It’s full steam ahead for The Northern Swing Orchestra as they prepare for their forthcoming festive concert ‘Swing into Christmas’, on stage at The Kings Hall in Ilkley on Friday 19 December 2025.
Band leader Jonathan Whatt, the 16 piece Big Band and singers have been working hard to put the finishing touches to this year’s show, which features some fantastic vocals.
Yorkshire’s premier Big Band promises a night of the very best Christmas songs and traditional festive favourites.
It guarantees to have you tapping along, singing and laughing in your seats! The show includes holiday classics such as ‘Jingle Bells, ‘Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town’ and ‘White Christmas’ as well as festive versions of Big Band instrumental classics.
Swing Into Christmas starts at 7:30pm with seats at £25 [+ 33 booking fee]. Tickets are available from the Bradford Theatres Box Office on 01274 432000 or online at https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/venues/kings-hall-ilkley

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