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West End star Joel Harper-Jackson, currently playing Frank Sinatra in Sinatra the Musical, will lead a special one-night Christmas concert at the Aldwych Theatre this December, featuring a 17-piece big band and surrounded by candlelight. 

A Sinatra Christmas by Candlelight – a one-night festive concert – will play at the Aldwych Theatre on 6 December 2026 at 7.30pm. It will star Joel Harper-Jackson, currently playing Frank Sinatra in Sinatra the Musical, alongside a 17-piece big band and West End stars, all in candlelit surroundings. 

The concert will see Harper-Jackson bring his acclaimed portrayal of Ol’ Blue Eyes off the Aldwych stage and into a full Christmas celebration, under musical direction from Dave Rose. Expect Sinatra classics including My Way, Fly Me to the Moon, New York, New York and That’s Life, alongside festive favourites such as White Christmas, The Christmas Song and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. 

Harper-Jackson said: “I am so excited to be doing this very special Christmas Sinatra concert at The Aldwych!

“This incredible concert[…]is going to get everyone singing along and feeling really festive!”

A Sinatra Christmas by Candlelight will be presented by Simon Gordon and Daniel Wood, founders the show’s producer Kind Dusty. 

See availability for standard Sinatra the Musical tickets

Special guest stars 

Harper-Jackson will be joined by special guests Lauren Byrne (Matilda), who is one third of pop girlband Remember Monday, Lloyd Daniels (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), and lead vocalist of Basement Jaxx, Sharlene Hector (Hercules). 

Plan your visit to A Sinatra Christmas by Candlelight 

  • Theatre: Aldwych Theatre
  • Booking date: 6 December 2026, 7.30pm 
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Main photo: A Sinatra Christmas by Candlelight poster, featuring Joel Harper-Jackson

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