learn a few simple, fun steps to try out later on. You don't need a partner and there is no need to book - just turn up. The class is aimed at absolute beginners
- 8pm live music, Vintage swing DJs and dancing
Dance the night away or just soak up the atmosphere!
Admission to The 1931 Club includes a complimentary drink from the Ballroom bar
Dress Code
There is no specific dress code, but an effort is much appreciated - see What to wear
Admission to The 1931 Club
Doors to the Ballroom for The 1931 Club are open from 7pm
Cash or debit/credit card - please pay on the door
There is no need to book - just turn up
- Pay on the door - £17
Includes the class, live band and dancing - plus a drink voucher for use at the bar!
Concessions - £12 - available to NUS/Equity members with proof - please show your ID at the door.
Last admission is 9pm
Block bookings - save money!!
Our Class Cards are valid at The 1931 Club with a £5 supplement
Advance bookings
Advance bookings are not available at present (we may consider them in future) - just turn up and pay on the door. Cash or debit/credit cards (+ Apple Pay etc) accepted!
How to get to The 1931 Club
The 1931 Club is held in the magnificent Ballroom at The Bedford in Balham - a stunning period venue with probably London's finest dance floor for swing dancing!
The Bedford is at 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD.
By tube - Northern Line to Balham, 2 minutes walk. Turn right out of the station and walk up Balham Station Road. The Bedford is easily visible ahead of you.
By train - Balham (10 minutes to Waterloo or Victoria via Clapham Junction), 2 minutes walk as for tube.
By bus - bus routes 315 (Bedford Hill), 355, 249 or 155.
By car - just off the South Circular (A205), Balham is easily accessible by car from all directions. There is plenty of parking in local streets, free after 6.30pm - or use the Sainsbury's car park opposite.
Useful links
Venue website thebedford.com
Google Business Page - Swingland @ The Bedford SwinglandBalham
London Underground & Buses
Train timetables & tickets
AA Route Planner
Parkopedia
The Bedford is an amazing early 20th century venue (established 1931) incorporating several fully-licensed bars, a wonderful period Ballroom upstairs (where you'll find us) - and even a "Shakespearean Globe" style circular Club Room!

The Bedford has won a string of awards over the years and hosts a number of well-known and not so well-known events - whatever the day of the week you'll find a number of different things going on. An extensive food menu is available in the main bar (on the ground floor).
Our weekly night C Jam has been running on Tuesday evenings at The Bedford since August 2000.
The 1931 Club - Bar and food
The main bar and Ballroom bar are open throughout the evening. An extensive food menu is available in the main bar (on the ground floor)
The 1931 Club - Dates
Shown below are dates for the next three months - for dates after that, please see our calendar.