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Jazz Jam Sessions in Brighton

Jazz jams in Brighton: the Better Bass Lessons Jam Finder

3 recurring jazz jam sessions in Brighton, sorted by night. We checked each one against the venue’s own website, calendar or ticket page on October 10, 2026. Jam nights move, so open the venue’s listing before you head out. New to jams? Read how to sit in. Another city? Search the whole map.

Monday jazz jams in Brighton

Last Monday of the month

Kaleidoscope Hip Hop Jazz Jam

8pm to 11pm

The Hope & Ruin · 11-12 Queens Rd, Brighton

  • How it runs: Musicians can step up and join the band, with extra guests and a later jazz set.
  • Style: Hip-hop jazz
  • Good to know: 18+.

Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026

Tuesday jazz jams in Brighton

Every Tuesday

Brunswick Jazz Jam

8pm

The Brunswick · 1 Holland Rd, Hove

  • Host: Paul Richards
  • How it runs: The house band sets up early, then players from across the South sit in. It's been running for 13 years.
  • Cover: Free from 8pm, or £3 early admission (7:15pm to 7:45pm) to guarantee a table
  • Good to know: Over 18s only.

Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026

Saturday jazz jams in Brighton

Third Saturday of the month

Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam

12:30pm

The Brunswick · 1 Holland Rd, Hove (Cellar Bar)

  • Host: Paul Richards
  • How it runs: An afternoon jam that opens the stage to younger and newer jazz players.
  • Cover: Free from 12:30pm, or £3 early admission (12pm to 12:30pm) to guarantee a table
  • Good to know: All ages; under 16s must come with an adult.

Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026

Before you sit in

Side A · Will Lyle · Jam etiquette

Jam etiquette

  1. A1Use the sign-up sheet if there is one, and ask to sit in. If a bassist is already on the stand, ask: “Hey, is it cool if I play?”
  2. A2Don’t push to the front. In Will’s words: “Don’t try to always be the first one to play. Don’t kick anybody off especially if nobody knows you.”
  3. A3Time your walk. When Will hears the band “playing the head out of the song,” that’s when he starts making his way up.

From lesson 5 of From Unknown to Unavailable. All five tips

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FAQ

Which nights have jazz jams in Brighton?

As of October 10, 2026, our list has jams on Monday (1), Tuesday (1) and Saturday (1). Check the venue listing on the day you go, since nights change.

How do I sit in at a jazz jam as a bass player?

Put your name on the sign-up sheet if there is one. If a bassist is already playing, ask if you can take a tune. Don’t try to go first every time, and don’t bump anyone. New York bassist Will Lyle starts walking toward the stand when he hears the band play the head out.

Other cities

London15 jams · 5 nights a weekBristol3 jams · 2 nights a weekGhent3 jams · 2 nights a weekParis13 jams · every nightBrussels5 jams · 5 nights a weekAmsterdam5 jams · 5 nights a week

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Better Bass Lessons isn’t connected to any venue on this page. Listings checked October 10, 2026.