Welcome to Buxton Jazz. Following the success in 2025 of our ‘Jazz ‘n’ Blues @ The Junction nights at High Peak Bookstore and Café, we are excited in 2026 to bring Jazz into the heart of Buxton from our new venue: ‘The Old Club House’, which is at 1 Water Street, SK17 6XN.
We continue to present a high standard in all styles of jazz-influenced music, including Bebop, Cool, Gypsy, Latin, Mainstream, New Orleans, Blues and more. If you love live music as much as we do this is the place for you. We’re in a dedicated space on the first floor, upstairs from the main entrance on Water Street, just across from Buxton Opera House.
This traditional pub servers food from 11am until 9pm, so why not enjoy a meal before the music.
Doors open for Jazz at 7pm, support acts when presented start at 7.30. The main event begins at 8.15.
Jake Leg Jug Band with Thomas ‘Spats’ Langham
Wednesday 15th April 2026
The Jake Leg Jug Band – joined for this occasion by Thomas ‘Spats’ Langham, brings you the authentic sounds of 1920s and 30s America – jazz, blues, ragtime and gospel: songs of murder, gambling, liquor and redemption. They deliver a live show that guarantees old-fashioned, feel-good entertainment, transporting the audience back in time to the prohibition era with a sound and look refined through 14 years on the road, performing nearly 800 gigs and releasing 10 albums – receiving airplay on BBC Radio 2 and Jazz FM. Thomas Langham grew up in Buxton, and has travelled worldwide as a professional musician, playing with many great artists and bands. He played to a packed house for us last December with his ‘Hot Fingers Trio, so we’re delighted he has returned accompanying Jake Leg Jug Band.
Tickets cost £15 inclusive of fees and are available to buy online from TicketTailor by clicking the button below:
ABOUT BUXTON JAZZ
Buxton Jazz delivers regular sessions on the third Wednesday of every month. Join us for live music featuring a mix of local, national, and occasionally international bands, duos and soloists from the world of Jazz and Blues.
Doors open at 7.00pm for our music events. This year we’re delighted to present supporting acts starting at 7.30pm, with the main event from 8.15pm.
Thank you for making 2025 a success, and helping to put a new event on the musical map. We hope to see you for more great music this year.
David McPhie, Jonathan Rowlands, Curtis Bollington
Tickets cost £15 inclusive of fees and are available to buy online. Click the button below to visit a list of events on TicketTailor. Events tend to sell-out in advance, however this year we are keeping some tickets available to purchase on the door for £15. Click the button below for information and tickets for all events.
We’re looking forward to:
15 April – Jake Leg Jug Band with Thomas ‘Spats’ Langham
The authentic sound of 1920s and 30s America – Jazz, Blues, Ragtime and Gospel. Songs of murder, betrayal, gambling, liquor and redemption! Old-fashioned, feelgood entertainment. Tonight they are joined by Thomas ‘Spats’ Langham.
20 May – Shades of Blue
This talented quartet features sax, flute and clarinet player John Sanderson, with vocalist Sue Benson, bassist Reg Clegg and guitarist Carl Smith. John has played with many of Britain’s top jazz performers including: Jim Mullen and Don Weller. He has also backed a host of US soul artists.
Wednesday 17 June – John Etheridge
Guitar Legend John Etheridge brings his solo guitar guitar show to Buxton Jazz. His career includes long associations with Soft Machine, Stéphane Grappelli, John Williams, Nigel Kennedy, Andy Summers; as well as appearances with Dizzy Gillespie, Hawkwind, Yehudi Menuhin and more. John was recently given a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Worshipful Company of Musicians
Wednesday 15 July: Ben Holder Trio
A special Buxton Festival Fringe event featuring probably the most exciting and acclaimed jazz violinist in the UK. Classically trained from the age of six, Ben’s introduction to Jazz came in his early teens through greats such as Benny Goodman, Oscar Peterson and Stéphane Grappelli. Ben possesses an inate sense of swing rhythm, breathtaking technical ability and true showmanship on stage. Expect an evening flowing with energy and bursting with personality. This will almost certainly be a sell-out event, so we recommend early booking.