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An Evening with The Swinging Little Big Band

After two consecutive summers of sold-out performances at Scotney, The Swinging Little Big Band returns for another spectacular evening of live swing and jazz music.

  • Booking essential

Set against the stunning backdrop of Scotney's mansion house, enjoy a summer evening filled with swing-era classics and Vegas-style renditions of contemporary hits. Dig out your dancing shoes, pack up a picnic, grab your drinks from the mobile bar and spend the night under the stars listening to the sounds of this very popular local band.

This is the perfect summer event for friends and family, with discounts available for groups of 4 or more booked on the same order

The band will be performing three sets of 40 minutes each over the evening.

NB: The reduced ticket price is only eligible when 4 tickets or more are purchased at the same time, within the same order. No changes can be made once the order is submitted. Refunds are only given if the event is cancelled by the organiser and cannot be rescheduled.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Group When 4 or more tickets bought together£18.50
All £20.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Meet in the Courtyard. Gates open 6.30pm.

What to bring and wear

Clothing suitable for a live outdoor music performance. Dancing optional but very much encouraged!

Accessibility

Accessible parking bays, on a firm surface, in the main car park. Level access to courtyard and front of house - surfaces include shingle and setts. Accessible WCs.

Other

Discount ticket price only eligible when tickets are purchased at the same time, in the same order.

Contact info

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