Back to All Events A Big Swingin’ Xmas Thursday, December 18, 2025 8:00 PM 11:00 PM Matt and Phred’s 64 Tib Street Manchester, England, M4 1LX United Kingdom (map) Google Calendar ICS A Big Swingin’ Xmas – [ { “type”: “highlight”, “id”: “57fa2874-23de-489b-bb9a-4b607798b32a”, “shape”: “marker”, “isFront”: false, “isAnimationEnabled”: true, “animation”: “draw”, “duration”: 0.5, “direction”: “right”, “color”: { “type”: “CUSTOM_COLOR”, “customColor”: { “hslaValue”: { “hue”: 44.67, “saturation”: 1.0, “lightness”: 0.36, “alpha”: 1.0 }, “userFormat”: “rgb” } }, “thickness”: { “unit”: “em”, “value”: 1.0 }, “linecap”: “square” } ] Thursday 18th December 2025 Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm Happy Hour: 6-8pm Free Entry BOOK A TABLE (FREE) For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat). Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. Christmas is coming early to Matt & Phred’s as Big Swing Energy take over the stage for a festive night of jazz like no other. Known for their playful energy and dazzling musicianship, this line-up brings together some of the finest musicians in the country – each one a master of their craft, and all ready to swing their stockings off. Expect the golden age of Christmas swing brought to life – timeless favourites made famous by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, and more. From Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, every tune is served straight from the songbook of festive jazz legends. This isn’t your average Christmas singalong – Big Swing Energy capture the warmth, class, and sass of those vintage recordings, transforming the room into a winter wonderland of toe-tapping, hip-shaking joy guaranteed to get you jingling in all the right places. Naughty or nice, everyone’s in for a treat. With irresistible swing, top-class jazz, and just the right dose of festive mischief, A Big Swingin’ Xmas promises a night that’ll leave you buzzing with Christmas cheer. Line Up: RJ Bulliman – Vocals Ollie Walton – Piano Roberto Ruiz – Double Bass Xav Winton – Drums + special guests. Posted In: Thursday 18th December