🌟 UPCOMING EVENTS

Upwell Jazz Club — Gig Dates, 2026

Christchurch Community Centre — Sunday afternoon live jazz in a friendly village atmosphere.

Times, always: 12.30pm – 2.45pm

No advanced booking required - tickets £15 Cash only, on the door.
Under 16's are free

Licensed bar, fresh rolls, crisps and savouries available.

The Chris Watson Quintet - June 2026
The Chris Watson Quintet
Upwell Jazz Club, Sunday June 28th

Sunday, June 28th - The Chris Watson Quintet

  • Chris Watson – guitar
  • Andy Clifton – drums
  • Peter Ravenhall – bass
  • Martin Eaton – tenor saxophone
  • Laurette Watson – vocals
The Chris Watson Quintet — Rhythm, Style, Soul

Find out more about The Chris Watson Quintet, delve into their musical story, and watch a curated selection of their performances.

The Chris Watson Quintet, normally a tight and talented trio with Andy Clifton and Peter Ravenhall, expands into a flexible and expressive ensemble with the welcome addition of singer Laurette Watson and tenor saxophonist Martin Eaton. Led by Chris Watson — a superb guitarist with a gift for fluid improvisation and inventive arrangements — the group moves easily between soulful solos, acoustic moments, and full-bodied ensemble pieces.

Time: 12.30pm – 2.45pm

No advanced booking required - tickets £15 Cash only, on the door.
Under 16's are free

Licensed bar, fresh rolls, crisps and savouries available.
The legendary voice of Val Wiseman
Val Wiseman
Upwell Jazz Club, Sunday September 27th

Sunday, September 27th - Val Wiseman

  • Val Wiseman - vocals
  • Dave Newton - piano
  • Simon Thorpe - double bass
  • Eric Ford - drums
Val Wiseman's tribute to the Divas of Swing

Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music as Val Wiseman pays tribute to the Divas of Swing—Anita O'Day, Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday—joined by Dave Newton, Simon Thorpe and Eric Ford. Expect elegance, swing, and beautifully performed classics.

Time: 12.30pm – 2.45pm

No advanced booking required - tickets £15 Cash only, on the door.
Under 16's are free

Licensed bar, fresh rolls, crisps and savouries available.

Sunday, November 29th - artistes to be confirmed

Plan Your Visit – Directions and Access Info

Our Famous Visitors!

Renowned jazz artists who have performed at Upwell Jazz Club or at venues we're proud to call friends over the years include: Ross Bradbury, Andrew Cleyndert, Laurence Evans, George Grant, Reuben James Gilbert (R J Gilbert), Dave Hawthorn, Will Siver, Nathan Hayward, Heinz Hunt, Bruce Adams, Domenic Ashworth, Alan Barnes, Ted Beament, Ross Bradbury, Melody Brooker, Phil Brooke, Rob Brown, Neil Bullock, Hilary Cameron, Gordon Campbell, Michael Clifford, Dereck Clenshaw, Claire Colton, Graeme Culham, Brian Dee, Paul Eshlby, Tim Eyles, Digby Fairweather, Matt Fishwick, Ivars Galenieks, George Garford, Ivan Garford, David Hawthorn, Tina May, Sebastian De Krom, Graham Harvey, Paul Higgs, Joel Humman, Dave Jackson, Laurie Jacobs, Russel Keay, Adam King, Chris Kirk, Catherine Lima, Mike McCann, Sam Miles, Tom Melvin, Ryan McCaffrey, Jim Mullen, Alan Norris Big Band, Roger Nobes, Pete Neighbour, Dave Newton, Colin Oxley, James Oweston, John Pearce, Marcus Penrose, Richard Pite, Nigel Portass, John Porter, Murray Salmon, Ralph Salmins, Derek Scurll, Len Skeat, Nigel Smith, Julian Stringle, Joe Sykes, Joe taylor, Art Themen, Clark Tracey, Steve Waye, Laura White, John Willmott, Bobby Worth and probably a few more that are not listed here!

🥁 Swingin’ Through the Towns: Local Jazz Line-Up

Artist Date Time Venue Price More info
The Eddie Seales Big Band Tue 5th May 8:30pm to 10:30pm - doors 8pm William Burt Social Club, Watering Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn, United Kingdom, PE33 0JY £8 CASH on the door Details
Mark Nightingale Sextet Fri 15th May Music from 7:45pm The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF £25 advanced booking advised Details
Derek Nash / Chris Ingham trio Sat 30th May Music begins at 7:30pm The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB £21 all seats Details
The Chris Watson Quintet Tue 9th Jun Music begins at 7:30pm Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD £10 CASH on the door Details
The Freedom Jazz Orchestra Sun 14th Jun Music from 3pm - doors 2:30pm March Royal British Legion Club, East St., Manea, PE15 OJJ £10 call 07597 631632 Details
The Chris Watson Quintet Sun 28th Jun Music from 12:30 to 2:45pm Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL £15 CASH on the door Details
The Eddie Seales Big Band Tue 7th Jul 8:30pm to 10:30pm - doors 8pm William Burt Social Club, Watering Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn, United Kingdom, PE33 0JY £8 CASH on the door Details
Jazz Samba / Chris Ingham, Nigel Price ++ Sat 18th Jul Music begins at 7:30pm The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB £22 all seats Details
Val Wiseman 'Divas of Swing' Sun 27th Sep Music from 12:30 to 2:45pm Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL £15 CASH on the door Details
The Eddie Seales Big Band Tue 6th Oct 8:30pm to 10:30pm - doors 8pm William Burt Social Club, Watering Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn, United Kingdom, PE33 0JY £8 CASH on the door Details
Denny Ilett / Chris Ingham trio Sat 31st Oct Music begins at 7:30pm The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB £21 all seats Details
The Eddie Seales Big Band Tue 3rd Nov 8:30pm to 10:30pm - doors 8pm William Burt Social Club, Watering Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn, United Kingdom, PE33 0JY £8 CASH on the door Details
artistes to be confirmed Sun 29th Nov Music from 12:30 to 2:45pm Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL £15 CASH on the door Details
The Eddie Seales Big Band Tue 1st Dec 8:30pm to 10:30pm - doors 8pm William Burt Social Club, Watering Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn, United Kingdom, PE33 0JY £8 CASH on the door Details
The Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden Sat 5th Dec Music begins at 7:30pm The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB £23 all seats Details
The Eddie Seales Big Band

Date: Tue 5th May

Time: 8:30pm to 10:30pm - doors 8pm

Venue: William Burt Social Club, Watering Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn, United Kingdom, PE33 0JY

Price: £8 CASH on the door

Full details
Mark Nightingale Sextet

Date: Fri 15th May

Time: Music from 7:45pm

Venue: The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF

Price: £25 advanced booking advised

Full details
Derek Nash / Chris Ingham trio

Date: Sat 30th May

Time: Music begins at 7:30pm

Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB

Price: £21 all seats

Full details
The Chris Watson Quintet

Date: Tue 9th Jun

Time: Music begins at 7:30pm

Venue: Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD

Price: £10 CASH on the door

Full details
The Freedom Jazz Orchestra

Date: Sun 14th Jun

Time: Music from 3pm - doors 2:30pm

Venue: March Royal British Legion Club, East St., Manea, PE15 OJJ

Price: £10 call 07597 631632

Full details
The Chris Watson Quintet

Date: Sun 28th Jun

Time: Music from 12:30 to 2:45pm

Venue: Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL

Price: £15 CASH on the door

Full details
The Eddie Seales Big Band

Date: Tue 7th Jul

Time: 8:30pm to 10:30pm - doors 8pm

Venue: William Burt Social Club, Watering Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn, United Kingdom, PE33 0JY

Price: £8 CASH on the door

Full details
Jazz Samba / Chris Ingham, Nigel Price ++

Date: Sat 18th Jul

Time: Music begins at 7:30pm

Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB

Price: £22 all seats

Full details
Val Wiseman 'Divas of Swing'

Date: Sun 27th Sep

Time: Music from 12:30 to 2:45pm

Venue: Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL

Price: £15 CASH on the door

Full details
The Eddie Seales Big Band

Date: Tue 6th Oct

Time: 8:30pm to 10:30pm - doors 8pm

Venue: William Burt Social Club, Watering Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn, United Kingdom, PE33 0JY

Price: £8 CASH on the door

Full details
Denny Ilett / Chris Ingham trio

Date: Sat 31st Oct

Time: Music begins at 7:30pm

Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB

Price: £21 all seats

Full details
The Eddie Seales Big Band

Date: Tue 3rd Nov

Time: 8:30pm to 10:30pm - doors 8pm

Venue: William Burt Social Club, Watering Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn, United Kingdom, PE33 0JY

Price: £8 CASH on the door

Full details
artistes to be confirmed

Date: Sun 29th Nov

Time: Music from 12:30 to 2:45pm

Venue: Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL

Price: £15 CASH on the door

Full details
The Eddie Seales Big Band

Date: Tue 1st Dec

Time: 8:30pm to 10:30pm - doors 8pm

Venue: William Burt Social Club, Watering Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn, United Kingdom, PE33 0JY

Price: £8 CASH on the door

Full details
The Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden

Date: Sat 5th Dec

Time: Music begins at 7:30pm

Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB

Price: £23 all seats

Full details
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