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07 Sept 2025

Celebrating a Century of Swing at Kildare's Moat Theatre

Luke Thomas

Luke Thomas

Join Ireland's King of Swing Luke Thomas and The Swing Cats for their Kings of Swing tour on March 28 at County Kildare's Moat Theatre in Naas.

This brand-new show celebrates 100 years of swing music with a musical timeline of classics from the 1920's to the modern day featuring Big Band songs like Sing Sing Sing, Puttin’ on The Ritz, Just a Gigolo and Mack The Knife to crooning favourites like Mr. Bojangles, Fly Me To The Moon and Moon River all the way to the iconic swing anthem New York New York.

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Audiences have been on their feet and venues sold out all over the country for this electrifying show commemorating the illustrious 100-year legacy of swing music. Luke Thomas has also captivated audiences as a headline act at The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival this year and at Electric Picnic and also on The Late Late Show, Ireland AM, The Today Show, The Six O'Clock Show and every major radio station in the country. With two number 1 albums, three TV concert specials and eight personally requested performances for President Higgins, Luke Thomas and The Swing Cats bring that irresistible charisma and magnetic charm that defined the iconic legends of swing music. Tickets from €29 available from www.theswingcats.ie

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