Swing Swing Swing into Christmas by Candlelight

Swing Swing Swing into Christmas by Candlelight returns to Brangwyn Hall on Tuesday 15 December, a Swansea festive favourite that's back by popular demand with a new look for 2026. It's a live swing music session played by candlelight, and the set is built around a selection of Christmas favourites.

The line-up brings together a few different groups on one stage. A swing band provides the music, with vocalist Sarah Meek on lead and the Accôrdia Choir adding choral backing. There's also dancing from the students of Mellin Theatre Arts, so it's as much a performance to watch as a concert to listen to. Musical Director Dave Cottle BEM leads the ensemble, and the evening is introduced by Griff Harries.

It's worth remembering where this takes place. Brangwyn Hall is named after the artist Frank Brangwyn, and his British Empire Panels — originally intended for the House of Lords — are on display there, so the room has a bit of history to look at while you're in it.

Doors open at 19:30, and tickets are £23.00 for seated places in the front, middle, or back blocks.