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

Debby Bracknell & Stuart Henderson | Goring

Anna’s Hummingbird Jazz (New night) | Farnham

Sat 7 Mar 2026 | Anna’s Hummingbird Jazz (New night) | A captivating night of music with warm, lyrical French, Spanish and English Jazz vocals from Anna Stewart; virtuoso electric accordion playing from Ukranian Volodymyr Vasylenko; and superb drumming and percussion from Martin Pyne | Birdies Coffee House and Bar, Folly Hill, Farnham, GU9 0AU | Doors at 6.30pm, music from 7.30pm to 10.30pm | Tickets £15 | Freshly made stone baked pizza available, with bar open throughout. | Further information and tickets

Bracknell Jazz Presents the MARK CROOKS TRIO plays Jimmy Giuffre

Fri 6 Mar 2026 | Mark Crooks reeds, Colin Oxley guitar, Simon Reed bass | 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

Guildford Jazz at The University of Surrey | Alan Barnes’ ‘Copperfield’

This Dickensian Jazz Suite presents characters and scenes from Dickens’ favourite novel ‘David Copperfield’. After each sketch, presented with Alan Barnes’ charismatic and engaging humour, eight virtuoso musicians will bring the characters and scenes vividly to life. One of the UK’s greatest jazz musicians, Alan’s two previous jazz suites played to packed houses in the EFG London Jazz Festival.

Hugh Turner’s New Funk Five featuring Ollie Weston | Oxford

Electrifying guitarist leads his quintet through jazz ,funk and fusion originals and covers.
New year. new band, new venue, new tunes.

New venue! Jazz at The Six Bells: Sarah Jane Eveleigh | Beenham

Jazz vocalist & songwriter Sarah Jane Eveleigh was born and raised in Manchester before relocating to the south of England to study a diploma in performing arts. Drawing from a wealth of professional and personal experience, she is a passionate and gifted storyteller, widely respected for her interpretations and delivery of American Songbook standards, who brings a level of style, accuracy and class to her performances. Working alongside a host of talented musicians she continues to build a strong reputation as one of the most sought after vocalists on the circuit.

Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon

Tues 3 Mar 2026 | Equinox Quintet with Vic Cracknell | Vic Cracknell male vocalist, 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)

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Alex Garnett Trio

For over two decades tenor saxophonist Alex Garnett has been one of the leading saxophonists in the UK and mainland Europe, being instantly recognized by his dark, husky sound. A versatile musician, he is a long-standing member of the Ronnie Scott’s All-Stars as well as an in-demand session and studio saxophonist. With Paul Edis on piano and Marianne Windham bass.

Jazz at Oakwood | Ewen Baird & Andy Townsend

Sat 28 Feb 2026 | Ewen Baird saxes, Andy Townsend trumpet & flugelhorn, Martin Pickett piano, Steve Kershaw double bass, Mike Goff drums | Alan Cornish Theatre at The Oakwood Centre Headley Rd, Woodley RG5 4JZ | Doors 7pm Band 7:45pm | Early Bird £15:50 / £17:50 full price – from here.

Fusion 6 | Reading

Sat 28 Feb 2026 | Fusion 6 | Andy Kennedy – saxes, EWI and flute; Tony Imbierski – keyboards; Paul Wallace – bass; Tony McKenna – drums; Alison Rolls – vocals | The Retreat, 8 St John’s St, Reading RG1 4EH | 6 – 8:30 -10:45pm |Free entry/donations welcome 18+

Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Peter Bingham Quartet

Peter Bingham started playing clarinet in his pre-teen years and later converted to saxophone at the age of 15 in order to play in his uncle’s dance band. He ran that band after his uncle retired and also played in an organ trio. He began playing modern jazz at a jazz workshop at the West End Centre in the late 1970s. Peter’s current band Equinox, formed in 2000, has a ‘first Tuesday of the month’ residency at The Four Horseshoes, Sherfield on Loddon.

Anna Stewart & Nicolas Meier Jazz Duo | Reading

Fri 27 Feb | Anna Stewart vocals and Nicolas Meier guitar | An enticing and upbeat mix of French, Spanish and English jazz and chansons françaises at this lovely independent crêperie; full menu available | Crêperie Doux Sourire, Reading Oracle, Riverside Level, Unit R19, The Oracle, RG1 2AG | Music 7- 9pm, tickets £5, booking is essential. For further information and to book, email or call 0118 229 4645

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Jo Harrop

A welcome return to the Pavilion for world-class jazz vocalist Jo Harrop. Jo has received rapturous reviews for her first four albums, including winning ‘Album of the Year’ at the 2023 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, and has graced some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including The Royal Albert Hall and The Lincoln Centre in New York.

Winter Blues and Jazz | Wallingford

Fri 20 – Sun 22 Feb 2026 | Winter Blues and Jazz | Wallingford – various locations | Details | Tickets

Now in its third year, Wallingford Winter Blues, a small locally run festival, returns with a heart-warming programme of jazz and blues from 20 – 22 February 2026. This inclusive festival brings music to every kind of venue: theatres, pubs, cafés, churches, care homes, and even beneath the Town Hall. Our aim is to unite the community through music when times are tough in the winter months, welcome visitors from further afield, and very importantly support local businesses, while ensuring fair pay for musicians along the way. Last year, the festival boosted income for local venues by 800%, and we hope to do the same in 2026. Here’s to lighting up Wallingford on an otherwise cold February weekend!

Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading

Fusion 6 | Reading

Sat 21 Feb 2026 | Fusion 6 | Andy Kennedy – saxes, EWI and flute; Tony Imbierski – keyboards; Paul Wallace – bass; Tony McKenna – drums; Alison Rolls – vocals | Reading Biscuit Factory, 1 Queens Walk, Reading RG1 7QE | 4pm – 8pm with Fusion 6 playing between 5 and 7pm | Free entry/donations welcome

DJ Dave Crocker and friends playing vinyl before, in between and after the band. Family & dog friendly with a bar and cafe. Vinyl record shop

Jazz at Progress | Ben Crosland’s All Star Band plays the Ray Davies’ Song Book

Ben Crosland

Fri 20 Feb 2026 | Ben Crosland’s All Star Band plays the Ray Davies’ Song Book | Steve Lodder keys, Theo Travis sax, Ben Crosland bass, John Etheridge guitar, Buster Birch 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

Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Tom Vincent

Every fourth Thursday: next date 19 March

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

Marlow Jazz Club | Steve Waterman

Jazz Essentials Workshop | Jazz Guitar – Blues

All details here

Small Blue Trio | Windsor Jazz Club

Sun 15 Feb 2026 | Jazz originals inspired by literature and film, from this trio on-the-up following their acclaimed new album ‘Furrow’. | Martin Pyne Composition/Drums/Percussion, David Beebee Piano, Marianne Windham 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 (no booking fees) | For further information and tickets please visit https://windsorjazzclub.uk/

Rebecca Poole – Romancing the Song – Valentine’s Special | Henley

Valentine’s Day Jazz at The Six Bells: Jan Steele | Beenham

Sat 14 Feb 2026 | Valentine’s Day Jazz at The Six Bells | Jan Steele saxophones & flute, Phil Craddock piano, Howard King bass, Jim Wade drums | The Six Bells, The Green, Back Lane, Beenham, RG7 5NX | 8 –10pm | Entry just £6 | Book places by email or call ‭ 0118 971 3368 or pay on the door.

Mellow music for Valentine’s Day.

Mingus Music with the New Jazz Sextet | Goring

Charles Mingus

Fri 13 Feb 2026 | Mingus Music with the New Jazz Sextet featuring Ben Cummings on trumpet, Ewen Baird on tenor, Ross Law on trombone | Goring Community Jazz Club, Goring Village Hall, RG8 9AG | 7:30 doors 8pm start | Tickets from TicketSource £14, cash or card on the door | Bar by Goring & Streatley Young Musicians Trust | Parking 2 minute walk at Wheel Orchard car park.

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Denny Ilett’s R & BBop

Guitarist/vocalist Denny Ilett and saxophonist/singer Pete Long’ join forces in a new and exciting band, blending the Bebop of Charlie Parker with the Rhythm & Blues of T-Bone Walker and Louis Jordan to produce a treasure-trove of captivating rhythms and intoxicating melodies.

Jazz Essentials Workshop | Jazz Improvisation

All details here

Gareth Williams – solo | North Moreton

Cafe Zazous: Hot Club gypsy jazz quartet | Reading |

New venue! Jazz at The Six Bells: P’Jam | Beenham

Photo by Steve Foster – @jazzshot on Instagram

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. They’ve been described as “usually found dodging the Jazz Police”. With a repertoire that spans Miles Davis to the Beatles, expect an evening of great music in good company!

Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon

Tues 3 Feb | Equinox Quintet with John Dickson | John Dickson piano, 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)

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute| Steve Waterman Trio

To mark the centenary of the birth of Miles Davis our featured guest is Steve Waterman, one of the UK’s top jazz trumpet players and for whom Miles was a critical influence. Steve is the winner of numerous British Jazz awards and has recorded many critically acclaimed CDs. Joining Steve will be Alex Hutton on piano and Marianne Windham on bass.

Guildford Jazz at The Stoke Hotel | Dennis Rollins Velocity Trio

Join multi-award-winning trombonist Dennis Rollins for an evening with his simmering jazz funk trio, featuring Hammond organ virtuoso Ross Stanley and Joel Barford on drums, playing a brilliant marriage of refined contemporary jazz arrangements and smokin’ grooves or, as the BBC Music Magazine has expressed it: ” This group produces genuine fireworks”.

Jazz at Progress | Josephine Davies’ Satori

Fri 30 Jan | Josephine Davies’ Satori | Josephine Davies saxophones, Alcyona Mick piano, Dave Whitford bass, Jay Davies 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

Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading

Crowmarsh Jazz | Swing from Paris

Sat 24 Jan | Swing from Paris | Violin: Fenner Curtis, Guitars: Andy Bowen and Sam Hughes, Double bass: Tomasz Williams | Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED | £18 standard ticket price: https://crowjazz.co.uk/buy-tickets. 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 (fleur@fleurstevensonjazz.co.uk) or phone (07795974223).

Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Annie Parker

Annie Parker

Every fourth Thursday: next date 19 February

John Etheridge’s All Stars | The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row

Wed 21 Jan | John Etheridge’s All Stars | John Etheridge guitar, Art Themen, saxes, Alec Dankworth bass, Sebastiaan de Krom drums | The Crooked Bllet, Newlands Ln, Stoke Row RG9 5PU | Arrive 7pm latest, music from 8:30 PM | £38 music cover | Full details and tickets here or call us on 01491 681048

A fusion of blues, contemporary, jazz & bloody good music. Etheridge, one of THE guitar greats. Acclaimed in all musical genres having worked with John Williams, Nigel Kennedy, Andy Summer/Police, Stephane Grappelli, Frank Zappa, Soft Machine, 100s more. Sax Supremo Art Themen illuminated the jazz & blues scene for decades – with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker before Clapton joined cream; toured the globe with Stan Tracy Jazz Quartet. Drums: Sebastiaan de Krom from Herbie Hancock & Jamie Cullum’s band. Alec Dankworth double bass, illustrious Cleo Lane/John Dankworth heritage. Bass with bands including Van Morrison, Duke Ellingworth Orchestra, Martin Taylor & many more. Four exquisite musicians.

Andy Fite: Jazz Comic Philosopher | Windsor Jazz Club

Sun 18 Jan | Originally from New York and now based in Stockholm, with an approach to songwriting that is both serious and seriously funny. We’re proud to present his first performance in the UK. | Andy Fite Guitar/Voice/Composition | Windsor Jazz Club, at The Hope, 7 Ward Royal Parade, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HR | Doors 7.30pm | Music 8 – 10pm | £5 – £10 (no booking fees) | For further information and tickets please visit https://windsorjazzclub.uk/

Jazz Evening | Berkshire Ballroom

Sat 17 Jan | Join Rick Westoby Jazz Quartet for a fabulous evening of live jazz music | Rick Westoby sax, Richie Fraser piano, Marc Worsfold bass, Mike O’Riley,drums | Berkshire Ballroom, Kings Academy Easthampstead Park, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 8FS | from 7pm | Admission only £1 per person! (book at www.ballroomevents.co.uk or pay at the door on the night)

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Art Themen Organ Trio

Saxophonist Art Themen is a true living legend of the British jazz scene. Described by THE OBSERVER as “One of the tiny handful of undeniably perfect jazz musicians”, he remains as brilliant and inimitable as ever. For this first concert Art’s trio, which features organist Pete Whittaker and drummer George Double, will be joined by Marianne Windham on bass.

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Leon Greening Trio

Pianist Leon Greening is an exciting and hugely popular performer at jazz clubs around the UK. With his hard swinging style, inspired by the likes of Bud Powell, Wynton Kelly and Bobby Timmons, Leon epitomises the very best on the UK Jazz scene today. Joining Leon will be drummer Steve Brown, and Marianne Windham on bass.

Big Band Show | Frensham

Sun 11 Jan | Big Band Show | Frensham British Legion Club, Shortfield Common Rd GU10 3BJ | 12.30 – 3pm | £12.50 payable to account Geoffrey Hiscott / 07 02 46/ 49033098 | Further information from 07811 822347 (calls, WhatsApp, text or Messenger) or otisb1981@yahoo.com

Bring your own picnic (or banquet!).. However all drinks must be purchased at the club bar … at their unbelievably low prices!!

Pete Allen’s Big Jazz Band | Newbury

Brandon Allen Quartet | Goring

Fri 9 Jan | Brandon Allen Quartet with Hugh Turner guitar, Steve Wyndham drums and Howard King bass | Goring Community Jazz Club, Goring Village Hall, RG8 9AG | 7:30 doors 8pm start | Tickets from TicketSource £14, cash or card on the door | Bar by Goring & Streatley Young Musicians Trust | Parking 2 minute walk at Wheel Orchard car park.

New venue! Jazz at The Six Bells: Emily Windham | Beenham

Emily is a versatile and skilled jazz vocalist with an engaging stage presence, She has performed in a wide range of venues and festivals, billed alongside some of the UKs most respected musicians. Recent performances include Petersfield Jazz Festival, Scarborough Jazz Festival, Wood Street Jazz Festival, and the Guildford Jazz and Soul Festival

Graeme Hewitt’s High Society Jazz Band | Theale

Jazz at Progress | The Alex Hitchcock Quartet

Photo: Hal Masonberg Photography

Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Sarah-Jane Eveleigh/Hugh Turner Duo

Sarah Jane Eveleigh is a passionate and gifted storyteller, widely respected for her interpretations and delivery of American Songbook standards, who brings a level of style, accuracy and class to her performances.

Hugh Turner is recognised as one of the regions finest jazz guitarists. His influences range from George Benson and John Scofield through to Grant Green and Jimi Hendrix.

Sarah Jane Eveleigh Quartet | Windsor Jazz Club

Sun 21 Dec | American songbook standards delivered with style, accuracy and a festive flavour | Sarah Jane Eveleigh Voice, Tom Neill Piano, Howard King Double Bass, Andrew Eveleigh Drums | Windsor Jazz Club, at The Hope, 7 Ward Royal Parade, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HR | Doors 7.30pm | Music 8 – 10pm | £5 – £10 (no booking fees) | For further information and tickets please visit https://windsorjazzclub.uk/

Christmas Special – Mandolinquents & Friends

Wed 17 Dec | Christmas Special – Mandolinquents & Friends | Simon Mayor, Hilary James, Gerald Garcia , Richard Collins with guest Andy Baum / Slim Panatella | Goring on Thames Village Hall, Goring, Oxon RG8 9HT | 7.45pm | Tickets £20 from Eventbrite or tel 0118 9268615 or mail@mandolin.co.uk

A RIOT OF MUSIC AND HUMOUR

An evening of infectious fun, musical charm and effortless virtuosity from Britain’s leading hot-fingered mandolin maestro Simon Mayor and his merry crew of Mandolinquents. Simon will be joined by the internationally renowned classical guitarist Gerald Garcia; ‘one of Britain’s finest voices’ and pounder of the mighty mandobass, Hilary James; three-time UK banjo champion Richard Collins (you may have seen him in Dolly Parton’s ‘Smokey Mountain Christmas’ in the West End).

SPECIAL GUESTS – Slim Panatella & the Mellow Virginians. The Mandolinquents’ almost-alter-egos joined by ‘The Prof.’ Andy Baum will be riding into town with a few wild western ditties and some good old-fashioned horse sense…. complete with hot swing fiddle and banjo pickin’.

A great evening’s entertainment is guaranteed!

‘A stunning acoustic tour de force, played by a quartet at the top of its game.’ – Sing Out! USA

“Folk, jazz, swing, Grieg, Rimsky-Korsakov…plus funny intros, wit and sparkle from the eclectic, virtuosic quartet.” – BBC Radio 2

‘Serious musicianship at play… truly uncategorisable: a bracing alternative to boxed-in listening.’ – The Irish Times

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