Jingle Bell Jive

A 1940s-themed after-hours swing dance at the National Army Museum, with classes, live jazz, cabaret and vintage hair and make-up.

Doors open at 6pm and lessons begin at 6:30pm. South London Jazz Orchestra plays at 7:30 and 9:15pm, with DJ and cabaret at 8:15pm; the event ends at 10pm. SwingdanceUK teaches Lindy Hop and Jitterbug for beginners and improving dancers. Pretty Me Vintage provides hair and make-up from 6 to 9:30pm. The museum lists adult admission at £25 and concessions for members, students and early booking at £20; early booking offer ends 1 November.