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WHATS ON

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE JAZZ CENTRE UK

EVER WONDERING; "WHAT’S ON NEAR ME?"

The Jazz Centre UK is a national cultural centre based in Essex that hosts a wide variety of events at our centre, on location and online. We host:

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  • Live Music

  • Live Dance Performance

  • Art Exhibitions

  • Educational Workshops and Masterclasses

  • Talks and Lectures

  • Book launches

  • Celebratory Events

  • Networking Events

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This page is the central listing for all our events. See below to find out what’s coming up:

PURCHASING TICKETS

Due to the variety of events we hold we have different types of entry available. Some of our events are free entry, some events are pay-on-the-door and some are ticketed. Please browse our events listing below to find out more about each listing. Entry information, ticket pricing, the event location and joining instructions should be clearly detailed on each event listing page.

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If you purchase a Ticket on our website you can find our Terms and Conditions here and our privacy policy here.

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If you have purchased a ticket and need customer support, have any questions about an event or ticketing please contact us via email (enquiries@thejazzcentreuk.co.uk) so your query can be directed to the correct team.

EVENT LISTING

  • Sat 21 Feb
    The Jazz Centre UK
    21 Feb 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
    The Jazz Centre UK, The Jazz Centre UK, Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
    An engaging and exciting quartet led by pianist Vlad Miller, playing his compositions which bring East European and Russian influences into a jazz context.
  • Sat 28 Feb
    Southend-on-Sea
    28 Feb 2026, 12:00 – 13:00
    Southend-on-Sea, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
    Ray Pallett: a talk on London’s Historic Dance Band Venues.
  • Sat 28 Feb
    The Jazz Centre UK
    28 Feb 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
    The Jazz Centre UK, The Jazz Centre UK, Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
    The Jazz Centre presents world-class clarinettist Pete Neighbour, who is flying into the UK for some dates: first stop, the Jazz Centre UK!
  • Sat 07 Mar
    The Jazz Centre UK
    07 Mar 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
    The Jazz Centre UK, The Jazz Centre UK, Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
    A collaboration between the JCUK and the local Brazilarte organisation, celebrating Brazilian musicians culture.
  • Sat 14 Mar
    The Jazz Centre UK
    14 Mar 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
    The Jazz Centre UK, The Jazz Centre UK, Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
    We're excited to welcome Ray Russell to the JCUK- one of Britain's leading creative guitarists from the flowering of progressive jazz in the 1970s, and still playing strongly..
  • Wed 18 Mar
    Southend-on-Sea
    18 Mar 2026, 13:00 – 14:00
    Southend-on-Sea, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
    Classical pianist Katarina Strom's second lunchtime recital at The Jazz Centre.
  • Sat 21 Mar
    The Jazz Centre UK
    21 Mar 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
    The Jazz Centre UK, The Jazz Centre UK, Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
    A welcome return to the JCUK for the EYJO, the long established training ground for promising young Essex jazzers...
  • Sat 28 Mar
    Southend-on-Sea
    28 Mar 2026, 12:00 – 13:00
    Southend-on-Sea, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
    The Jazz Centre UK welcomes Elaine Delmar, one of the Britain’s most celebrated jazz vocalists.
  • Sat 28 Mar
    The Jazz Centre UK
    28 Mar 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
    The Jazz Centre UK, The Jazz Centre UK, Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
    Local resident Mick Foster is one of the country's finest baritone saxophonists, and will showcase his Gerry Mulligan-inspired style in a quartet setting today.
  • Sat 04 Apr
    The Jazz Centre UK
    04 Apr 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
    The Jazz Centre UK, The Jazz Centre UK, Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
    The first of our two annual Softpower charity events featuring the creme de la creme of British mainstream players.
  • Sat 11 Apr
    The Jazz Centre UK
    11 Apr 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
    The Jazz Centre UK, The Jazz Centre UK, Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
    Singer Catherine Lima makes a welcome return to the JCUK today.
  • Wed 15 Apr
    The Jazz Centre UK
    15 Apr 2026, 13:00 – 14:00
    The Jazz Centre UK, The Jazz Centre UK, Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
    Selections from the White Star Line Songbook
  • Sat 18 Apr
    The Jazz Centre UK
    18 Apr 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
    The Jazz Centre UK, The Jazz Centre UK, Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
  • Sat 25 Apr
    The Jazz Centre UK
    25 Apr 2026, 12:00 – 13:30
    The Jazz Centre UK, The Jazz Centre UK, Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
    Digby Fairweather will give a talk on the jazz career of trombonist Jack Teagarden.
  • Sat 25 Apr
    The Jazz Centre UK
    25 Apr 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
    The Jazz Centre UK, The Jazz Centre UK, Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
    Top British trumpeter Steve Waterman brings his quartet to the JCUK stage.
  • Sat 02 May
    The Jazz Centre UK
    02 May 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
    The Jazz Centre UK, The Jazz Centre UK, Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
    A welcome return for the enterprising trombonist Dave Jago, featuring his own compositions with a hand-picked band.
  • Sat 09 May
    The Jazz Centre UK
    09 May 2026, 19:00 – 19:05
    The Jazz Centre UK, The Jazz Centre UK, Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
    Altoist Martin Speake leads his band Charukesi in a programme of eastern-influenced, groove-based music, featuring tuba in the bass role.
  • Sat 16 May
    The Jazz Centre UK
    16 May 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
    The Jazz Centre UK, The Jazz Centre UK, Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
    Guitarist Chris Corcoran presents a solo exploration of jazz and blues guitar styles.

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OUR JAZZ VENUE

We are a growing venue on the UK jazz scene with an open door to host all forms of Jazz music. We have had some fantastic acts on the Jazz Centre stage including Alan Skidmore, Dave O’Higgins, Alan Barnes, Derek Nash, The Humphrey Lyttelton Band, Trevor Watts/Veryan Weston, Len Skeat, Daryl Sherman and many more.

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Take a look at our past events page to get an overview!

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