Chrimbo Limbo 5

In association with EppyFest and the Eppy Gibbon Podcast Music Show, Wednesday 30th December, 2026, will see a special evening of live and eclectic musical entertainment at Smokey Joe's Diner, at 16 Bennington St, Cheltenham, GL50 4ED, which will help you break out of your Chrimbo Limbo.

Following four years of Chrimbo Limbo live musical events, this year we return with the imaginatively titled Chrimbo Limbo 5.

Last year's headliners were Amy Fry & Richard Wileman but this year we go one better because singer and woodwind musician Amy and songwriter, composer and guitarist Richard are returning but are joined by Wiltshire-based folk singer and musician Chantelle Smith. What can you expect from the Fry, Smith & Wileman trio set? Expect music influenced by folk horror, prog, soundtracks and exotica played on a variety of instruments including, harp, clarinet, hurdy gurdy, saxophone, percussion, fx and multi-part vocals, with expanded arrangements and soundscapes. They should be starting their live set at around 9pm.

Second on the bill, we're looking forward to welcoming Phil Mercy back to Smokey Joe's Diner. After wowing audiences over the summer at EppyFest 13, as well as at previous Chrimbo Limbo events, Phil will be returning this December. In his solo work, Phil blends samples, sequences, chance, and interpretation in an exciting combination of ambient improvised guitar and electronica. He should be on from around 8pm.

And the evening's live music will begin with Candythief, aka singer-songwriter and guitarist Diana de Cabarrus, who writes catchy tunes but with unusual arrangements. Candythief has twice performed at Chrimbo Limbo's big brother, EppyFest, and was actually the first act to perform at the very first EppyFest back in 2012. We're very keen to welcome her back for her first Chrimbo Limbo appearance. Diana should be on from around 7pm.

Doors for the event will be around 6:30pm and the live music should be finished by around 10:30pm.

Advance tickets for the evening are available now and will be cheaper than buying tickets on the door on the night.

LOCATION

Smokey Joe's Diner, GL50 4ED