Portland Lindy Exchange 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Registration is expected to open in December.

    Early Bird Passes are available first-come, first serve until they are sold out.

    A la carte passes may be available at a later date, depending on venue capacity.

    Workshop admission is not available separate from the weekend pass.

  • The Friday afternoon Adventure, the Saturday afternoon Director Park dance with the Jazz Babies, the Sunday Brunch jam at Migration Brewing are free events that anyone may attend.
    There is also a free Swingout Series on Saturday available for folks who have purchased a Party Pass — check here for details.

  • We do not offer group rates, however for 2025 we have two programs to help make our event more financially accessible:

    • Student Discount: We offer a student discount to full time high school and undergraduate students for our weekend and party passes.

    • Scholarships: We are offering a limited number of free passes to those most in financial need.

    For both of our discounted pass programs above please email pdxlindyexchange@gmail.com before registering to confirm your eligibility!

  • You may opt in to volunteering during the registration process—there is a box to check in the registration form and our volunteer coordinator will reach out to you. The volunteer survey is also linked on our registration page.

    Please note — You must first register for the weekend; then, a refund will be issued to you based on how many hours you have volunteered.

  • If you’re interested in staying with a local dancer, please check the box on the registration form when you purchase your pass.
    We have also reserved a hotel block near the venue with a discounted event rate!

  • The afternoon dances on Saturday and Sunday are all-ages (and free!).

    The evening dances (starting at 7:30) are ages 12+ and the late night dances (starting at midnight) are ages 15+. All ages require a paid pass. A la carte passes will be available, more information to follow.

    Babes-in-arms/nurslings are welcome at no charge.

    This policy only applies to PDXLX; PLS regular weekly dances are all-ages events.

  • There are no refunds on any purchases for the Portland Lindy Exchange. T-Shirts sales are final and we are unable to support t-shirt exchanges for alternate sizes. While pass purchases are non-refundable, we may consider transferring your pass to the following year on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to pdxlindyexchange@gmail.com with any questions.

  • We do not offer group rates, however for 2025 we have two programs to help make our event more financially accessible:

    • Student Discount: We offer a student discount to full time high school and undergraduate students for our weekend and party passes.

    • Scholarships: We are offering a limited number of free passes to those most in financial need.

    For both of our discounted pass programs above please email pdxlindyexchange@gmail.com before registering to confirm your eligibility!