Aug 1-2, 2026 The Roaring Twenties Lawn Party is one of several special events presented by Boston Swing Central this Summer. The Roaring Twenties Lawn Party is as the name implies: a themed, 1920s, outdoor, Jazz Age, Great Gatsby party on the sprawling lawns of the gorgeous Castle Hill at the Crane Estate. Castle Hill features a mansion high upon a hill which was built in the 1920s and overlooks
Crane's Beach and the majestic Atlantic Ocean. The Lawn Party will feature twenties and thirties hot jazz from Brooklyn-based Baby Soda Jazz Band. It will also feature swing dancing lessons, Charleston performances and a vintage fair. This year we have expanded to two full days! Attendees are encouraged to come in twenties-style dress, bring a picnic supper or purchase one on-site, and spend the evening. Check out our website for FAQs and more information! roaringtwentieslawnparty.org
Please note: Tickets and parking passes must be purchased in advance online ONLY. Tickets and parking passes will be mailed to you. No tickets will be available at-the-door. Boston Swing Central is a dancer-formed, volunteer-run, non-profit dedicated to promoting swing dance. They hold regular dance parties every Friday at their studio in Charlestown and welcome new dancers. Please visit bostonswingcentral.org for more information. Castle Hill, a 165-acre National Historic Landmark, was the summer home of Chicago industrialist Richard T. Crane Jr. and his family from 1910-1949. They entertained in grand style at their 59-room English-style mansion and its surrounding gardens. Now owned by The Trustees of Reservations, Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, is the perfect setting for a lawn party celebrating the music and dance from its hey-day.
