Dates: Mon 14 Dec 2026 · 7.30pm to 10pm
Chris and Friends returns with a big band Christmas show at Blackbird in Gillman Barracks on 14 December 2026, after a sold-out concert in October 2025. Trumpeter and bandleader Christopher Yong leads a jazz big band and three vocalists through two sets, from “In the Mood” and “Fly Me to the Moon” to Christmas songs.
At a glance
Neighbourhood
Gillman Barracks, Alexandra
Best for
Jazz lovers, swing fans and anyone after a festive night out
Budget
See the Eventbrite page
Time to allow
7.30pm to 10pm
Nearest MRT
Labrador Park (suggestion: about a 10-minute walk)
Good to know
Refunds up to 7 days before the event
Why go?
A full big band is rare in a small venue, and it’s a local band.
Gillman Barracks is a pleasant colonial-era art cluster for a pre-show walk.
What to do
01 · Hear two sets
The band plays two sets of jazz favourites, familiar classics and Christmas tunes, including Laufey’s “From the Start”.
Three featured vocalists join the big band.
02 · Arrive early at Gillman Barracks
Blackbird is at 8 Lock Road. Walk round the galleries before the show; see our Gillman Barracks galleries guide.
03 · More jazz
For regular jazz nights, see our live jazz guide.
Book early (suggestion): the last edition sold out.
Plan your visit
Address
Blackbird, 8 Lock Road, Gillman Barracks, Singapore
Opening hours
Mon 14 Dec 2026, 7.30pm to 10pm
Getting there
Gillman Barracks off Alexandra Road; Labrador Park MRT is closest (suggestion)
Tickets or booking
Eventbrite; refunds up to 7 days before
Accessibility
Ask the organiser about access (suggestion)
Before you go
- Refunds are available until 7 days before the show.
- Book early (suggestion): the October 2025 concert sold out.
- Blackbird lists its other events on Eventbrite, if you want another night out (suggestion).
Blackbird, Gillman Barracks
Sources and disclosure
Information checked: 21 October 2026 · Eventbrite – Chris and Friends: Big Band Xmas 2026 (organiser listing) · Singapore Land Authority – Gillman Barracks
Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, used under the licences shown in each caption (images resized): Estherkhm (CC BY-SA 4.0); Justanothersgwikieditor (CC BY 4.0)
Disclosure: Not a firsthand visit. Details come from the official pages linked below, checked on 21 October 2026. Photos are freely licensed from Wikimedia Commons and show the actual place unless the caption says otherwise. We weren’t paid or hosted, and there are no affiliate links.