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69 jams · All countries

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Swing Medical

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Monthly · dates announced by organizer

Bar de Fondo Cultural

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Julián Álvarez 1200, CABA

All levels · Suggested contribution · see organizer

A house set opens the evening, followed by an open jazz manouche jam. Musicians of all levels are welcome.

Current organizer listingSource checked Oct 2, 2026
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Django Jam at Smith’s Alternative

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Twice monthly on Wednesdays · 7 pm · see venue calendar

Smith’s Alternative

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76 Alinga Street, Canberra ACT 2601

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An acoustic Django-style gathering for players, learners and listeners. The venue calendar lists November 4 and 18 and December 2 and 16, 2026, at 7 pm. Check the calendar for future dates and participation details.

Current organizer listingSource checked Oct 26, 2026
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Miss Celie’s Gypsy Swing Jam

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

First Tuesday each month · 7–10 pm (confirm)

Miss Celie’s

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15–17 Hercules Street, Ashfield, Sydney

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A monthly gypsy swing gathering listed at Miss Celie’s. Confirm the current date and sit-in arrangements with the venue; it also hosts other jazz events.

Schedule needs confirmationSource checked Nov 2, 2026
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Rio Gypsy Swing Sessions

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Wednesdays · evening · confirm start time with venue

The Rio

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126 Smith Street, Summer Hill, Sydney

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A weekly swing session at The Rio with opportunities to sit in. Published start times vary; ask the venue about the next session and participation.

Schedule needs confirmationSource checked Nov 2, 2026
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Sydney Gypsies

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Wednesdays · 2–5 pm (confirm) · occasional Sunday gatherings in Henley

Elkington Park

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Corner Glassop and White Streets, Balmain, Sydney

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An outdoor acoustic gathering in Balmain, with occasional meetings in Henley. Weather and location can affect arrangements; confirm with the group before heading out.

Schedule needs confirmationSource checked Nov 2, 2026
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Bierhalle Gypsy Jazz Jam

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Thursdays · from 7 pm · confirm finish time

Bierhalle

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124 Davey Street, Hobart TAS 7000

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The Hot Club of Hobart gathering combines guided playing with an open acoustic jam. Ask the host about the current format and instruments; published finishing times vary.

Schedule needs confirmationSource checked Nov 2, 2026
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Melbourne Hot Djams

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

First Sunday each month · from 1 pm (confirm)

Caulfield Park Rotunda

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Caulfield Park, Caulfield, Melbourne

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An informal park gathering for jazz manouche players. Confirm the meeting point and weather arrangements with Melbourne Hot Djams before attending.

Schedule needs confirmationSource checked Nov 2, 2026
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Jam Manouche at Crazy Bar

Brussels, Belgium

Every other Thursday · 8:30 pm–1 am (confirm next date)

Crazy Bar

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Parvis de Saint-Gilles 26A, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Brussels

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A jazz manouche jam in Saint-Gilles. The directory’s recurrence and generated dates disagree, so contact the venue for the next confirmed Thursday.

Schedule needs confirmationSource checked Nov 2, 2026
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Django Jazz Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Informal gatherings · dates and location arranged through Discord

Private gatherings arranged through Django Jazz Calgary

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Calgary, Alberta · request the exact location from the organizer

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A Calgary Django-style jazz community arranging informal house jams through its Discord looking-to-jam channel. Contact the group for an invitation, availability and exact location before attending.

Current organizer listingSource checked Oct 8, 2026
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Jam Manouche at Délires et Délices

Chambly, Quebec, Canada

Dates announced by the venue · next session unconfirmed

Délires et Délices

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1626 rue Bourgogne, Chambly, Québec J3L 1Y7

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The venue has hosted free jazz manouche jams welcoming participating musicians. The most recent verified session was 2 October 2026 at 5:30pm; a future date has not yet been confirmed. Check its events calendar before attending.

Next date needs confirmationSource checked Oct 8, 2026
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Jazz & Jam Manouche

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Monthly · 7:30–9:30pm · dates vary

La Brassée

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2522 Rue Beaubien Est, Montréal, Québec

Ask organizer · Free entry · artist contribution on purchases

A monthly jazz manouche gathering with local and visiting musicians playing and improvising on standards. Check the scene calendar for dates and participation details. No reservation required; the venue adds a 10% artist contribution to purchases and welcomes tips.

Current venue listingSource checked Oct 2, 2026
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Django Jam at Christianshavns Beboerhus

Copenhagen, Denmark

Last Tuesday each month · 20:00–22:00 · check venue calendar

Christianshavns Beboerhus

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Dronningensgade 34, 1420 København K

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Django-style swing and jazz manouche hosted by a house ensemble, followed by a session inviting visiting musicians to join. The venue currently lists October 27 and November 24, 2026. Check the calendar before traveling.

Current venue listingSource checked Oct 13, 2026
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