Long regarded as one of the rising stars of British blues guitar in the tradition of Eric Clapton and Peter Green, Connor Selby has now well and truly arrived.

He creates a soulful blend of hard-hitting blues and emotional, introspective songwriting that, at times, evokes a modern take on the best of the music that inspires him.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Voted one of the 'Hottest Bass Players in the World' by readers of Bass Player magazine, virtuoso British-Asian bass player Shez Raja is renowned for his high-energy live shows, unique Indo-jazz-funk sound, and global star collaborations with Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Dennis Chambers, and Wayne Krantz.

Shez will be joined by a special guest—the electric guitar sensation, Guthrie Govan. As Hans Zimmer’s go-to player, Guthrie’s virtuosic technique and bold creativity have earned him a reputation as guitar royalty on the world stage.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Drink & Draw is a space to share ideas, create art, and enjoy a drink or two! There are no rules, no boundaries—just a full-blown explosion of creative energy.

Hosted by local illustrator, comic book artist, and Bear manager, Karl Brown, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere guaranteed.

Doors 7.30pm

Our Tuesday evening dance classes are led by locally-based instructors Victoria Celac and Greg Santos. Together, they have over ten years of experience in dance and teaching.

These classes are for people of all levels and abilities, and absolute beginners are welcome too. Come to learn, come to meet friends, but above all, come to have fun!

Free beginners class 6.45pm / Full class 7.15pm

Bear regulars, Thr3e, were once described as "the rock fans’ favourite blues band and the blues fans’ favourite rock band", and it remains true today.

Their third album, Out All Night, was released earlier this year, and they reckon it’s their best yet—ten great songs crossing the blues, rock, and Americana genres with an ease that defies categorisation.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Nick Costley-White is one of the most in-demand jazz guitarists in the UK, renowned for a deep understanding of the jazz tradition, alongside a virtuosic technique and progressive approach to improvising.

His latest project, Poncha, showcases his melodic and highly rhythmic composing, fusing influences from South and Central America with his own jazz background. For this band, he has brought together three of the most sought-after musicians in Europe: Julian Siegel (sax), James Maddren (drums), and Conor Chaplin (bass).

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Our Tuesday evening dance classes are led by locally-based instructors Victoria Celac and Greg Santos. Together, they have over ten years of experience in dance and teaching.

These classes are for people of all levels and abilities, and absolute beginners are welcome too. Come to learn, come to meet friends, but above all, come to have fun!

Free beginners class 6.45pm / Full class 7.15pm

Aisha Khan sings American roots music, jazz, blues, and R'n'B from the 1940s and 50s. With a nod to the glamour and sophistication of a bygone era and over thirty years of experience, coupled with an unrivalled passion for the music, she combines outstanding original material with powerful cover versions and performs them all with class, soul, talent, and wit.

Equal parts sultry jazz chanteuse and R'n'B belter, Aisha effortlessly communicates heartbreak, joy, and a full spectrum of emotions in between, continuing to honour the tradition of the true divas.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

It’s always a good night when Simon Spillett’s in town. Over his twenty-five-year career, he has worn almost as many hats as possible within jazz: a multi-award-winning instrumentalist, quartet and big band leader, recording artist, author, historian, record producer, archivist, magazine columnist, social media commentator, and, more recently, a blogger.

His quartet features pianist Pete Billington, bassist Alec Dankworth, and drummer Pete Cater, drawing unashamedly on the classic sounds of British modern jazz from the 1950s and 60s—particularly the repertoire of the iconic UK saxophone legend, Tubby Hayes.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Our Tuesday evening dance classes are led by locally-based instructors Victoria Celac and Greg Santos. Together, they have over ten years of experience in dance and teaching.

These classes are for people of all levels and abilities, and absolute beginners are welcome too. Come to learn, come to meet friends, but above all, come to have fun!

Free beginners class 6.45pm / Full class 7.15pm

Originally from Guinea Conakry, now living in Paris, Abdoulaye is part of the Mandingo griot castes. His music is nourished by the traditional Mandingo repertoire and a variety of influences, including jazz, funk, reggae, West Indian biguine, and bossa nova.

He joins us with his regular band in support of his first album, Fenfanyi, which has been widely and warmly received. The album mixes ancestral traditions with modern sounds that are at times rhythmic and warm, and at others poetic and refined, but above all original - consolidating his place among the finest musicians of his generation.

Doors 7pm / Music 8pm

The Low Lamps are back! This dynamic blues band primarily hails from the Southdown area of Harpenden, with legendary fifth Lamp (Andy ‘Hot Gravel’ Stokes) travelling down from Stafford to add his incredible keys and harp playing to the mix.

Known for their raucous juke-joint feel, the band deliberately steers away from the typical blues playbook to keep their performances fresh, engaging, and surprising. This authentic approach always gets audiences on their feet during live shows.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Rapidly establishing themselves as one of the must-see live bands in the UK, GETNOTGOT create musical landscapes that are fused in the Blue Note heritage with contemporary acid-jazz nuances and a funk-fuelled musical energy.

Catch them live, and you’ll feel their sonic connection and musical union firsthand. After well-received support slots with Smoove & Turrell, and Izo Fitzroy, and numerous shows in the heart of London’s jazz circuit, the demand is high for this quintet’s infectious soul-bearing vibes.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Led by saxophonist Rob Mach, Jazz Jam welcomes musicians, vocalists, dancers, and music lovers who like to spend an afternoon listening to or creating great music, supported by DJ Mr Jazzy Vibes.

Doors 1pm / Music 2pm

Our Tuesday evening dance classes are led by locally-based instructors Victoria Celac and Greg Santos. Together, they have over ten years of experience in dance and teaching.

These classes are for people of all levels and abilities, and absolute beginners are welcome too. Come to learn, come to meet friends, but above all, come to have fun!

Free beginners class 6.45pm / Full class 7.15pm

We’re delighted to welcome saxophone player Maddy Coombs to The Bear - a Tomorrow’s Warriors Emerging Artist, who Jazzwise have already tipped as a rising talent on the British jazz scene.

Maddy has been mentored by Binker Golding, Denys Baptiste, and Gary Crosby, and has played alongside Judi Jackson, Soweto Kinch, Mark Kavuma, and Sultan Stevenson.

This performance is part of our Generation Jazz series of gigs, showcasing brilliant young jazz musicians across the summer and autumn of 2025. Discounted ticket pricing applies for those under 25, students, and universal credit beneficiaries.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

After a triumphant year since their second-ever gig at The Bear in March last year, Wonder 45 return with their own brand of authentic soul that straddles the line between traditional and contemporary.

Following in the footsteps of contemporary soul greats like Sharon Jones, Black Pumas, and Alabama Shakes, as well as legends Al Green and Aretha Franklin, their songs are sincere affairs of the heart, crafted with tremendous loving care and the utmost attention to detail, packing a huge emotional punch.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Our Tuesday evening dance classes are led by locally-based instructors Victoria Celac and Greg Santos. Together, they have over ten years of experience in dance and teaching.

These classes are for people of all levels and abilities, and absolute beginners are welcome too. Come to learn, come to meet friends, but above all, come to have fun!

Free beginners class 6.45pm / Full class 7.15pm

Dom Martin is a Belfast-born, multi-award-winning artist who burst onto the music scene in 2019 with a unique guitar style and captivating voice, winning over audiences everywhere.

He is a finalist again in three categories for the UK Blues Awards 2025, and was also inducted into the UK Blues Hall of Fame for winning the Acoustic Act of The Year Award three years in a row, from 2020 to 2022.

Doors 7pm / Music 8pm

John Bramwell, lead singer and songwriter of the seminal, Mercury Prize-nominated band I Am Kloot, is enjoying his grandest year to date, with an outpouring of acclaim following the release of his second solo album, The Light Fantastic.

This will be an intimate evening in the company of one of the country’s finest songwriters. Not to be missed.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Julie Dexter is a world-renowned and award-winning British jazz singer, songwriter, and producer, considered by many as one of the most influential female vocalists of her generation.

An early member of the groundbreaking jazz collective Tomorrow’s Warriors, she has been based in Atlanta, Georgia for the past 25 years. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch Julie for what promises to be a special night at The Bear Club.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Our Tuesday evening dance classes are led by locally-based instructors Victoria Celac and Greg Santos. Together, they have over ten years of experience in dance and teaching.

These classes are for people of all levels and abilities, and absolute beginners are welcome too. Come to learn, come to meet friends, but above all, come to have fun!

Free beginners class 6.45pm / Full class 7.15pm

Cardiff-born, Brighton-based instrumentalist Gwenifer Raymond is acelebrated champion of the finger-picked guitar. She has drawn international acclaim for her repurposing of Mississippi blues and John Fahey’s intricate Americana to embody her roots in rural South Wales and her interests in folk horror and the avant garde, inventing a new form dubbed Welsh Primitive.

The Observer has praised her “awe-inspiring technique and intense musicality”, and Uncut Magazine has championed her “fast-developing talents as a composer of eerie menace.” She doesn’t read music and memorises or “feels” the tunes rather than writing them down (quite something considering their huge complexity).

Gwenifer plays solo and is really not to be missed.

Doors 7.00pm / Music 8.00pm

This is high-volume, high-quality rhythm and blues with more than a hint of rockabilly thrown in for good measure. Jim Hammond is a fine boogie-woogie piano player and a master of rock 'n' roll electric guitar.

Add to that a tight rhythm section in Greggi G (bass) and Jim Russell (drums and vocals), and this stripped back trio serves up some of the finest R'n'B on the circuit.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

We’re delighted to welcome back the dynamic London-based saxophonist and composer, Reiss Ellis Beckles. He epitomises versatility and diversity, seamlessly traversing genres with finesse and flair.

From the intimate ambiance of Smalls Jazz Club in New York to the iconic stages of Ronnie Scott’s and sold out performances at The Vortex in London, Reiss's performances have captivated audiences worldwide.

This performance is part of our Generation Jazz series of gigs, showcasing brilliant young jazz musicians across the summer and autumn of 2025. Discounted ticket pricing applies for those under 25, students, and universal credit beneficiaries.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Our Tuesday evening dance classes are led by locally-based instructors Victoria Celac and Greg Santos. Together, they have over ten years of experience in dance and teaching.

These classes are for people of all levels and abilities, and absolute beginners are welcome too. Come to learn, come to meet friends, but above all, come to have fun!

Free beginners class 6.45pm / Full class 7.15pm

Happy Shark are back for another great night of comedy with an incredible line up!

With Pete Firman, Kelsey De Almeida, Russell Hicks (MC) + more TBA

Doors 7pm / Start time 8pm

Join us for an unforgettable evening of exciting original music from London-based jazz pianist and composer, Jonny Liebeck. With his band of top young musicians, he will be performing tunes from his latest EP, Influences, featuring compositions inspired by contemporary jazz and electronic dance music genres such as jungle, breakbeat, and deep house.

Expect a fusion of soulful jazz harmony, luscious sound textures, lyrical guitar and sax melodies, groovy basslines, and intricate breakbeats to get you up on your feet.

This performance is part of our Generation Jazz series of gigs, showcasing brilliant young jazz musicians across the summer and autumn of 2025. Discounted ticket pricing applies for those under 25, students, and universal credit beneficiaries.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

We welcome Edison Herbert and his band back to The Bear for a special bank holiday weekend gig a year after their storming debut.

Edison is a highly acclaimed jazz guitarist known for his virtuosic performances and captivating improvisations with a career spanning over three decades. Edison has established himself as a prominent figure in the jazz music scene, captivating audiences worldwide with his unique blend of technical prowess, soulful melodies, and innovative compositions.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Murmurations are a folk-inspired musical flock, from Norwich. The all-female group combines Irish bouzouki, mandolin, cello, flute and harmonium to create what has been referred to as ‘music for the moors’.

We think they make quite beautiful music laced with real emotion. If you caught the band The Rabbitts (also from Norwich) who played The Bear back in February, they share some of the same influences (and at least one member) and with intimate storytelling, sweet harmonies and powerful instrumentation, Murmurations come together to share something bigger than the sum of their parts.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.00pm

Luton-born Olly Sarkar-Samuels returns to The Bear with a new project showcasing the talents of New York-based tenor saxophone maestro Vittorio Mura together with some of the UK scene’s finest players.

With Gareth Fowler (guitar), Will Sach (double bass) and with Olly on drums, this fiery quartet will be playing some new repertoire and some choice jazz standards.

Doors 7.30pm / Music 8.30pm

Gonora Sounds is a family band that has been busking on the streets of Zimbabwe since 2004, entertaining thousands of commuters with their street beat dubbed Gonora Sounds by regulars.

The band is led by blind singer/songwriter Daniel Gonora, a wizard on the guitar with his drumming protege son Isaac on drums. In recent years, the band has extended to include seasoned musicians such as Nelson “Mr Longman” Mutanda on lead guitar and Malizani Mbewe on bass. Daniel and Isaac’s street performances have garnered millions of views online, and a growing international fanbase.

Not to be missed.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.00pm

Burning Rope are a band born from the ashes of multi-award winning blues rock band, and Bear Club favourites, Catfish following the sad loss of their frontman and guitarist Matt Long to cancer in October 2024.  

The other three members of the band wanted to continue to play and write together, so have come together as Burning Rope along with excellent Gloucestershire based guitarist Alex Voysey.  

Join us if you can.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

This is high quality, high tempo funky blues…with horns !

Thomas Atlas, a British guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, has built a dynamic career blending blues and funk. After touring the UK and USA with soul and blues bands, he gained recognition in 2018 with his “Garage Funk” YouTube videos, leading to performances at top UK venues like Ronnie Scott’s and The 100 Club.  

Tonight, Atlas brings his big band to The Bear for what will be a great way to kick off the bank holiday weekend. Highly recommended !

Doors 7.30pm / Music 8.30pm

Artist and songwriter Ryan Davis is teetering on the edge of being huge. Catch him while you can at a venue as intimate and up close and personal as The Bear.

Ryan’s second album, New Threats From The Soul, will be released in July, and the title track has already shown the world that the band’s star is very much in ascendancy. The songs are country-tinged, certainly leaning heavily into what MOJO called a “mooning slide guitar”, but they also have a lilting, almost pop sensibility.

Support will be from Greene, the project of the excellent singer-songwriter Joe Anderton, which draws on acts such as Big Star, Tom Petty, and The Coral, while lyrically drawing comparisons to Loudon Wainwright Ill.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Singer, songwriter, and musician Bryony Jarman-Pinto seamlessly blends enchanting vocals and thoughtful instrumentation with intricately crafted and personal lyrics. She sings from the jazz tradition but draws inspiration from soul and folk, all with a distinct and contemporary vibe.

Bryony’s second album, Below Dawn, navigates sentimental themes - from societal change and untapped emotions, to the profound journey of pregnancy and motherhood. This emotional depth is complemented by her distinctive infusion of jazz-inspired melodies. 

This performance is part of our Generation Jazz series of gigs, showcasing brilliant young jazz musicians across the summer and autumn of 2025. Discounted ticket pricing applies for those under 25, students, and universal credit beneficiaries.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

We are delighted to welcome Bear favourite and world reknowned jazz harpist Alina Bzhezhinska to celebrate the launch of a new album and a fascinating new direction.

Whispers of Rain is a bold collaboration between Alina and Ibiza-based producer and DJ Tulshi, (released on Tru Thoughts, July 2025), reimagining the harp through the lens of electronics and live sound design. Intimate, cinematic, and deeply moving.

For this special album launch, Alina is joined by the legendary Tony Kofi, whose powerful saxophone voice brings new colours to their soundscape. Together, they invite you into a world where ancient strings meet futuristic textures, and where every note tells a story.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.00pm

We welcome Pama International—one of the UK’s finest ska and reggae bands—for a special evening celebrating the iconic Trojan Records songbook.

Their deep-rooted connection to Trojan Records dates back to 2006 when they became the first new band in 30 years to sign to the legendary record label. Following their sold-out UK tour in 2018, Pama International now return with the Trojan Songbook Pt. 2 tour—a brand new show featuring unique interpretations of Trojan Records' back catalogue and material from their first reggae album in eight years, Return of the Unity Rockers.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

To simply say that SouLutions burst onto the UK soul scene in 2014 would not do justice to the time invested by song writing duo Steve Lee & Louise Mehan developing their songwriting skills, to create their distinctive ‘SouLutions’ sound. 

And what about that ‘sound’, well just close your eyes & imagine a beautiful house of music created from a ‘Philly’ foundation stone, lovingly cared for, crafted and brought into the modern era and topped off with Louise’s sublime vocals.

Definitely not to be missed.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

We welcome Tango Jazz Quartet back to The Bear for a wonderful evening celebrating the creative collision of Argentinian tango and jazz. 

The band magically captures the harmonies and improvisation of jazz, and blends them with the melodies and rhythms of tango.

They have long championed the work of Astor Piazzolla - the great Argentinian tango composer and bandoneón player who revolutionised traditional tango and this year the group returns with a renewed repertoire that explores traditional tango as well as aspects of the avant-garde tango made famous by Piazzolla.

Doors 7pm / Music 8pm

Will James is an exciting new talent on the UK music scene, blending the blues with jazz and soul into powerful original music performed with the passion of the greats of old. He has already been hailed as certified grassroots blues royalty.

It is rare to find an artist who is a true “triple threat”: a brilliant guitar player with a beautiful vocal tone who writes powerful, emotive songs.

He really is the real deal.

Doors 7.30pm / Music 8.30pm

One of the foremost jazz pianists of his generation, the superb Deschanel Gordon joins us for the first time leading his own band, after playing here with Tomorrow’s New Quartet and Donovan Haffner.

His music embodies swing, groove, and his Jamaican heritage, and his ability to navigate various styles and collaborate seamlessly makes him a standout figure in the contemporary UK jazz scene.

This performance is part of our Generation Jazz series of gigs, showcasing brilliant young jazz musicians across the summer and autumn of 2025. Discounted ticket pricing applies for those under 25, students, and universal credit beneficiaries.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

We’re delighted to welcome the multi-award-winning US soul singer Gina Sedman back to The Bear. She’ll be performing original music, including from her new album, along with her take on some of the classics.

Gina has released 15 albums, topped the UK soul charts numerous times, and won Best Soul/R&B Single at the Bright Star Awards 2020 with her hit "My Destiny." She joins with her UK band to celebrate her new album “1972” and to get the party started (and then to keep it going!), there will be a DJ set by Paul Hyatt before and after the main act.

Doors 7pm / DJ set 7.30pm / Music 8.30pm

Stan Getz is probably best known to non-jazz buffs for his stunning album “Getz/ Gilberto” which we showcased with Mario Bakuna at The Bear in April but he was much more than that with a career that spanned decades and genres taking in both hard core be-bop and cool jazz.

Tonight we explore Getz’s legacy in more depth in the company of master saxophonist James Allsopp and some of London’s most in-demand musicians.

Doors 7.00pm / Music 8.30pm

Vasilis Xenopoulos and Paul Edis are both very well-known to Bear Club audiences but this is the first time they have played here together with their jointly-led quartet.

At once both fresh and swinging, the group combines a contemporary approach to the finest traditions of the post-bop jazz quartet.

Doors: 7.00pm/ Music: 8.30pm

Eliza Delf & The Wilderness are a dramatic new presence on the musical landscape. Their music joyfully trespasses across any notion of “genre”boundaries, combining elements of indie, gothic folk noir and art rock. Whilst Eliza’s voice and approach have been compared with Kate Bush, Florence Welsh, 90s-era Bowie and PJ Harvey we think there’s definitely some Siouxsie Sioux in the mix too.

Eliza will be showcasing music from the band's remarkable new album Feast, as well as featuring songs from their debut album Into the Wilderness, released to widespread acclaim in 2022.

Doors: 7.00pm/ Music: 8.30pm

An old soul with an exciting new sound, Savannah Gardner is rewriting the outlaw country genre. Her freewheeling, sometimes gritty, sometimes hauntingly beautiful songs speak to a new generation determined to stand up and be their authentic selves. Her special connection with her audience earned her the UK AMA’s Live Act of the Year Nomination for 2025 and the band won many friends for their rip-roaring performance supporting Jenny Don’t & The Spurs at The Bear in February.

Support tonight is from Dom Glynn & His Sunday Best. Classic honky tonk…from Birmingham.

Doors: 7pm/ Music: 8.30pm

Hailing from Peru, saxophonist, flautist, and composer Allexa Nava has been making waves on the UK jazz scene for the last few years, both as an artist in her own right and as a member of the all-female Latin ensemble and festival favourites, Colectiva.

Her reputation as a bandleader and composer is set to soar following the release of her highly anticipated debut EP, No Language, on the influential Jazz Re:freshed label.

This performance is part of our Generation Jazz series of gigs, showcasing brilliant young jazz musicians across the summer and autumn of 2025. Discounted ticket pricing applies for those under 25, students, and universal credit beneficiaries.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Kathryn Williams is a British, Mercury music prize-nominated singer-songwriter. With 17 albums under her belt in the last 27 years, her last solo album, Night Drives debuted at #2 in the official folk album charts, while her last album,  a collaboration with Withered Hand titled Willson Williams was nominated for the SAY and AMA awards and those who saw them play The Bear on that tour last year will remember it well…

Kathryn will be joined tonight by Matt Deighton, British folk’s most enigmatic lost son. You may recognize Matt Deighton from his time fronting Acid Jazz heroes Mother Earth; you may remember him as Paul Weller’s guitarist in the late 90’s, or Noel Gallagher’s recommendation for who should replace him when he quit the Oasis European tour in 2000. Or maybe you don’t…

Doors 7pm / Music 8.00pm

Basharan's sound is an eclectic mix of heavy blues, high-energy rock 'n' roll, and psychedelia, with heavy metal, post-punk and prog influences creeping in. They recently arrived fully formed on the scene with wild guitar solos, angelic harmonies, and demonic rhythms.

They've already developed a devoted following, having performed at venues across London, Essex, Switzerland, and Brazil, and we think you're going to love them.

Support is from Aylesbury band Crimson 97 who play a heady combination of post-punk, with grunge and even prog being high up in the mix.

Doors 7pm / Music 8pm

Redtenbacher’s Funkestra is the brainchild of bassist, composer and producer Stefan Redtenbacher. This original and mostly instrumental wall-to-wall jazz funk collective of world class players has recorded with a 'who's who' of the international jazz funk and fusion scene including legends like Fred Wesley, Alfred ‘Pee Wee’ Ellis (James Brown), Prince’s New Power Generation horn section (aka ‘The Hornheads’) and horn players from Incognito, Brand New Heavies and many, many more.

Expect a night of super-tight, super-funky jazz fusion from some of the best in the business.

Doors: 7pm/ Music: 8.30pm

We welcome back world-class blues harp player, Giles Robson after his sold-out show last year.

Experience the smash hit, five-star, ten-night sell-out Edinburgh Fringe blues show - the most successful blues show in the history of the Edinburgh Fringe.

Giles Robson's decades-long commitment, respect, and focus towards the art of blues music have paved the way for a dreamlike career. He’s been given the blessing of Rolling Stones frontman, Sir Mick Jagger, who raved about Giles’s live incendiary performance and harmonica playing at the Mustique Blues Festival, and has been named as one of the finest blues harmonica virtuosos in the world by Hohner Harmonicas.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

With bold compositions and a commanding stage presence, Christ-Stéphane Boizi is emerging as an exciting new voice in jazz. Drawing inspiration from hard bop artists like Horace Silver and Jackie McLean, he is particularly influenced by Art Blakey and his iconic use of instrumentation with the Jazz Messengers.

His music reflects a deep connection to his Christian faith, conveying messages of hope and resilience that have become the hallmark of this dynamic artist.

This performance is part of our Generation Jazz series of gigs, showcasing brilliant young jazz musicians across the summer and autumn of 2025. Discounted ticket pricing applies for those under 25, students, and universal credit beneficiaries.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Recognised with a double page feature in global Guitarist magazine, Jon is a guitarist of exceptional calibre. His stand-out talent has been applauded by Carl Barat of The Libertines who hailed Jon as a ‘badman fingerpicking guitarist’ and Martin Simpson who describes Jon as ‘the real deal’.

Jon’s performances are warm, honest and intimate shared experiences, his presence entirely charming and modest whilst his talent brightly evident. Ever with a keen eye and ear for a story, and with a fascinating past career as a journalist and editor of Time Out, Jon’s live shows include conversation about the songs, his experiences, who and what has inspired him, as well as stories he has unearthed during his extensive research into traditional music.

Doors 7pm / Music 8pm

We’re beyond delighted to welcome The Misha Mullov-Abbado Group to The Bear Club for the first time.

Misha is one of the top bass players around and his group is made up of some of the finest musicians in London. The group released its fourth album “Effra” in early 2025 to great acclaim and all of the band’s releases have received overwhelming praise.

“One of the finest young bands in the country.“ - Jazz FM

Doors: 7.00pm/ Music: 8.30pm

Firm favourites at The Bear, Ubunye are a vibrant seven-piece Afro-jazz band, featuring three powerful vocalists from South Africa’s Kwa Zulu Natal region, combined with a dynamic rhythm section from Leeds. Together, they create a unique blend of contemporary jazz, Afro-pop and traditional ‘Isigqui’ Zulu music.

Winners of the Parliamentary Jazz Awards for Best Ensemble 2023, they are a band not to be missed.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Alto saxophonist, Donovan Haffner, has been described as one of the best kept secrets on the London jazz scene, but if you caught his set at The Bear last November, you will already be well aware of his talent.

With the release of his debut album, Alleviate, he is about to become much better known, and we are delighted to welcome him back with his quintet.

This performance is part of our Generation Jazz series of gigs, showcasing brilliant young jazz musicians across the summer and autumn of 2025. Discounted ticket pricing applies for those under 25, students, and universal credit beneficiaries.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm