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The much-loved festive, annual tradition of Guy Barker’s Big Band Christmas returns this year for its tenth edition.

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Guy Barker’s Big Band Christmas

Royal Albert Hall

Christmas isn’t complete without carols at the Royal Albert Hall. Join us for 15 magical performances over six days, featuring a mix of traditional and modern festive favourites.

Carols at the Royal Albert Hall

Perfect for the entire family, you’ll be able to sing along to an array of traditional carols alongside popular contemporary Christmas favourites.

Christmas Classics

Southbank Centre

The Soul Jazz Summit brings together the very best of jazz, funk and soul including special guests Emeli Sandé, Vanessa Haynes, Lulu, Tommy Blaize, Lucy-Anne Daniels, Curtis Stigers and Lisa Stansfield.

Soul Jazz Summit at Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Cheltenham Festivals 

A celebration of the words and music of Van Morrison – endorsed by Van Morrison himself – featuring the incredible musicians who have played thousands of concerts with Van. It will be a night of extraordinary live music.

The Van Morrison Songbook

Cadogan Hall 

The BBC Concert Orchestra lends its power and exuberance to an evening that celebrates a pivotal movement in late 20th-century club culture. Get ready for all the glitz, glamour and groove of disco at the Proms!

Prom 2: Everybody Dance! The Sound of Disco

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Radio 2 is marking the occasion with this special concert being held at Portsmouth Guildhall. Presented by Vernon Kay.

D-Day 80: Commemorating the Normandy Landings

Portsmouth Guildhall

Alison Jiear, Hallé favourite and vocal powerhouse is joined by Vanessa Haynes, lead singer of the legendary jazz funk band Incognito. Add a full orchestra, rhythm section and backing vocalists and you have the perfect night out!

R.e.s.p.e.c.t.

The Bridgewater Hall

Featuring a full orchestra, sensational singers Vanessa Haynes, Joe Stilgoe and Strictly Come Dancing’s Tommy Blaize, along with the silky sounds of Giacomo Smith’s jazz clarinet and sax, the Hallé is hosting the finest jazz party in town.

Gatsby & The Jazz Age

Round off 2025 in style and get ready to step back in time for a night of glitz and glamour!
Featuring a full orchestra, sensational singers Vanessa Haynes, Joe Stilgoe and Strictly Come Dancing’s Tommy Blaize, along with the silky sounds of Giacomo Smith’s jazz clarinet and sax, the Hallé is hosting the finest jazz party in town.

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Events

Upcoming events

14 - 24 Dec, 2025

Carols at the Royal Albert Hall · Royal Albert Hall

Dec 30, 2025

Gatsby & The Jazz Age · The Hallé

Dec 30, 2025

The Hallé – Gatsby & The Jazz Age · The Bridgewater Hall

Past events

Dec 17, 2025

Guy Barker’s Big Band Christmas · Royal Albert Hall

14 - 24 Dec, 2025

Carols at the Royal Albert Hall · Royal Albert Hall

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