Tony Hadley: The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026
- Tickets
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£74.30, £63.10, £51.90, VIP Meet & Greet £175.10, VIP Hot Ticket £112.38 (includes booking fee and restoration fund)
- Box office telephone
- Dates and times
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Sunday 29th Nov 2026
7:45pm
- Age
- Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets On Sale: 10am, Friday 20th March 2026
Flying Music presents
Tony Hadley: The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026
The voice of the 80s returns with a swinging celebration of classic crooners and his own timeless hits.
Tony Hadley returns to Glasgow this November – performing classic crooner tracks and Spandau Ballet hits mixed together with some Christmas favourites.
Following the huge success of last year’s sold-out run, The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026 will see Tony return to stages across the country delivering unforgettable performances of timeless jazz standards, swing favourites and 80s anthems in his unmistakable powerhouse voice, joined by the Fabulous TH Band and full brass section.
Audiences can expect classics from legendary artists including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Elvis Presley, alongside his big band versions of True, Gold, and Through The Barricades.
With The Christmas Big Band Tour, Tony brings the perfect night of classic swing and festive cheer, with a chance to soak up the glamour and enjoy a truly special evening out before Christmas.
Last year’s Big Band tour was met with glowing reviews from critics and audiences alike:
“Tunes that allow his vocals the chance to fill the room, which they do effortlessly... Hadley’s sincerity and his clear love of the songs he’s singing carry through…” – The Herald
“The band are tremendous, brass, big and bold…” – Broadway World
“Each song was delivered with the same richness and command that made them timeless but with the added pazzazz of his rousing big band.” – Music News
From his beginnings, at the forefront of the New Romantic movement, Tony Hadley earned the accolade of being one of pop’s most powerful and distinctive vocalists. As frontman of Spandau Ballet he achieved global success with numerous chart-topping singles and albums.
Spandau Ballet’s global success in the 1980s remains a defining chapter of British pop music, and songs like Gold have become cultural touchstones, still regularly heard at sporting events across the country.
As a solo artist, Tony performs around the world with his band, swing ensembles and orchestras. In 2005, he was awarded a Gold Badge from the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters in recognition of his contribution to music.
Alongside his music career, and his work in broadcasting across radio and television, Tony was awarded an MBE in the 2019 New Year Honours List for his charitable work with Shooting Star Children’s Hospice.
Max: 8 tickets per booking.
VIP MEET & GREET EXPERIENCE (£175.10 includes booking fee and restoration fund)
- One premium seated ticket within the first 4 Rows
- Pre-show Meet & Greet with Tony Hadley
- Exclusive piece of Tony Hadley VIP merchandise
- Frameable tour print signed by Tony Hadley
- Commemorative VIP laminate and lanyard
- Dedicated VIP on site event staff
VIP HOT TICKET (£112.38 includes booking fee and restoration fund)
- One premium seated ticket within the first 10 Rows
- Exclusive piece of Tony Hadley VIP merchandise
- Frameable tour print signed by Tony Hadley
- Commemorative VIP laminate and lanyard
- Dedicated VIP on site event staff
Booking Information
A 12% booking fee is included in the ticket price, as advertised. At check-out this fee will be shown separately for receipt purposes and to ensure the face value of your ticket is correct. Prices are subject to change. Prices may vary on the night of a show. Transactions fees may vary depending on event.
Dispatch Charges
E-tickets - Free of charge
Fulfilment Fee - £1.95
Transaction Charges apply as follows
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- Phone up to £1.75
- Counter/in person: Free
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Restoration fund
From 1 September 2024, for any new events going on sale at our Concert Halls venues (Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, City Halls and Old Fruitmarket and Kelvingrove Bandstand), a new Restoration Fund of £1.50 per ticket may be added at checkout. View the full Restoration Fund T&Cs.
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Accessible toilets
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Assistance dogs
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Hearing loop
The stalls of the Main Hall and New Hall are equipped with induction loop systems, but operation is dependent on each individual event or performance, so provision can vary. Headsets can be supplied during your visit. For more information about the availability of induction loop systems at the venue please email our Venue Team: GRCHVM@glasgowlife.org.uk
Wheelchair access
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Emergency Evacuation
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Baby changing
There are baby changing facilities in the café toilets and exhibition corridor toilets (next to the Box Office)
Baby feeding
Breastfeeding is welcome at the venue.
Cafe or restaurant
Full table service is not available, food or drinks are ordered from the service counter. However, food and drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the counter.
No tables are permanently fixed. No chairs are permanently fixed. Some chairs have armrests.
Drinking straws are available.
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Parking
There is no on-site parking but there are nearby car parks:
Concert Square Car Park
Buchanan Galleries Car Park - visit their website
Please note Buchanan Galleries close at 9pm.
Meter Street parking is also available.
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Free wifi
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With many different rooms and breakout areas available, the complex can accommodate meetings and conferences from 12 - 2000 delegates. Visit the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall's venue hire web page to find out more.