Cambridge: Swing Into Christmas 2026

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join us for the beloved annual event, Swing Into Christmas, featuring the incredible 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra! Gather your loved ones for an unforgettable evening filled with festive and non-festive classics, all reimagined like never before.

This Christmas spectacular showcases one of the largest swing bands touring the UK, led by conductor and compère Mike Paul-Smith. Prepare to be dazzled by a lineup of some of the UK’s finest vocalists and instrumentalists as they recreate the magic of Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Judy Garland in a delightful blend of music, stories, and camaraderie.

Audiences of all ages will be enchanted by fresh arrangements of beloved songs such as Let It Snow, This Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, and New York, New York, all performed in an authentic big-band-with-strings style. With a reputation for excellence, the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra has sold out performances at iconic venues like Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, The London Jazz Festival, and Cadogan Hall.

Though it may be chilly outside, an evening with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra promises to warm your heart and fill you with holiday cheer! 🎤🎺✨

📍 Location: Ink & Stones: Tours of Literary Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 3QB, United Kingdom
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