The Hanoi Blues Experience (HBX) is a weekend blues dance event built around community, connection, and the deep feeling of the blues. Set against the backdrop of one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant cities, HBX 2027 brings together dancers, instructors, and DJs from across Asia and beyond for three nights of social dancing and unforgettable connection.
From Friday night opening socials to Sunday evening competitions and late-night dancing at Hong Mai Ballroom — every moment of HBX is designed with you in mind.
Built by and for the Southeast Asian blues dance community.
Dance to the best blues music from top DJs all weekend long.
Instructors, DJs, and dancers gathered from across Asia and the world.
A space built on respect, consent, and the joy of dance.
An international lineup of blues dance instructors, special guests, and DJs — gathered in Hanoi for one unforgettable weekend.
All events at Hong Mai Ballroom · 75 Hong Mai, 3rd Floor, Hanoi
You can expect amazing DJs spinning the best blues dance music, useful social blues dance classes for all levels, and plenty of time built in to eat, rest, and explore Hanoi.
Follow us on Instagram to keep track of all our announcements →Four competitions across the weekend — 6 couple finalists each, 1.5-minute spotlight finals. Competition entry is priced separately from your event pass.
A welcoming entry point for newer dancers — celebrate your progress and meet new partners.
Energy, rhythm, and playfulness take center stage. Bring your best boogie and bounce.
Compete with your own partner and show your chemistry and connection on the floor.
Connection, groove, and musicality front and center. Show the judges your slow blues feeling.
All parties, socials, and classes will be held at the Hong Mai Ballroom so feel free to find accommodation near that area.
Our home for the entire weekend — a beautiful ballroom on the 3rd floor with a spacious dance floor perfect for blues. All workshops, practice socials, competition prelims and finals, and all three evening socials take place right here.
Secure your spot at HBX 2027. Spots are limited — don't miss out.
The complete HBX experience — workshops and all three socials.
All three evening socials — dance the nights away all weekend long.
* Competition entry is not included in either pass and is priced separately.
HBX has been structured so that our instructors and special guests have free time built into the weekend — and one of the best ways to take your dancing to the next level is a private lesson. We highly encourage you to book private time with both our instructors and special guests. Private lesson costs are not included in the Full Pass or Party Pass — they are arranged and paid directly to the instructor or special guest. Reach out early, spots fill fast! Learn more about private lessons →
Curated blues dance playlists to help you explore different styles and tempos — from slow drags to uptempo stomps.
HBX is supported by and proudly celebrates the blues and swing dance community across Asia.
Interested in partnering with us, vending at the event, or working with HBX? We'd love to hear from you — reach out to us on Instagram!