After Dark with Chaos Collective – Sunday 13 December - £50 per person
An Atmospheric Evening of Live Music on the Norfolk Broads
Beautiful music, glowing lights and a magical December evening on the Norfolk Broads.
The Experience
There is something rather special about listening to live music on the water. Add the darkness of a December evening, the gentle glow of warm lighting and the intimate surroundings of Cordon Rouge, and the atmosphere becomes something altogether more memorable.
Step aboard and settle into the warmth as Chaos Collective provide the soundtrack to a unique winter journey through the Norfolk Broads after dark.
Inside, the boat will be transformed with soft, glowing lights to create an intimate concert atmosphere. Beyond the windows, the darkness of the river, occasional lights along the riverbank and reflections across the water provide an atmospheric backdrop as we cruise along the River Bure.
The evening will combine live performances from Chaos Collective with a carefully selected festive soundtrack, creating an experience that feels seasonal, relaxed and distinctly different from the traditional Christmas night out.
Perfect for couples, friends and small groups looking to slow down, enjoy the music and experience the Norfolk Broads from an entirely different perspective this festive season.
Meet Chaos Collective
Chaos Collective is a Norfolk-based musical ensemble centred around a core group of professional musicians.
Primarily performing as a string quartet, the ensemble is known for imaginative programming that crosses traditional musical boundaries.
Their repertoire spans classical composers including Mozart, Beethoven and Shostakovich alongside film scores, folk music and reimagined contemporary songs, with previous programmes featuring music ranging from Vivaldi and Max Richter to John Barry and Coldplay.
For After Dark with Chaos Collective, their live performance will provide the centrepiece of the evening, with the intimate surroundings of Cordon Rouge offering a rather different setting from the traditional concert hall.
Expect accomplished live music, familiar melodies and a few unexpected choices along the way.
A Special December Sunday Evening
Join us on: 13th December
Departure: 5:00pm
Return: Approximately 7:30pm
Cruise Duration: 2.5 hours
Advance booking is necessary.
Date | Departure Time | |
|---|---|---|
13th Dec 2026 | 05:00 pm | Book Date |
About Cordon Rouge
Your After Dark with Chaos Collective experience takes place aboard Cordon Rouge, providing an intimate and atmospheric setting for an evening of live music on the Norfolk Broads.
For this special December event, the comfortable indoor accommodation will be enhanced with the gentle glow of warm, ambient lighting, creating a relaxed concert setting from which to enjoy Chaos Collective’s performance.
Large windows provide views of the river and reflections outside, while outdoor viewing areas offer the opportunity to step out and experience the Broads after dark.
Cordon Rouge also features a fully licensed onboard bar, serving a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks throughout the evening.
Warm inside, dark outside and surrounded by music, Cordon Rouge becomes part of the performance itself.
FAQs
The experience lasts approximately 2.5 hours, departing Wroxham at 5:00pm and returning at approximately 7:30pm.
Chaos Collective is a Norfolk-based ensemble of professional musicians, primarily performing as a string quartet.
Their varied repertoire spans classical music, film scores, folk, and arrangements of contemporary music.
Expect an eclectic and accessible programme performed live by Chaos Collective.
Their repertoire ranges from classical favourites to film music and imaginative interpretations of contemporary songs. The evening will also have a subtle festive flavour appropriate to the December setting.
Yes. Alongside the live performance, carefully selected festive music will help create the atmosphere onboard.
Think elegant and atmospheric rather than several hours of Christmas songs on repeat. December has quite enough of that elsewhere.
Yes. Cordon Rouge has a fully licensed onboard bar serving a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks throughout the cruise.
Yes. Cordon Rouge has outdoor viewing areas where guests can experience the Norfolk Broads after dark, subject to conditions and crew instructions.
We recommend bringing a warm coat if you plan to spend time outside.
Yes. After Dark with Chaos Collective is ideal for couples, friends and small groups looking for a different festive experience.
After Dark with Chaos Collective
Leave the concert hall behind and experience live music from a completely different seat.
Join Chaos Collective aboard Cordon Rouge for an enchanting December evening combining beautiful live music, warm glowing lights and the unique atmosphere of the Norfolk Broads after dark.
Sunday 13 December | 5:00pm – 7:30pm