What is Liberation Day?
Jersey was occupied by German forces during WW2. After 5 long years the island was liberated by the British on 9 May 1945. This is celebrated each year as our national holiday: Liberation Day. The States of Jersey organise a commemoration service and festivities including live bands, performances and dancing in the centre of St Helier.
2025 is the 80th anniversary of the liberation, so Lindy Hop Jersey is making a special effort to have a three day weekend of dancing, and we’d love you to come and join the party!
To sign up please complete the booking form here.
What's happening?
Friday May 9: Liberation Day
Public celebrations, stalls, live swing music, performances and dancing in the centre of St Helier.
Location: Weighbridge Place (next to the harbour).
In the evening there will be a chance get together, relax, chat or dance in a nearby hotel SOLD OUT
Saturday May 10.
Daytime: SOLD OUT Beaches and Bunkers (sightseeing in the west of the island). Let us show you round some of the sights on Jersey. We have amazing historical sites stretching from the neolithic period up to WW2, including German fortifications with great views over our beautiful beaches.
Evening: Dinner and band night with the Brian White Jazz Quintet. Location: The Royal, Best Western Hotel.
Sunday May 11. SOLD OUT Afternoon tea dance with the Jersey Big Band, St Ouen's parish hall. This is in the west of the island, close to the airport, to make it easy to catch your flight home in the evening.
Friday May 9: Liberation Day
Public celebrations, stalls, live swing music, performances and dancing in the centre of St Helier.
Location: Weighbridge Place (next to the harbour).
In the evening there will be a chance get together, relax, chat or dance in a nearby hotel SOLD OUT
Saturday May 10.
Daytime: SOLD OUT Beaches and Bunkers (sightseeing in the west of the island). Let us show you round some of the sights on Jersey. We have amazing historical sites stretching from the neolithic period up to WW2, including German fortifications with great views over our beautiful beaches.
Evening: Dinner and band night with the Brian White Jazz Quintet. Location: The Royal, Best Western Hotel.
Sunday May 11. SOLD OUT Afternoon tea dance with the Jersey Big Band, St Ouen's parish hall. This is in the west of the island, close to the airport, to make it easy to catch your flight home in the evening.
Prices
To join us please complete the booking form here.
- SOLD OUT **Weekend package - special price for all 4 events: £100 per person**
- SOLD OUT Friday 9th May: Public celebrations and evening dancing - free if you are signed up to one of the other weekend events.
- SOLD OUT Saturday 10th May: Daytime sightseeing tour - £40 per person
- Saturday 10th May: Dinner and band night - £55 per person
- SOLD OUT Sunday 11th May: Afternoon tea dance - £15 per person
To join us please complete the booking form here.
Travel
There are ferries to Jersey from Portsmouth and Poole.
For flights, please see Visit Jersey.
Accomodation
The events on Friday and Saturday will be in St Helier, which would be the most convenient place for you to stay.
Best Western Royal Hotel is the venue for the Saturday night dance. We have secured a discounted rate for dancers that weekend of £169.15, for a double or a twin room (i.e. £85 per person), including breakfast. Please speak to the manager, Mariusz Cieminski, to receive this rate ( [email protected] )
There are two Premier Inns in St Helier, both are close to both the Friday and Saturday night venues:
Premier Inn, Bath Street. Premier Inn, Charing Cross
The Royal Yacht is more expensive, but it is right next to Liberation Square, where everything happens on Friday.
There are other options available, we know one person at least has already booked an Air B&B in St Helier for the weekend.
For a more picturesque location you could consider hotels in St Aubins or on St Brelade's beach, but these are further away.
If you would like to be hosted by a local dancer we have a limited number of places we can offer . Please email us to be put on the list.
To come over and have a great time please complete the booking form here.
Have a look at this video to get a flavour of our island!
