Down for the Count Swing Orchestra at Cheltenham Town Hall
Sunday 13 December 2026
Swing Into Christmas promises a sparkling evening of festive music as the spectacular 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra returns with its much-loved seasonal celebration.
Brimming with Christmas cheer, this joyful concert brings together soaring strings, swinging brass and outstanding vocals for a magical mix of festive favourites and timeless classics.
Led by conductor and compère Mike Paul-Smith, the acclaimed orchestra recreates the unforgettable sounds of Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland. Music, stories and warm on-stage camaraderie combine to make this a Christmas treat to share with family and friends.
Audiences of all ages can enjoy fresh arrangements of Let It Snow, This Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year and New York, New York, alongside plenty more favourites, all performed in glorious big-band-with-strings style.
With sold-out performances at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, The London Jazz Festival and Cadogan Hall, the ensemble brings its celebrated vintage sound to an evening wrapped in festive sparkle.
It may be cold outside, but Swing Into Christmas promises to send audiences home glowing with Christmas spirit.
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