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Summer evening jazz - Great Central Big Band

Join us for a magical evening of Big Band music in Upton’s beautiful outdoor setting. Featuring an irresistible mix of swing, Latin rhythms, timeless classics, and more!

  • Booking essential

The Great Central Big Band returns with an irresistible mix of musical styles — from iconic swing-era hits to classic and modern favourites you’re sure to recognise, plus lively Latin numbers guaranteed to get your toes tapping. Enjoy this unforgettable open‑air concert on Upton’s beautiful South Lawn. Bring a picnic, lay out a blanket, and get ready to sing along under the evening sky! Tickets Booked online in advance:

Adult: £18.50 Child: £11.50 Family: 2 adults 3 children £50

On the night (at the venue):

Adult: £20.50 Child: £12.50 Family: 2 adults 3 children £52

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Adult£18.50
Child Child£11.50

Event additional prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Essential companion accompanying a ticket holder£0.00
2 adults 3 children£50.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Children are welcome, supervised by parent/guardian

Meeting point

Enter via Visitor Reception and at the end of the long driveway, follow the directions to the gardens. The performance takes place on the south lawn at the back of the house.

What to bring and wear

This is an open-air performance and will go ahead whatever the weather, unless it's unsafe to do so. Please dress for the weather and bring foldaway chairs and picnic blankets.

Accessibility

There is level access to the main lawn. The buggy will be available to bring visitors down to the main property from the car park. Please ask the Visitor Welcome team if you wish to park in the disabled spaces close to the garden entrance.

Other

Please note: Upton House and Gardens closes at 5pm and the grounds have to be cleared. The gates for the outdoor theatre will reopen from 5.30pm.

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