Battle of the Big Bands

Join us for the 4th annual epic Battle of the Big Bands and swing dance on Intrepid’s flight deck, presented by Prohibition Productions and the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

This special event celebrates the music, dancing and style of the swing era aboard the aircraft carrier Intrepid - commissioned at the height of this era in 1943!

Three of the best big bands in the land will go head-to-head under the stars on the flight deck, with a massive stage and 3,600-square-foot wooden dance floor. Go below deck for more live music, performances and dancing on a 1,000-square-foot dance floor. Swing dance performances, a dance contest, swing DJs, a barbershop quartet, beginner swing dance lessons, vendors and a vintage fashion contest will add to the flair.

Enjoy a spectacular lineup of over 80 performers. Vintage stylings and fashion, as well as dancing shoes, are strongly encouraged!

This event sells out every year, so buy your tickets today.

Lineup & Schedule

Doors open at 8:00pm.

Sisterhood of Swing (11 piece) led by Bria Skonberg
Jonathan Stout Orchestra (18 piece) in a rare NYC appearance!
Harlem Renaissance Orchestra (18 piece)

The line-up is growing! Check here for exciting updates!

Tickets

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This event is for ages 21 and over.

Advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged. Tickets go on sale at noon on each opening day of sale. Early bird discounted tickets often sell out within minutes, so please plan accordingly. Tickets are nonrefundable and the event will take place rain or shine!

In case of inclement weather, the event will be held on the hangar deck.

General Admission

$39 Early bird (SOLD OUT)

$49 Advance (On sale now through June 3, or until sold out)

$59 Full price (June 3–June 8)

• Access to the hangar deck and flight deck of the ship (except VIP area)

• Swing dance lesson

LIMITED OFFER: Add a drink voucher to your order now for only $6! Additional drink vouchers will be available at the event for $7. Drink vouchers are good for one beer, wine or bubbly. Must be 21+ to redeem. All tickets are nonrefundable. A limited number of drink vouchers will be available for pre-purchase at each ticketing level.

VIP

$85 Early bird (SOLD OUT)

$95 Advance (On sale now through June 3, or until sold out)

$105 Full price (June 3–June 8)

• Access to the hangar deck and flight deck of the ship

• Dedicated VIP line at the door with early entry (7:45pm)

• VIP-only guided tasting, hosted by our liquor sponsors (8:30pm–9:30pm)

• 30-minute, VIP-only guided tours of the ship (8:30pm–11:00pm)

• VIP-only reserved seating and tables in a roped-off area on the flight deck

• Dedicated VIP-only bar within the VIP area

• Swing dance lesson

LIMITED OFFER: Add a drink voucher to your order now for only $6! Additional drink vouchers will be available at the event for $7. Drink vouchers are good for one beer, wine or bubbly. Must be 21+ to redeem. All tickets are nonrefundable. A limited number of drink vouchers will be available for pre-purchase at each ticketing level.

Dedicated VIP check-in will be on the second floor of the Museum’s Welcome Center, accessible using the pedestrian bridge across 12th Avenue.

Limited availability.

Tickets on sale May 6 at noon (ET).

Museum Members receive a 25% discount for Battle of the Big Bands. Learn more about becoming a member here.