Jazz Events at The Corn Hall - Diss
Hidden Jazz Spots & Local Bands
The Corn Hall, Diss is a new venue for us, one which we have quite taken to! The jazz events seem to draw a knowledgeable and friendly crowd, and the quality of the performances has been second to none.
We watched Chris Ingham's Music of Dudley Moore at Swaffham Jazz Club and were entranced. We then saw Chris's Trio with Alan Barnes at the Corn Hall and followed that up with another visit to see Chris and his trio playing Steely Jazz. Seeing that The Chris Ingham Trio (Chris Ingham, George Double, and Malcolm Creese) regularly appear at the Corn Hall is enough to warrant the Corn Hall a permanent place on this website.
I'm only including jazz events that are held at the Corn Hall; to find out about other events held here, check their website: What's On at The Corn Hall.

with All-Star Support!
“Fluent authority, his tone ranging from the warmly conversational to the eloquently strident” DAILY TELEGRAPH Best Trumpet winner of the 2017 UK Jazz Awards.
Norwich boy made good Freddie Gavita has cemented his place as a stalwart of the British Jazz scene as a member of the Ronnie Scott’s Club Quintet and jazz-rock outfit Fletch’s Brew as well as being an acclaimed band leader in his own right.
Tonight he salutes one of his trumpet heroes, the legendary Freddie Hubbard. supported by FREDDIE GAVITA (trumpet), CHRIS INGHAM (piano/guitar), MALCOLM CREESE (bass) and GEORGE DOUBLE (drums).
TICKETS £18 available now: The Corn Hall Theatre Booking Page

Get your tickets for 'Christmas Crooners' which visits The Corn Hall for Christmas 2025 following sell out visits at other venues!
This traditional treat is not to be missed - packed with great music, laughs and audience participation and celebrating the best singers from the golden age of swing and the big band era in a fun-filled traditional style holiday special.
Join vocalists Stephen, Paul and Natalie who have sung for the Queen, live on BBC Radio 2 and at some of the U.K.s most prestigious venues as they take you on a musical journey paying homage to such legends as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, The Andrews Sisters, Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, Dean Martin and Matt Monro to name a few.
The show will include such festive favourites as 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas', 'White Christmas', 'Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire', ‘Santa Baby’, 'It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas' and 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' among many others. The show promises to be an evening you won't forget full of incredible harmonies and your favourite Christmas songs that will have you singing along all night!
TICKETS £15 available now: (unallocated seats) The Corn Hall Theatre Booking Page

with The Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden
“Sophisticated stylish vocals” JAZZ JOURNAL
“Sassy vocalist and her swinging quartet …” JAZZWISE
“Sublime seasonal jazz...” BBC RADIO 2
The joyous, jazzy A Swinging Christmas show with the Chris Ingham Quintet (aka Jazz At The Movies) is a delightful way to begin the season.
Led by pianist/MC Chris Ingham with acclaimed chanteuse Joanna Eden (mentor to pop superstar Sam Smith, with whom she memorably duetted at the Royal Albert Hall during the 2024 Proms), saxophonist / clarinettist Mark Crooks (world-class woodwind star of John Wilson’s Sinfonia of London), bassist Joe Pettitt (former leader of the LP Swing Orchestra) and drummer George Double (drum hero, crooner and matinee idol).
An annual sell-out at Ronnie Scott’s, Pizza Express Dean Street, the Elgar Room at the Royal Albert Hall and festive concerts all over the UK, the show’s ever-evolving song selection delivers an enchanting mix of 20th century holiday classics and curiosities, a unique blend of irreverence and poignancy.
TICKETS £22 available now: The Corn Hall Theatre Booking Page
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The Corn Hall TheatreSt Nicholas Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4LB
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Box Office Telephone01379 652241
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Websitewww.thecornhall.co.uk/whats-on/
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Parking at The Corn Hall - DissThere is a public car park nearby in Shelfhanger Road which is a few minutes walk from the theatre. Parking is free after 6pm.
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Google Maps
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What4Words linkwhat3words.com/shuffles.scaffold.back
Address, Contacts & Location
🥁 Swingin’ Through the Towns: Local Jazz Line-Up
Artist | Date | Time | Venue | Price | Notes | More info |
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The Equinox Jazz Quintet | Tue 14th Oct | Music begins at 19:30 | Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD | £10 CASH on the door | Details | |
Ewan Bleach | Thu 16th Oct | Music from 13:00 | Towngate Theatre, Basildon SS14 1DL | Voluntary contribution | Open from noon for light refreshments | Details |
Vincent Herring & Soul Jazz Septet | Sat 18th Oct | Music from 20:00 | The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF | £27 advanced booking advised | This event may be sold out | Details |
Ivan Garford and Derek Scurll | Tue 28th Oct | Music from 13:00 | St Johns Church, Peterborough PE1 1XB | Voluntary contribution | Open from noon for light refreshments | Details |
Freddie plays Freddie Hubbard | Thu 30th Oct | Music from 19:30 | The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB | £18 - advanced booking advised | Details | |
Matt Wates Sextet | Sun 9th Nov | Music from 20:00 | The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF | £27 advanced booking advised | Details | |
The Melody Brooker Band | Mon 10th Nov | Music from 19:00 to 22:00 | Watlington Sports and Social Club PE33 0HE | £5 CASH on the door | Details | |
Artist announcment expected soon | Tue 11th Nov | Music begins at 19:30 | Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD | £10 CASH on the door | Details | |
⭐️ Laurie Jacobs,Alex Moore,Tim Lapthorn,Laurence Evans & Dave Jackson | Fri 21st Nov | Music from 20:00 | The Ship Inn, West St. Oundle, PE8 4EF | Free entry, hat goes round 🎩 | Good food is available at the bar | Details |
The Clark Tracey Jazz Champions | Sun 23rd Nov | Music from 12:30 to 14:45 | Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL | £15 CASH on the door | Details | |
Christmas Crooners | Thu 4th Dec | Music from 19:30 | The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB | £15 - advanced booking advised | Details | |
A Swinging Christmas with The Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden | Fri 5th Dec | Music from 19:30 | The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB | £22 - advanced booking advised | Details | |
Special Guests Glynis Kester-Page & Richard Dawson | Mon 8th Dec | Music from 19:00 to 22:00 | Watlington Sports and Social Club PE33 0HE | £5 CASH on the door | Details | |
Artist announcment coming soon | Tue 9th Dec | Music begins at 19:30 | Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD | £10 CASH on the door | Details | |
Georgia Mancio Quartet | Sat 13th Dec | Music from 20:00 | The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF | £23 advanced booking advised | Details | |
Picante featuring Derek Nash | Sat 17th Jan | Music from 20:00 | The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF | £24 advanced booking advised | Details | |
Duke Ellington/Ella Fitzgerald Songbook | Sat 21st Feb | Music from 20:00 | The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF | £24 advanced booking advised | Details |
The Equinox Jazz Quintet
Date: Tue 14th Oct
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD
Price: £10 CASH on the door
Full detailsEwan Bleach
Date: Thu 16th Oct
Time: Music from 13:00
Venue: Towngate Theatre, Basildon SS14 1DL
Price: Voluntary contribution
Notes: Open from noon for light refreshments
Full detailsVincent Herring & Soul Jazz Septet
Date: Sat 18th Oct
Time: Music from 20:00
Venue: The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF
Price: £27 advanced booking advised
Notes: This event may be sold out
Full detailsIvan Garford and Derek Scurll
Date: Tue 28th Oct
Time: Music from 13:00
Venue: St Johns Church, Peterborough PE1 1XB
Price: Voluntary contribution
Notes: Open from noon for light refreshments
Full detailsFreddie plays Freddie Hubbard
Date: Thu 30th Oct
Time: Music from 19:30
Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB
Price: £18 - advanced booking advised
Full detailsMatt Wates Sextet
Date: Sun 9th Nov
Time: Music from 20:00
Venue: The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF
Price: £27 advanced booking advised
Full detailsThe Melody Brooker Band
Date: Mon 10th Nov
Time: Music from 19:00 to 22:00
Venue: Watlington Sports and Social Club PE33 0HE
Price: £5 CASH on the door
Full detailsArtist announcment expected soon
Date: Tue 11th Nov
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD
Price: £10 CASH on the door
Full details⭐️ Laurie Jacobs,Alex Moore,Tim Lapthorn,Laurence Evans & Dave Jackson
Date: Fri 21st Nov
Time: Music from 20:00
Venue: The Ship Inn, West St. Oundle, PE8 4EF
Price: Free entry, hat goes round 🎩
Notes: Good food is available at the bar
Full detailsThe Clark Tracey Jazz Champions
Date: Sun 23rd Nov
Time: Music from 12:30 to 14:45
Venue: Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL
Price: £15 CASH on the door
Full detailsChristmas Crooners
Date: Thu 4th Dec
Time: Music from 19:30
Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB
Price: £15 - advanced booking advised
Full detailsA Swinging Christmas with The Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden
Date: Fri 5th Dec
Time: Music from 19:30
Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB
Price: £22 - advanced booking advised
Full detailsSpecial Guests Glynis Kester-Page & Richard Dawson
Date: Mon 8th Dec
Time: Music from 19:00 to 22:00
Venue: Watlington Sports and Social Club PE33 0HE
Price: £5 CASH on the door
Full detailsArtist announcment coming soon
Date: Tue 9th Dec
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD
Price: £10 CASH on the door
Full detailsGeorgia Mancio Quartet
Date: Sat 13th Dec
Time: Music from 20:00
Venue: The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF
Price: £23 advanced booking advised
Full detailsPicante featuring Derek Nash
Date: Sat 17th Jan
Time: Music from 20:00
Venue: The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF
Price: £24 advanced booking advised
Full detailsDuke Ellington/Ella Fitzgerald Songbook
Date: Sat 21st Feb
Time: Music from 20:00
Venue: The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF
Price: £24 advanced booking advised
Full details🎷 Nearby Jazz, Same Great Vibes
There are a few other hidden jazz gems near our club. Why not check them out — maybe we’ll see you there!
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