The 1931 Club evokes the origins of The Bedford (est 1931) in the heady days of the original jazz and early swing era.
The 1931 Club
Swing out to the very best live music at the weekend!
The 1931 Club is Swingland's occasional Saturday or Sunday night at The Bedford, Balham (home of our weekly Tuesday night, C Jam). Featuring the very best live swing music for dancing.
Running very occasionally - on the rare occasions that The Bedford's stunning, and ever popular, ballroom is available - we book the very best bands so that you can swing out to live music the way it was always meant to be. Everyone is welcome - you don't need any dance experience.
Smart/vintage/retro attire is very much appreciated, although not enforced.
Dates/schedule, prices & tickets
The 1931 Club @ The Bedford
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Sunday 4 February 2024
The 1931 Club
The 1931 Club - Sunday 04-Feb-24, 7:30pm to 10:30pm
The 1931 Club returns - one-off live music Sunday night for dancing!
Smart dress appreciated.
7.30pm - Dance party with live music from the Shirt Tail Stompers!
Dancing to the Shirt Tail Stompers plus swing DJ.£15 (£10 concessions*) in advance, or £20 (£15 concessions) on the door.
We accept - credit/debit card or cash.
Advance booking is entirely optional - you can just turn up and pay on the door - but can save you money, and is recommended for live music nights.
*Concession prices where offered are valid for current NUS or Equity members - please show your membership card at the door.
How to get to The 1931 Club
The Bedford
The 1931 Club is held at The Bedford - a stunning period venue (pub, club, restaurant, live music & entertainment venue, and hotel!) in the heart of South London.
The Bedford is at 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD.
As well as being a friendly and vibrant community pub, The Bedford is a renowned live music venue, and has been home to many of Swingland's events since mid-2000. Dating back to 1931, the building was subject to a £multi-million renovation in 2018 - sympathetic to the original style, and retaining plenty of period features. The bar downstairs is open for drinks, meals and snacks throughout the evening. The ballroom upstairs - where you'll find us via the original marble staircase - is absolutely stunning.
Entrance to The 1931 Club is via the pub doors on Bedford Hill, then the door to the right which takes you to the staircase. The ballroom, where you'll find us, is on the first floor.
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 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.
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Useful links
Venue website www.thebedford.com
