Anton Du Beke to release swing Christmas single and launch festive tour

The new festive track, co‑written with Jacqui Hicks and featuring Lance Ellington, drops on 6 November and will be performed on a UK tour in December.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:38:10 GMT

Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke is releasing a swing‑style Christmas single titled “Dance My Way To Christmas” on 6 November, and will perform the song during his “Anton At Christmas” tour across the UK in December, Independent reports.

What happened

The single, co‑written with songwriter Jacqui Hicks and featuring vocals from singer Lance Ellington, was previewed on YouTube last year. It will be available for streaming and download from 6 November on the usual music platforms. Du Beke’s tour will run from 10 to 22 December, visiting Watford, Oxford, Liverpool, London, Wolverhampton, Nottingham, Bournemouth and Brighton.

What the reports add

Both Independent articles describe the release as a “dream come true” and note Du Beke’s belief that music is essential to the magic of Christmas.
The second Independent piece mentions that the 2017 album “From The Top” also included a cover of “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year”, in addition to “Putting On The Ritz” and “Fly Me To The Moon”.
It adds that Du Beke said the studio session with the band and Lance Ellington “was everything I could have dreamed of”.

What was said

“Launching a Christmas single is something I’ve always wanted to do, for as long as I can remember. For me, Christmas is the most magical time of year and the music played is a huge part of that and what makes it so memorable… to possibly be part of the seasonal playlists is a dream come true!” – Anton Du Beke, Independent

“When we got into the studio with the band and Lance, it was everything I could have dreamed of. I can’t wait to share it with people.” – Anton Du Beke, Independent

How it came about

Du Beke’s musical ventures date back to his 2017 album “From The Top”, which featured big‑band covers of classic songs such as “Putting On The Ritz”, “Fly Me To The Moon” and “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year”. His ongoing involvement with Strictly Come Dancing, including his role as a judge this season, has kept him in the public eye. The new single builds on that legacy and will be showcased live during his festive tour.

Key facts

Anton Du Beke's new single "Dance My Way To Christmas" releases on 6 November 2026. (independent.co.uk)
The song was co‑written with Jacqui Hicks and features Lance Ellington. (independent.co.uk)
Du Beke will perform the track on his "Anton At Christmas" tour from 10–22 December 2026. (independent.co.uk)
The tour will visit eight UK cities including Watford, Oxford and London. (independent.co.uk)