Jazz Gig Calendar

This is a live jazz gig listings service from Jazz in Reading. We feature mostly modern jazz gigs happening within 20 miles or so of Reading.

The listings used to be published monthly, under the name 'Jazz Round About Reading', but all gigs now appear in the calendar, the link for which is below left. Check it out whenever you feel the urge to hear live jazz. Don't forget to refresh your browser each time you visit, to be sure of catching all latest changes or additions. Please check with venues before setting off - all details may be subject to change.

Musicians, promoters and venues should send their gig information to us via the Submit Your Gig form. Please note that the details you submit will be checked and edited before being approved for publication. We reserve the right to make amendments before publication if we consider the content inappropriate or inaccurate.

If you have any queries, please email info@jazzinreading.com

Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Andy Davies Quartet

An outstanding evening of live jazz featuring the award-winning Welsh trumpeter Andy Davies and multi-award-winning guitar legend Nigel Price. Andy has released several albums with his Quartet, most recently the critically acclaimed ‘Rise of The Spider Monkey’, and, as a sideman, he has performed and recorded with jazz artists such as Ian Shaw, Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, Guy Barker Big Band, Tony Kofi Quintet and Nigel Kennedy. With fantastic drummer Jamie Murray and Marianne Windham on double bass.

Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Jan Steele & Friends

Sat 27 June 2026 | Jan Steele sax, & flute Phil Craddock piano, Brian Throup bass, Jim Wade drums | The Angel, Woolhampton RG7 5RT | Music from 8pm | Free entry. Call 0118 971 3827 to make dinner reservations.

Jan Steele is a composer and plays jazz saxophone, clarinet and flute. He studied at London and York Universities, has written music for Channel 4 documentaries and has played all over Europe. He leads various bands ranging from contemporary music to Afro-Cuban/Latin Jazz.

Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading

Bring a picnic and a bottle or two of your favourite tipple and join us for an exciting evening of Salsa, Samba and Tango rhythms from the outstanding UK trumpeter Steve Waterman and his quintet featuring Simon Allen, tenor sax, Alex Hutton, piano, Rob Statham, bass and Marc Cecil, percussion plus The Farnham Big Band. Come rain or shine, this is always a fabulous event in this most beautiful of settings, raising money for GUTS, fighting bowel cancer.

Lizzie Newbery and Hugh Turner | Beenham

Lizzie has been performing for 25 years in London and Oxford. With her beautiful voice, Lizzie sings from the heart and swings with a playfulness that will make you smile.

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Karen Street Quartet

The UK’s leading virtuoso accordionist Karen Street has played with a host of other well-known performers, including Bryan Ferry, Grace Jones, Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli and leading orchestras such as The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and The London Symphony Orchestra. Her ‘L’Esprit du Jazz’ Quartet plays music inspired by French swing, Latin and Tango alongside original compositions and jazz standards. Expect a totally joyous evening of toe-tapping music and outstanding musicianship with Sam Dunne (guitar), Marianne Windham (bass) and Katie Patterson (drums).

Jazz at Progress | Matt Skelton presents The Blackhawk Quintet: Celebrating Shelly Manne

Fri 3 Jul 2026 | Matt Skelton presents The Blackhawk Quintet: Celebrating Shelly Manne | James Davison trumpet, Mark Crooks tenor sax, Leon Greening piano, Conor Chaplin bass, Matt Skelton drums | Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading, RG1 5HL | Doors 7pm, Music 7:30pm | £20.00 (£18.00 concessions, £10 under 16) | Information and tickets

Bracknell Jazz Presents the ADAM DYER QUARTET with KLARA DEVLIN trumpet

Fri 3 July 2026 | Adam Dyer piano, Duncan Eagles reeds, Jakob Cwynski bass, Eric Ford drums | South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA | Music 19:30-21:50 | Tickets; £19.00. Under 18 £8.50 Concessions for disabled and carer. 01344 484123

Mark Aston, sax with The Terry Hutchins Qrt | Pangbourne Jazz Club

Sun 5 July 2026 with Terry Hutchins (guitar), JP (piano), Brian Greene (drums) and Andy Crowdy (double bass), at Pangbourne WMC, Rosewood Hall, 1 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne, RG8 7BS | Doors 645pm | Music 730pm – 10pm | Advance Online Tickets £14 (+ £1.65 booking fees) £14 Cash or card on the door | For further information and tickets

The Andy Sturmey Quartet | Camberley

This is a chance to hear this awesome quartet play an array of contemporary modern Jazz incorporating the music of Joe Sample, Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, Michel Camilo, Dave Grusin and other greats…

Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon

Tues 7 Jul 2026 | Equinox Quartet with Alex Forsyth and Jonathan Lewis | Alex Forsyth sax, Jonathan Lewis sax, Peter Bingham tenor sax, John Clarke guitar, Derek Alford bass, and Paul Kaluza drums | Four Horseshoes pub, Sherfield-on-Loddon RG27 0EX | 8pm to 10.30pm | Four Horseshoes | No charge for admission (donations are welcomed)

Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Annie Parker

Live music. Free entry. Excellent food and drink. And a lot more space than the late-lamented Global Cafe. Who could ask for more? Parking at The Fisherman’s Cottage, on surrounding streets or take an easy stroll along the Kennet from the Queen’s Road car park – park for just £3.60 for the evening. More parking information here

Fusion 6 | Reading

Thurs 9 July| Fusion 6 | Andy Kennedy saxes, EWI and flute, Tony Imbierski keyboards, Paul Wallace bass, Tony McKenna drums, Alison Rolls vocals | Milk Bar, Reading | 19:30-22:30 | Fusion6 return to Milk for a night of live Jazz, Funk, Soul and Fusion | Re-imagining jazz grooves from Herbie Hancock, Grover Washington Jnr, Gil Scott-Heron, Freddie Hubbard and many more plus several new original pieces | Tickets in advance from Milk Bar, Reading | General Admission £5 + £0.18 fee/NUS £3 + £.08 fee

Bossa Gringo | Crowmarsh

Sat 11 Jul 2026 | Bossa Gringo | Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED | £18

Plenty of free parking is available. There is a bar and stone baked pizza available provided by local pub The Queens Head. Tickets are reduced to £5 for anyone living or working in adult social care and anyone in receipt of benefits from DWP – please get in touch for details: email or phone (07795974223).

Sheena Caprice | Mill Meadows Bandstand, Henley

Sheena Caprice is an inspiring jazz vocalist, who began singing at the age of four. Her passion for Jazz was heavily influenced by greats such as Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Betty Carter and Nina Simone. Her performances also reflect more contemporary artists such as Rachelle Ferrell and Dianne Reeves. Sheena has performed at various venues, including Sky Lounge at Castle View Windsor.

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Rob Barron Trio

Jazz pianist and composer Rob Barron has been described as “one of the most creative and versatile musicians of his generation” and is highly regarded for his improvisational flair and innate musicality that reveal influences of the American greats Cedar Walton, Wynton Kelly and Sonny Clark. He performs regularly with visiting American jazz musicians and has featured on numerous movie soundtracks, including Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of The Great Gatsby. Completing the trio are drummer Josh Morrison and bassist Marianne Windham.

A special tribute to Marlow’s ‘Mr Jazz’ with Five-Way Split

Details and directions can be found at the museum website

Alan Grahame’s 99th Birthday Concert | The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row

Sat 18 July 2026 | Alan Grahame’s 99th Birthday Concert | Alan, with a host of very special Jazz guests, celebrates 93 years on stage | The Crooked Billet, Newlands Ln, Stoke Row RG9 5PU | Arrive 7pm latest, music from 8:30 PM | £35 music cover | Full details and tickets here or call us on 01491 681048

Debby Bracknell and Stuart Henderson | Windsor Jazz Club

Sun 19 July 2026| A beautiful musical pairing of international star vocalist Debby Bracknell and melodic trumpet maestro Stuart Henderson | Debby Bracknell Voice, Stuart Henderson Trumpet, Howard King Double Bass, Tom Neill Piano | Windsor Jazz Club, at The Hope, 7 Ward Royal Parade, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HR | Doors 7.30pm | Music 8 – 10pm | £5 – £10 in advance (no booking fees) | For further information and tickets please visit https://windsorjazzclub.uk/

Guildford Jazz at Wood Street

Another wonderful afternoon on Wood Street Village Green in aid of Challengers, a charity that supports disabled young people and their families. Headlining is the multi-award-winning pianist Liane Carroll, one of the UK’s most popular and dynamic vocalists, plus the James Davison & Calum Au Quintet evoking the spirit of 50’s and 60’s jazz. There’s also a set from Wood St regulars the Somethin’ Else Big Band and a first appearance on the newcomer’s stage from the Alice Milburn Quartet.

Guildford Jazz at The Stoke | Neil Angilley Trio

A welcome return to Guildford Jazz for this awesome trio. Their unique sound incorporates instrumental virtuosity and three-part vocal harmony, creating an uplifting take on the infectious rhythms of Brazil and Cuba. They have released five albums and work regularly in the London jazz scene and across the UK, performing at prestigious venues including Ronnie Scott’s, The Stables, and the 606 Club. Featuring Neil Angilley (piano & vocals), Davide Mantovani (bass & vocals), and Davide Giovannini (drums & lead vocals).

Greg Abate, sax with The Terry Hutchins Qrt | Pangbourne Jazz Club

Sun 2 Aug 2026 with Terry Hutchins (guitar), JP (piano), Brian Greene (drums) and Andy Crowdy (double bass), at Pangbourne WMC, Rosewood Hall, 1 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne, RG8 7BS | Doors 645pm | Music 730pm – 10pm | Advance Online Tickets £14 (+ £1.65 booking fees) £14 Cash or card on the door | For further information and tickets

Pasadena Roof Orchestra | The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row

Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon

Tues 4 Aug 2026 | 14th Birthday Bash, with the Equinox Trio and the Andy Sturmey Duo | Andy Sturmey piano, Peter Bingham tenor sax, Derek Alford bass, and Paul Kaluza drums | Four Horseshoes pub, Sherfield-on-Loddon RG27 0EX | 8pm to 10.30pm | Four Horseshoes | No charge for admission (donations are welcomed)

Jazz at the Six Bells: Sarah Jane Weston | Beenham

Sarah Jane first studied music at the La Salle, Singapore, gained a degree in Music at Southampton Uni, has studied further at Trinity College and Brunel University and has explored songwriting with Ray Davies of The Kinks. She has recorded two albums Hey Love and Songs in the Key of Life: example here.

Photo by Nick Tucker Photography

Bracknell Jazz Presents a KENNY WHEELER Tribute with the Bracknell Lions Trio plus a special guest yet to be revealed

Fri 7 Aug 2026 | Bracknell Lions Trio: Simon Cook piano, Rudy Cook bass, Ted Hayes drums plus special guest | South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA | Music 19:30-21:50 | Tickets; £19.00. Under 18 £8.50. Concessions for disabled and carer. 01344 484123

Sarah Bolter Trio | Windsor Jazz Club

Sun 16 Aug | Multi-instrumentalist, whose performances include the Isle of Wight Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, Brighton Fringe, Swanage Jazz Festival and many clubs | Sarah Bolter Saxophones/Clarinet/Flute/Vocals, Andy Daniels Piano, Peter Maxfield Double Bass | Windsor Jazz Club, at The Hope, 7 Ward Royal Parade, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HR | Doors 7.30pm | Music 8 – 10pm | £5 – £10 in advance (no booking fees) | For further information and tickets please visit https://windsorjazzclub.uk/

Rebecca Poole Quartet | The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row

Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Sheena Caprice & Friends

Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon

Tues 1 Sept 2026 | Equinox Quartet Stuart Henderson | Stuart Henderson trumpet and flugel horn, Peter Bingham tenor sax, John Clarke guitar, Derek Alford bass, and Paul Kaluza drums | Four Horseshoes pub, Sherfield-on-Loddon RG27 0EX | 8pm to 10.30pm | Four Horseshoes | No charge for admission (donations are welcomed)

Geno Washington & the Ram Jam Band | The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row

Bracknell Jazz Presents MP3: MARTIN PYNE TRIO

Fri 4 Sep 2026 | Russel Jarret guitar, Marianne Windham bass, Martin Pyne percussion | South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA | Music 19:30-21:50 | Tickets; £19.00. Under 18 £8.50. Concessions for disabled and carer. 01344 484123

Karen Sharp, sax with The Terry Hutchins Qrt | Pangbourne Jazz Club

Sun 6 Sep 2026 with Terry Hutchins (guitar), JP (piano), Brian Greene (drums) and Andy Crowdy (double bass), at Pangbourne WMC, Rosewood Hall, 1 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne, RG8 7BS | Doors 645pm | Music 730pm – 10pm | Advance Online Tickets £14 (+ £1.65 booking fees) £14 Cash or card on the door | For further information and tickets

Vic Cracknell Jazz Quartet with special guest Duncan Lamont, Jr

After a successful evening at the GI in 2025 Vic Cracknell returns in more celebration of the music of the Great American Songbook. Vic on vocals with Andy Sturmey (piano), Joe Yeadon (double bass) and Robin Lowrey (drums). This time with added special guest Duncan Lamont Jr. on saxophone.

James Taylor Quartet | The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row

Jazz at Progress: Five-Way Split | Reading

Fri 18 Sep 2026 | Jazz at Progress: Five-Way Split | Vasilis Xenopoulos sax, Quentin Collins trumpet & flugelhorn, Rob Barron piano, Matyas Hofecker bass, Matt Home drums | Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading, RG1 5HL | Doors 7pm, Music 7:30pm | £20.00 (£18.00 concessions, £10 under 16) | More information soon

Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Annie Parker Quartet

Fronted by the exuberant Annie Parker on flute and bass flute, this joyful quartet of musicians simply enjoy playing jazz together  in sometimes slightly unexpected and spontaneous ways. With a repertoire that  spans Miles Davis to the Beatles, expect an evening of great music in good company!

Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Annie Parker

Bracknell Jazz Presents MARK BASSEY trombone with the Bracknell Lions trio

Fri 2 Oct 2026 | Bracknell Lions Trio: Simon Cook piano, Rudy Cook bass, Ted Hayes drums | South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA | Music 19:30-21:50 | Tickets; £19.00. Under 18 £8.50. Concessions for disabled and carer. 01344 48412

Alan Barnes, sax with The Terry Hutchins Qrt | Pangbourne Jazz Club

Sun 4 Oct 2026 with Terry Hutchins (guitar), JP (piano), Brian Greene (drums) and Andy Crowdy (double bass), at Pangbourne WMC, Rosewood Hall, 1 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne, RG8 7BS | Doors 645pm | Music 730pm – 10pm | Advance Online Tickets £14 (+ £1.65 booking fees) £14 Cash or card on the door | Further information and tickets

Monkin’ Around Trio | Windsor Jazz Club

Sun 18 Oct 2026 | Here are three friends getting together to pay homage to one of the greatest Jazz composers of the 20th century, Thelonious Monk | Dave O’Higgins Tenor Saxophone, Luke Fowler Double Bass, Billy Pod Drums | Windsor Jazz Club, at The Hope, 7 Ward Royal Parade, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HR | Doors 7.30pm | Music 8 – 10pm | £5 – £10 in advance (no booking fees) | For further information and tickets please visit https://windsorjazzclub.uk/

Martin Taylor | The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row

Mon 19 Oct 2026 | Martin Taylor – solo show.Legendary British guitarist, worked with Stephane Grappelli, Chef Atkins, Joe Pass, Barney Kessels, scores more | The Crooked Billet, Newlands Ln, Stoke Row RG9 5PU | Arrive 7pm latest, music from 8:30 PM | £40 music cover | Full details and tickets here or call us on 01491 681048

Jazz at Progress: Olie Brice Quartet | Reading

Alex Clarke, sax with The Terry Hutchins Qrt | Pangbourne Jazz Club

Sun 1 Nov 2026 with Terry Hutchins (guitar), JP (piano), Brian Greene (drums) and Andy Crowdy (double bass), at Pangbourne WMC, Rosewood Hall, 1 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne, RG8 7BS | Doors 645pm | Music 730pm – 10pm | Advance Online Tickets £14 (+ £1.65 booking fees) £14 Cash or card on the door | Further information and tickets

Bracknell Jazz Presents NAT STEELE vibraphone with the Bracknell Lions Trio

Fri 6 Nov 2026 | Bracknell Lions Trio: Simon Cook piano, Rudy Cook bass, Ted Hayes drums | South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA | Music 19:30-21:50 | Tickets; £19.00. Under 18 £8.50. Concessions for disabled and carer. 01344 484123

Oscar Peterson: Night Train | The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row

Tues 10 Nov 2026 | Oscar Peterson: Night Train | Piano: Craig Milverton, Drums: Charlie Stratford, Double Bass: Andy Crowdy – perform the classic 1963 Verve album in its entirety along with other Peterson highlights | The Crooked Billet, Newlands Ln, Stoke Row RG9 5PU | Arrive 7pm latest, music from 8:30 PM | £35 music cover | Full details and tickets here or call us on 01491 681048

Eriko Ishihara Trio | Windsor Jazz Club

Sun 15 Nov 2026 | A fine singer and an excellent jazz pianist with an enviable reputation on the UK jazz scene, working at the likes of Ronnie Scott’s, 606 Club and the Royal Festival Hall | Eriko Ishihara Piano/Vocal, Colin Oxley Guitar, Jeremy Brown Double Bass | Windsor Jazz Club, at The Hope, 7 Ward Royal Parade, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HR | Doors 7.30pm | Music 8 – 10pm | £5 – £10 in advance (no booking fees) | For further information and tickets please visit https://windsorjazzclub.uk/

BBO Big Band Charity Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Now | Pangbourne Jazz Club

Sun 22 Nov 2026 at Pangbourne WMC, Rosewood Hall, 1 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne, RG8 7BS | Doors 645pm | Music 730pm – 10pm | Advance Online Tickets £14 (+ £1.65 booking fees) £14 Cash or card on the door | Further information and tickets

Nick Tomalin’s ‘Shades of Shearing’ Quintet | Reading

Fri 27 Nov 2026 | Jazz at Progress: Nick Tomalin’s ‘Shades of Shearing’ Quintet | Nick Tomalin piano, Nat Steele vibraphone, Dave Warren guitar, Dominic Howles double bass, Matt Fishwick drums | Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading, RG1 5HL | Doors 7pm, Music 7:30pm | £20.00 (£18.00 concessions, £10 under 16) | Information

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