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

2025

DECEMBER

2ND DECEMBER - STARLINGS - FUNK! LATIN! JAZZ! The return of the all female supergroup that have it all! Bringing a showcase of covers and originals you don't want to miss this one! Emma Holbrook (Drums), Lisa Cherian (Percussion), Sophie Stockham (Saxophone), Ruth Hammond (Keys)

9TH DECEMBER - THE TOM HILL & PHIL BOND JAZZ-ADELIC EXPERIENCE - The first time at the club for this stunning energetic Jazz-adelic experience! A quartet led by Phil Bond (Keys and Vocals), and Tom Clarke-Hill (Double Bass) and featuring Chris Bowden (Saxophone). Strap in for a funky buffet of original jazz tunes penned by Chris, Phil and Tom plus jazz standards and blues.

16TH DECEMBER - CHRISTMAS WITH KIM CYPHER - A Christmas Crackin’ night hosted by the inimitable Vocalist and Saxophonist Kim Cypher, who will be joined by her fantastic band. It's Jazz with a modern twist, singalongs and Christmas cheer!

30TH DECEMBER - DEREK NASH & JONNY HENDERSON TRIO - BONUS HOLIDAY JAZZ FUNK SESSION - This year we have decided to have a Jazz & Funk session right in-between the holidays! Not just a killer band, but a time for all of the club followers to celebrate the holiday season together before we see in 2026!

2026

13TH JANUARY - SIMON SPILLETT & TOM BERGE TRIO The return of one of the most acclaimed Tenor Saxophone players on the professional Jazz scene who is 2026 is celebrating 30 years in the biz! He is joined by a swinging trio featuring powerhouse jazz pianist and composer Tom Berge, Pasquale Votino (Double Bass) and Scott Hammond (Drums)

20TH JANUARY - ROGER BEAUJOLAIS & TOM BERGE TRIO - The Vibraphone master is back showcasing a shimmering performance full of Bebop and Hardbop, its always as mesmerising as it is heavy swingin’. Always a special night with one of the most magical instruments of the Jazz genre. Feat. Tom Berge (Piano), Pasquale Votino (Double Bass) and Paolo Adamo (Drums)

27TH JANUARY - QOW - QOW TRIO are a multi-generational band featuring young firebrand saxophonist Riley Stone-Lonergan, British Jazz legend Spike Wells (Tubby Hayes, Bobby Wellins) on drums, and multi-genre bassist and bandleader Eddie Myer. The trio initially got together through their mutual love of Sonny Rollins' classic piano-less trios of the 1950s but soon found themselves expanding their repertoire to explore the rich and varied territory laid out by the great tradition of big-toned tenor players over the generations, from Lester Young to Dewey Redman to Seamus Blake and Walter Smith III

FEBRUARY

3RD FEBRUARY - RUTH HAMMOND TRIO - Multi-instrumentalist Ruth Hammond has been returning to her Jazz vocal work for 2025 and for this session she leads her vocally led soulful Trio showcasing Jazz classics from artists such as Brazilian legend Joyce Morena, Nina Simone and Carla Bley

10TH FEBRUARY - VALENTINES SESSION WITH FLEUR STEVENSON - Highly acclaimed Jazz singer and club favourite Fleur Stevenson returns to the club for a session of Jazz & Swing standards. Joined by the swingin’ and exuberant Maff Potts Trio.

17TH FEBRUARY - KEVIN FIGES QUARTET - Musician, Composer and Filmmaker Kevin Figes returns with a swinging group from the West country. Alto Saxophone and flute led Bebop, Swing and Latin. Also featuring Matt Hopkins (Guitar), Riaan Vosloo (Double Bass), & Ryan Thrupp (Drums).

24TH FEBRUARY - CALLUM SMITH QUARTET FEAT. STUART BARKER - Wiltshire born but London based drummer Callum Smith is bringing his new project to the club! A Saxophone led hard swingin’ session featuring acclaimed bass player and Birmingham Conservatoire alum Stuart Barker.

MARCH

3RD MARCH - EDDIE GRIPPER QUARTET

10TH MARCH - ROB BRIAN QUARTET

17TH MARCH - 3PLAY

24TH MARCH - ERIC MYLOD-OKAFO QUARTET