The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra directed by Uli Plettendorff

Name: The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra directed by Uli Plettendorff
Start: 2026-08-30T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-30T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Wandelhalle Bad Zwischenahn

took place · 30 Aug 2026

Wandelhalle Bad Zwischenahn, Germany

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The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra directed by Uli Plettendorff — Wandelhalle Bad Zwischenahn, Bad Zwischenahn

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The Glenn Miller Orchestra directed by Uli Plettendorff performs in Bad Zwischenahn on Sunday, 30 August 2026 at 19:30. The concert takes place at Wandelhalle Bad Zwischenahn, a classical spa-style promenade hall overlooking Zwischenahner Meer in the Ammerland region. This is one of nine German dates on the orchestra's tour. The "SWING FOREVER" programme centres on Glenn Miller's music-instrumental big-band compositions alongside an extended vocal section featuring the ensemble's soloist and the five-voice vocal group "Moonlight Serenaders". Tickets cost 35 €.

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About: Glenn Miller Orchestra

One of the world's longest-running big bands, the Glenn Miller Orchestra has kept swing alive on stage since 1956 - now under new European director Uli Plettendorff, touring with the 'Swing Forever' programme and inviting audiences to get up and dance.

5200+

European concerts performed by the orchestra under Wil Salden alone

300

Average live dates per year (US touring orchestra)

9.73M

Monthly listeners on YouTube Music

41K

Instagram followers (official US account)

What's new

2025-05
The Glenn Miller Orchestra launched its 2025/2026 European 'Swing Forever' tour under new director Uli Plettendorff, covering Italy, Malta, Poland, the Baltic States, Bulgaria, Switzerland and Czechia.
2024
Uli Plettendorff, a trombonist with the European orchestra since its inception, took over as bandleader in 2024, succeeding Wil Salden who retired after more than 40 years and 5,200 concerts.
2025-04-30
The Glenn Miller Orchestra performed a sold-out concert in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on International Jazz Day, as guests of the International Jazz Festival.

Tour

BremenDortmundCologneKlagenfurtSalzburgPotsdamWuppertalJenaDreieichBad SauerbrunnRastattHammWarsawRigaSofiaZurich

Tracks

In the Moodsignature swing anthem, one of the most recognised big band recordings of the 20th century

Moonlight Serenadeofficial theme song of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, considered a standard of popular music

Chattanooga Choo Chooclassic swing-era hit, a staple of every live programme

Tuxedo Junctionhit #1 in 1940, reportedly sold 115,000 copies in its first week of release

Pennsylvania 6-5000instant swing standard from 1940, named after the Hotel Pennsylvania's phone number

About the venue: Wandelhalle Bad Zwischenahn

The Wandelhalle Bad Zwischenahn is a classic spa promenade hall on the shores of the Zwischenahner Meer in the Ammerland district. Built in the traditional style of German spa architecture, it serves as a central venue for concerts, cultural events, and community gatherings. The surrounding park and lakeside setting make it a natural focal point of the spa town.

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