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Summer evening jazz

Join us for an evening of Big Band music in Upton's stunning outdoors with a variety of musical styles: swing, Latin, classic and more!

  • Booking essential

The Great Central Big Band will perform a range of styles including a selection of hits from the swing era, some classic and modern songs you're sure to recognise and some fun, Latin pieces to entice you to your feet. The concert is open air on Upton's south lawn. Bring a picnic and a blanket and get ready to sing along! Tickets booked online in advance: Adult £18:50, Child £11:50, Family £50 On the night at the venue: Adult £20:50, Child £12:50 Family £52

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Summer Evening Jazz£18.50
Child Summer Evening Jazz£11.50

Event additional prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Essential companion/carer£0.00
Family (2 adults & 2 children) Summer Evening Jazz£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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