INTREPID: Battle of the Big Bands (May 23rd)

-> Tickets now on sale! -> for details - www.prohibitionproductions.com/calendar/052326 The Intrepid Museum and Prohibition Productions proudly present the return of our epic big band swing dance on the flight deck of the historic aircraft carrier. This highly anticipated one-night-only event celebrates the big band music, dancing and vintage style of the swing era aboard the historic aircraft carrier Intrepid - commissioned at the height of the Swing Era in 1943! Main Stage + 3,200 sq dance floor * EYAL VILNER BIG BAND (17 piece) * DANNY JONOKUCHI BIG BAND (18 piece) * DJ ANDRIUS Second Stage + 800 sq dance floor * CAIT JONES BAND (3 sets) * DJ ODYSSEUS BAILER - plus - * Emcee DANDY WELLINGTON * MADHATTAN QUARTET (barbershop) * Beginner swing dance lessons by JAIME SHANNON * performance by HELL’S KITCHEN KILOWATTS dir. by Tim & Jaime * performance by THE HARVEST MOON HOPPERS - dir. Bobby White & Jessica M * 1940’s style Pinup Gals - with costumes by 26 Stars / Carmela Lane * Best-dressed contest & promenade - curated by Fashion Historian RAISSA BRETANA * Swing Dance Contests (details coming soon) * Cash bar and snacks available for purchase --------------- --- DETAILS--- --------------- INTREPID: Battle of the Big Bands Celebrating America’s 250th Saturday, May 23, 2026 7-11pm // 21+ w.ID Intrepid Museum Pier 86, at W 46th Street and 12th Av, NYC Doors open at 7:00pm Celebrate America’s 250th with an unforgettable salute to the past and a spectacular night on the Hudson. Two 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 3,200-square-foot wooden dance floor. We also will feature a barbershop quartet, a vintage fashion contest, swing dance performances, dance contests, free beginner swing dance lessons, our lovely pinup gals, and you’ll find even more live music & dancing at our second stage at the front of the ship as you explore the flight deck! The spectacular lineup has over 75 performers. You can 'Follow the Fleet’ with Navy-inspired outfits... vintage clothes and dance shoes are encouraged. ---------------- --- TICKETS --- ---------------- Advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged. If a ticket tier sells out, it automatically jumps to the next available ticket tier (regardless of date). Tickets are nonrefundable, and the event will take place rain or shine! (In case of inclement weather, the event will be held inside the hangar deck). * EARLY BIRD: on sale March 12th (sold out) * ADVANCE: now on sale through May 15th * FULL PRICE: May 16th to 23rd GENERAL ADMISSION: includes: access to the flight deck (except VIP areas), plus swing dance lesson. $49 Early Bird 1 $59 Early Bird 2 $65 Advance $69 Full Price VIP TICKETS: includes: same as General Admission plus a dedicated VIP only check in area with expedited entry. VIP-only guided tasting hosted by our liquor sponsors; VIP-only reserved seating and tables in a roped-off area on flight deck, dedicated VIP-only bar within the VIP area, and Swing dance lesson. $109 Early bird $119 Advance $125 Full price ------------------- Presented in collaboration with Prohibition Productions and the Intrepid Museum. Mostra meno