The Royal Oak, Old Town

Our Tuesday night Jazz sessions have been running for 14 years and have seen many prominent and award winning artists performing such as Tina May, David Newton, Jim Mullen, John Etheridge, Howard Alden, Adrian Cox and many more. Tables can be booked through the venues booking page : - https://theroyaloakoldtown.co.uk/jazz-blues-live-sessions/

Since 2015, The Royal Oak has become a cornerstone of Old Town Swindon’s eating and drinking community and also hosts fine dining at the hugely rated restaurant The Choptank

FREE Entry : Performance times: 20:00-21:00 / 21:30-22:30 The Royal Oak, 24 Devizes Road, Swindon, SN1 4BQ

2026

MAY

JUNE

2nd JUNE - NASH/NEWTON/GREEN/DE KROM - When four of the UK’s most accomplished jazz musicians come together, something special happens. Pianist DAVID NEWTON has long been celebrated as one of Britain’s finest jazz pianists, On saxophone, DEREK NASH brings explosive energy and virtuosity, known for his work with the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra they are joined by legendary double bassist DAVE GREEN, whose remarkable career includes iconic collaborations with Stan Tracey and Humphrey Lyttleton, and SEBASTIAAN DE KROM a powerhouse drummer renowned for his time with Jamie Cullum and his dynamic presence on stages worldwide. This will be a night to remember!

9TH JUNE - FLEUR STEVENSON QUARTET - Highly acclaimed Jazz singer and club favourite Fleur Stevenson returns to the club for a session of Jazz & Swing standards. This was sadly postponed from Valentine’s session and so the club are excited to welcome her back for a night of top draw vocally led Swing.

16TH JUNE - JONNY BRUCE & ROSS HICKS TRIO - Jonny Bruce is a Bristol-based jazz trumpeter who is a key figure on the UK scene. He has performed and recorded with leading artists including Pee Wee Ellis, Fred Wesley, and Andy Sheppard, earning a reputation as a versatile and in-demand collaborator. He is joined by the heavy swingin’ Welsh Piano maestro Ross Hicks, Nick Kacal on Double Bass and Matt Brown on Drums

23rd JUNE - NO JAZZ CLUB DUE TO INTERNATIONAL SPORT

30TH JUNE - BEN GRIFFITHS JAZZ HARP TRIO - A club debut of the Harp! and a club debut from the magical Harp player Ben Griffiths. This performance will feature Joseph Van Parys on guitar and Ashley John Long on bass. Expect to hear Swing classics, Django standards, and Bossa Nova during this exciting performance from three excellent musicians based in South Wales