What's worth attending this week

Irish Cultural Centre · Talk · W6

Bridge Theatre · Theatre · SE1

Vortex Jazz Club · Music · N16

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music   Line-up: Reuben Goldmark - Piano Freddie Jensen - Double bass Jonah Evans - Drum kit   About: Reuben Goldmark returns to the Vortex with his trio to premiere a brand new set of original compositions. Over the past four years, the band has developed a unique approach to the classic piano trio format. Lyrical melodies and hooks playfully dance over high-tech beats and grooves that seem to have a life of their own — constantly in flux and transforming at will. Their sound is compact and focused, with the leader’s unmistakable piano touch in the foreground. United as a single entity, they navigate intricate polyrhythms and metric modulations with such ease that the complexity fades into the periphery, revealing music filled with emotion and rooted in joy. Reuben was a finalist in the esteemed BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year competition and his compositions were featured on BBC 4 and BBC Radio 3. He was awarded the Dankworth Prize for Jazz Composition in both 2022 and 2023, making him the first ever back-to-back recipient of the award. As a performer, he has graced numerous prestigious venues across the UK, including select appearances at the Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival, Snape Maltings as part of the Aldeburgh Festival and Saffron Hall. Reuben is a Worshipful Company of Musicians’ Young Artist. He recorded his debut album in April 2025. Produced by mentor and friend Kit Downes, it is set to be released in mid-2027 and will also feature two of Amsterdam’s most in demand musicians: Reinier Baas on guitar and Ketija Ringa-Karahona on flute.

606 Club · Music · SW10

Although many jazz musicians are also trained classical musicians, it is unusual for an artist to manage successful ongoing careers in both fields. UK-born pianist Simon Mulligan is certainly one who has achieved this, with impressive results. At the age of 19 he recorded his first classical CD unde

Bridge Theatre · Theatre · SE1

Vortex Jazz Club · Music · N16

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music   Line-up: Kate Williams - Piano Oli Hayhurst - Double bass David Ingamells - Drum kit   About Pianist/composer Kate Williams has gained a reputation as both a distinctive writer and performer. She has released several CDs, each one to critical acclaim, including Made Up and Atlas And Vulcana (with her septet) and Smoke And Mirrors (with tenor saxophonist, the late Bobby Wellins). In 2020 she won the Parliamentary Jazz Award for album of the year for Finding Home, a collaboration between her band Four Plus Three and vocalist Georgia Mancio. Her latest CD ‘On The Wing Of A Dragonfly’ was released in May 2026 and today’s performance will feature material from the album as well as some new tunes and arrangements. …”Immensely likeable music…distinctive and wholehearted, the trio as one” Jazzwise (editor’s choice) **** April 2026 …”terrific latest release by Kate Williams, one of the British jazz scene’s most eloquent and best-kept secrets.” John Fordham, Uk Jazz News, April 2026

Wilton's Music Hall · Music · E1

Following the success of their fabulous cabaret concerts Martin & Friends are delighted to be invited back once again to Wilton’s for summer 2026! This joyful cabaret, at turns hilarious and moving, will include pop, jazz, showtunes, comedy songs and classical music. There will be performances from

Bridge Theatre · Theatre · SE1

Vortex Jazz Club · Music · N16

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music Line-up: Mark Kavuma - Trumpet Noah Stoneman - Piano Jack Thomas - Drum kit Wilf Diamond - trombone TBC - Double bass About: Named Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year at the Jazz FM Awards 2025, trumpeter, composer and bandleader Mark Kavuma has become one of the defining voices in contemporary British jazz. Renowned for his work with The Banger Factory—winner of Ensemble of the Year at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2025—and for nurturing emerging talent through Banger Factory Records, Kavuma's music combines deep swing, soulful lyricism and a strong sense of community. This performance marks the debut of a brand-new quintet, presenting new compositions and a new musical direction. The quintet promises an evening of adventurous improvisation, compelling melodies and collective expression. Join Mark Kavuma and his new quintet for their very first outing at the Vortex.

606 Club · Music · SW10

“Cracking Latin-jazz quintet led by 606 proprietor Steve Rubie on flute and alto saxophone…explores these Latin jazz classics in great rhythmic style” Time Out

Bridge Theatre · Theatre · SE1

World Heart Beat · Music · SW11

Rana Farhan: Persian Soul Book Now Home / Events / Rana Farhan: Persian Soul Uniting two distant cultures through the power of music Rana Farhan grew up in Tehran, lives in New York, sings in Persian and English, sounds like Billie Holiday, adores blues and jazz, and is — in almost every other way — a unique cultural product of both her native Iran and her adopted country, the United States. No one else does what Farhan does on albums and in concerts: She combines the rich oral traditions of Persia with the rich oral traditions that originated in black, American culture. Rana continues to push boundaries with her latest album, Persian Soul , released on March 28, 2025. This new 10-track collection returns to the poetry of Rumi, weaving his timeless words into original compositions that blend blues, soul, and Persian influences in Rana’s signature style. With Persian Soul , she invites listeners on a fresh journey through love, longing, and transcendence — a testament to her ever-evolving artistry and fearless genre-defying spirit. Farhan’s sultry, hybridized song book is a revelation to anyone who thinks they already know the full range of blues music. Jonathan Curial – KQED San Francisco Sat 25 Jul 2026 Blues / Jazz Jazz Book Now Ticket Prices £25 Times Doors: 6:00 pm Stage: 7:30 pm Venue World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens, 3 Ponton Road, London SW11 7BD Directions Accessibility: World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens is a fully accessible venue. If you have any questions or special requirements, please email [email protected]

Vortex Jazz Club · Music · N16

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music   Line-up: Myele Manzanza - Drums Faye Thompson - Alto saxophone Gloria Yehilevsky - Vibraphone Kirke Gross - cello Rio Kai - Double bass   About Myele Manzanza brings a new ensemble to the legendary Vortex Jazz Club for an evening of adventurous contemporary music, featuring premieres of new works and exploratory improvisation at the edges of jazz and modern composition. With a striking lineup of alto saxophone, vibraphone, cello, double bass and drums, the group moves between intricate textures, rhythmic intensity and open sonic landscapes. Expect bold interplay, fresh compositions and a set of deeply collaborative music from one of the most forward-thinking voices in the London jazz scene

British Library · Workshop · NW1

Do you dream of riding a flying horse or secretly yearn for your very own yeti?Explore the world of legendary South Asian mythical creatures with author Gita Ralleigh, from dragon kings to manticores and more!Through games to spark ideas and drawing inspiration from both classic and contemporary poetry, families will create together and illustrate their own short poems. Don’t leave without taking part in our relaxed Poetry Slam to share your work!

Bridge Theatre · Theatre · SE1

606 Club · Music · SW10

The BruMing band is a just-more-than-a-century anniversary tribute to two contrasting heroes of American music: chamber jazz composer Dave Brubeck and the titanic force of nature who was Charles Mingus. Expect inventive quartet reworkings of "Moanin’", "Better Get Hit In Your Soul", "It’s a Raggy Wa

Bridge Theatre · Theatre · SE1

Vortex Jazz Club · Music · N16

Welcoming and relaxed, come for a drink, sit back and enjoy the music, or bring your horns, sticks and strings to join in during the second set. First set from house band: David Miller (saxophone), Davide Melis (piano), Duncan McKenzie (bass) & Bobby James (drums) followed by a jam session till close. Entry is free all night 19:00 – 22:30.

Vortex Jazz Club · Music · N16

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 set(s) of music   Line-up: Dave Sear - Trombone Percy Pursglove - Trumpet Riley Stone-Lonergan - Tenor Saxophone Olly Chalk - Piano James Owston - Double bass Jonathan Silk - Drum kit   About: Dave Sear is pushing the envelope for jazz trombone in the UK, and is a regular sight on gigs throughout a multitude of genres. In January 2021 Dave became an official artist for B.A.C trombones and in 2022 he joined the faculty at Birmingham Conservatoire teaching jazz trombone, alongside releasing his debut album - rated 5* BBC Music. "You've got a great sound, and you've got great technique" - Elliot Mason (Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra)

606 Club · Music · SW10

“[Bentley] is a player's player, meaty rather than flashy... he doesn't need to bluff” Evening Standard