Swing Into Christmas
Audiences experience a seasonal concert performed by the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra, featuring a big band accompanied by strings. Conductor and compère Mike Paul-Smith leads top vocalists and instrumentalists through stories and arrangements of vintage holiday and swing standards. The program features classics popularized by artists such as Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and Judy Garland.
What to Expect
Festive swing concert by a 30-piece big band with strings.
Event Details
Duration
Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes, including interval.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Fans of vintage swing and festive live music
Vibe
Festive and swinging
Energy Level
Low
Budget
££
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Tickets: £54.50, £44.50, £36.50, £29.50. Prices include a £4.50 transaction fee per booking, not per ticket, for online bookings. Concessions are not available online: under 16s get half price; students in full-time education get 30% off. No booking fee applies to Encore members or bookings made in person at the box office. – Get tickets
- Hours: Mon 28 Dec: 17:00; Tue 29 Dec: 14:00 and 19:00.
Tips & Advice
- Choose one of the three separately booked performances when arranging tickets, as each ticket is for a selected performance.
- Allow approximately two hours and 45 minutes for the concert, including its interval.
- Under-16 and full-time student concessions must be arranged through a channel other than online booking.
- If eligible, compare the Encore membership, group and series discounts before booking.
- Review the interactive seating plan to see the view from your chosen seat.
Special Events & Promotions
- Under-16s get half-price tickets; concessions are not available online.
- Full-time students get a discount; concessions are not available online.
- Encore members get money off top-price tickets and pay no booking fee.
- Book two Down for the Count concerts and save.
- Groups of 10 or more save.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the concert suitable for?
The performance is for audiences of all ages.
How long should I allow for the concert?
The concert lasts approximately two hours and 45 minutes, including an interval.
What music is included in the programme?
The programme includes “Let It Snow,” “This Christmas,” “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” alongside other songs.
Who performs in Swing Into Christmas?
The 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra performs, conducted by Mike Paul-Smith, with vocalists Lydia Bell, Marvin Muoneké and Callum Gillies, plus further vocalists to be announced.
Are there discounts available?
Under-16 concessions and full-time student concessions are available, but cannot be booked online. Encore members, groups of 10 or more, and people booking two Down for the Count concerts have separate discounts.
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