concert party


noun British.

a form of theatrical entertainment popular at seaside resorts, in which specialty acts, songs, dances, etc., are presented.

Origin of concert party

First recorded in 1880–85

British Dictionary definitions for concert party

concert party

noun

a musical entertainment popular in the early 20th century, esp one at a British seaside resort
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