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Swing Into Christmas with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra

• Wednesday 17th December 2025
• Box Office & Bars: 6:30pm / Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 7:30pm 

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Celebrate the festive season in style with the sensational Down for the Count Swing Orchestra, as they head to The Forum, Bath for their much-loved annual show, Swing Into Christmas!

This is a Christmas spectacular like no other – as 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 uniquely joyful and engaging performance which has endeared the ensemble to audiences up and down the country.
 
Audiences of all ages will be captivated by stunning performances 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.
 
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 in the warm glow of the holiday spirit!

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Tickets: £30 / £36 / £42 (+ Booking Fees) 

• Age guidance 14+, under 16s to be accompanied by a ticket buying 16+.
• The Forum is predominantly an evening entertainment venue for adults where alcohol is served, and music can be loud.
• The Forum or its staff can never act as Loco Parentis under any circumstances.
• The Venue reserves the right to change this policy.
• The Venue reserves the right to refuse entry.  

 

Please Note:

• Audience members may be encouraged to stand up and dance, please be aware when booking seats.
• Box Office is open on performance days approx. 1 hour prior to the performance for purchasing and collecting tickets. ​

• Haze, strobes, and/or flashing lights may be in use during the show. 
• There is a lift for wheelchair users from Reception to the Lower Foyer with access to the Stalls.
• There is a second lift with access to the Upper Foyer and Ballroom bars.
• The Balcony is stair access only. 
• Wheelchairs can be accommodated next to the end of row seats of rows F to K in the Stalls only. Wheelchair companion seats are located in the last seat of the relevant row directly next to the wheelchair spaces.
• Also available are Essential Companion tickets to accompany Registered Disabled patrons who are not wheelchair-bound.