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
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult Adult | £18.50 |
| Child Child | £11.50 |
| Ticket type | Ticket 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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