Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest

Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest Music of Django Reinhardt

At the Brink Lounge or at Art in the Barn in Madison, Wisconsin, musicians and fans gather every winter/fall to enjoy an evening of gypsy swing, a jazz style that originated with guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grapelli.

10/11/2025
09/15/2025

🎶 Special Last-Minute Concert Alert! 🎶

Join Harmonious Wail and the Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest (aka Midwest Django Fest) - an add on concert after and amazing weekend!- for an unforgettable evening with world-renowned guitarist Paulus Schäfer!

📍 The North Street Cabaret — 610 North Street, Madison, WI
🗓️ Tuesday Evening
⏰ 7:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets available at the door

Don’t miss this rare chance to experience one of the leading voices in the Gypsy Jazz tradition, right here in Madison!

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: The Red Hot Django Peppers Straight out of the Twin Cities, this Hot Club quartet brings Django’s spir...
09/11/2025

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: The Red Hot Django Peppers
Straight out of the Twin Cities, this Hot Club quartet brings Django’s spirit to life with fiery strings and tight rhythms. Led by guitarist Ryan Picone, each member adds their flavor to create a sound that’s fresh, fun, and full of swing.
Get ready to feel the heat!

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Tim Kliphuis Violin virtuoso Tim Kliphuis blends classical, Gypsy jazz, and folk into powerful, genre-...
09/09/2025

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Tim Kliphuis

Violin virtuoso Tim Kliphuis blends classical, Gypsy jazz, and folk into powerful, genre-defying performances. His recent work, Kosmos, focuses on climate change, making for a moving call to action.

09/09/2025

Who's ready to burn a guitar? Or to enjoy some searing hot guitar licks?

At the Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest, we'll have it all!

See you this weekend friends!

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Caravan Homegrown in Madison, Caravan brings Django-inspired “Hot Swing” with a twist — blending jazz,...
09/08/2025

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Caravan
Homegrown in Madison, Caravan brings Django-inspired “Hot Swing” with a twist — blending jazz, Latin, folk, and Parisian flair into a sound that’s all their own. With 20+ years of live shows, five albums, and music featured in film and TV, they’re seasoned pros with serious style.
Catch them at Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest!

09/08/2025

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Gonzalo Bergara Hailed as “the best thing to happen to Gypsy Jazz in 20 years,” Gonzalo Bergara brings...
09/07/2025

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Gonzalo Bergara
Hailed as “the best thing to happen to Gypsy Jazz in 20 years,” Gonzalo Bergara brings fire, soul, and serious chops. Born in Buenos Aires and now a global phenom, his sets blend stunning originals with Django-inspired classics.
Don’t miss this living legend in action.

05/03/2025
02/12/2025

The 2025 Midwinter Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest is one for the history books and we all thank you ALL for everything you did to make it so! Onward to Sept 12 and 13 we go !! THANK YOU !!

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