News: Rick Astley Returns To Royal Albert Hall For Swinging Christmas

Multimillion-selling global star Rick Astley has announced his return to London’s Royal Albert Hall for Swinging Christmas – spectacular big band show at on Wednesday 9th December.

In the magnificent surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall, Rick will perform festive favourites, classic songs and the roaring sounds of swing.

The show is rooted in Rick’s lifelong passion for the golden age of big band and swing. He first brought the concept to the Royal Albert Hall with “Swinging Christmas” concerts in 2022 and 2023, before taking it on tour in 2024 and selling out venues across the UK.

Rick says: “Nothing gets me more in the Christmas spirit than singing these gorgeous songs with this amazing big band at the Royal Albert Hall. Let’s swing into Christmas together!”

From his global breakthrough with ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ to an extraordinary career resurgence—including a return to number one with 50 and one of the most memorable sets in Glastonbury history—Rick Astley’s story is remarkable. He has released eight studio albums and sold more than 40 million records worldwide. Across his legendary career, his live popularity exploded with countless sold-out arena shows, major festivals and live collaborations with Foo Fighters and Blossoms.

Rick recently completed ‘Reflections’ a major sold out UK arena tour and released the paperback edition of Never, his Top 10 Sunday Times bestselling autobiography, published by Macmillan. More details are available here.

Rick now brings 2026 to a close with his Christmas big band show in London.

Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday 25th September and will be available from www.gigsandtours.com, www.ticketmaster.co.uk, www.royalalberthall.com and www.rickastley.co.uk. Tickets are on sale 10am Friday 25 September here.

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