Swing Into Christmas

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Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone

Mon 24 Nov 2025

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Celebrate the festive season in style with the sensational Down for the Count Swing Orchestra, as they head to Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone for their much-loved annual show, Swing Into Christmas!

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Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone

Mon 24 Nov 2025

Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DZ

This show has an interval

Mon at 19:30

For group bookings of 10 or more:

Submit a request online

Or call 020 7206 1174

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Fast becoming a holiday tradition for audiences around the country, this is a Christmas spectacular like no other. Down for the Count’s 30-piece big band with strings is one of the largest swing bands currently touring the UK. Directed by conductor and compère Mike Paul-Smith and featuring some of the UK’s top vocalists and instrumentalists, the orchestra recreates the sounds of Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday in a unique performance full of joy and humour, which has won the hearts of music lovers up and down the country.

Audiences of all ages will be captivated by vibrant takes of iconic songs, including The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting), I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year and New York, New York, alongside many fantastic new song selections for the 2025 show – all performed in authentic big-band-with-strings style.

Awesome

- Michael Bublé

A sonic sleigh ride back to the sounds of Capitol Studios in the 1950s

- DownBeat Magazine

The whole show was almost faultless

- Liverpool Echo

The Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is one of the UK's most highly regarded vintage ensembles, having sold out shows at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, The London Jazz Festival, Cadogan Hall, and many other prestigious venues.

It may be cold outside, but a night with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is guaranteed to leave you and the whole family in the warm glow of the holiday spirit!

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Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone

Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DZ

Folkestone Central

The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times

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Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks

Private Hospitality - Spaces available to hire

Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)

Leas Cliff Hall is Kent's premier entertainment venue. It has played host to some of the best music acts such as Ozzy Osbourne, Kings of Leon, Stereophonics, Mcfly, Status Quo, to name a few. It was built in 1927 and has been refurbished several times in its long and colourful history.

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Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone

Mon 24 Nov 2025

Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DZ

This show has an interval

Mon at 19:30

For group bookings of 10 or more:

Submit a request online

Or call 020 7206 1174

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