Get ready to embark on a nostalgic musical journey with The Glenn Miller Orchestra, as they bring the iconic swing and big band sounds of the '30s and '40s back to life. With events spanning across Europe, from Southend-on-Sea to Salzburg, and featuring notable performances from talented artists, these concerts promise to be a celebration of Glenn Miller's enduring legacy. Join us as we explore how each event captures the essence of this musical legend and what makes these performances a must-see for fans of timeless orchestral tunes.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra: A Timeless Journey Through Swing and Big Band Classics

Get ready to be transported back to the golden era of swing music as the Glenn Miller Orchestra embarks on a series of performances across Europe and the UK. With a nod to the legendary big band leader, this string of events promises a rich celebration of Glenn Miller's illustrious legacy. Highlights include a generational change in leadership, performances of classic hits, and the involvement of renowned artists. Fans can expect an unforgettable musical journey featuring iconic melodies that have stood the test of time.

Swing Through Time: The Glenn Miller Orchestra's Timeless Journey

The Glenn Miller Orchestra, a beacon of swing music, is set to charm audiences across Europe with its series of captivating performances. This legendary ensemble will not only showcase its rich musical legacy but also highlight a significant generational transition in its leadership. From iconic venues like the Mozarteum in Salzburg to the grand Buxton Opera House, the orchestra is poised to deliver unforgettable concerts under the new musical direction of Uli Plettendorff and the seasoned guidance of Ray McVay. Join us as we explore the vibrant world of Glenn Miller's timeless swing.

The Timeless Swing of the Glenn Miller Orchestra: A Journey Through Generations

Catherine Sykes

Mark Porter

Ray McVay

The Uptown Hall Gang

Moonlight Serenaders

Cadogan Hall

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Having started her career in music in 1960, a remarkable 64 years of performing live, Elkie Brooks embarks upon her Long Farewell Tour.

A celebration of Elkie’s illustrious, award-winning career in music, performing some of her biggest hits including ‘Pearl’s A Singer’, ‘Lilac Wine’, ‘Fool (If You Think It’s Over)’, ‘Don’t Cry Out Loud’, and blues, rock and jazz as well as material from her eagerly anticipated new album. Joined, of course, by her incredible band.

Elkie Brooks

Cadogan Hall 

A world-class pianist and bold musical explorer, Możdżer has developed his own distinctive style – one built on impression, atmosphere, and a uniquely original performing language. His refined artistic vision, blending diverse musical influences, has made him the leading figure of a new generation of jazz artists in Poland. Today, he remains one of the country’s most celebrated and popular jazz musicians.

Following his sold-out performance at Cadogan Hall in 2025, Leszek Możdżer returns with a special project, An Evening with Komeda.

Leszek Możdżer plays Komeda

he UK premiere of a unique musical endeavour, Chopin Residue – a multidisciplinary project that explores the physical and conceptual boundaries of sound through a carefully controlled process of mechanical deconstruction.

The project begins with the reinterpretation of selected compositions by Fryderyk Chopin, which are transformed into experimental audio pieces emphasising texture, fragmentation, and abstraction.

Sonically, Chopin Residue navigates a landscape between experimental electronic music, ambient guitar work, free improvisation, and post-jazz sensibilities.

Chopin Residue by Mariusz Szypura

Featuring the music of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Count Basie and Duke Ellington, Jazz At The Philharmonic and more, performed by the 17-piece Pete Long Orchestra.

1956 was an excellent year for jazz with many fantastic albums released – in this concert we’ll be revisiting five of the very best – Ella Fitzgerald’s Cole Porter Songbook, Count Basie’s April in Paris and The Atomic Mr Basie, Frank Sinatra and Nelson Riddle’s magnificent Songs for Swinging Lovers.

Plus Duke Ellington at Newport – his live album that captured the jazz highlight of the year when his orchestra made a dramatic comeback with a stunning performance that featured the extraordinary Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue.

1956: A Jazz Jubilee

Now in its twelfth London edition, Ballet Nights 012 brings together tradition and innovation, presented through a signature blend of intimacy, excellence and ambition.

Step into an evening where dance meets storytelling, as Ballet Nights brings together world stars, breathtaking premieres, and live music to your local theatre stage. From iconic classics to bold new creations, each performance is uniquely curated to feel intimate, exhilarating, and unforgettable.

Ballet Nights 012

Toast is the No. 1 celebration of Bread and one of the top live acts of its kind in the world!

“Bread virtually invented soft rock in the early Seventies, and the group’s biggest hits – ‘Make It With You’, ‘If’, ‘Baby I’m-a Want You’, and ‘Everything I Own’ – remain staples on lite-rock radio.” Rolling Stone

Throughout their career, Bread scored 13 hits on Billboard’s Top 100. Today, the two surviving members of Bread, David Gates and Robb Royer, are happily retired, enjoying family life and the legacy of their incredible music. Enter Toast – The Ultimate Bread Experience – dedicated to keeping the timeless sound and spirit of Bread alive.

Toast – The Best of Bread

Following their Cadogan Hall debut in 2025, Scala & Kolacny Brothers return with a spectacular celebration of 30 years of musical brilliance with Scala 30 – an unforgettable evening showcasing the world-renowned girls’ choir, under the masterful direction of the Kolacny brothers: conductor Stijn Kolacny and pianist/arranger Steven Kolacny.

Prepare to be mesmerised by stunning, unique reinterpretations of iconic pop and rock anthems brought to life through pure, harmonious voices, captivating piano accompaniments, and exquisite visual and choreographic elements. Every note is carefully crafted to surprise, move and inspire you.

Scala & Kolacny Brothers

Get under the skin of Mozart’s last symphony, as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra retells the story of a masterwork.

In 1788, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his last symphony.

We’re still not quite sure how he did it: creating a masterpiece so perfect that for more than two centuries, it has shared a name with the king of the gods. But why is it considered to be a masterpiece? Here to answer that question (and more) are presenter Leah Broad, Vasily Petrenko (conducting the RPO for the first time at Cadogan Hall) and the full Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, with an entertaining guide to what makes Mozart tick. They’ll take the Symphony apart and show you how it works. And then they’ll put it back together, concluding the evening with a full performance.

Whether you’re a hardcore Mozart fan or a total newbie, it’s an experience that never fails to inspire.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The Greatest Elton John Show on the Planet!

Celebrating more than five decades of amazing music and showmanship from legendary British singer, pianist and composer, Sir Elton John.

Featuring the spellbinding voice and magnetic stage presence of pianist Richard Reeves as the Captain, and including iconic hits:

‘Your Song’, ‘Rocket Man’, ‘Crocodile Rock’, ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’, ‘Bennie and the Jets’, ‘Tiny Dancer’, ‘Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’, ‘Philadelphia Freedom’, ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’, ‘Candle in the Wind’ and, from the classic Captain Fantastic album, ‘Someone Saved My Life Tonight’.

Captain Fantastic

Mari Wilson brings her amazing eight‑piece band and special guests to Cadogan Hall to celebrate the release of her highly anticipated new album, Girl About Town, a vibrant collection of original songs, ranging from catchy pop hooks and soulful ballads to dance‑driven grooves, all shaped by Wilson’s distinctive vocal style and the musical influences that have defined her life and career.

Mari Wilson

Pianist and composer Eric Christian has forged a musical universe where emotion meets elegance, and every melody tells a story. Rooted in classical tradition yet infused with cinematic sensitivity, his music invites listeners to pause, feel, and dream.

After captivating audiences worldwide through his published scores – over 100,000 sold across 200 countries – Christian now brings his art to the stage in a rare series of concerts in Istanbul, Paris, and London in October. These three cities, each central to his creative journey, host evenings of introspection and inspiration, blending timeless romanticism with the expressive power of contemporary piano composition.

Eric Christian

Join the sensational Down for the Count Orchestra for an evening of the very best soul and Motown music – performed 100% live by a 35-piece Orchestra and vocalists.

This is your chance to enjoy Down for the Count as you’ve never heard them before, as they perform the music of Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Martha and the Vandellas and more, with their trademark passion and energy.

One of the UK’s leading jazz and soul ensembles, the Down for the Count Orchestra are regularly found at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, the London Jazz Festival, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and supporting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Leeds Castle Concerts.

Voices of Soul

Take a step back into the 1930s and ’40s with the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, directed by legendary conductor Ray McVay, for the definitive celebration of Glenn Miller’s incredible musical legacy.

Join the Orchestra as it takes you on a guided tour through Glenn Miller’s most iconic hits. From ‘In the Mood’, ‘Moonlight Serenade’ and ‘American Patrol’, through to ‘Little Brown Jug’, ‘Tuxedo Junction’ and ‘Pennsylvania 6-500’ … plus many more timeless classics.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

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