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Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats
LUKE Thomas & The Swing Cats have announced a brand-new nationwide tour, which includes a visit to Birr, and this time they’re turning up the heat with swing and big band arrangements of classic rock anthems.
Think Thin Lizzy, Oasis, Queen and The Beatles – reimagined with the swagger of Sinatra and the sparkle of a big band. Expect to hear Wonderwall like you’ve never heard it before, The Boys Are Back in Town with a swing twist, alongside timeless showstoppers like Sing Sing Sing, Mack The Knife, Puttin’ on the Ritz, Mr Bojangles, Fly Me to the Moon and New York, New York at Birr Theatre and Arts Centre on Friday April 10th 2026. Tickets are now available from Birr Theatre or from theswingcats.ie from €28.
Audiences have been on their feet and venues sold out all over the country every year for Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats annual tour but now this brand-new electrifying addition of Rock & Roll adds a whole new dimension. Their charisma and energy have taken them from headline slots at Guinness Cork Jazz Festival and Electric Picnic to TV Specials on RTÉ and Virgin Media and no less than nine performances for President Higgins himself. With two No.1 albums, three TV concert specials and a reputation for sold-out tours, Luke Thomas and The Swing Cats are Ireland’s undisputed Kings of Swing.
With a stage presence that exudes timeless sophistication, electric energy and effortlessly cool, Luke Thomas channels the suave charisma of Sinatra and the debonair charm of Dean Martin, captivating audiences with every note. With dynamic performances and undeniable star quality, Luke Thomas and the Swing Cats pay homage to the golden era of swing but now infuse it with Rock & Roll and their own modern flair.
Join Luke Thomas and The Swing Cars as they rewrite the songbook with a Rock & Roll edge that promises to get audiences on their feet like never before. Sophisticated, stylish, and full of fire, this is swing for a new generation. Tickets are now on sale from €28 available from www.theswingcats.ie .
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