Events 

Autumn Dance

Saturday 21 November 2026 7:30pm

Mapperley Plains Recreation & Social Club

Plains Road, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 5RH

Our Autumn Dance Night brings you a vibrant mix of ballroom, latin and sequence favourites, place live by The Renaissance Big Band. Expect smooth rhythms, sparkling energy and a full evening of music made for moving.

Swing to the Cabaret

Saturday 6th February 2027 2:00pm

St Leonard's Community Centre
Wollaton Road, Wollaton, Nottingham, NG8 2AF

Join The Renaissance Big Band for a stylish journey into the world of cabaret, where swing meets sparkle and the spotlight never fades. Featuring bold brass, sultry vocals and rhythm with real attitude, this show captures the atmosphere of late‑night clubs, vintage revues and classic cabaret stages. A lively, characterful afternoon performance that blends swing, sass and showmanship in true big band fashion.

Music from the Stage & Screen

Saturday 06 March 2027 7:30pm

Bonington Theatre

High St, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7EE

Step into an evening of cinematic and theatrical magic as The Renaissance Big Band brings iconic melodies from film and musical theatre to life. From sweeping orchestral‑style arrangements to toe‑tapping show‑tunes, this concert celebrates the unforgettable music that has lit up stages and screens for generations. A vibrant, polished night of big band performance inspired by the stories, characters and soundtracks we all know and love.

It's A Swing Thing

Saturday 15 May 2027 7:30pm

Terry O'Toole Theatre
One NK Centre, Moor Lane, North Hykeham, LN6 9AX

The Renaissance Big Band presents It's A Swing Thing — a high‑energy showcase of classic and contemporary swing. Hear the unforgettable sounds of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Bublé, and more, brought to life by an 18‑piece ensemble. With rich brass, smooth vocals, and infectious rhythm, this performance captures the glamour and excitement of big band music for a new generation.