Jazz Events in Brighton

Jazz resists easy description — it's been reinventing itself since the early 1900s. From swing to bebop to fusion to the current London jazz renaissance, the genre is defined by improvisation and musicianship. Live jazz nights are some of the most rewarding events you can attend, whether in a basement club or a dedicated venue.

New York Jazz Speakeasy

Cases Wine Bar

Friday · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfunkjazz£10–£20

Betty Accorsi quarter - Live Jazz by the Sea

Horatio's Bar

Sunday · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live MusicjazzFree

The Great Escape 2026 - Wednesday

The Hope And Ruin

Wed 13 May · 4:00 PM

Festivalafrobeatblueselectronic+14Free

The Great Escape 2026 - Thursday

The Hope And Ruin

Thu 14 May · 12:00 PM

Festivalafrobeatblueselectronic+7Free

The Great Escape 2026 - Friday

The Hope And Ruin

Fri 15 May · 12:00 PM

Festivalafrobeatblueselectronic+14Free

Balearicism

The Joker, Brighton

Fri 15 May · 8:00 PM

Club Nightafrobeatdiscofunk+6Free

The Trial

Waterbear

Wed 20 May · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Music70sindiejazz+3£4

¡SONIDO SABROSO! *FREE ENTRY*

The Hope And Ruin

Sat 23 May · 9:00 PM

Pub / Bar Event70safrobeatjazz+6Free

Carto.Alto

The Old Market

Mon 25 May · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicelectronicfunkhip-hop+1£5

Viktorija Faith + Ollie Le Cluse + Kammin

The Hope And Ruin

Mon 25 May · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicelectronicjazzr&b+2Free

KALEIDOSCOPE - HIP HOP JAZZ JAM

The Hope And Ruin

Mon 25 May · 8:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfunkhip-hopjazzFree

Giwa Records: Georgia Blankson with support from Amber Burgoyne

Carne Hove

Fri 29 May · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicjazzr&bsoulFree

Spit Nights: Poetry Meets Improv Jazz

The Old Market

Sat 30 May · 7:15 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolkjazz£30

Bellaire @ Patterns, Brighton

Patterns Brighton

Sat 30 May · 8:00 PM

Club Nightdiscoelectronicfunk+4£22.50

ROOTED SOUNDS DAY FESTIVAL @ FUTURE ROOTS

Future Roots

Sun 31 May · 2:00 PM

Festivalafrobeatelectronicfolk+6£10–£15

Max Adriaan

The Green Door Store

Mon 1 Jun · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicjazzr&bsoul£6–£9.50

Ashley Slater's Heptet feat. Jan Korinek Live at The Komedia

Komedia Brighton

Wed 3 Jun · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live MusicfunkjazzFree

KALEIDOSCOPE - HIP HOP JAZZ JAM

The Hope And Ruin

Mon 29 Jun · 8:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfunkhip-hopjazzFree

KALEIDOSCOPE - HIP HOP JAZZ JAM

The Hope And Ruin

Mon 27 Jul · 8:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfunkhip-hopjazzFree

GENA (Liv.e & Karriem Riggins)

Komedia Brighton

Tue 25 Aug · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicfunkhip-hopjazz+2£20