Where are there jazz jam sessions in the UK?

We gather 18 jazz jam sessions programmed in 6 cities, updated nightly.

What is a jazz jam session?

An open session where musicians improvise together: anyone can get up and play or come along to listen. They tend to be free entry or low cost.

How often are the listings updated?

Every night. We gather the programme from more than 40 sources (venues, festivals and listings) into a single place, so new dates appear the next day.

Jazz jam sessions across the UK

August 2026

23AUG

Jazz

Jazz Notes - Jazz Jam @ The Spice of Life, Soho

The Spice Of Life· London· 15:00

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23AUG

Jazz

Vortex Collective presents: Future Standards & Downstairs Jam

11 Gillett Square· London· 15:30

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23AUG

Vortex Jam Session with Tom Rivière

11 Gillett Square· London· 20:45

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24AUG

Today

All Star Jam — Matt & Phred's

Matt and Phred's· 64 Tib Street Manchester, England, M4 1LX United Kingdom· 21:00

30AUG

This weekend

Vortex Jam Session

11 Gillett Square· London· 20:45

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31AUG

This week

Melody Makers Jam — Matt & Phred's

Matt and Phred's· 64 Tib Street Manchester, England, M4 1LX United Kingdom· 21:00

September 2026

01SEPT

Midweek Downstairs Jam

11 Gillett Square· London· 20:00

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06SEPT

Free / Avant-garde

Fizzle 2026-27 Launch: Gennaro / Keeffe + Free Improv Jam Session

Centrala· Birmingham· 15:00

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06SEPT

Vortex Jam Session

11 Gillett Square· London· 20:45

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06SEPT

Jazz

The Jazz Jam

The Domino Club· Leeds· 21:00

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13SEPT

Jazz

Vortex Collective presents: Future Standards & Downstairs Jam

11 Gillett Square· London· 15:30

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13SEPT

Vortex Jam Session

11 Gillett Square· London· 20:45

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20SEPT

Vortex Jam Session

11 Gillett Square· London· 20:45

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27SEPT

Vortex Jam Session

11 Gillett Square· London· 20:45

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October 2026

04OCT

Jazz

NUJO Jazz Jam

Cobalt Studios· Shieldfield· 20:00

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04OCT

Vortex Jam Session

11 Gillett Square· London· 20:45

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15OCT

Jazz

Mario Bakuna Band - Brazilian Landscapes - Live @The Jam Jar

The Jam Jar· Bristol· 21:30

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November 2026

18NOV

Jazz

Soft Machine - LIVE at the Jam Jar

The Jam Jar· Bristol· 20:30

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Frequently asked questions

Where are there jazz jam sessions in the UK?: We gather 18 jazz jam sessions programmed in 6 cities, updated nightly.
What is a jazz jam session?: An open session where musicians improvise together: anyone can get up and play or come along to listen. They tend to be free entry or low cost.
How often are the listings updated?: Every night. We gather the programme from more than 40 sources (venues, festivals and listings) into a single place, so new dates appear the next day.