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

APRIL

7th APRIL - JONNY HENDERSON ORGAN TRIO - Hammond Organ maestro Jonny Henderson has twice been voted Keyboard Player of the Year at the British Blues Awards and is a go to player on the Jazz scene. This session features Jazz, Funk, and Blues together with the incredible Eli Jitsuto (Guitar) & Matt Brown (Drums)

14th APRIL - DOM FRANKS QUARTET - is a former student of Jazz Messenger Jean Toussaint, having studied as a postgraduate at London’s Guildhall School of Music, and is a previous winner of the Daily Telegraph Young Jazz Musician competition. This dynamic quartet also feature Aiden Pope (Guitar), Jules Jackson (Bass) & Andrew Tween (Drums)

21st APRIL - STUART HENDERSON QUARTET - Stuart Henderson is a heavy swingin’ charismatic trumpeter, who was also principal trumpet of The Scots Guards Band in Her Majesty’s Household Division! Always one of our most popular bands with a fabulous set list of Jazz classics both on trumpet and flugelhorn. Also featuring Tom Berge (keys), Raph Mizraki (Double Bass) and Mark Whitlam (Drums)

28th APRIL - THE BLUES EDITION WITH BOB BOWLES - We love to have a night dedicated to the Blues as it’s a genre that is so intermixed with Jazz. Wiltshire’s Mr Blues himself leads a stonking band of John Paul Gard (Organ) and Rob Brian (Drums) for an evening of Blues classics made famous by icons like Canned Heat, Peter Green and much more

MAY

5th MAY - STARLINGS - FUNK! LATIN! JAZZ! This all female supergroup have it all and are one of our most popular acts! Bringing a showcase of covers and originals, they are on a short break later in the year so you don't want to miss this one! Emma Holbrook (Drums), Lisa Cherian (Percussion), Sophie Stockham (Saxophone), Ruth Hammond (Keys)

12th MAY - TBC

19TH MAY - IAN BATEMAN QUARTET - One of the jazz scenes most celebrated Trombone players. As well as long career with Acker Bilk, Ian leads his own acclaimed bands as well as being the master behind the full orchestra production of Billie Holiday’s classic ‘Lady in Satin’.

26TH MAY - CHRIS COBBSON’S AFRO JAZZ PROJECT - A dynamic quartet taking us on a journey through Africa with music from legends such as Miriam Makeba, Abdullah Ibrahim, Mulatu Astatke and much more, all with traditional African percussion, two guitars, and bass.

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.

23rd JUNE - NO JAZZ CLUB DUE TO INTERNATIONAL SPORT

30TH JUNE - BEN GRIFFITHS JAZZ 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